Tag: Rugby
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial abuse
A case of racism is currently concerning the South African national team. Its hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been accused by England’s Tom Curry after the semi-final between the two teams. South Africa will be defending their title at the Rugby World Cup.The Springboks beat England 16-15 in an intense match on Saturday 21 October and…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa appeals WADA decision
The South African rugby team ran the risk of playing its Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France without broadcasting its anthem or displaying its flag. This was because South African legislation did not comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s new regulations. South Africa has appealed to CAS against this decision. The Springboks were threatened with…
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Republic of Congo: Children’s induction to rugby
Relying on children to promote rugby, which lacks visibility in the country.In Congo-Brazzaville, the “GCROSS FESTI-VACANCES” festival, the first edition of which has just come to an end, is already shaping up as a new attempt to bring the oval ball to the masses… just as much as other sports. In Congo-Brazzaville, youngsters are introduced…
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South Africa – Rugby: Elton Jantjies tests positive for a doping agent
A new setback for Elton Jantjies. The South African rugby player has tested positive for the doping agent clenbuterol. Another case he could have done without. Elton Jantjies is in turmoil. The South African international has tested positive for a doping substance. The substance in question is clenbuterol, which has been detected by the competent…
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Rugby Africa Men’s Seven: 12 nations in the running for the 2024 Olympics
Zimbabwe will host the Africa Men’s Seven, the men’s rugby qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Twelve nations will be competing for three direct qualifying places. While the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, the teams aiming for a place in the final rugby sevens tournament all…
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Rugby – South Africa: François Steyn hangs up his boots two months before the World Cup
François Steyn is calling it a day. The 36-year-old is retiring from rugby. With his departure, one of the finest pages in the history of the oval ball is closing in South Africa. Injuries have taken their toll on François Steyn. The back-rower suffered a knee injury on 24 March during a Currie Cup match…
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Rugby Championship: South Africa off to a flying start
South Africa got off to a flying start in the Rugby Championship. The Springboks made short work of Australia (43-12) in Pretoria on Saturday.A good omen for the South Africans with two months to go before the World Cup. South Africa is back on track.On the opening day of the Rugby Championship, the Springboks were…
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Rugby World Cup 2023 – South Africa: Siya Kolisi starts the race against time
South Africa will be defending their world title at the Rugby World Cup in France. They are hoping to bring along Siya Kolisi, their captain. The latter recently suffered a serious knee injury. But he is confident he can hold his own. The countdown is on for Siya Kolisi. Initially announced as out of action…
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Rugby – European Cups: What about the first participation of South Africans?
How the South African teams perform in the European Cups? In the end, the Bulls, Stormers and Sharks put on a good show, even if the results were not as good as expected, with two teams going out in the round of 16 and one in the quarterfinals. South African franchises played their first European…
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Rugby – South Africa : Horror scenes as three players stabbed
An episode that one would never like to see, especially not on a sports field. It happened, however, in South Africa where, at the final whistle of a rugby match, fans invaded the field and stabbed players. Another dark episode in South African sport. This time, it’s in rugby. On Sunday, March 12, during an…