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Jan 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to former CEO Johan Prinsloo
Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to Johan Prinsloo, a former CEO of the organisation, who passed away earlier on Sunday after a battle with cancer. Prinsloo, who was born in 1951, joined SA Rugby as CEO in 2004 and served until 2011,...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1423 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Chester Williams mourned from Japan
A shocked Springbok squad awoke to the news of the passing of Chester Williams, the 1995 Rugby World Cup winner on Saturday, as they continued their own World Cup journey in Japan. “This was horrible news to wake up to this morning,” said Rassie Erasmus,...
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Sep 6, 19 •
1963 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RIP Chester Williams (1970 to 2019)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, reacted with shock and disbelief when the news of the death of former Springbok wing and Blitzboks captain and coach Chester Williams surfaced on Friday afternoon. Williams was a star of the Springboks’ Rugby World...
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Jul 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on RIP James Small (1969-2019)
Former Springbok wing James Small, a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, has died suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday. The 50-year-old Small was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday night after suffering from a suspected heart...
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Jan 7, 19 •
1801 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RIP Springbok captain Johan Claassen (1929-2019)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok captain and coach, ProJohan Claassenfessor , who passed away on Sunday at the age of 89. Johannes Theodorus Claassen was arguably the leading lineout forward in the world in the second...
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Jan 19, 18 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby extends condolences to Ncinane family
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, on Friday expressed condolences to the family of Zandisile John Ncinane, who will be laid to rest on Saturday. The former Border Rugby Union president passed away earlier this month. Ncinane, who also served on the...
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Dec 23, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to Mpenduli ‘Liston’ Ntshongwana
SA Rugby on Saturday paid tribute to former African Springbok captain Mpenduli “Liston” Ntshongwana, who passed away earlier this week. Ntshongwana, who was nicknamed ‘Liston’ after former world heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston, was a...
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Dec 22, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VALE KEN CATCHPOLE, WALLABY #455
Rugby Australia today mourns the loss of Wallaby 455 and former Captain, Ken Catchpole who has passed away at the age of 78. A veteran of 67 games for Australia including 27 Test matches, Catchpole passed away peacefully on Thursday evening in Sydney. A...
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Dec 20, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VALE STAN PILECKI, WALLABY #594
Rugby Australia has joined together with the Queensland Reds and the rugby community in mourning the loss of Wallaby 594, Stan Pilecki, who has passed away at the age of 70. Pilecki passed away earlier today following a short period of ill health, in the...
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Oct 30, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RIP Dr Cecil Moss, 1925-2017
SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, on Monday expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Cecil Moss, who sadly passed away on Friday at the age of 92. Dr Moss, who was an anaesthetist by profession, played in four Tests for the Springboks in...
