Sevens online news boost for Port Elizabeth
9 December 2013 By Rugby News
Little do we realise the value of the exposure that Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay get from the HSBC Cell C Sevens World Series Round 3 that took place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium from 7 to 8 December 2013. My Google Alerts inbox is literally flooded with notifications pointing me to mentions of Port Elizabeth – be very conservative and times JUST these mentions below by R20 000 each – a rough and ready estimate of what each would … [Read More...]
BlitzBokke ROCK Port Elizabeth for Madiba !
9 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen @blitzbokke The Springbok Sevens team, affectionately called the Blitzbokke took huge inspiration from a 32,000 strong home crowd and all the emotions of fellow South Africans to win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Local tournament organisers will have taken heart for their hard graft from this series of Tweet from IRB Tournament Director for Sevens Beth Coalter: The South Africans, who … [Read More...]
Highlights of BlitzBokke’s PE Victory for Madiba (Video)
9 December 2013 By Rugby News
Written by Mike Jansen. Posted in Featured, South Africa, Videos Tagged: Blitzbokke, CellC, highlights, Nelson Mandela Bay SA7s, Video … [Read More...]
Lucky Number 3 for Springbok Sevens Side
9 December 2013 By Rugby News
The Springbok Sevens side started Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens Round 3 in 3rd place on the log after a disappointing loss in Dubai against Fiji. Drawn in a relatively easy pool the Springboks eventually met New Zealand in the final at 7:30 pm on 8 December 2013 in Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The outcome of the weekend belongs in a Hollywood movie as South Africa entered the weekend after the death of a number of great citizens; … [Read More...]
BlitzBokke un-beaten on emotional Day1
8 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen @blitzbokke Neil Powell’s Blitzbokke on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup quarterfinals encounter with Portugal on Sunday. United for Tata Mandela A tribute to the late Nelson Mandela by all sixteen participating teams and match officials … [Read More...]
Springbok Sevens first game at 13:45 today
8 December 2013 By Rugby News
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup quarterfinals encounter with Portugal on Sunday. A tribute to the late Nelson Mandela by all sixteen participating teams and match officials all wearing black armbands highlighted the spirit … [Read More...]
Watch Live Rugby: Live Heineken Cup Rugby Union Online Streaming offered …
8 December 2013 By Rugby News
In the sport of Rugby, the month of November is considered one of the most highly anticipated months of the year because many of the elite teams in the world compete and participate on a week to week basis. Squads like the New Zealand All Blacks, South Africa Sprinboks, Australia Wallabies, England and France each are ranked in the top 5 in the IRB World Rankings and serious contenders to bring home the World Cup in the year 2015. Heineken Cup … [Read More...]
Kwagga Smith’s Debut Try for South Africa
7 December 2013 By Rugby News
South Africa’s Blitzbokke opened Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a 24-7 win against Canada. Playing in his debut game Kwagga Smith scored in the second half. The Blitzbokke opened with lots of pressure in the first half and dominated play for the rest of the 14 minute game time. Prior to the SA Canada game players and spectators stood for a minute’s silence in honour … [Read More...]
SARU announces new Springbok Capping-policy
7 December 2013 By Rugby News
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has revised its capping policy to avoid the anomaly of players becoming Springboks without ever taking the field. In future only players who make an appearance in a Test match will be given a Springbok number and regarded as full Springboks. The new policy replaces the historical precedent of awarding the status of being a Springbok to any player who departed on an overseas tour – as well as those who appeared … [Read More...]
PE Sevens to celebrate the Life of Nelson Mandela
7 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen, Hong Kong, 6 December 2013 Following the sad news of the passing of former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, this weekend the world of rugby will unite in paying tribute to the former South African President in the stadium and Municipality that bears his name. South Africa and 15 other international teams are set to compete in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World … [Read More...]
SA Rugby to decide on 2014 Currie Cup format
7 December 2013 By Rugby News
Article Published: Friday 6 December 2013 Edited by: Rugbyweek.com.Email Article | Print Article The South African Rugby Union (Saru) are expected to decide whether to expand the Currie Cup premier division from six to eight teams in 2014 at their general meeting on Friday. A proposal to expand the premier domestic rugby competition was rejected at the special general council meeting of the Saru provinces on September 30.It was … [Read More...]
Rugby Sevens to honour Nelson Mandela
7 December 2013 By Rugby News
Following the sad news of the passing of Nelson Mandela, the world of rugby will this weekend unite in paying tribute to the former South African President in the stadium that bears his name. South Africa and 15 other international teams are set to compete in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 7-8 December. A moment’s silence will … [Read More...]
Rest in Peace, Tata…
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
As the Blitzbokke prepare to tackle the best Sevens teams in the world at the aptly named Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, SA Rugby paid tribute to the life of former President Nelson Mandela. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) this morning paid tribute to the Mandela’s extraordinary life and unselfish contribution to the establishment of a united South Africa. Mr Mandela passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday. He was 95. “All of our lives … [Read More...]
The Rugby family salutes Nelson Mandela…
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen Hong Kong, 6 December 2013 As the world wakes up to the sad news of the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela, many members of the extended rugby and sporting family took to social media to express their condolences… Nelson Mandela and former Springbok coach Jake White with the RWC Webb Ellis trophy ———————————————————————————————————————————– Oregan Hoskins, SARU President “All of our lives are poorer today at the … [Read More...]
Sevens hosts EP Rugby mourns the passing of Mandela
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen 6 December 2013 With the third leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series set for the aptly-named Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this weekend, hosts the Eastern Province Rugby Union has paid tribute to the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Mandela passed away at home in Johannesburg around 9pm on Thursday 5 December, 2013. EPRU President Cheeky Watson (pictured above) said: “Mandela lived an extraordinary life and will be forever remembered for … [Read More...]
IRB: Mandela among the greatest Liberators and Humanitarians
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen, Hong Kong 6 December 2013 The International Rugby Board (IRB) and the global Rugby family have been paying tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who passed away late on Thursday (5 December 2013). The inspirational former South African leader and father of the ‘Rainbow Nation‘ changed the face of Rugby in South Africa, using the opportunity of hosting Rugby World Cup 1995 to project the sport’s character-building values to unite a … [Read More...]
Video Tribute to Madiba…
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen @blitzbokke I have been glued to my computer screens throughout this sad, sad day… trying to absorb all the sadness as well as the remembrance and thanksgiving from my countrymen and non-South Africans alike. I have posted several stories on Madiba here on BlitzBokke.com but will revert back to the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa 7s tomorrow… in time for the start of the tournament in Port Elizabeth. I am so heart-broken … [Read More...]
Decision to promote EP Kings to Currie Cup Premier Division delayed again
6 December 2013 By Rugby News
The decision to promote the EP Kings from first division Currie Cup to Premier Division has once again been delayed, after the matter was withdrawn from the Special General Meeting in Cape Town this morning. EPRU President, Cheeky Watson said that the decision had been withdrawn after no consensus could be reached on the matter, and it was resubmitted to the Games and Policies Committee to come up with a viable solution to concerns that had been … [Read More...]
Dippenaar, Ulengo ruled out of South Africa 7s
5 December 2013 By Rugby News
Blitzbokke coach Neil Powell today announced two changes to the 12-man squad for the BlitzBokke’s home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens. The tournament takes place this weekend, 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Albertus ’Kwagga’ Smith will make his HSBC Sevens World Series and Springbok Sevens debut in place of Stephan Dippenaar. Ulengo (foot) and Dippenaar (hamstring) were injured last … [Read More...]
Earl Rose on comeback trail
5 December 2013 By Rugby News
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:31 PMEarl Rose during his time with Griquas. GettyEarl Rose is hoping that playing for Western Province in the Premier League Sevens in George will help resurrect his provincial rugby career. The controversial utility back was a Springbok tourist in 2008 and 2009, but his career which also saw him represent Western Province, Griquas, the Cats, Lions and Stormers has been marred by off-field controversies. He last played … [Read More...]
Home Boy Steven Hunt back in Springbok Sevens team for home tournament
5 December 2013 By Rugby News
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his HSBC Sevens World Series and Springbok Sevens debut in place of Stephan Dippenaar. Ulengo (foot) and Dippenaar (hamstring) were injured last week in Dubai, where South Africa finished as … [Read More...]
Die Son gee gratis Sewes kaartjies!
5 December 2013 By Rugby News
Alven du Plessis in vandag se Die Son DIS nog nét drie slapies totdat die Blitsbokke dié naweek op die veld uitdraf. Die Sewes-rugbytoernooi wat Saterdag en Sondag in die Nelson Mandelabaai-stadion gespeel word, het duisende Baaienaars opgewonde. Gister het tientalle Blitsbok-fans tougestaan vir ’n kiekie en ’n handtekening van Bokkie, die gelukbringer, en die span se kaptein, Kyle Brown. Bokkie en Brown het harte gesteel by die … [Read More...]
Hunt, Kwagga & Speckman called up for PE Sevens
4 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen @blitzbokke on Twitter The Blitzbokke have called up Steven Hunt, Kwagga Smith and Rosco Speckman as injury cover for Stephan Dippenaar, Jamba Ulengo and Frankie Horne. The Springboks will be in action over the weekend in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth. Stephan Dippenaar was ruled out of action with a hamstring injury, while Jamba Ulengo is doubtful because of a foot … [Read More...]
Springbok Sevens call up trio as injury cover
4 December 2013 By Rugby News
The Springbok Sevens have called up Steven Hunt, Kwagga Smith and Rosco Speckman as injury cover for Stephan Dippenaar, Jamba Ulengo and Frankie Horne. The South Africans will be in action over the weekend in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth. Dippenaar was ruled out of action with a hamstring injury, while Ulengo is doubtful because of a foot injury and Horne suffered a blow to the leg this past weekend in Dubai where the … [Read More...]
On tour with the BlitzBokke: Dubai7s
3 December 2013 By Rugby News
Mike Jansen @blitzbokke on Twitter A couple of behind-the-scenes video clips of the BlitzBokke at last weekend’s Emirates Dubai7 Sevens surfaced on YouTube this week. The Springboks are currently in Port Elizabeth where they are preparing for this weekend’s Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens. The senior Springboks have their now famous roomies Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield. Did you know that the BlitzBokke equivalent is undoubtedly Stephan … [Read More...]
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