ARTICLES RELATING TO RUAN PIENAAR

Pienaar up for top Euro award

2013-01-23 12:00

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is among 15 players nominated for the European Player of the Year award.

Ruan keen to cement No 9 spot

2012-10-04 10:02

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is eager to make the No 9 jersey his own as he prepares to face the All Blacks in Soweto.

Ruan banging on No 9 door

2012-08-20 14:00
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Ruan Pienaar must be getting closer and closer to a Test start: might it come in Argentina on Saturday?

Bok bench to ‘boogie’ again?

2012-06-15 10:17

The Springbok substitutes ought to be a dynamic component of the game-plan once more for Saturday’s second Test.

Little backing for Du Preez

2012-05-29 11:15

If Sport24's readers are to be believed, not only would Fourie du Preez not be the Bok skipper, he wouldn't even be in the team!

Pienaar pipped for top award

2012-05-21 21:28

SA's Ruan Pienaar, a nominee for European Player of the Year, has been pipped for the award by Ireland fullback Rob Kearney.

Pedrie backs Ruan for Boks

2012-05-03 22:14

Ruan Pienaar should be a strong candidate for the Bok scrumhalf berth, according to his Ulster team-mate Pedrie Wannenburg.

Pienaar shines for Ulster

2012-04-08 17:07

Springbok Ruan Pienaar has contributed 15 points as Ulster stunned two-time winners Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

Ruan in buoyant mood

2011-07-18 08:22

Ruan Pienaar is as excited about this year’s Tri-Nations as he was about wearing the Bok jersey for the first time.

Stormers hunting Pienaar

2011-05-09 22:27

Ruan Pienaar's agent has confirmed that there have been talks with the Stormers about the Bok possibly joining the Cape side.

Div takes the cautious road

2010-11-23 16:04

If this is to prove Div's last game in charge of SA, he is not trying to spare himself the guillotine by playing any daring cards.

Pienaar stars for Ulster

2010-10-09 07:02

Ruan Pienaar scored a try on his Heineken Cup debut as Ulster sealed a bonus-point 30-6 victory over Italian outfit Aironi.

Broken Boks return overseas

2010-09-09 22:35

The non-availability of the Boks may have upset a the domestic unions, but teams like Ulster and Bath are probably furious.

Sharks have a crisis at No 10

2010-08-03 09:25

While the Lions are delighted with the progress of flyhalf Elton Jantjes, the Sharks may well have a crisis at No 10.

Smarting Boks look to atone

2010-07-22 10:11

SA will look to steady their rocky start to this year's Tri-Nations with victory over the transitional Wallabies this weekend.

Bok buddies together again

2010-07-20 22:31

In what probably feels like an eternity, Ruan Pienaar and Morné Steyn will finally play together again and as the Boks’ halfback pairing.

Ruan is a ray of Bok light

2010-07-17 21:53
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At least one positive aspect emerged from the wreckage of the Boks’ second successive defeat to the arch-enemy All Blacks.

Pienaar's golden opportunity

2010-06-06 22:33

Ruan Pienaar may get the opportunity to show that he is the man to succeed Fourie du Preez as Springbok scrumhalf.

Els wins Sport24 award

2010-05-05 09:30

Ernie Els has won the Sport24 Performance of the Month but who was the Plonker? Click here to find out.

Sharks slim semi hopes alive

2010-04-24 19:30

The Sharks kept the Blues scoreless in the second half of their Super 14 encounter to record a hard-fought win.

Plumtree cracks a smile

2010-03-29 13:11

There was more than one reason for Sharks coach John Plumtree to smile after his team's thrilling Super 14 win over the Hurricanes.

Ruan stars for Sharks

2010-03-27 11:10

Ruan Pienaar has slotted a 48-metre penalty as the full-time hooter sounded to give the Sharks an away victory over the Hurricanes.

Jacobs in the spotlight

2009-11-11 13:58

It’s a good thing centre Adi Jacobs is used to pressure as he'll be thoroughly tested when he runs out against France.

 

Ruan: Lambie pick a position!

2012-10-10 09:57
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Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has called on utility back Pat Lambie to choose a position he wants to specialise in.

Pienaar relishing Bok start

2012-09-06 14:25

Ruan Pienaar is relishing his recall to SA's starting XV and is looking forward to matching his skills against Will Genia in Perth.

UK scribe lauds Boks' Pienaar

2012-06-24 12:06
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Despite his curtailed role, Ruan Pienaar’s contribution to the Test series between SA and England has earned a UK press laurel.

Pienaar hungry for Bok spot

2012-05-30 07:36

Ruan Pienaar is so keen to run out for the Springboks again that he is willing to play in whatever position Heyneke Meyer wants him.

Pienaar to join Bok squad

2012-05-28 13:21

Coach Heyneke Meyer has confirmed that current Ulster scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad.

Pienaar up for top Euro award

2012-05-16 12:11

Ulster's South African scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has made the shortlist for the European Player of the Year for the 2011/12 season.

Former Boks star for Ulster

2012-04-28 20:55

Former Springboks Ruan Pienaar and Pedrie Wannenburg have led Ulster into their first Heineken Cup final in 13 years.

Pienaar to give Boks the edge

2011-07-19 21:58

Bok coach Peter de Villiers is confident that scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar's "decision-making ability" will pull his side through.

Pienaar: We'll be competitive

2011-07-13 19:54

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar feels they could still pose a threat in the Tri-Nations, despite being without several stars.

Pienaar to play Super Rugby?

2011-05-09 08:35
76 comments

Springbok Ruan Pienaar could possibly play Super Rugby for either the Bulls or the Stormers for the rest of the Super Rugby season.

Spies, Pienaar back for Boks

2010-11-23 13:48
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The Springboks have restored scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar and eighthman Pierre Spies to the starting line-up to take on England.

Pienaar lands in Belfast

2010-09-16 13:29

Ulster's latest high-profile South African signing, Sharks utility back Ruan Pienaar, has finally touched down in Belfast.

Div faces scrumhalf crisis

2010-08-06 19:00

Peter de Villiers is facing a selection dilemma in the scrumhalf position after Ruan Pienaar sustained a shoulder injury.

Ruan bound for Ulster

2010-07-29 07:48

South Africa flyhalf Ruan Pienaar has agreed to his release from the Sharks and will join Ulster at the start of September.

'SA can still win Tri-Nations'

2010-07-21 07:45

Despite two consecutive losses against NZ, Bok kicking coach Percy Montgomery believes SA can still retain their Tri-Nations crown.

Ruan is a ray of Bok light

2010-07-19 07:08

At least one positive aspect emerged from the wreckage of the Springboks’ second successive defeat to the arch-enemy All Blacks, writes Rob Houwing.

No 9: Deafening cry for Ruan

2010-06-07 10:54

If Sport24 readers were selectors, Ruan Pienaar would romp into the Bok No 9 jersey while first-choice Fourie du Preez is out injured.

Pienaar signs for Ulster

2010-05-28 08:01

Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a two-year deal with Irish outfit Ulster, beginning next season.

Ruan takes 'Dream' gap

2010-04-28 12:19

The resting of Fourie du Preez from Week 11 of the Super 14 has helped get Ruan Pienaar into the Sport24 Super 14 Dream Team.

Goode news for Sharks

2010-03-30 09:18

Andy Goode may yet play flyhalf for the Sharks in the weekend’s Super 14 match against the Reds in Durban.

Sharks do their bit for Bulls

2010-03-29 11:57

The Bulls have strengthened their position atop the Super 14 log thanks to the Sharks' last-gasp victory in Wellington.

Ruan back at scrumhalf

2010-03-05 07:50

Sharks coach John Plumtree has finally returned Ruan Pienaar to his favoured position of scrumhalf.

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