South African Rugby

Reaction – Ireland secure just 8 votes from 39 as France win the bid to host the 2023 World Cup

By Luke Liddy / November 15, 2017 /

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named the winner of a secret World Rugby council ballot in London on Wednesday. Ireland secured just 8 votes in…

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Plenty to ponder for Rassie Erasmus

WATCH: Rassie Erasmus chats with RTÉ about his time with Munster

By Raffaele Rocca / November 13, 2017 /

Rassie Erasmus sat down with Donal Lenihan for a chat as part of tonight’s episode of Against the Head. The South African gave his thoughts on incoming coach Johann van…

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LISTEN: Supersport Rugby Editor Brenden Nel talks van Graan & Munster

By Raffaele Rocca / October 13, 2017 /

LISTEN: Supersport Rugby Editor Brenden Nel talks Johann van Graan & Munster. For most Munster fans their newest head coach Johann van Graan is very much an unknown quantity. That…

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WATCH: Springboks Coach Allister Coetzee’s thorny response to Van Graan question

By Raffaele Rocca / October 1, 2017 /

In the wake of their 27-27 draw with the Australians in Bloemfontein, Springboks coach Allister Coetzee was asked about recent speculation that his assistant Johan van Graan was the latest…

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Confirmed: South African sides join new Guinness Pro14

By Luke Liddy / August 1, 2017 /

Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the…

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Mixed reaction in South African media to Cheetahs & Kings Pro12 move

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 18, 2017 /

There has been a mixed response from the South African media to losing two teams to the Guinness Pro12. The reaction in the media closer to home is a mixed…

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WATCH: Former Ireland & Lions scrum half John Robbie backing South African Pro12 plans

By Raffaele Rocca / July 11, 2017 /

Former British & Irish Lion and South African broadcaster John Robbie is excited by Cheetahs and Kings proposed move to the Pro12. Only last Friday SANZAAR confirmed that both the…

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The Pro12 to be the Pro14 in September

By Emma Needham / June 30, 2017 /

The Pro12 is set to have two more teams in September. The Pro12 is set for expansion this September. It was reported earlier this year that South African side Cheetahs…

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South African weekly Rapport, claims Erasmus notified Munster of intention to leave

By Raffaele Rocca / June 27, 2017 /

Reports from South Africa claim Erasmus has triggered the release clause in his Munster contract and will return to Boks. In an article published in South African weekly Rapport, it states that…

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Red Army's injury worries

Erasmus says ‘nothing happening’ on South African front

By Raffaele Rocca / April 17, 2017 /

Rassie Erasmus has somewhat quelled speculation surrounding his Munster future. Recent speculation surrounding the future intentions of Rassie Erasmus regarding the Springboks and whether or not he would see out…

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