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Mar 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mangweni has not hung up his boots, just yet
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, might be getting used to the whistle, but he hasn’t hung his boots up just yet. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who had announced his retirement from professional rugby in...
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Mar 3, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on #SuperGees Ticket Giveaway Bulls vs Blues
5 Lucky Rugby 15 readers will each win a set of 4 tickets to the Bulls vs Blues game in Pretoria on Saturday 8th March 2014. One of the 5 winners will also win a supporters jersey. How to win: 1- You will need to answer the following question: How often will...
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Mar 3, 14 •
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General News, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Nowhere to hide in Varsity Cup Round Five
There is little to choose between any of the teams in a mouth-watering set of fixtures in Round Five of the 2014 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. With two log positions the biggest gap between any of the teams in each match on Monday, the...
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Mar 3, 14 •
1914 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers get first wins of the season – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Review
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers returned to winning ways on a weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby where six from seven home teams were victorious. Ironically both the teams from Pretoria and Cape Town were outscored by two tries to one in their respective...
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Mar 3, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Richie McCaw injury update
Richie McCaw saw a specialist today to assess his broken thumb. He will receive surgery tomorrow to have a screw inserted. This is a very common operation for an injury of this type – a Bennetts fracture. The screw remains in permanently but should have no...
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Mar 1, 14 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Force A continues strong start to the Pacific Rugby Cup
Force A has continued its winning ways in the Pacific Rugby Cup, defeating Junior Japan 61-6 at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this afternoon. The home side ran in nine tries, with captain Chris Tuatara-Morrison and Ryan Louwrens touching down for two...
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Mar 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Waratahs crush Reds with four-try romp
NSW Waratahs 32 – Reds 5 Asteron Life Super Rugby Round 3 ANZ Stadium, Sydney On a night celebrating 140 years of rugby in NSW, the Waratahs have regained the Templeton Cup with a 32-5 demolition of the Queensland Reds at ANZ Stadium. Playing some...
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Mar 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Winner announced: #DHLDeliverTheGameToMe competition
Johan le Roux was the Lucky Johannesburg based Rugby 15 winner who won the ultimate braai experience courtesy of DHL. The braai for him and 20 friends was delivered to his doorstep by DHL. It included meat, salads, bread rolls, firelighters, drinks and more!...
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Mar 1, 14 •
2105 Views •
General News, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Tuks, Pukke pulling away
FNB UP-Tuks and FNB NWU-Pukke put some daylight between themselves and the chasing pack with good away wins in Round Four of the 2014 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. Defending champions UP-Tuks continued their unbeaten run this season...
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Feb 28, 14 •
1765 Views •
Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Flooded clubs benefit from Keith Kent visits
KEITH Kent, the RFU head groundsman at Twickenham Stadium, has spent three days making emergency visits to some of the rugby clubs who have been badly affected by the recent flooding across England. Even though he is in a particularly busy period, between...
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Feb 28, 14 •
2179 Views •
General News, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl joins Madibaz for Wits clash
Photo caption: Injured replacement scrumhalf Ivan Ludick (centre) is one of three enforced changes to the FNB NMMU side that will take on FNB Wits in the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday. Photo: Michael Sheehan/SASPA Eastern Province Kings star Kayle van Zyl has...
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Feb 28, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on DHL delivers an opportunity of a lifetime: Tour with the DHL Stormers Down Under in 2015
DHL are calling on the DHL Stormers and DHL WP Faithful to show their ultimate dedication to their team. Become part of the ultimate fan experience this season! Start off by getting a DHL WP Faithful Passport to unlock new ways to connect with the...
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Feb 28, 14 •
3178 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU opens Boks for Books library in Soweto
Sekwati Primary School opens library to learners Star SA players involved in campaign to promote literacy in schools The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) major Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative to supply fully-stocked mobile...
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Feb 28, 14 •
1773 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Winners of the Vodacom SupeRugby tickets to giveaway – SuperGees!
The WINNERS of the tickets to the #Bulls vs Lions game. They each win a set of 4 tickets. Anton May Sune Holtshousen Brad Schott Neil Fitzgerald Christilee Jansen Congratulations and enjoy. One of our representatives will be in contact with you...
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Feb 28, 14 •
1731 Views •
General News, Six Nations •
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Comments Off on Ireland Injury Update Bulletin
Injury update from the Ireland Rugby Squad Brian O’Driscoll Brian continues to recuperate and took part in on-field rugby activity today in Belfast but did his conditioning work off-feet to facilitate his continuing recovery. Peter O’Mahony...
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Feb 28, 14 •
2107 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby reports a small surplus and appoints a new Chair
The Canterbury Rugby Union has reported a trading profit of $3,000 (excluding insurance payments) in the 2013 financial year. The result was announced at the Union’s recent Annual General Meeting and Chief Executive Hamish Riach called it a satisfactory...
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Feb 27, 14 •
1839 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Different edge to Gauteng derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview
Different edge to Gauteng-derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview Can the Lions make it three out of three and move to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby standings when they take on the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, or will the home team...
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Feb 27, 14 •
1719 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Lions team announced
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man outfit to do battle with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency, making just two forced changes to the Lions’ starting XV, that derailed the DHL Stormers...
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Feb 26, 14 •
1908 Views •
General News, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Back to basics for Madibaz
Photo CAPTION: FNB NMMU is on the comeback trail in the FNB Varsity Cup after their 52-16 drubbing at the hands of FNB NWU-Pukke on Monday night. Photo: Michael Sheehan/SASPA After their second straight loss in the FNB Varsity Cup, FNB NMMU will be looking to...
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Feb 26, 14 •
2222 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Sephaka hosts first training session in Pretoria
Newly-appointed s coach Lawrence Sephaka on Wednesday hosted his first training session with a group of national players in Pretoria in preparation for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in France from August 1 to 17. The coaching session was one of a...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Blues in Auckland this Friday night. There are four changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs last week. Kieran Read returns for his first start of the season to play at number 8...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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General News, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on 2014 Blues development squad named
The Blues have named their 30-man training squad for the 2014 development programme. Headed by new High Performance Manager Tony Hanks, the team will be coached by Steve Jackson with assistants Paul Feeney and Bevan Cadwallader. The programme will see the...
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Feb 26, 14 •
1922 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY UPDATE – DAFYDD HOWELLS DECISION
Wales under 20 wing, Dafydd Howells, appeared today before an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, having been cited by the independent Citing Commissioner for an alleged dangerous tackle, contrary to Law 10.4(j), in the match between Wales under...
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Feb 26, 14 •
1970 Views •
Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on HAIGH & HASTINGS, FORCE EMBARK ON TIMELY PARTNERSHIP
The Western Force has formed a partnership with new Perth-based timepiece company, Haigh & Hastings. The partnership reinforces the Western Australian club’s strategy on establishing relationships with locally-based businesses, continuing on from...
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Feb 26, 14 •
2177 Views •
Australia, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WA CLAIMS SOUTHERN STATES U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Western Australia has won the 2014 Southern States U20s Championship in Adelaide, defeating Victoria, 27-23, in their final match today. The West Australians finished the tournament undefeated with the win over Victoria following on from victories over NSW...
