In 2001, minus the majority of their stars away with the Wallabies, the Brumbies went pain-stakingly close to knocking the Lions over at Canberra Stadium. A late try to Austin Healey saved the Lions, who won 30-28, but it was a moment Brumbies supporters have not forgotten and will be hoping to go one...
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HSBC Waratahs captain Dave Dennis will return from international duty to lead his state into one of the most historic matches in NSW rugby history. 14/06/2013 By HSBC Waratahs Media Unit Dennis returns to lead NSW against Lions HSBC Waratahs captain Dave Dennis will return from international duty to lead his state into one...
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Schalk Burger has explained exactly how a pre-season calf strain eventually resulted in him ending up in intensive care fighting off bacterial meningitis. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:31 The Springbok flank has not played since February 2012, and as a result has been the subject of much speculation, with his comeback postponed a few...
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All the leading player statistics after round 12 of this years S15… Most Points 1. Gareth Anscombe (Chiefs) 163 2. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 148 3. Christian Lealiifano (Brumbies) 140 4. Patrick Lambie (Sharks) 119 5. Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes) 106 5. James O’Connor (Rebels) 106 7. Brendan McKibbin (Waratahs) 105 8. Joe Pietersen (Stormers) 104...
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All the season 2013 player stats that matter after round 6…
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A high-performing South African student will receive a chance to study in Australia under a new scholarship announced today. By Brumbies Media Unit Jake White chats with a fellow former South African representative, Clyde Rathbone. The University of Canberra Brumbies Scholarship for General Excellence, known as the ‘Jake White Scholarship’, includes University of Canberra...
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Still early days but all the season stats leaders after week two… Most Points 1. James O’Connor (Rebels) 23 2. Gareth Anscombe (Chiefs) 21 2. Jesse Mogg (Brumbies) 21 4. Morne Steyn (Bulls) 20 5. Patrick Lambie (Sharks) 19 6. Michael Harris (Reds) 16 7. Alfie Mafi (Force) 15 8. Piri Weepu (Blues) 14...
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He’s fought a deep, dark battle with depression and now Clyde Rathbone has fought his way back into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up, making his fairytale return to Super Rugby complete. Date February 11, 2013 – 4:04PM David Polkinghorne Clyde Rathbone is tackled by Gareth Clouston of the ACT XV, during the Super Rugby...
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New Zealand have fallen in the final of the Las Vegas Sevens rugby tournament, but have still managed to increase their lead in the world series points table. Date February 11, 2013 – 11:39AM Chris Dry of South Africa is tackled by Warwick Lahmert in New Zealand in the Cup final. Photo: AP New Zealand...
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BEWILDERED Brumbies coach Jake White believes Wallabies plans to strip Australian Super Rugby teams of their Test players for crucial penultimate round matches are blatantly unfair. by:Jim Morton From:AAP January 30, 2013 3:29pm Jake White says the Brumbies will suffer most if Robbie Deans gets his way and players are plucked early for a Wallabies...
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Silence. For two days the world waited for Andrew Hore, Steve Hansen, Richie McCaw, Steve Tew or even the bloke who carries the bags to apologise for the All Black hooker’s unprovoked assault on Bradley Davies. November 28, 2012 – 12:55PM Mark Reason OPINION New video angle of Hore assault Instead, New Zealand rugby...
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Boks sweating over star wing Seasoned Springbok wing JP Pietersen has a mild groin strain and is doubtful for South Africa’s final tour match, against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Bok team doctor Craig Roberts said the 2007 World Cup winner and 2012 SA Players’ Player of the Year will be “medically managed” this...
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Under pressure … the respective coaches, Robbie Deans and Heyneke Meyer, enter this encounter with critics banging at the door. Date September 7, 2012 Paul Cully Photo: John Selkirk Those old enough to have grey hairs will have allowed themselves a wry grin at some of the commentary emerging from South Africa this week....
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SPRINGBOKS supporters still wince when reminded of it, but South African coaching staff will not be using the horrid memories of last year’s World Cup exit to motivate their team against the Wallabies. Date September 6, 2012 Greg Growden Chief Rugby Correspondent View more articles from Greg Growden Not a favourite person among Springboks fans...
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SPRINGBOKS World Cup-winning coach Jake White has called on the Wallabies forwards to dramatically lift their standards against South Africa tomorrow night, otherwise they will suffer their third straight humiliating Test loss. “The real issue is the Wallabies forwards are not gaining any ascendancy at the gain line so the backs have no platform...
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WALKING WOUNDED: The Wallabies are missing several key players through injury. Skipper James Horwill won’t play again in 2012 after suffering a serious hamstring injury playing for the Reds. James O’Connor is also sidelined with a hamstring injury and will miss at least the first two Rugby Championship fixtures against New Zealand. Inside-centre Pat...
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Some interesting trends have emerged as we continue our statistics-based feature of the leading candidates for the Springbok No.10 jersey. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:09 Sharks star Patrick Lambie did not play this past weekend (again), so we still have no stats to compare him with the other flyhalf candidates – incumbent Morné Steyn,...
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Baby Blacks hooker Nathan Harris has revealed he is the player being investigated for rape by South African police, and vowing he is innocent. June 28, 2012 – 11:35AM Nathan Harris. The Bay of Plenty-based 20-year-old released a statement today, saying he was doing so to prevent a cloud of suspicion falling on all...
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HAMILTON: All Blacks matchwinner Dan Carter is out of Saturday’s third Test against Ireland in a revamped side that also features Richie McCaw moving to the backrow. June 21, 2012 – 7:26AM The world’s best five-eighth … Dan Carter. Photo: Getty Images There are six changes to the starting XV as coach Steve Hansen covers...
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Springbok tighthead Jannie du Plessis has hailed new scrum coach Pieter de Villiers as the key to South Africa’s strong performance up front last week. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:17 The Boks put in a solid showing at scrum-time against a physical England pack on their way to victory in the first Test in...
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In Jake White’s own words, his “no-name” Brumbies have been lumped with a huge challenge to take down the second-best side that Six Nations champions Wales can muster in their mid-week tour match on Tuesday. By AAP, 12 Jun 2012 But the Brumbies coach insists his squad have made a habit of performing beyond the...
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A tough tour suddenly got a whole lot tougher. This was the game England had to win because South Africa were undercooked and because England had to build on the momentum and confidence gained from the Six Nations. But it did not go to plan. Not remotely. Paul Ackford at Kings Park, Durban June...
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Heyneke Meyer took some time off from preparing the Boks for the first Test against England to answer your questions sent in to him by readers of BOKzine. June 07, 2012 Heyneke Meyer took some time off from preparing the Boks for the first Test against England to answer your questions sent in to...
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Loose-head prop Benn Robinson will play his first Test in 18 months after being one of eight new faces included in the Wallabies starting side for Saturday night’s clash with Wales. June 7, 2012 – 10:59AM Benn Robinson will lead an all-Waratahs front row. Photo: Getty Images Loose-head prop Benn Robinson will play his first...
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Cape Town – Forwards trio Marcell Coetzee, Juandre Kruger and Eben Etzebeth will all make their Springbok debuts on Saturday after being named in the starting XV for the first Test against England in Durban. Kick-off is at 17:00. 2012-06-06 12:36 Heyneke Meyer (Gallo Images) Coenie Oosthuizen will also earn his first cap, although...
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I was at the Springboks training session the other day, after their first squad for the year had been named, and it was interesting to get a first hand perpective on the tactics the team will take into the English Tests. The verdict – precise kicking from 9 and 10. By David Campese, 6 Jun...
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He conquered international rugby and has led a Super Rugby revival in Canberra, but Jake White says he’s not preparing for a code swap to the AFL despite tasting instant success with the Melbourne Demons. Chris Dutton June 5, 2012 Brumbies head coach Jake White sat in the box with the Melbourne Demons last...
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The All Blacks selectors have named a 30-man All Blacks squad featuring seven new caps for the three-test series against Ireland. June 3, 2012 – 8:55AM Sonny Bill Williams will be vying for a mid-field berth. Photo: Getty Images The All Blacks selectors have named a 30-man All Blacks squad featuring seven new caps for...
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