A final decision on whether or not Pierre Spies will be included in the Springbok squad to contest the Rugby World Cup will only be made on Monday. Tuesday the 14th August is the deadline for all teams to hand their teamsheets to the IRB. (more…)
In Currie Cup action this weekend, the Sharks beat the Valke in Brakpan, Western Province edged out Griquas in Kimberley, the Lions scraped to a narrow victory over Boland in Wellington and the Cheetahs continued their unbeaten run in this year’s Currie Cup with victory over the Bulls in Bloem. (more…)
A roundup of games played this weekend around the world including Internationals, Currie Cup, Air New Zealand Cup, Australian Rugby Championship and South African Schools matches. (more…)
This weekend’s international rugby broadcast times on television, radio and the internet. (more…)
In week 8, round 7 action of the Currie Cup, the winless Valke host The Sharks in Brakpan, Griquas are at home to Western Province, the Cavaliers take on the Golden Lions in Wellington and the Free State Cheetahs look to extend their unbeaten run in this year’s competition against the Blue Bulls at home in Bloemfontein. (more…)
In encouraging news for the Bok team and its supporters, it is believed that Pierre Spies may yet make the trip to France. (more…)
Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the replacement for Rassie Erasmus as Bok technical advisor for Rugby World Cup 2007. He will take up his coaching contract with Saracens after the tournament. (more…)
SA Rugby kit sponsors Canterbury have unveiled the new Springbok kit for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. (more…)
In this bumper edition of Bokwatch Jacque Cronje comes in to cover for the injured Wikus van Heerden, Andre Watson helps out with some refereeing interpretations, Andre Pretorius arrives back at the training camp raring to go, Bob Skinstad’s rib is making a fast recovery, Jake emails Paddy O’Brien to raise his concerns regarding Joel Jutge’s weekend refereeing display and the Bok players praise the impact of Eddie Jones on their World Cup preparations. (more…)