ARTICLES RELATING TO SCHALK BURGER

Marikana anger 'directed at police'

2013-05-15 20:08

Striking Lonmin mineworkers directed their anger at police officers during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has been told.

Schalk to go under the knife

2013-05-01 12:41

Stormers flank Schalk Burger will undergo a minor procedure to reduce pressure on a nerve that was affecting his calf muscle.

Burger 'stable' in hospital

2013-04-09 14:38

Stormers flank Schalk Burger remains in hospital after contracting bacterial meningitis following an operation on a calf injury.

Pupil, with possible meningitis, dies

2013-03-30 11:31

A Durban High School pupil has died after he collapsed on the rugby field this week with possible meningitis.

Schalk may be ready for tour

2013-03-26 11:21

The Stormers’ overseas tour appears to be what coach Allister Coetzee is working towards as a target for captain Schalk Burger’s return.

Boks differ on Laureus winners

2013-03-11 14:44

Four of South Africa’s leading rugby players differ when it comes to picking their Laureus award winners.

Burger to miss Bulls trip

2013-02-18 14:53

Stormers captain Schalk Burger has been ruled out of his team's opening Super Rugby clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

'Disaster year': Schalk speaks

2013-01-16 15:22

SA rugby icon Schalk Burger has spoken at length for the first time about his frustrating near-year of inactivity, and new relish.

Burger likely to lead Stormers

2013-01-11 07:38

Schalk Burger looks likely to captain the Stormers in S15 this year, despite Jean de Villiers carrying the mantle as Bok skipper.

Schalk ‘out of dark space’

2012-10-10 22:13
107 comments

Schalk Burger’s injury-enforced ‘sabbatical’ is nearly over... signs are good that he will start the 2013 season with a clean slate.

Burger likely to miss season

2012-08-06 15:31

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Schalk Burger is likely to be out for the rest of the season.

Concern over Schalk's future

2012-07-10 14:19

Stormers skipper Schalk Burger's troublesome knee is starting to cause concern over his long-term future in the game.

Definitely no Burger or Koster

2012-06-25 14:44

The long awaited return to the playing field of regular Stormers captain Schalk Burger won’t be happening this week.

Burger joins Laureus family

2012-06-14 19:40

Springbok flank Schalk Burger is to become a global Laureus Ambassador, chairperson Morné du Plessis announced.

Burger out of England Tests

2012-05-04 18:43

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will miss the three-Test series against England as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Stormers cagey on Schalk

2012-04-23 15:32

Duane Vermeulen’s injury no doubt increases the Stormers’ desire to have Schalk Burger back soon ... but will even he be ready?

Baby on the way for Schalk Burger

2012-02-28 14:11

Stormers captain Schalk Burger and his wife Michele are expecting their first child.

Jean: We will miss Schalk

2012-02-27 10:00

Stormers stand-in skipper Jean de Villiers says they will miss their captain Schalk Burger who was injured at the weekend.

Laureus keep Schalk out

2012-02-07 09:00

Stormers captain Schalk Burger will not play in their warm-up clash against the Kings because he went to the Laureus awards in London.

Stormers won't lack aggression

2012-02-01 22:26

Schalk Burger says there will be no shortage of physical aggression when the Stormers go head-to-head with the Cheetahs.

Burger back to lead Stormers

2012-01-23 19:15

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in their Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.

Family feud spoils Schalk's wedding

2011-12-05 11:28

On the eve of Springbok flank Schalk Burger's wedding, his family was involved in a bitter feud which led to his uncle not attending his wedding.

Three Boks earn RWC XV nod

2011-10-24 15:15

A magnificent seven All Blacks ... but also room for three Boks in our Rugby World Cup Team of the Tournament.

RWC flashbacks haunt Burger

2011-10-20 12:42

Although Schalk Burger relishes the opportunity at winning the Currie Cup for WP, the Boks' exit from the RWC still haunts him.

Burger back to lead WP

2011-10-19 12:33

WP coach Allister Coetzee has announced the team to take on the Lions at Coca-Cola Park in their Absa Currie Cup semi-final.

 

Koppie was unsafe for officials - lawyer

2013-05-15 13:20

It was not safe for Lonmin officials to approach striking miners gathered on a hill in Marikana last year, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Schalk Burger leaves hospital

2013-04-11 09:21
79 comments

Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has been sent home to recuperate after being treated for bacterial meningitis.

‘Don’t panic’ over meningitis

2013-03-31 15:29

The National Institute for communicable Diseases says there is no need to panic, despite one confirmed and one suspected case of meningitis.

Meningitis setback for Burger

2013-03-28 12:25
103 comments

Stormers loose forward Schalk Burger has contracted bacterial meningitis, sidelining him for at least eight weeks.

Still no sign of action for Burger

2013-03-13 17:45
99 comments

There is still no sign that Stormers and Springbok flank Schalk Burger will return to action after 12 months on the sidelines.

Burger to miss early stages

2013-02-18 21:05

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says captain and flanker Schalk Burger will miss at least their first three Super Rugby games.

Burger's comeback delayed

2013-02-04 18:10

Stormers captain Schalk Burger's comeback to rugby has been further delayed due to a calf injury.

Burger to skipper Stormers

2013-01-16 13:23

Fit-again flank Schalk Burger has been confirmed as Stormers captain for the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Stormers chew on Jean, Schalk

2012-11-28 15:10

Schalk Burger or Jean de Villiers as Stormers skipper in 2013? The franchise is keeping its cards close to its chest.

Baby boy for injured Burger

2012-08-20 14:00

Injured Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has reason to celebrate... his wife has given birth to a son.

BMW names Bok ambassadors

2012-07-19 17:27

Several Springbok stars have been picked as ambassadors for the their official vehicle partner, BMW.

Loosie misery for Stormers

2012-07-10 07:49
107 comments

The Stormers could go into the Super Rugby playoffs without loosies Duane Vermeulen, Schalk Burger, Nick Koster and Jebb Sinclair.

Onwards and upwards

2012-06-15 21:02

Injured Springbok flank Schalk Burger is backing his team-mates to up the intensity in the second Test against England - and win well!

Sport24 readers back Jean

2012-05-07 11:43

Sport24 readers have backed Jean de Villiers to captain the Springboks, with Schalk Burger and Pierre Spies his biggest rivals.

Burger may miss England Tests

2012-04-23 23:01
88 comments

Stormers captain Schalk Burger could possibly be sidelined until July, which would see him miss the Springboks' series against England.

Burger out of Stormers tour

2012-04-01 15:00

Stormers captain Schalk Burger, who's struggling with a knee injury, has not been considered for their tour to Australasia

Baby Burger on the way

2012-02-28 14:09

Stormers skipper Schalk Burger may be out injured, but he has every reason to smile - he and his wife are expecting their first child.

Burger to see specialist

2012-02-26 12:40

Stormers captain Schalk Burger is set to visit a specialist after it was determined he tore ligaments in his knee.

Cheetahs shine in Cape sun

2012-02-06 07:01

All parties would have been reasonably happy as the Cheetahs eclipsed a raw Stormers XV at Newlands on Saturday, writes Rob Houwing.

Stormers dismiss fetcher talk

2012-01-25 22:20

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is not worried about their apparent lack of a "fetcher" after the departure of Francois Louw.

Name Schalk skipper - Smit

2012-01-10 07:45

Former skipper John Smit has backed Stormers captain Schalk Burger to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.

Burger SA's Player of the Year

2011-11-03 21:15

Springbok flank Schalk Burger has been named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time.

List for top SA player revealed

2011-10-22 11:45

Five members of the Springboks’ RWC squad have been nominated for the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year Award.

WP ready for Lions' challenge

2011-10-20 07:30

WP coach Allister Coetzee is positive his team will do well in their Currie Cup semi-final against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Boks to trigger repeat final?

2011-10-15 22:00

With their various Boks quickly brushing off RWC disappointment, the Sharks and WP may just meet again in the Currie Cup final.

 
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