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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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar Day 2 delivered high level coaching insight across every area of the game 🏉🔥James Winstanley challenged coaches to rethink the game with Transition Creating Frameworks for Chaos focusing on clarity under pressure ⚡️ Sean Erasmus shared his detailed approach to Defence and what it takes to build a connected disciplined system that players trust 💙 @seanerasmus Kevin Foote brought powerful lessons on Culture and Leadership shaped by a global coaching journey 🌍 Helmut Lehmann broke down Building an Easy but Effective Lineout System making set piece success accessible for any team 🙌 @helmutlehmann Hein Kriek offered invaluable perspective in Director of Rugby You Got the Job Now What helping coaches understand leadership structures and long term planning 🧠 @hein_kriekA massive day of ideas learning and practical coaching growth 💯#SASRugby #CoachGrowth #RugbyCoaching #HighPerformanceRugby #RugbyPathways #LeadershipInSport #RugbyDevelopment
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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar Day 2 delivered high level coaching insight across every area of...

What a way to close out our SAS Rugby 7s campaign! 🥇 Proud to be your Stellenbosch 7s Showdown Champions of 2025 🏆 Thank you to everyone who backed us every step of the way 💛
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What a way to close out our SAS Rugby 7s campaign! 🥇
Proud to be...

SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar Day 1 brought incredible energy as the Setanta team unpacked world class performance knowledge 🔥 @setantacollege Dr Micheál Cahill explored From Child to Champion showing the science and practical application of long term athlete development 🧪 @mcahillphd Rob Mulcahy deepened the conversation with Understanding Growth and Maturation helping coaches build smarter talent pathways for schoolboy rugby 📚 @rob_mulcahy_sccoach PJ Wilson added powerful high performance principles turning theory into tools that coaches can use immediately to develop stronger more resilient athletes 🚀 @pjwilson100A phenomenal start filled with learning curiosity and inspiration 💡
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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar Day 1 brought incredible energy as the Setanta team unpacked world...

A massive shoutout to Jack Black for keeping our coaches refreshed with their newest addition, the @jackblackbeer Lite Lager! 🍻#sasrugbycoachesseminar #jackblackbeer
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A massive shoutout to Jack Black for keeping our coaches refreshed with their newest addition,...

So much wisdom in one room. Each speaker shares the one takeaway they hope every coach carries forward. 🏉✍️
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So much wisdom in one room.
Each speaker shares the one takeaway they hope every...

Day 1 ✔️ A powerful start to the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar. We’re just getting started.
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Day 1 ✔️
A powerful start to the SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar.
We’re just getting...

1 DAY TO GO! ⚡️Tomorrow we kick things off with game-changing insights from some of the best rugby minds in the world. This is one event you definitely don’t want to miss!✔️ 3-5 December 2025 ✔️ Markotter Sports Grounds, Stellenboschhttps://forms.gle/v7dSf3wTRZevW45m8
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1 DAY TO GO! ⚡️

Tomorrow we kick things off with game-changing insights from some...

Well done @brentj_9 !Brent was selected for the GB Sevens side that played in @dubai7s this past weekend. What a future lies ahead and we can’t wait to see it unfold.We are so proud of you.
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Well done @brentj_9 !

Brent was selected for the GB Sevens side that played in...

Our very own @fraindtk1 !!Kirill has recently signed a contract with @staderochelais after partaking in our 2024 SASRII programme. This past weekend Kirill made his debut for La Rochelle against Section Paloise. We are so proud and excited for what is to come.Bien joué !
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Our very own @fraindtk1 !!

Kirill has recently signed a contract with @staderochelais after partaking...

The cherry on top of an unforgettable week in Dubai 🏙️Winners of the Open Men’s Bowl 🙌#rugby7s #dubai7s #sasrugbysevens #dubai #sasrugby
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The cherry on top of an unforgettable week in Dubai 🏙️

Winners of the Open...

Thursday = Power Mode Activated 🔋💪 Push. Grow. Dominate.#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame
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Thursday = Power Mode Activated 🔋💪
Push. Grow. Dominate.

#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame...

It’s Game Day!!Introducing the SAS 7s team taking part in the @dubai7s 🔥🔥Games Friday (South Africa Local Time): Game 1 vs SRI Lions @ 14:20 Game 2 vs Godfathers @ 17:20Games Saturday: Game 1 vs OG7’s @ 12:40 Game 2 vs Malta 7’s @ 14:40#rugby #7s #dubai7s #sevensrugby
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It’s Game Day!!

Introducing the SAS 7s team taking part in the @dubai7s 🔥🔥

Games...

Fine Tuning for @dubai7s 🌴🐪
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Fine Tuning for @dubai7s 🌴🐪

Strong finish 💪🏆#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame
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Strong finish 💪🏆

#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame

SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @rob_mulcahy_sccoach Building The Systemhttps://forms.gle/v7dSf3wTRZevW45m8
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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @rob_mulcahy_sccoach
Building The System

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Block 3: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙚#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame
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Block 3: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙚

#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame

SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @mcahillphd Building The Systemhttps://forms.gle/v7dSf3wTRZevW45m8
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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @mcahillphd
Building The System

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Game face on 🫡#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame
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Game face on 🫡

#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame

SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @helmutlehmann Building The Systemhttps://forms.gle/v7dSf3wTRZevW45m8
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SAS Rugby Coaches Seminar @helmutlehmann
Building The System

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🏉💨#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame
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#rugbysevens #sasrugbysevens #block4 #stripstrapstrikestrangle #thisissevens #beyondthegame

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