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Jan 19, 11 •
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National, School, South Africa U18 •
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Comments Off on UPDATE: Paarl Gym players unite around ill friend and team mate after 45 Years
A while back I posted a touching story about Neil “Bulletjie” Jordaan who was diagnosed with cancer, decided against treatment and then got a surprise reunion from his 1965 Paarl Gym team mates. Read the full article here:...
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Jan 18, 11 •
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General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Super Rugby Preview: Part 1
Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels from Australia are the new kids on the block and will be on a mission to impress fans, sponsors and shareholders on their first Super Rugby outing, especially since the Melbourne area is dominated by Rugby League. The...
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Jan 17, 11 •
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General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost
The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...
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Jan 14, 11 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad
SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Friday added DHL Western Province’s Sam Lane, Jaco van Tonder (The Sharks) and Bradley Moolman (Vodacom Blue Bulls) to his 39-man group for the SA Under-20 trials next week. The three utility backs competed in last year’s...
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Jan 13, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on SARU competition fixtures – 2011 season
Please note these fixtures are subject to change, depending on broadcasting requirements. An up-dated weekly schedule will be issued at the beginning of each week once the season has commenced. This list does not include friendly or pre-season matches. Click...
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Jan 12, 11 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Date set for Ralepelle, Basson hearing
A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union will investigate the anti-doping case of Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle in Cape Town on January 25. The committee comprises Advocate Jannie Lubbe (chairman), Dr George van...
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Jan 12, 11 •
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National •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers teams for warm up matches against UCT and Maties announced
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today announced his teams to play Maties and UCT in warm up matches taking place at PPC Park, Riebeek-West, on Saturday 15 January . Entrance to the stadium is free. Kick off for the first match vs Maties is...
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Jan 10, 11 •
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National •
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Comments Off on Neo Africa Tri-Series returns to Newlands
After a successful inaugural tournament, WP Rugby and Club Newlands are delighted to announce the return of the Neo Africa Tri-Series in 2011. The pre-season series will see the DHL Stormers, the Sharks and the Lions battle it out as they prepare for the...
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Jan 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls to warm up against Southern Kings and Premier XV
The Vodacom Bulls will play warm-up games against the EP Kings and a Premier XV as part of their 2011 Super Rugby preparations. The Bulls will play the Kings in a compulsory friendly match in Port Elizabeth on January 29th and will face a Premier XV in...
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Jan 5, 11 •
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National •
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Comments Off on Old faces in new places
The new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament is just around the corner and as usual you can expect some new faces and in other cases, old faces running onto the field for their new teams. This covers all the major the player movements and new signings that...
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Jan 3, 11 •
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General News, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on 2011 Super Rugby format explained
With less than 7 weeks to go before the new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament kicks off, most fans are still scratching their heads with regards to exactly how the new format will work. A lot of fans are still under the impression that their...
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Dec 7, 10 •
2016 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU and HSBC joins hands with TAG Rugby
SARU and HSBC joined hands on Tuesday and successfully hosted a Tag Rugby clinic with the local community of George and other event sponsors. The Springbok Sevens along with the Namibian and Kenyan teams competing in this weekend’s Emirates Airline SA...
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Dec 2, 10 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Dubai Sevens Fixtures
The 2011 IRB World Sevens Series kicks-off in Dubai tomorrow. Current champions Samoa will be out in full force to defend their title against the likes of South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand. Previous winners: 2010 Champions: Samoa 2009 Champions: South...
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Dec 2, 10 •
1949 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on BokSmart certifies first Quadriplegic rugby coach
Dan Lombard, a C4/5 Quadriplegic recorded a notable landmark when he became the first quadriplegic rugby coach to attend a BokSmart Safety Course, hosted by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union at Loftus Versfeld last week. However, he is the second wheel-chair bound...
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Nov 29, 10 •
1940 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on SWD Eagles continue BokSmart drive
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) applauded the efforts of the SWD Eagles Rugby Union after their professional and amateur coaches recently concluded their BokSmart certification. The BokSmart programme, has educated almost 17 000 coaches and referees...
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Nov 27, 10 •
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National, School, South Africa U18 •
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Comments Off on Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years
Instead of waiting for a dreaded phone call to inform him of the funeral arrangements, he decided to gather the troops and surprise his old mate with a reunion that brought tears to the eyes of grown men. That is the course of action Piet Uys from...
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Nov 19, 10 •
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Comments Off on DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium
Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town, 19th November 2010: Western Province Rugby and DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the signing of a 3 year umbrella sponsorship agreement encompassing all representative WP Rugby teams, the Stormers...
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Nov 11, 10 •
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National •
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Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards
Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...
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Nov 11, 10 •
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International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards
Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...
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Nov 8, 10 •
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National •
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Comments Off on Boland and EP take honours at Inter-Provincial Sevens
The Boland Cavaliers and the Eastern Province Women’s teams took the honours at SARU’s annual Inter Provincial Tournament held at Florida Park in Ravensmead this weekend. The Wellington side were crowned champions after they secured a 29-17 victory over...
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Nov 5, 10 •
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Comments Off on SARU welcomes drug bans in rugby
The suspension of three young players for doping offences has been welcomed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). Two players received two-year bans for the use of steroids while a third was handed a three-month suspension for using a supplement that...
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Nov 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on National Sevens Tournament being held at Florida Park
The Western Province Rugby Football Union, in conjunction with the South African Rugby Union, will be hosting the National Men and Women’s Sevens Tournament in Cape Town (Florida Park, Ravensmead) on Friday 5 November 2010 and Saturday 6 November 2010....
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Nov 3, 10 •
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National •
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Comments Off on EP to defend Sevens titles at Inter Provincials
Eastern Province will be aiming to defend their titles on Friday and Saturday when SARU once again host its annual Inter Provincial Sevens Tournament at Florida Park in Ravensmead, Cape Town. Last year EP secured a 31-29 victory over KZN to claim the title in...
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Nov 2, 10 •
3437 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Media verklaring – Johan Goosen
Die jong ster losskakel van die Vrystaat Cheetahs, Johan Goosen is onlangs positief vir ‘n stimulant getoets. Tydens ‘n verhoor wat op Maandag, 1 November in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het is, Goosen skuldig bevind en vir drie maande vanaf 1 November 2010...
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Nov 1, 10 •
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Comments Off on Western Province Juniors claim silverware in Finals
Vodacom Western Province’s junior teams had plenty to celebrate on Saturday after the Under-21s and Under-19s claimed silverware in their respective finals against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban. While their seniors conceded a 30-10 defeat in the Absa...
