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Mar 7, 22 •
958 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates SA Sport Award nominees
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the six nominees from rugby in seven categories of the 15th annual SA Sport Awards that were announced on Saturday. Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi, Ronald Brown, Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks and the...
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Sep 30, 20 •
1169 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SARU members vote to seek northern hemisphere future
A Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) voted on Tuesday to explore entering four teams into an expanded PRO Rugby competition as well as retaining a place in a revised SANZAAR competition. The four teams voted to potentially make...
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Jan 21, 20 •
2086 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Another top Cheetah coach appointed by SARU
Free State Rugby is incredibly proud of another top coach from the Cheetahs who has been appointed by SARU. Daan Human, a former scrum coach and ex-Cheetah player has now been appointed by SARU as the new Springbok scrum coach. Free State Rugby is proud of...
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May 30, 18 •
2820 Views •
General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Production of A to Z of black rugby history planned by SA Rugby
First comprehensive Encyclopaedia of Black Rugby in development Public appeal for pictures and stories for inclusion Project to be opened at the Springbok Experience on Heritage Day SA Rugby is compiling the definitive Encyclopaedia of Black Rugby,...
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Nov 20, 17 •
5191 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus, Nienaber return to SA Rugby HQ
SA Rugby on Monday confirmed that Rassie Erasmus had started in his new position as Director: Rugby at the union’s headquarters in Cape Town. Erasmus was joined at SARU House by Jacques Nienaber, a former Springbok assistant coach and SA Rugby High...
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Nov 13, 17 •
3503 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, congratulated the Springbok Sevens team after they were named South African Sports Team of the Year at the annual SA Sport Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. The prestigious SA Sport Awards are organised by the...
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Oct 6, 17 •
3949 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby statement on broadcast rights meeting
SA Rugby on Friday concluded a meeting held over two days in Cape Town with the Ministry of Sport and Recreation and trade union Cosatu over broadcast rights. SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said: “The meetings were held in a very good spirit and we definitely...
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Mar 25, 16 •
20155 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Stand a chance to win a copy of the unrivalled ‘bible’ of the game we love courtesy of SA Rugby
South African rugby player of the year called the South African Rugby Annual “a must-have for any true supporter”. We agree. The 2016 edition is widely considered to be the finest yearbook in world rugby. In keeping with a long-standing...
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Mar 17, 16 •
3446 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby joins calls to Take on Racism
The South African rugby fraternity has thrown its weight behind the Anti-Racism Week with all Vodacom Super Rugby teams in action locally this weekend and will wear yellow armbands to show their support for the campaign. The initiative stems from the...
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Mar 11, 16 •
3416 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok coach announcement process
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that they hoped to announce the identity of the new Springbok coach following the Annual General Meeting at the start of next month. Oregan Hoskins, president of SA Rugby, confirmed that a preferred candidate had been identified...
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Mar 8, 16 •
3234 Views •
General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby establishes two more Women’s Youth Training Centres
SA Rugby on Tuesday marked International Women’s Day with the announcement that it has established two more women’s rugby Youth Training Centres (YTC’s), at the Griquas and South Western Districts rugby unions respectively, increasing the number of...
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Mar 3, 16 •
3250 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms support for Jurie Roux
The Executive Council of SA Rugby is pleased to announce that Jurie Roux retains its unanimous support to continue in his role as the organisation’s CEO, confirming a decision the Council had first taken in 2014. The announcement was made after SA Rugby...
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Feb 22, 16 •
4102 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Provisional Squad Announced
The Southern Kings provisional squad that has been submitted to SANZAAR this morning is as follows. 1. Schalk Ferreira 2. Edgar Marutlulle 3. Jacobie Adriaanse 4. Steven Sykes 5. John Charles Astle...
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Feb 22, 16 •
3433 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby makes changes to concussion protocols in age-group rugby
SA Rugby has made significant changes to its concussion protocols in age-group rugby in an attempt to limit the potential risk of long-term effects sustained by players. The changes are designed to allow players a greater opportunity to participate...
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Feb 15, 16 •
3129 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Francois Hougaard joins Worcester for short stint
Springbok Sevens player Francois Hougaard will join Aviva Premiership side Worcester Warriors in England on a short term contract, SA Rugby confirmed on Monday. The Springbok scrumhalf is currently on a one-year contract with the Springbok Sevens side. He...
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Feb 12, 16 •
3029 Views •
General News, International, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Yantolo appointed new SA Rugby Referees Manager
Former referee Mzwamadoda “Banks” Yantolo has been appointed as SA Rugby’s new Referees Manager as a slight restructure will see the Referees Department henceforth operate within the Rugby Department based at SA Rugby’s offices in Cape Town....
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Jan 29, 16 •
3396 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Statement from Oregan Hoskins
It has been alleged that SA Rugby was aware of an inquiry into Jurie Roux’s employment at Stellenbosch University at the time of his appointment as SA Rugby CEO in 2010. Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union, would like to refute...
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Jan 28, 16 •
3664 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Southern Kings unaffected by liquidation application against EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd
SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday that the operations and participation of the Southern Kings in Vodacom Super Rugby would be unaffected by an application to liquidate EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd. The action was brought by the South African Rugby Players’ Association...
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Jan 27, 16 •
4093 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Coca-Cola renews SA Rugby sponsorships for three years
Coca-Cola South Africa will remain the title sponsor of SA Rugby’s highly successful Youth Week tournaments and an associate sponsor of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition until 2018. It was announced on Wednesday that Coca-Cola South Africa, who...
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Jan 19, 16 •
5152 Views •
General News, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Condolences on the passing of Border Deputy President Saki Manakaza
SA Rugby President Mr Oregan Hoskins on Monday paid tribute to Saki Manakaza, Deputy President of the Border Rugby Union, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 50. Manakaza, who was involved in rugby in Border since 2004, passed away in an East...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mobi Unit put Southern Kings through their paces
The SA Rugby Mobi Unit has begun a week’s worth of intensive training with the Southern Kings squad at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. This high performance ‘think-tank’ of top rugby coaches was established by SA Rugby in 2013 to assist elite teams at...
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Jan 15, 16 •
3356 Views •
Europe, General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rugby exchange programme offers previously disadvantaged players big dreams
A handful of young rugby players from previously disadvantaged communities around South Africa have developed big dreams thanks to the SA Rugby Exchange Programme in conjunction with the British High Commission. The programme, which SA Rugby joined in...
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Dec 13, 15 •
3250 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens “huge success” declares SARU
The inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens was declared a huge success by Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), the two-day event drawing an official crowd of 105,900. The Springbok Sevens were crowned champions on Sunday evening after two...
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Dec 13, 15 •
3623 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Southern Kings announce first signings
The Southern Kings on Sunday announced the signing of the first 20 players to their new Vodacom Super Rugby squad. The group will report for duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday for the continuation of administration and logistical preparations as...
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Dec 10, 15 •
3720 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on De Jager and De Allende stand out in SA Rugby Player of the Year nominations
Springboks Damian De Allende and Lood de Jager were rewarded for their good form at the Rugby World Cup when both earned two nominations in the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards, while Warrick Gelant, Seabelo Senatla, Warren Whiteley and Jaco Kriel...
