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McCaw and the law 2007-07-19 04:38:57 All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw has been forced to defend himself again after Bok captain Johann Muller accused him of getting away with illegal tactics – particularly at the breakdown. (more…)
All Blacks given Bledisloe history lesson 2007-07-19 03:24:18 The All Blacks
held a meeting yesterday to impress upon some of the younger players the importance of winning the Bledisloe Cup. The cup itself, as well as some of the legends of the All Blacks game, were in attendance. (more…) Read more:lesson
Hoskins supports White on Zulu haka 2007-07-19 02:44:57 SARU president Oregan Hoskins has come out in support of Jake White
’s idea of the Springboks performing a Zulu war dance before Test matches. (more…)
Teams named for Bledisloe clash 2007-07-19 02:05:37 Australia and New Zealand have named
their teams to contest the deciding game of the 2007 Tri Nations Bledisloe Cup on Saturday in Auckland. (more…)
Robbie Deans backs the Boks 2007-07-18 14:03:28 Canterbury Crusaders coach Robbie
Deans believes that the Springboks have made huge improvements and are good enough to win the Rugby World Cup. (more…)
Rugby broadcast schedule 20-28 July 2007 2007-07-18 07:02:07 The next two weekends’ worldwide rugby television, radio and web schedules and game broadcast times: (more…) Read more:Rugby
Jake to stay on after World Cup? 2007-07-18 03:02:06 SA Rugby MD Jonathan Stones confirmed today that the new role of National Coaching Co-ordinator may be created in order to retain Jake White’s ‘intellectual capital’ for the good of South African rugby after the Rugby World
Cup. (more…)
Bok squad approved today, announced Saturday 2007-07-18 02:56:29 Jake White and his co-selectors Peter Jooste and Ian McIntosh will meet with SARU president Oregan Hoskins in Cape Town today. Hoskins is required to ratify the Springbok World Cup squad ahead of the team announcement at 4.30pm on Saturday
afternoon.
2007 Rugby Events Noticeboard 2007-07-21 11:24:13 31/08/07: 39th Villager School’s Sevens >>READ MORE
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No surprises as Bok squad announced 2007-07-21 11:22:27 The thirty man Springbok squad to contest the Rugby World Cup in France in September was named in Cape Town today. (more…)
Rassie confirmed as WP coach 2007-07-20 15:01:23 Former Cheetahs coach and current Bok analyst Rassie Erasmus was officially appointed as Senior Professional Coach of Western Province on Friday. (more…)
Currie Cup Preview – Week 5 2007-07-19 10:44:04 The Currie Cup enters its 5th week with the highlights being the clashes between the Golden Lions and Free State Cheetahs, and Western Province versus the Blue Bulls. (more…) Read more:Preview
2007 Rugby Events Noticeboard 2007-07-23 03:42:13 31/08/07: 39th Villager School’s Sevens >>READ MORE
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White’s Dream Team a reality 2007-07-23 03:40:12 “It is a team that, I think, is going to be supported by the whole of South Africa,” said Bok coach Jake White
after the announcement of the 30-man Springbok squad to contest this year’s Rugby World Cup in France. (more…) Read more:Dream
, reality
2007 Rugby Events Noticeboard 2007-07-26 06:45:13 15/08/07: Springboks v Namibia (RWC warm-up)
21/08/07: Springboks v Connacht (RWC warm-up)
25/08/07: Springboks v Scotland (RWC warm-up)
31/08/07: 39th Villager School’s Sevens >>READ MORE
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Jake White on this week’s Bok training 2007-07-26 06:38:13 “I must say it’s been a very special week - I almost get the feeling the players were also waiting with baited breath to see if they’d made it or not,” said a relaxed Jake White
on Wednesday. (more…)
Jake values Os 2007-07-26 06:35:05 Despite drawing criticism from some quarters for picking the 1995 World Cup veteran, Jake White believes that Os Du Randt can make a big contribution to the Bok World Cup effort. (more…)
Bitter O’Neill slams unpatriotic Jones 2007-07-26 06:33:28 Bitter Australian Rugby Union boss John O’Neill
today slammed former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones for helping Jake White with the Springboks’ World Cup preparations. (more…) Read more:Bitter
Rassie not lost to Boks 2007-07-26 06:32:13 Jake White believes that Rassie Erasmus can still contribute to the Bok World Cup campaign despite having left the Springbok camp to begin his tenure as head coach of Western Province. (more…)
Rassie out of World Cup 2007-07-25 06:04:20 The involvement of Rassie Erasmus in the Springbok team for this year’s Rugby World
Cup has come to a premature end. (more…) Read more:World Cup
White – keep Smit as captain 2007-07-25 06:03:01 Jake White
believes that South African players playing overseas should still be considered for Springbok selection next year. John Smit in particular should be retained as Bok captain. (more…)
Griffons players killed in car crash 2007-07-25 06:01:51 Two Griffons rugby players were killed, and a further four injured in a car accident on Tuesday evening. (more…) Read more:crash
2007 Rugby Events Noticeboard 2007-07-27 03:00:13 15/08/07: Springboks v Namibia (RWC warm-up)
21/08/07: Springboks v Connacht (RWC warm-up)
25/08/07: Springboks v Scotland (RWC warm-up)
31/08/07: 39th Villager School’s Sevens >>READ MORE
07/09/07: Rugby
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Os – We’re ready to go to war 2007-07-27 02:58:37 Springbok living legend Os Du Randt talks about the great team spirit in the current Bok side and the belief amongst the players that they can win the World Cup. (more…) Read more:ready
GROOT Currie Cup Preview - Week 6 2007-07-27 02:57:53 Round six of the Currie Cup begins on Friday, with the Valke at home to the Golden Lions in Brakpan. On Saturday the Free State Cheetahs host Western Province, Griquas play Boland in Kimberley and the Shark Tank sees home team The Sharks take on The Blue Bulls. (more…) Read more:Preview
2007 Rugby Events Noticeboard 2007-07-31 08:49:13 15/08/07: Springboks v Namibia (RWC warm-up)
21/08/07: Springboks v Connacht (RWC warm-up)
25/08/07: Springboks v Scotland (RWC warm-up)
31/08/07: 39th Villager School’s Sevens >>READ MORE
07/09/07: Rugby
World Cup France 2007 >>READ MORE