Posts Tagged ‘South Africa’

  • All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    Nov 8, 17 • 2271 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute All Blacks to wear New Zealand’s RSA poppy on sleeve in Armistice Day Test   For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand...

  • Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Nov 6, 17 • 2964 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...

  • Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    Nov 6, 17 • 2502 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    The full Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of DHL Western Province loose forward, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.   The 24-year-old Notshe is on loan from DHL Western Province and will be available for selection for the...

  • SA Rugby welcomes RWC 2023 nomination, prepares for confirmation

    Oct 31, 17 • 3360 Views • General News, World RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby welcomes RWC 2023 nomination, prepares for confirmation

    SA Rugby welcomes RWC 2023 nomination, prepares for confirmation   South Africa promises to deliver “Triple Win” tournament Nomination reward for outstanding bid World Rugby thanked for rigorous process, rewarding excellence South Africa would deliver a...

  • Gelant, Am named in Springboks’ European tour group

    Oct 29, 17 • 3293 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Gelant, Am named in Springboks’ European tour group

    Four uncapped players included in squad of 34 players Oosthuizen, Cassiem and Mtawarira return for four-match tour Exciting young backs Warrick Gelant and Lukhanyo Am, as well as Dan du Preez and Louis Schreuder are the four uncapped players in the Springbok...

  • “It was a great day for South Africa”

    Oct 19, 17 • 2277 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on “It was a great day for South Africa”

    Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the Springboks’ second Rugby World Cup final victory, beating England, 15-6, in Paris to become only the second team in history to win the Webb Ellis Cup twice.  SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, said on Friday...

  • Twelve players invited to Springbok assessment camp

    Oct 18, 17 • 2941 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Twelve players invited to Springbok assessment camp

    A group of 12 Springboks have been invited to a four-day training, assessment and conditioning camp, from 23 to 26 October in Cape Town.  Current Springbok squad members who are playing for their provinces in the Currie Cup playoffs, as well as those who are...

  • Etzebeth to lead Springboks on European tour

    Oct 12, 17 • 2292 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Etzebeth to lead Springboks on European tour

    Etzebeth to lead Springboks on European tour ·         Several experienced players ruled out with injury ·         Selected group to assemble in Stellenbosch  Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the...

  • Nine national players add experience to SA Select Women

    Oct 9, 17 • 2085 Views • General NewsComments Off on Nine national players add experience to SA Select Women

    SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners on Monday named nine capped national 15-a-side and Sevens rugby players in his 28-member squad for the team’s tour to England from 12 to 25 October. The SA Select Women will face the British Army in the first of three...

  • Damian de Allende issued Warning

    Oct 8, 17 • 2972 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Damian de Allende issued Warning

    The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has issued a Warning to Damian de Allende of South Africa after he was issued with a Red Card during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. De Allende was issued a Red Card for a breach of Law10.4(o) “Late...

  • Springboks improvement pleasing, more to come from Springboks – Coetzee

    Oct 7, 17 • 2261 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks improvement pleasing, more to come from Springboks – Coetzee

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, said that the improved performance of the team against New Zealand at DHL Newlands on Saturday proved that the team was on an upward and growing as the season progressed. The team suffered a first loss on home soil this year...

  • SA Rugby statement on broadcast rights meeting

    Oct 6, 17 • 3951 Views • General NewsComments 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...

  • André Venter presents match day jerseys to Springboks

    Oct 6, 17 • 4073 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on André Venter presents match day jerseys to Springboks

    Former Springbok flank André Venter presented the Springboks with their match jerseys on Friday morning at their team hotel in Cape Town. Venter played in 66 Tests for the Springboks between 1996 and 2001 and was a member of the team that won the bronze...

  • Wayde van Niekerk selected for Celebrity TAG match

    Oct 6, 17 • 2329 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Wayde van Niekerk selected for Celebrity TAG match

    One of South Africa’s top sportsmen, athletics star Wayde van Niekerk, was on Friday confirmed as the final player in the Celebrity TAG match, which will be a curtain-raiser to tomorrow’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the...

  • Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash

    Oct 5, 17 • 3197 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash

    Lood de Jager has earned a well-deserved start, while Pieter-Steph du Toit moves from lock to blindside flank to give the Springboks more lineout options – both on attack and defence – on Saturday against the All Blacks in Cape Town. In another change to...

  • Laureus & Springbok Activation

    Oct 4, 17 • 2799 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Laureus & Springbok Activation

    The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa and the Springboks hosted a special community-building sports activation in Cape Town at the Waterfront today, ahead of the Newslands Test Match. A number of current Springboks, including: Pieter Steph...

  • Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    Oct 4, 17 • 2442 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    All those attending the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and the All Blacks at DHL Newlands on Saturday, October 7 are encouraged to take note of the following safety and security information. Safety and security will be a priority...

  • Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Oct 4, 17 • 3091 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Celebrity TAG Rugby match as “curtain raiser” Award-winning artists to perform Strict safety and security measures in place on Saturday Gates open at 14h00, match kicks off at 17h05Two former Blitzboks captains, a former Bafana Bafana striker and a former...

  • Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    Oct 3, 17 • 3123 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    The scrum battle will again be a key component of the contest when the Springboks and All Blacks clash at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, according to Bok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot.  Meanwhile, Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday that...

  • Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town

    Oct 2, 17 • 5491 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town

    ·         Uzair Cassiem ruled out of action for up to six weeks ·         Louw, Du Preez, Rhule and Nkosi back in Bok camp  Wilco Louw, Dan du Preez, Raymond Rhule and S’busiso Nkosi have re-joined the Springbok squad in Cape Town where...

  • Springboks up the training tempo for Wallabies contest

    Sep 26, 17 • 3471 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks up the training tempo for Wallabies contest

    Three players released to their respective provinces Franco Smith, the Springbok backline coach, said the manner in which the South Africans bounce back on Saturday against the Wallabies would demonstrate the character of the current team. Speaking to media...

  • SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    Sep 21, 17 • 3245 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    World Rugby and Sports Travel and Hospitality Ltd (STH) on Tuesday announced the appointment of global Official Travel Agents (OTAs), who will deliver supporter tour packages for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The list includes SA Rugby Travel – a joint...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA IN BRISBANE THRILLER

    Sep 12, 16 • 1559 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA IN BRISBANE THRILLER

    The Qantas Wallabies have emerged victorious in a tough encounter against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tonight, retaining the Mandela Challenge Plate with a 23-17 victory. In front of a crowd of 30,327, Australia and South Africa scored two...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA

    Sep 8, 16 • 1726 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA

    Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made just two changes to his starting side for The Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night (8.05pm AEST kick-off). Melbourne Rebels young gun Reece Hodge will earn...

  • De Villiers: ‘Australia and South Africa under equal pressure’

    Sep 1, 16 • 1799 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on De Villiers: ‘Australia and South Africa under equal pressure’

    Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says Australia will be under just as much pressure as South Africa when they clash in the Rugby Championship on September 10. While Springbok rugby appears to have been in a free fall for the last couple of months,...