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Posted 620 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor in Wellington
ANOTHER WORLD CUP quarter-final, another edge-of-your-seat affair. This contest was in the balance right until the end as South Africa pushed for a late drop-goal but it was Australia who eventually came out on top. It wasn’t pretty but it was enthralling.
It was James O’Connor who slotted the decisive penalty in the…
Posted 769 days ago
Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union, offered rugby’s support and prayers to Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen on Friday, after it was announced that the former player had been struck done by a serious illness. The 40-year-old former Springbok captain was reported to be being treated for a serious muscle related neural disease.
Mr Hoskins said:…
Posted 857 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor
THE HOUSE might always win in Las Vegas casinos, but the odds were upset on the city’s rugby field at the USA Sevens.
At the start of the day, all the talk was of a third straight IRB Sevens Series final between England and New Zealand, but both favourites were upset in the semi-finals and…
Posted 860 days ago
Victor Matfield is now the most capped player for South Africa, with 105 caps and counting, so with the new Super 15 about to start we thought we’d find out what makes him tick. When the Springbok captain joined the centurian club last year against Australia in the Tri -Nations tournament, the IRB caught up with him to see what…
Posted 890 days ago
A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union will investigate the anti-doping case of Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle in Cape Town on January 25.
The committee comprises Advocate Jannie Lubbe (chairman), Dr George van Dugteren and Advocate Rob Stelzner.
The players tested positive for the prohibited stimulant methylhexaneamine following the Test against Ireland in Dublin on November 6,…
Posted 925 days ago
Schalk Burger, a South African and Stormers loose forward is famed for his tackling, but usually in a bad way and usually because it’s worthy of a sending off. However there are times he can get it right, check out this clip – Fourie du Preez had no chance.
Posted 925 days ago
This is the advert for the 2009 British & Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa…
Posted 927 days ago
Bath Rugby can confirm that Luke Watson will be leaving the club at the end of the season. He is returning to South Africa to play for Eastern Province.
Speaking of his decision to return to Port Elizabeth, Luke said…
“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. I love everything about Bath – the City,…
Posted 930 days ago
He’s been named player of the 2009/2010 season, a fitting title for a man thats had alot to prove. Rugby World caught up with ‘Twinkle Toes’ to chat about cars going missing, living in the northern hemisphere and finishing his studies.
RUGBY WORLD: Who are the jokers in the Saracens squad?
SCHALK BRITS: Definitely Goodey (Alex Goode) and Saully (Andy…
Posted 934 days ago
Just before the 2007 Lions tour kicked off Rugby World caught up with the Boks’ centre, chatting about embarrassing moments, his amazing party trick, and being scared of thunder and lighting [he lives in a place where brutal storms are a common occurrence, note the hilarity].
RUGBY WORLD: Are you getting excited about the Lions tour?
JEAN DE VILLIERS: I’m really looking…
