16 clubs from across the length and breadth of the Western Cape will compete in the tournament and will no doubt be hoping to get their hands on some silverware.
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Springbok News: More Incentive for Kriel as Fourie Withdraws
(SuperSport) The withdrawal of Springbok World Cup winning centre Jaque Fourie from the current squad, even if initially there is a chance of it being temporary, should add extra incentive for…
Springbok News: All Blacks debut two Young Guns for Bok Clash
Coach Steve Hansen continued his project to build depth in all positions ahead of the World Cup defence later this year with Sopoaga and Broadhurst rewarded for fine seasons in Super Rugby. Sopoaga’s halfback partnership with Aaron Smith helped the Otago Highlanders to their maiden title, while the athletic Broadhurst’s Wellington Hurricanes were losing finalists.
Springbok News: Louw and du Plessis ruled out for Pumas Clash
In some good news for the Springboks, they could have Jean de Villiers, Fourie du Preez and Willem Alberts back while at this stage their medical team is optimistic of delivering a fully fit squad to the selectors for the World Cup.
Springbok News: Lower Stakes, Higher Gains
Yes, both coaches have spoken about the special rivalry, and so have the players, but when asked what the game meant to the World Cup itself, All Black coach Steve Hansen was on the money. To paraphrase what he said, it comes down to not a whole lot, or maybe even nothing at all.
SA could be in line to host RWC 2019
SA could be in line to host RWC 2019: EWN is reporting that South Africa could be in line to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup after speaking exclusively to CEO…
Springbok Squad for RWC 2015 – in full
Springbok Squad for RWC 2015: Missed the Springbok squad announcement? Here’s the team in full. What are your thoughts? Let us know on social media! Willem Alberts (Sharks) | Schalk Brits…
Dangermen of the World Cup Rugby: Conrad Smith
Dangermen of the World Cup Rugby: Conrad Smith comes from a family of rugby players. Both his uncle and great-uncle represented the All Blacks, and from a young age, Conrad showed…
WP Team remains unchanged for Cheetahs clash
Dobson has rightly kept faith with the starting line-up that did duty against Griquas last weekend, but lock Jan de Klerk and back Kobus van Wyk come on to the bench against the Cheetahs.
WP Club Rugby News Update
The club rugby season continues to gain pace as we are fast approaching the business end of the season. Now more than ever, results have added consequences as clubs are running out of games to fulfill their season’s ambitions.
Dangermen of the Rugby World Cup: Richie McCaw
Dangermen of the rugby: Fourteen years of service. 141 caps. 135 points. IRB International Player of the Year a record three times. For a man that has everything, what is…
Dangermen of the World Cup: Israel Folau
In capturing the Rugby Championship over this past weekend, Australia has fired out a warning shot to the rest of the pack. Their 27-19 win over New Zealand is proof…