Bakkies Botha ready for Bok call
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
JOHANNESBURG - Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, fresh from winning the Heineken Cup, and with a French Top 14 title locked firmly in his sights, has declared himself ready and willing should Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer decide to recall him to international duty. Speaking to Eyewitness News Sport just days after their dramatic 16-15 win over rivals Clermont-Auvergne, Botha says that he hasn’t had contact with the national coach, but is in the … [Read More...]
Bakkies Botha ready for Bok call
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
JOHANNESBURG - Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, fresh from winning the Heineken Cup, and with a French Top 14 title locked firmly in his sights, has declared himself ready and willing should Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer decide to recall him to international duty. Speaking to Eyewitness News Sport just days after their dramatic 16-15 win over rivals Clermont-Auvergne, Botha says that he hasn’t had contact with the national coach, but is in the … [Read More...]
Bakkies Botha ready for Bok call
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
JOHANNESBURG - Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, fresh from winning the Heineken Cup, and with a French Top 14 title locked firmly in his sights, has declared himself ready and willing should Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer decide to recall him to international duty. Speaking to Eyewitness News Sport just days after their dramatic 16-15 win over rivals Clermont-Auvergne, Botha says that he hasn’t had contact with the national coach, but is in the … [Read More...]
Bakkies Botha ready for Bok call
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
JOHANNESBURG - Springbok lock Bakkies Botha, fresh from winning the Heineken Cup, and with a French Top 14 title locked firmly in his sights, has declared himself ready and willing should Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer decide to recall him to international duty. Speaking to Eyewitness News Sport just days after their dramatic 16-15 win over rivals Clermont-Auvergne, Botha says that he hasn’t had contact with the national coach, but is in the … [Read More...]
Let’s talk about Luke, Baby
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
And all the good things and the bad things that maybe – the original version of this song was a favourite of my son Philip when he was a toddler and I can still see him with a Nappy and T-Shirt on, bottle in hand, clinging to the lounge table as he bopped, jived and waved baby formula in the air. Just why Philip’s antics to the song make me think of the Luke Watson haters will become apparent. Consider if you will a normal day around the … [Read More...]
Let’s talk about Luke, Baby
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
And all the good things and the bad things that maybe – the original version of this song was a favourite of my son Philip when he was a toddler and I can still see him with a Nappy and T-Shirt on, bottle in hand, clinging to the lounge table as he bopped, jived and waved baby formula in the air. Just why Philip’s antics to the song make me think of the Luke Watson haters will become apparent. Consider if you will a normal day around the … [Read More...]
Open letter to ARU CEO Bill Pulver (pt two): nationalise Super Rugby
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
Roar Guru 6 Have your say The second chapter of this somewhat slow-burning series has arrived, and with an apparently meagre theme, hardly justifying large-scale treatment. But while the subject might seem a triviality, it is a dainty alteration to the body … [Read More...]
Vleis eligible for selection
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
Southern Kings flanker Jacques Engelbrecht has been cleared for selection for the game against the Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, while Andries Strauss’ shoulder injury has shown remarkable improvement. Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said Engelbrecht, who came off the field in the 49th minute against the Waratahs on the 4th of May following an ankle sprain, was fit for selection for Saturday afternoon’s upcoming … [Read More...]
Gregan & Hastings: Must See & Do in Hong Kong
21 May 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen, Hong Kong 20 May 2013 With the British Irish Lions touring squad having been announced, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) recently followed suit and announced the Wallaby side to face the Europeans in one of the rugby-highlights of the season: the 2013 British Irish Lions Tour to Australia. However, en-route to what Men at Work called ‘The Land of Under‘ the Lions will stop-over in the former British colony for a clash against … [Read More...]
JWC 5th place playoff – Ireland v France
20 May 2013 By Alan
Highlights from Ireland and France's fifth place playoff encounter at this year's Junior World Championship in South Africa. … [Read More...]
Watch Amsterdam7s Live!
18 May 2013 By Rugby News
Written by Mike Jansen. Posted in Featured, Mike's Ramblings, Videos Tagged: Amsterdam7s, LadyBlitzBokke, Live Stream … [Read More...]
Lady BlitzBokke advance to Amsterdam Bowl Final
18 May 2013 By Rugby News
The South African Women’s Sevens Team dubbed the @ladyblitzbokke on Twitter delivered a spirited performance against China to advance to Bowl Final of the 2013 Amsterdam7s later today. The Dutch tournament is the final stop of the inaugural IRB Womens Sevens World Series. Other than the #China7s, the non-core-team South Africans played in all the tournaments of the Series. South Africa scored three tries to overcome a final push from the … [Read More...]
IRB Sevens World 6: Pre Wellington Sevens
18 May 2013 By Alan
In episode six of the 2012/13 IRB Sevens World show, we look ahead to the Wellington Sevens, the fourth round of the Series, as well as catch up with the New... Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read More...]
Lady BlitzBokke fail in Amsterdam
18 May 2013 By Rugby News
South Africa’s Women Sevens team has failed in their bid to make an impact on the final tournament of the Sevens World Series. The Lady BlitzBokke lost all three of their Amsterdam7s PoolB matches, and were eliminated from Cup contention in the Dutch capital. PoolB Results for South Africa: SA 14 – 17 England SA 7 – 36 Canada SA 12 – 14 France Of the South Africans, Phumeza Gadu (3 tries in 3 matches) made a huge impact with her strong, … [Read More...]
Port Elizabeth to host Round 3 of HSBC Sevens World Series
17 May 2013 By Rugby News
Port Elizabeth will host round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 7 and 8 December after the International Rugby Board (IRB) confirmed the dates for the 2013/14 on Friday. The World Series season is set to kick off on Australia’s Gold Coast and climax in London, England. The city of Port Elizabeth will host the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens for a third time at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with 16 teams to compete for the … [Read More...]
Dates for the 2013/14 Sevens World Series
17 May 2013 By Rugby News
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the dates for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2013/14, with another season set to kick off on Australia’s Gold Coast and climax in London, England. The 15th edition of the record-breaking Series will visit the same nine countries as in 2012/13, although there are two changes in the order of rounds. Round1-3 unchanged The first three events at the end of 2013 remain unchanged with Australia’s … [Read More...]
Amsterdam7s Fixtures & Results
17 May 2013 By Rugby News
The final tournament of the inaugural IRB Womens Sevens World Series kicks of in the Dutch capital tomorrow. The Amsterdam Sevens will be played at the city’s NRCA Stadium on Friday – Saturday. PoolA sees Series leader New Zealand meet hosts th Netherlands, RWC7s hosts Russia as well as China. South Africa who we have effectionately dubbed the @LadyBlitzBokke has been drawn in PoolB with England, Canada and France. PoolC has Australia, the … [Read More...]
SA Women fine-tuning for RWC7s
17 May 2013 By Rugby News
The Springbok Women Sevens team will be looking for some momentum and silverware at the Amsterdam Sevens, the last leg of the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series, in Amsterdam on Friday. The South Africans are pooled with pacesetters, Canada and England, and will also face France at the event to be played at the NCRA Stadium in the Dutch capital. For national Springbok Women Sevens coach Denver Wannies (pictured below) there is more to … [Read More...]
Brett McKay previews Super Rugby round 14
16 May 2013 By Rugby News
Friday, April 17 Hurricanes v Chiefs, Westpac Stadium, Wellington 19:35 local, 07:35 GMT, 17:35 EST, 17:05 CST, 15:35 WST Head to Head: Played 20; Hurricanes 11, Chiefs 8, 1 draw In Wellington: Played 8; Hurricanes 7, Chiefs 1 Last clash: Round 18 2012 - Hurricanes 28 - 25 Chiefs, at Westpac Stadium, Wellington Preview: I got a genuine shock going through the head-to-heads for this clash to see the Chiefs haven't won at the "Cake Tin" … [Read More...]
France put SA duo in squad
16 May 2013 By Rugby News
GIant coming! Bernard Le Roux of Racing Metro is a hard man to stop. Photos: Getty Images France coach Philippe Saint-Andre named eight new faces for the touring squad, including first-time call-ups for Le Roux and Kotze. The duo's inclusion brings the number of South African-born players in the squad to three, with Durban-born Antonie Claasen having been a member of this year's French Six Nations side. Kotze, 26, is … [Read More...]
Stormers make seven changes for Rebels match
15 May 2013 By Rugby News
Article Published: Wednesday 15 May 2013 Edited by: Rugbyweek.com.Email Article | Print Article The Stormers have made seven changes to their team to face the Rebels in Melbourne with Elton Jantjies returning to the starting line up. Two of the changes are injury-enforced, with Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane Vermeulen out with knee injuries, whilst those tour-ending injuries have also led to some positional switches up front.In one of … [Read More...]
John Smit hangs up his boots
14 May 2013 By Rugby News
NEW MOVES: Former Springbok skipper John SmitPhoto: Gallo Images Smit, 35, is set to take up the job of Sharks chief executive on July 1 but he was hoping to play in one more match - the Premiership final with the English club - before returning to Durban to pursue a career in the boardroom. Smit has been at Saracens for two seasons following the 2011 World Cup and has been an immensely influential figure at the English club during his … [Read More...]
John Smit hangs up his boots
14 May 2013 By Rugby News
NEW MOVES: Former Springbok skipper John SmitPhoto: Gallo Images Smit, 35, is set to take up the job of Sharks chief executive on July 1 but he was hoping to play in one more match - the Premiership final with the English club - before returning to Durban to pursue a career in the boardroom. Smit has been at Saracens for two seasons following the 2011 World Cup and has been an immensely influential figure at the English club during his … [Read More...]
John Smit hangs up his boots
14 May 2013 By Rugby News
NEW MOVES: Former Springbok skipper John SmitPhoto: Gallo Images Smit, 35, is set to take up the job of Sharks chief executive on July 1 but he was hoping to play in one more match - the Premiership final with the English club - before returning to Durban to pursue a career in the boardroom. Smit has been at Saracens for two seasons following the 2011 World Cup and has been an immensely influential figure at the English club during his … [Read More...]
John Smit hangs up his boots
14 May 2013 By Rugby News
NEW MOVES: Former Springbok skipper John SmitPhoto: Gallo Images Smit, 35, is set to take up the job of Sharks chief executive on July 1 but he was hoping to play in one more match - the Premiership final with the English club - before returning to Durban to pursue a career in the boardroom. Smit has been at Saracens for two seasons following the 2011 World Cup and has been an immensely influential figure at the English club during his … [Read More...]
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