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Oct 16, 19 •
1343 Views •
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Comments Off on Mission accomplished for Imbokodo – Zintle Mpupha
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team travelled to Tunisia with one mission – to claim the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens crown – so it was very rewarding for the team to arrive back in Cape Town with that feat accomplished, according to Imbokodo...
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Oct 15, 19 •
1899 Views •
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Comments Off on Fifty-up for Peyper as Boks get Barnes in RWC quarter-final
Experienced South African referee, Jaco Peyper, will have a memorable 50th Test appearance with the whistle on Sunday after being appointed to take charge of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France at the Oita Stadium in Japan. This feat...
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Oct 15, 19 •
1337 Views •
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Comments Off on Four new players in SA squad for Kenyan sevens safari
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead an interesting mix of experience and youth to Nairobi this week where South Africa will make a return to the Kenya Safari Sevens. South Africa last played at the event in 2012 and returned as winners from...
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Oct 14, 19 •
1202 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens champions of Africa
The Springbok Women’s Sevens confirmed their status as the best team in Africa when they won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Monastir, Tunisia on Sunday. Zintle Mpupha and the Imbokodo squad edged Kenya 15-14 in the final at Mustapha Ben Jannet...
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Oct 11, 19 •
1306 Views •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Ulster
Isuzu Southern Kings winger, Josiah Twum-Boafo, will earn his first starting berth for the side when they take on Ulster Rugby in a Guinness PRO14 Round 3 encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 12 October. The 22-year-old speedster made his...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Squad ready to deliver says Delport
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport said his squad are prepared and motivated to deliver the goods at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament that starts in Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia on Saturday. South Africa will...
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Oct 11, 19 •
2043 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions and Swys de Bruin part ways
After 7 years with the Lions, initially as an Assistant Coach and thereafter as Head Coach, Swys de Bruin will part with the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. This decision is mutual, and both Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. and Swys de Bruin have parted ways...
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Oct 11, 19 •
1330 Views •
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Comments Off on Smith aims to complete Toyota Cheetahs reign on high note
Toyota Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will look to sign off his spell in Bloemfontein on a high note on Friday by continuing their unbeaten run in the Guinness PRO14 against Munster, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have emphasised the importance of rounding off...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Experience will be key for Imbokodo – Mpupha
The experience of having played at this stadium and in this tournament will have a huge influence in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad’s ability to adapt to the challenges of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament at Mustapha Ben Jannet...
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Oct 8, 19 •
1611 Views •
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Comments Off on Ten-try Springboks turn their attention to QF rivals
Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team will hit the analysis suite hard in the next two days while the players recharge their batteries after completing a 10-try rout of a brave Canada side to confirm a place in the Rugby World Cup last eight. The players will...
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Oct 8, 19 •
1784 Views •
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Comments Off on Philip Snyman announces his retirement from rugby
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has announced his retirement from all rugby following a career-ending back injury. The 32-year-old three-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champion ends his international career for the Blitzboks as South...
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Oct 8, 19 •
3984 Views •
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Comments Off on UJ take down Maties in Varsity Sevens final
The University of Johannesburg rugby team shrugged off an early yellow card to win the Varsity Sevens title with a decisive 20-0 win over Stellenbosch in Johannesburg on Saturday. The tournament took place at the Pirates club, where the Orange Army made...
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Oct 7, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Delport names Springbok Women’s Sevens squad for African qualifiers
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport named an experienced squad to travel to Tunisia for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens qualifier event, to be played this weekend. The tournament will be played in Monastir on 12 and 13 October, when the...
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Oct 7, 19 •
2149 Views •
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Comments Off on “100 percent” Kolisi raring to go again
Siya Kolisi will lead out the Springboks for the second time in five days on Tuesday – and he’s delighted to have regained full fitness to be able to do it. “Physically I feel good,” he said on the eve of the Springboks final Pool B match against...
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Oct 6, 19 •
1394 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cheetah-cheer in Bloem as Southern Kings rue missed chances
Toyota Cheetahs Guinness PRO14 captain Ruan Pienaar enjoyed his side’s massive 63-26 win over his old club Ulster on Saturday, but the Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbie Kempson rued missed opportunities in their 31-20 defeat against Munster. The experienced...
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Oct 6, 19 •
2942 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls crowned U19 Champions in Cape Town
The Vodacom Blue Bulls claimed the SA Rugby U19 Championship title at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday with their superior kicking game and wise decision-making at crucial times earning them a 32-24 victory against the hosts, DHL Western...
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Oct 6, 19 •
1150 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women go down fighting against Scotland
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his team’s character despite suffering a 38-15 defeat in their series decider against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, where they were outscored six tries to two. Scotland...
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Oct 6, 19 •
1661 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks ring the changes in four-day turnaround
The Springboks have made 13 changes to their starting XV for Tuesday’s match against Canada in Kobe to manage the four-day turnaround between their final two Rugby World Cup pool matches. Captain Siya Kolisi and centre Damian de Allende reappear for a...
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Oct 3, 19 •
1397 Views •
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Comments Off on Latsha: Springbok Women target strong end to season against Scotland
Babalwa Latsha said the Springbok Women were determined to close off their international season on a strong note on Saturday when they meet Scotland for the second time this week at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town. The Test will mark the Springbok...
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Oct 3, 19 •
1435 Views •
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Comments Off on Kolisi embraces ‘do-or-die’ reality
The high stakes challenge posed by Italy in Friday’s Rugby World Cup Pool B clash has been welcomed by Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. The Springboks must win their showdown in Shizuoka against the Azzurri to keep alive their hopes of reaching the...
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Oct 1, 19 •
1572 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rasivhenge to Make Guinness PRO14 Debut
South African referee Rasta Rasivhenge will take charge of his first Guinness PRO14 game this weekend as Round 2 prepares for kick-off. The 33-year-old has become part of the Elite Referee Squad for the Guinness PRO14 having previously been apart of the Super...
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Oct 1, 19 •
2349 Views •
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Comments Off on Damian Willemse replaces Jesse Kriel in Springbok World Cup squad
Damian Willemse, the DHL Stormers utility back, will fly out to Japan to join the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad following the injury withdrawal of Jesse Kriel. Kriel sustained a hamstring injury in the opening match of the tournament against New Zealand and...
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Oct 1, 19 •
1059 Views •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer: Defence and missed chances cost Springbok Women
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer singled out poor defence and his team’s struggle to capitalise on their scoring opportunities as the main contributing factors to their disappointing 47-5 defeat against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in...
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Oct 1, 19 •
1411 Views •
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Comments Off on Pack trio wins starting call-up for Boks’ must-win clash
Front rowers Tendai Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi, as well as Lood de Jager (lock) have been promoted to the Springboks’ ‘senior’ starting pack for Friday’s must-win Rugby World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka. The inclusion of the three tight...
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Sep 29, 19 •
1197 Views •
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Comments Off on Strong statement from Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 opener
The Toyota Cheetahs made a strong statement in their season-opening Guinness PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on Friday, as they powered their way to a big 48-14 victory, but despite putting up a good fight, Isuzu Southern Kings came...
