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Mallett pays tribute to Div Italy's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman and Springboks opposite number Peter de Villiers. Full Story... |
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The Jacques rugby diary - day 9 Rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen wonders whether Italy really are growing into a world force, and he muses about Bryan Habana's superfans. Full Story... 'I had to find out what Twitter was' Two players tweeted that they had been left out of the squad 24 hours before Graham Henry announced who would be playing or not, and he's angry. Full Story... Du Preez looking forward to baptism of fire Loosehead prop Wian du Preez will make his South Africa debut against Italy. Full Story... |
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No Ras at Italy match 2009-11-20 07:39:44 The South African Rugby Union and their Italian hosts have decided to use a recorded version of the national anthem. Full Story... Udine debut for Du Preez 2009-11-20 02:28:56 Prop Wian du Preez will make his international debut against Italy after being named as one of four changes to the Springbok side for the Test in Udine. Full Story... Boks drop the Beast for Italy Test 2009-11-19 18:00:17 Prop Tendai Mtawarira and 32-year-old Victor Matfield have both been rested, with Wian du Preez coming in for his debut. Full Story... Kaplan is SA's best 2009-11-19 14:39:32 Jonathan Kaplan, the most experienced Test referee in the world, has been ranked South Africa's top referee for 2010. Full Story... A breakdown on Brussow 2009-11-19 09:59:20 He's replaced the "incredible Schalk" and put fear into world-class sides around the world. Heinrich Brussow is having a great year... Full Story... Guildford chosen for England clash 2009-11-19 03:34:02 New Zealand wing Zac Guildford, who made an impressive international debut against Wales, has been selected for the All Blacks ahead of the Twickenham clash against England. Full Story... Carter back for All Blacks 2009-11-18 20:09:25 Star fly-half Dan Carter will return to the New Zealand side for their Test match against England at Twickenham. Full Story... Victory eludes Springboks 2009-11-17 23:53:18 The South Africans made a good start, but the Saracens stayed sharp to extend their record to eight wins from eight matches this season. Full Story... De Malmanche summoned from holiday 2009-11-18 02:53:26 Aled de Malmanche has joined the All Blacks for a possible place on the Twickenham bench against England. Full Story... Close the book on anthem saga - Hoskins 2009-11-18 03:05:40 South African Rugby Union boss Oregan Hoskins has accepted an apology from his French counterparts for the way the national anthem was sung by Ras Dumisani [AUDIO AND VIDEO]. Full Story... Burton dropped from Italy squad 2009-11-18 02:58:23 Reserve flyhalf Kristopher Burton has not been included in the Italian squad for the Test against the Springboks this weekend. Full Story... Shaw and Sackey called up for England 2009-11-17 03:12:36 Wasps duo Simon Shaw and Paul Sackey and Bath prop David Flatman have been added to the England training squad ahead of the international against New Zealand. Full Story... Springboks in line for player prize 2009-11-17 03:15:32 South Africans Francois Steyn and Fourie du Preez are among seven players in the running for one of the top prizes in rugby. Full Story... Habana cited for kicking Clerc 2009-11-16 17:21:00 Television images appear to show Bryan Habana kicking out at Vincent Clerc when the French winger was lying on the ground in the 38th minute. Full Story... The Jacques rugby diary - day 3 and 4 2009-11-16 11:22:30 Senior Rugby Writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen is on tour with the Springboks in Europe - and it's not going so well for him over there. Full Story... Saru lay complaint over anthem saga 2009-11-16 08:37:34 The South African Rugby Union has written to their French hosts over the butchering of the SA anthem before their match in Toulouse. [VIDEOS] Full Story... O'Driscoll makes up for early error 2009-11-16 03:33:01 Brian O'Driscoll has touched down in the last minute to earn Ireland a draw with Australia and end the Wallabies' hopes of a first Grand Slam since 1984. Full Story... Four changes to Bok team to face Saracens 2009-11-15 16:32:12 Dewald Potgieter to captain Bok 'midweek' side against Saracens. Full Story... Scots give Robinson winning start 2009-11-14 18:45:23 Coach Robinson produced the ideal game-plan at Murrayfield to out-think and out-play a tough Fiji side. Full Story... England scrape to win over Pumas 2009-11-14 18:41:04 England look out of sorts again, but a late try helps them over the line against Argentina. Full Story... All Blacks win Italy scrap 2009-11-14 18:29:55 The All Black hang on for a tough victory against Italy at the San Siro. Full Story... France encouraged by Bok win 2009-11-14 16:49:56 France won the physical battle against the Boks amd it's git their tails up again. Full Story... The Jacques rugby diary - day 3 2009-11-14 14:07:03 Senior Rugby Writer Jacques van der Wsethuyzen is on tour with the Springboks. Here's his third diary entry... Full Story... Anthem butcherer says 'it was beautiful' 2009-11-14 13:08:06 The man who bungled the South African national anthem before the Boks took on France says there's no way he got it wrong. [VIDEO] Full Story... Boks outmuscled 2009-11-14 15:03:03 France beat South Africa to deny the world champions their first win in the country in 12 years. Full Story... Blood and battle is what Boks live for 2009-11-13 11:52:18 Bakkies Botha says the Boks are willing to bleed for victory in France if that's what it takes. Full Story... Beast might not play for Boks 2009-11-13 07:37:20 The SA Sport Ministry remain adamant that Beast Mtawarira should not be playing for South Africa, but Saru will wait until the last minute to decide whether he should play. Full Story... Referees ordered to get tough on scrums 2009-11-13 03:11:30 The International Rugby Board has announced a crackdown on scrum infringements and illegal tackles ahead of the internationals this weekend. Full Story... The Jacques rugby diary - day 1 2009-11-12 11:23:25 Senior rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen is travelling with the Springboks and he'll give us the inside scoop from the tour everyday. Here is his first diary entry... Full Story... Can Boks break the hoodoo in France? 2009-11-12 04:36:28 Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes to his starting line-up from the last side in the Tri-Nations tournament. Full Story... Springboks are searching for French flourish 2009-11-11 23:54:12 Skipper John Smit says the Springboks are ready to maintain their high standards on the European tour. Full Story... Melbourne scoops Super franchise 2009-11-12 01:34:41 Melbourne has been awarded the franchise for the 15th Super rugby team when the competition expands in 2011. Full Story... De Villiers packs the bench with forwards 2009-11-10 23:14:12 Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has compensated for a forward onslaught from France in Toulouse. Full Story... Harinordoquy ready for Springboks 2009-11-10 03:22:07 French number eight Imanol Harinordoquy is looking forward to testing his strength against a South African side he regards as having the "nastiest" players in the world. Full Story... France's heavyweight backrow for Boks 2009-11-09 11:43:21 France are bringing in the big boys to take on the Springboks in Toulous. Full Story... Div forced to shuffle his pack 2009-11-09 11:49:47 A string of injuries has forced Springbok coach Peter De Villiers to make some changes to his original squad. Jacques van der Westhyzen takes a look at the selections. Full Story... Van der Linde gets Bok call-up 2009-11-09 00:41:24 CJ van der Linde will join the Springbok squad in France as a replacement for Jannie du Plessis, who has withdrawn from the European tour with a hand injury. Full Story... Carter cited for high tackle 2009-11-09 00:57:32 New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will face a disciplinary hearing after being cited for a high tackle on Wales replacement scrumhalf Martin Roberts late in the Cardiff international. Full Story... Div: looking back, looking forward 2009-11-08 10:58:18 Success in Europe will support claims that Peter De Villiers' Boks are the best ever. Full Story... Wallabies too good for England 2009-11-08 13:52:45 They may be having a tough time in the Southern Hemisphere, but Australia make light of an England side counting on Jonny Wilkinson. Full Story... Browse the [World Rugby] Archive |
