Tri-Nations

3N will now be known as ‘The Rugby Championship’

November 7, 2011
Posted by Morné
3N will now be known as ‘The Rugby Championship’

AUSTRALIA will defend their southern hemisphere title next year in an expanded competition called The Rugby Championship – and will meet new boys Argentina on the Gold Coast.
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Australia 25, All Blacks 20

August 27, 2011
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Australia 25, All Blacks 20

The Tri-Nations champions will be crowned in Brisbane today where Australia host the All Blacks.
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Rat Race Log, Round 5

August 26, 2011
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Rat Race Log, Round 5

We have a new leader! The unexpected win by the Springboks over the All Blacks last weekend threw the Rat Race wide open going into the final round.
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All Blacks named for 3N decider

August 24, 2011
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All Blacks named for 3N decider

The All Blacks have named their side for the Tri-Nations decider against Australia this weekend.
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Springboks 18, All Blacks 5

August 20, 2011
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Springboks 18, All Blacks 5

The Boks are seeking redemption and much needed momentum in their last match before the Rugby World Cup as they host New Zealand in P.E.
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Rat Race Log, Round 4

August 19, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rat Race Log, Round 4

By hook or crook, Methos held onto the top spot but things got very interesting in the last round.
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Keven captains the Blacks

August 18, 2011
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Keven captains the Blacks

All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu will captain the team for the second time in a Test, after he captained the All Blacks against Scotland in November 2008.
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‘Boks did well’ – Hansen

August 17, 2011
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‘Boks did well’ – Hansen

All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen disagrees that the Springbok defeat to Australia last week was a train smash for the South Africans in their World Cup build-up.
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5 Changes to Bok team

August 16, 2011
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5 Changes to Bok team

The Springboks on Tuesday made five changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth.
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Frans out, Smit & Bakkies doubtful

August 15, 2011
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Frans out, Smit & Bakkies doubtful

Springbok fullback Frans Steyn will not be considered for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Series Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth.
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Smit okay, but 3 added to Bok squad

August 14, 2011
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Smit okay, but 3 added to Bok squad

The Springbok selectors have added Patrick Lambie, Lwazi Mvovo and Chiliboy Ralepelle to the training squad for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
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Smit out, but Smith & Alberts in?

August 13, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok captain John Smit has reportedly torn ligaments in his right arm and may miss out on this year’s Rugby World Cup.
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Springboks 9 v Wallabies 14 FT

August 13, 2011
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Springboks 9 v Wallabies 14 FT

The talk from the Bok camp this week was ‘whatever it takes to win’ – can they correct the embarrassments from the tour as they host the Wallabies in Durban this afternoon?
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No Carter, McCaw in AB squad

August 12, 2011
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No Carter, McCaw in AB squad

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their 25–man squad which will be travelling to South Africa for the Investec Tri Nations Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on 20 August.
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Rat Race log, Round 3

August 11, 2011
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Rat Race log, Round 3

We are three games down and there are three games to go as Methos managed to hang on to top spot after last weekend’s result.
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Brussow, Du Preez in Bok XV

August 11, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Fourie du Preez and Heinrich Brüssow will return to the Springbok starting line-up for the first time in 21 months, following the announcement of the team to meet Australia in a Tri-Nations Test in Durban on Saturday.
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Kanko, Johnson released for CC

August 10, 2011
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Kanko, Johnson released for CC

Looseforwards Ryan Kankowski (The Sharks) and Ashley Johnson (Toyota Free State Cheetahs) have been released to play Absa Currie Cup rugby this weekend, having been called up as cover to the Springbok camp in Durban.
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‘FDP the best in the business’ – Genia

August 10, 2011
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‘FDP the best in the business’ – Genia

Australia scrumhalf Will Genia picked out opposite number Fourie du Preez on Tuesday as a player who will make “a massive difference” for South Africa in the Tri-Nations Test this weekend.
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Bok team announcement delayed

August 9, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Injury-plagued world champions South Africa have postponed until Thursday the announcement of the team to face Australia in the Tri-Nations this weekend.
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Lambie to the slaughter

August 9, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Patrick Lambie was one Springbok who retrurned from the recent slipshod excursion with his reputation enhanced – but not good enough for the home tests.
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Overcooked Boks now underdone?

August 8, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Boks will take on the Wallabies after some of them last saw action 8 weeks ago.
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Kanko, Johnson added to Bok Squad

August 8, 2011
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Kanko, Johnson added to Bok Squad

Looseforwards Ashley Johnson and Ryan Kankowski were on Monday added to the Springbok squad to cover for a number of injury concerns among back row forwards.
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Brussow added to Bok squad

August 8, 2011
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Brussow added to Bok squad

Looseforward Heinrich Brüssow was on Sunday confirmed as an addition to the Springbok squad for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series.
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All Blacks 30 Wallabies 14

August 6, 2011
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All Blacks 30 Wallabies 14

Play-stuff is over, it is time to get into some proper test rugby as the All Blacks host the Wallabies in their Bledisloe Cup opener in Auckland.
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Bok Squad for 3N home leg

August 5, 2011
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Bok Squad for 3N home leg

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Friday named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series. Six players remain on the injured list and unavailable for selection, although three of them will join the squad in Durban to continue their rehabilitation.
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SANZAR: We need the money

August 4, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

SANZAR chief executive Greg Peters said the length of the S15 and playing the TN are vital for economic success.
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No SBW as All Blacks name their team

August 3, 2011
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No SBW as All Blacks name their team

Sonny Bill Williams will again start from the bench for the All Blacks in the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup test match this weekend.
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Concern mount for Boks

August 2, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Widespread dismay is mounting at Springbok coach Peter de Villiers’s state of readiness for the Boks’ defence of their title.
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