Rugby Personalities

Smal’s not given up coaching Boks

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné | 1 Comment
Smal’s not given up coaching Boks

The chips might not have fallen Gert Smal’s way this time around but the former Springbok assistant coach and...
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Springboks

Why Meyer is the right man

January 27, 2012
Posted by Boertjie | 2 Comments

Twelve reasons why Heyneke Myer is best equipped to coach the Springboks for the next four years.
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Rugby Administration

Kings participation confirmed for 2013

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné | 14 Comments
Kings participation confirmed for 2013

The Southern Kings’ place in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013 was reaffirmed at a Special Council Meeting...
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Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks

Meyer officially appointed as new Bok coach

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné | 15 Comments

Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union...
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Incoming Tours, Other Unions / Teams

Poms will play in Kimberley

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné | 0 Comments
Poms will play in Kimberley

The Griqualand-West Rugby Union will this year host an international rugby team for the first time in 12 years.
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Springboks

Juan back on crutches

January 26, 2012
Posted by Boertjie | 4 Comments

he Cheetahs’ Springbok flank Juan Smith has undergone a follow-up operation to his Achilles but is expected to start...
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Press Release

Bulls, SA Rugby official statement(s) on Meyer

January 25, 2012
Posted by Morné | 25 Comments
Bulls, SA Rugby official statement(s) on Meyer

The Blue Bulls have released an official statement on the issue of Heyneke Meyer and the Bok coaching job.
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Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities

Key players commit to Sharks

January 25, 2012
Posted by Morné | 2 Comments
Key players commit to Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed that several of their senior players have extended their contracts at the Durban-based outfit.
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Super Rugby

Incoming playmaker Pretorius hopes to turn jeers into cheers for Tahs fans

January 25, 2012
Posted by bryce_in_oz | 7 Comments
Incoming playmaker Pretorius hopes to turn jeers into cheers for Tahs fans

STAR Waratahs recruit Sarel Pretorius remembers the crowd booing after NSW lost to the Cheetahs on sodden home turf...
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Rugby Administration, SA Rugby Soaps, SA Unions / Teams

Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné | 8 Comments
Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) president Kevin de Klerk says the statement issued on Tuesday from their former partners...
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Sevens Rugby

Dippenaar to make Bok Sevens debut

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné | 0 Comments
Dippenaar to make Bok Sevens debut

Stephan Dippenaar, the former Vodacom Bulls centre, is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut in New Zealand after...
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Super Rugby

Brussow named in Cheetahs team for Kings

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné | 10 Comments
Brussow named in Cheetahs team for Kings

Springbok loose-forward, Heinrich Brussow, has been named in the Cheetahs team to take on the Kings this weekend.
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Super Rugby

Coetzee picks near full strength side for Lions

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné | 2 Comments
Coetzee picks near full strength side for Lions

DHL Stormers coach, Allister Coetzee, picked a strong line up to face the Lions in their SupeRugby pre-season warm-up...
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Disciplinary, Rugby Personalities, RuggaWorld Humour, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15

Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS | 28 Comments
Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

Arch enemy Bryce Lawrence has been snubbed by SANZAR refs for games in SA
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Other Tournaments, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15, Super 15 Team Updates

Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS | 3 Comments
Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

The Lions have named their team for the DHL pre-season warm up.
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Rugby Personalities, Super Rugby

Juan still not 100%

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné | 4 Comments
Juan still not 100%

The Cheetahs’ Springbok flank Juan Smith has not been included in their pre-season training camp to Jeffreys Bay after experiencing...
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Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities

On a hiding to nothing

January 23, 2012
Posted by Morné | 36 Comments
On a hiding to nothing

Although the official announcement will only be made on Friday, Heyneke Meyer will be the next Bok coach –...
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Super Rugby

Burger will lead Stormers against Lions

January 23, 2012
Posted by Morné | 7 Comments
Burger will lead Stormers against Lions

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday’s Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.
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Super Rugby

Coetzee happy after first outing

January 23, 2012
Posted by Morné | 7 Comments
Coetzee happy after first outing

Allister Coetzee spent the whole of last season trying to play down to his team’s prospects to a Cape...
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Springboks

Heyneke set for Bok coach

January 22, 2012
Posted by Boertjie | 34 Comments

Blue Bulls director of rugby, Heyneke Meyer, is set to become the new Springbok coach.
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RuggaWorld Humour

Tjovitjo actually means Tripe

January 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie | 6 Comments

It’s time for that non-sensical competition being played in front of the proverbial caretaker and his dog.
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Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks

SARU left it too late – PDV

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné | 3 Comments
SARU left it too late – PDV

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the SA Rugby Union (SARU) left the appointment of the new national coach...
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Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks

It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné | 42 Comments
It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

If the South African Rugby Union is serious about the Springboks getting to the top of world rugby again,...
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Rugby Personalities

De Wet Barry calls it a day

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné | 4 Comments
De Wet Barry calls it a day

Former Springbok centre De Wet Barry has retired from rugby to pursue a career in coaching with the Eastern Province...
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Rugby Administration, Springboks

Smal out of Bok picture?

January 18, 2012
Posted by Morné | 13 Comments
Smal out of Bok picture?

After months of speculation linking him with the vacant position of Springboks’ head coach, Gert Smal is set to...
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Expert Opinion, Springboks

“Keep Divvy” – Naas

January 17, 2012
Posted by Morné | 43 Comments
“Keep Divvy” – Naas

Springbok rugby legend Naas Botha on Monday said he saw no reason why current coach Peter de Villiers could...
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Super Rugby

Chiefs announce ‘co-captains’

January 17, 2012
Posted by Morné | 2 Comments
Chiefs announce ‘co-captains’

Chiefs Investec Super Rugby coach Dave Rennie has today announced Liam Messam and Craig Clarke as co-captains of the...
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Rugby Administration

De Klerk rubbishes Lions liquidation rumours

January 16, 2012
Posted by Morné | 16 Comments
De Klerk rubbishes Lions liquidation rumours

Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk has beaten off the latest media onslaught on his union with...
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