Middelburg, Brakpan and Noordelikes are the latest teams set to qualify for the 37th National Club Championships in Stellenbosch next month, following a drama-filled weekend of club rugby action from around the country. The season-ending tournament, which features the 14 provincial champions, a team from Limpopo, as well as one invited club in a 16-team knockout draw, takes … [Read more...] about Ruby Clubs Jostle for 16 Team Knockout
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Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
Rugby supporters will have the opportunity to send off the Springbok team to the Rugby World Cup next Thursday (September 1) when the team will make a public farewell from Sandton, broadcast live on national television and radio. Thousands of fans are expected to pack Sandton as the team makes an on-stage appearance in Nelson Mandela Square before walking to the Gautrain … [Read more...] about Sandton Road Closures for Springbok Fans’ Farewell
Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn Available for World Cup Selection
Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn were on Monday cleared as available for selection to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad, Springbok management confirmed on Monday. Steyn missed Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test with a slight hamstring strain while Lambie suffered an injury to his shoulder in the opening moments. Lambie underwent a series of tests on Monday. Team doctor, … [Read more...] about Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn Available for World Cup Selection
Boks avoid Tri-Nations whitewash with Port Elizabeth win
The Springboks recorded their first Tri-Nations victory in 2011 after defeating the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth. The defending world champions fought hard for a 18-5 win against an All Blacks 'B' side that missed their regular captain Richie McCaw and superstar Dan Carter. Morne Steyn made an excellent case for a World Cup spot, scoring all 18 points for the Boks. Steyn … [Read more...] about Boks avoid Tri-Nations whitewash with Port Elizabeth win
Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Ford Pumas
Even though the Ford Pumas have not won a game thus far in the Absa Currie Cup, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will not be taking this match in the Free State Stadium on Saturday afternoon lightly. The Free Staters come off a defeat last weekend against the MTN Golden Lions in Johannesburg, but played very well a week before when they beat DHL Western Province in … [Read more...] about Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Ford Pumas
