Tag: Schalk Burger
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Schalk Burger’s return from intensive care to Springboks Team after life-threatening Meningitis makes him contender for Laureus World Comeback Award
London, Jan 19, 2015: Schalk Burger’s fightback from a life-threatening illness to once again play a key role in the South African international rugby team is one of the most inspirational sporting stories of the year and makes him a strong contender for Nomination for the 2015 Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. One…
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Kieran Read Named IRB Player of the Year
Dublin, Dec 3, 2013: New Zealand number 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB Player of the Year 2013, the third Kiwi to win the prestigious award. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the heart of the All Blacks’ pack and played no small part in ensuring his team went through 2013…
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Nominees Named for IRB Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 22, 2013: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year Award, with the winner set to be revealed following the final matches of the November window. The 2013 nominees are: Eben Etzebeth (South Africa), Leigh Halfpenny (Wales and British & Irish Lions), Sergio…
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Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 29: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, his teammate Dan Carter, England fly half Owen Farrell and France fly half Frédéric Michalak are the four players on the shortlist. McCaw is the…