Heyneke Meyer appointed Springbok coach

Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday. » Read more on Heyneke Meyer appointed Springbok coach

27 January 2012 Springboks | Comment »

Heyneke Meyer to be new Bok coach

Heyneke Meyer

JJ Harmse of Rapport has reported that Heyneke Meyer and SARU CEO Jurie Roux met on Saturday to finalise his contract to be the new Springbok coach. » Read more on Heyneke Meyer to be new Bok coach

22 January 2012 Springboks | Comment »

Snor – Bok coach appointment is too late

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says that SARU has left the appointment of the national coach too late, and that he is open to taking the reins in a caretaker capacity. » Read more on Snor – Bok coach appointment is too late

19 January 2012 Springboks | Comment »

Fourie backs Goosen for Springboks

by Thomas Rooney | Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has spoken of his belief that highly-rated fly-half Johan Goosen should be included in the South Africa squad at some point in 2012. » Read more on Fourie backs Goosen for Springboks

17 January 2012 Springboks | Comment »

Rassie quits Western Province

Rassie Erasmus has shocked the Western Province Rugby Union by resigning from his position as director of coaching. » Read more on Rassie quits Western Province

10 January 2012 Super 15 | Comment »

Smit suggests Schalk should captain Boks

John Smit has suggested that Stormers captain Schalk Burger is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.

“I have been involved in talks about my successor since 2008. There might be a young player who performs well and is awarded the captaincy, but my money is on Schalk. » Read more on Smit suggests Schalk should captain Boks

10 January 2012 Springboks | Comment »

Much to look forward to

There will be much to look forward to in 2012 for the Springboks. Not least because of the inauguration of the new Rugby Championship tournament, which is set to replace the old Tri Nations. » Read more on Much to look forward to

30 December 2011 Rugby Championship | Comment »

What does 2012 hold for South Africa?

By Thomas Rooney | It could be said that 2011 was something of a disappointment for South African Rugby. Not only did they finish last in the Tri-Nations standings, but they also relinquished their World Cup title to New Zealand. » Read more on What does 2012 hold for South Africa?

23 December 2011 Springboks | Comment »

Venter takes up Baby Boks role

by Thomas Rooney | Former Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has been appointed assistant coach of the under-20 South Africa side, putting an end to rumours he could be in line for a job with the English national side. » Read more on Venter takes up Baby Boks role

06 December 2011 General | Comment »

Williams set for Wales farewell

by Thomas Rooney | Winger Shane Williams is ready to make his final appearance for Wales this weekend with the clash against Australia at the Millennium Stadium set to be his final international appearance. » Read more on Williams set for Wales farewell

29 November 2011 General | Comment »

Henry rules himself out of England post

by Thomas Rooney | New Zealand World Cup winning coach Graham Henry has officially revealed that he will not succeed Martin Johnson as manager of England. » Read more on Henry rules himself out of England post

23 November 2011 General | Comment »

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17 November 2011 Springboks | 1 Comment »

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07 November 2011 General | Comment »

Burger claims award

by Thomas Rooney | South African back-row Schalk Burger has been named South African player of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony in Johannesburg.

Burger was in exceptional form during the SupeRugby season for the Stormers as he helped his side to the play-offs while his recovery from injury in time for the World Cup coincided with the Springboks best form of the year.

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04 November 2011 Springboks | 2 Comments »

2011 SA Rugby Award winners

Player of the Year: Schalk Burger (WP)
Players’ Player of the Year: Bismarck du Plessis (Sharks)
SA U20 Player of the Year: Arno Botha (Bulls)
Super Rugby Player of the Year: Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs)
Team of the Year: Golden Lions
Coach of the Year: John Mitchell (Lions)
Young Player of the Year: Pat Lambie (Sharks)
Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year: Josh Strauss (Lions)
Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year: Elgar Watts (Boland)
Springbok Sevens Player of the Year: Cecil Afrika
Vodacom Cup Player of the Year: Lionel Cronje (WP)
Try of the Year: Sibusiso Sithole (SA vs Australia, Edinburgh Sevens) final)
Referee Award: Craig Joubert
National Club Champs Player of the Tournament: Justin Wheeler (UJ)
Women’s Achiever of the Year: Cebisa Kula
Craven Week Player of the Tournament: Jan Serfontein (Free State)

03 November 2011 General | Comment »

2011 Currie Cup Champions: The Golden Lions

The Lions ended a 12 year Currie Cup trophy drought when they completely outplayed the Springbok-laden Sharks to win 42 – 16 at the Coke Tin.

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Lions 42 (19)
Tries: Michael Killian, Pat Cilliers, Jaco Taute
Conversions: Elton Jantjies (3)
Penalties: Elton Jantjies (5), Jaco Taute
Drop goal: Elton Jantjies

Sharks 16 (6)
Try: Willem Aberts
Conversion: Frederic Michalak
Penalties: Frederic Michalak (3)

MOTM: Elton Jantjies

30 October 2011 Currie Cup | Comment »

Erasmus out of the running for Springboks job

by Pete South | Rassie Erasmus insists he isn’t interested in succeeding Peter De Villers as the new South Africa head coach, saying he “definitely isn’t available” for the job.
Erasmus joined De Villiers’ back room staff during the World Cup on a temporary basis, and has been touted as a possible replacement for the job, but says he has no interest in taking up the role, instead opting to continue his work as Director of Rugby at Western Province and helping the Springboks during the 2015 World Cup in England.

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29 October 2011 Springboks | Comment »

2011 Currie Cup Final – Lions v Sharks

Match details

Date: Saturday 29 October 2011
Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Mark Lawrence

Teamsheets

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27 October 2011 Currie Cup | Comment »

2012 Six Nations fixtures for Outlook

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25 October 2011 6 Nations, Fixtures | Comment »

Zinzan: 20 All Blacks were poisoned in 1995

Zinzan Brooke talks about how his All Blacks team was poisoned before the 1995 World Cup Final against the Springboks. Scott Quinnell’s lucky underpants. How Lievremont has outhought Graham Henry. Moustaches – Will Carling: “South Africans never do anything that’s funny”

24 October 2011 Rugby World Cup | 1 Comment »