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May 26, 18 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
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With rugby players entering at provincial and national levels from as young as 19 years old it is clear that aspiring rugby professionals need to make their mark at school level in order to have a long, illustrious career in the game. Added to this, as a...
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Jun 28, 13 •
3691 Views •
General News, School, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
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For years the Investec International Rugby Academy has played an integral part in charting the path to top level success and achievement for its coaches and players. 2013 has been no different with the selection of several of the academy alumni for national...
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Jun 18, 13 •
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General News, School, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
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Do you think the international break will be a positive or negative for the Sharks (as in will it be beneficial in terms of resting, recuperating or will it break momentum)? As all the teams were hoping that it will be positive for us, we have a couple of...
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Jun 13, 13 •
2990 Views •
General News, School, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
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It’s that time of year again for the mid-year edition of the Investec International Rugby Academy. What are the courses that are on offer in Durban during June? Advanced Coaches Course (Coaching the coaches) Elite Players Course (players older than 18)...
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Nov 21, 12 •
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General News, International, School, South Africa •
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Background Since the onset of rugby’s professional era, the business of rugby has become more than a passion or a pastime. It’s become, for many, a career. Those who display the necessary skills achieve the highest honours. In addition, the game itself...
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Jul 19, 12 •
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General News, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Robert “Dick” Muir is the Managing Director of the Investec International Rugby Academy SA. Muir is fondly remembered for his successful tenure as head coach of the Sharks from 2005 to 2007. He also served as an Assistant Springbok coach to Peter de...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...
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Jun 30, 12 •
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International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy leads the field
Designed to teach players and officials the rules, philosophies, technical expertise, tactical knowledge and physical conditioning of the game, the Investec International Rugby Academy is well underway with its intense two-week course involving some of the...
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Jun 21, 12 •
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International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy paves way for International Success
The selection and participation of five rugby players currently competing in the IRB Junior World Championships in Cape Town pays testiment to the successes of the Investec International Rugby Academy (IIRA). South Africans Braam Steyn, Tony Jantjies and...
