SASRII

SAS Rugby International Institute

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International, high performance rugby programmes.

SAS 7s

SAS Rugby 7s Academy

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SAS Rugby offers programmes that expose players to high performance sport and gives them the opportunity to become professional rugby players.

We are located at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS), a holistic training environment for sportsmen and women across many sport codes from all over the world.

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Other than being the home of the Springboks Sevens and Springbok U/20 Rugby Academy, SAS is also the preferred choice for the Springbok senior side for holding camps. National rugby teams from Argentina, England, Wales, Brazil, Kenya, Zimbabwe have been hosted by SAS.

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Join Matt Johnston as he breaks down the 15s game at the SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar 2023! Explore key insights from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, understand game differences across unions, and explore the stats behind South African success. Discover how to measure what matters for your game plan. Get ready to decode the game’s intricacies and elevate your coaching strategy! #sasrugby #rugby #coach #coaching #skills #kicking #southafrica #seminar #rwc #springboks

Join Matt Johnston as he breaks down the 15s game at the SAS Rugby Coaching...

SASRII 2024: FULLY BOOKED 🏉 We are delighted to announce that the SASRII 2024 programme is now at full capacity. As we look forward to the exciting programme ahead, keep an eye out for the opening of applications for SASRII 2025 next year. #sasrugby #sasrii #rugby #rugbyprogramme #southafrica #highperformance

SASRII 2024: FULLY BOOKED 🏉 We are delighted to announce that the SASRII 2024 programme...

At the SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar, @desryan75 will share practical examples from Irish Rugby and the Arsenal Academy. Discover evidence-based Youth Athletic Development programs and the physical development frameworks that have powered these prestigious institutions. Learn the essential processes for nurturing players to be their best, guided by the best available evidence for physical development across different age groups. Don’t miss this expert’s deep insights into player development!

At the SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar, @desryan75 will share practical examples from Irish Rugby and...

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An incredible weekend of rugby at the News24 Forward Faster 7s Tournament!🔥 Our SAS 7s squad emerged as the runners-up after two days of exciting rugby. Their dedication over the past few months was evident on the field. A remarkable achievement and a testament to their hard work. Congratulations, boys! #sasrugby #rugby #rugbysevens #rugby7s #southafrica #news24 #forwardfoundation

An incredible weekend of rugby at the News24 Forward Faster 7s Tournament!🔥 Our SAS 7s...

Excitement is building for the upcoming News24 tournament in Stellenbosch this weekend! As the SAS 7s programme nears its end in November, our squad is fired up and ready to hit the field🏉 #sasrugby #rugby #rugbysevens #rugby7s #news24 #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica

Excitement is building for the upcoming News24 tournament in Stellenbosch this weekend! As the SAS...

Proud moments as two of our SAS 7s players took the field alongside the @blitzboks over the weekend in a few friendly games with SAS 7s & @aussie7s 👏🏼 #sasrugby #rugby #rugbysevens #rugby7s #southafrica

Proud moments as two of our SAS 7s players took the field alongside the @blitzboks...

Focused and Prepared✔️ Yesterday’s captain’s run was all about preparation for today’s game against the @aussie7s team, who are here at @sas_training_ for their training camp. #sasrugby #rugby #sevensrugby #rugby7s #southafrica

Focused and Prepared✔️ Yesterday’s captain’s run was all about preparation for today’s game against the...

To register or for more information about the SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar 2023, please contact Alexa on alexa@sastraining.co.za ✔️ #sasrugby #rugby #southafrica #coaching

To register or for more information about the SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar 2023, please contact...

Well deserved, boys🔥 Our SAS 7s team enjoyed a well-deserved team-building braai on Friday, a reward for the dedication they’ve shown over the past months as they gear up for the game weeks ahead. #sasrugby #rugby #southafrica #rugby7s

Well deserved, boys🔥 Our SAS 7s team enjoyed a well-deserved team-building braai on Friday, a...

The program for our upcoming annual SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar, scheduled from December 6th to 8th 2023. For reservations and inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to Alexa at alexa@sastraining.co.za We look forward to welcoming you!🏉 #rugby #coaching #southafrica #rugbyskills

The program for our upcoming annual SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar, scheduled from December 6th to...

Big ups to the boys from down under!🇦🇺 Today, our SAS 7s squad had the opportunity to experience a solid scrags session with the @aussie7s team. #sasrugby #sevensrugby #southafrica

Big ups to the boys from down under!🇦🇺 Today, our SAS 7s squad had the...

Join us for the prestigious annual SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar. We are honored to announce our esteemed lineup of speakers, which includes renowned figures such as Joe Shaw, Matt Proudfoot, Vlok Cilliers and Mike Friday, with more announcements to follow. DATE: 6-8 December 2023 LOCATION: Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Secure your place by reaching out to Alexa via the provided email address above. #sasrugby #rugby #coach #coaching #rugbytraining #rugbysouthafrica

Join us for the prestigious annual SAS Rugby Coaching Seminar. We are honored to announce...

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🛠️ #sasrugby #sas7s #sevensrugby #rugby7s #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica

SAS 7s Game Day vs @forwardfoundationsa “The games went very well. It was a good reflection of where we are as a team. Performance wise, there were good aspects and some things we’re going to continue to work on. But again, that’s the idea behind this. Most importantly, the guys had a good opportunity, and now we’ve got a good way of measuring where they are.” - @chrisdry7 #sasrugby #sas7s #sevensrugby #7srugby #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica

SAS 7s Game Day vs @forwardfoundationsa “The games went very well. It was a good...

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SAS 7s - Block 3 The hustle continues as we continue into Block 3 of the SAS 7s programme this week. #sasrugby #sas7s #sevensrugby #7srugby #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica

SAS 7s - Block 3 The hustle continues as we continue into Block 3 of...

SAS 7s x @sweat_1000 As the boys prepare to head into their upcoming game block, we brought them out to SWEAT1000 for their game-changer. SWEAT, which stands for Specialized Weight Endurance Athletic Training, is about pushing limits. The ‘1000’ represents the calories burned in the 1-hour workout, integrating the best components of interval training, functional training, core stability work, athletic training, and agility training. Big thank you to the SWEAT1000 team and @andrewsweat1000 and @paulsweat1000 for the incredible experience! #sasrugby #sasrii #sas7s #sevensrugby #7srugby #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica #sweat1000

SAS 7s x @sweat_1000 As the boys prepare to head into their upcoming game block,...

Mid-session cool down. #rugby #sasrugby #sevens #sevensrugby #southafrica #rugby7s

Mid-session cool down. #rugby #sasrugby #sevens #sevensrugby #southafrica #rugby7s

The SAS 7s players are back in action this week with Block 2 in full swing! Here’s what Head Coach @chrisdry7 had to share after today’s dynamic session with the Blitzboks: “Programme is going very well. Intensity is picking up. We are at a stage where we are combining training as well as conditioning. We had a good run-in with the @blitzboks this morning and we’re heavily focused to get some good structures and execution for the next block.” #sasrugby #sas7s #sevensrugby #7srugby #southafrica #rugbysouthafrica #coach

The SAS 7s players are back in action this week with Block 2 in full...

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