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Feb 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mr Price Kings’ Park back to Kings’ Park
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd wish to advise that our stadium naming rights sponsorship with Mr Price has ended, effective 1st January 2013. The Stadium, which over the past two years has been known as Mr Price KINGS PARK, will now be referred to as KINGS PARK....
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Feb 17, 13 •
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Club Rugby, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Impressive starts for Rovers, Police & Bombers
JONSSON College Rovers kicked off the inaugural Cell C Community Cup with an impressive win over GAP Despatch, while there were also victories for wild cards African Bombers, Raiders and Roses United on the opening weekend of the new 20-team national...
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Feb 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs team announced for final trial against Hurricanes
The Chiefs have announced their team to play in their final trial match against the Hurricanes at Mangatainoka this Saturday at 3pm. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie plans to give the majority of his players a run with the exception of Andrew Horrell, Robbie...
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Feb 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup ready for lift-off
Nationwide race begins for coveted Gold Cup Mystery guest to deliver Gold Cup in Durban Jonsson College Rovers against GAP Despatch, live on SuperSport on Saturday For the latest fixtures, results, logs and news, visit www.communitycup.co.za or follow...
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Feb 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Clyde “Rattlebones” returns against the Reds
Morgan Piek – Former Springbok coach Jake White and his former disciple Clyde Rathbone have finally buried the hatchet once and for all after a number of years of differences. Jake White proved it today by including the former South African age group...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks Team announced Pre-Season Warm-up: The Sharks vs Pumas
The Sharks Pre-season Warm-up The Sharks vs Pumas KaNyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit Friday 15 February, 2013 @ 19:00 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Francois Steyn ( C ) 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8....
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Feb 13, 13 •
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National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on Toyota FS Cheetahs XV to face the Griffons
The coach of the Vodacom Cup side, Joe Beukes has announced his squad to take on the Griffons in a pre-season warm-up match on Friday 15 February in Bothaville. Kick-off is at 18:00. Toyota Free State Cheetahs XV vs Griffons Friday, 15 February 2013 1. Franco...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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National •
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Comments Off on Kings vs Griquas teams for tonight
Kings vs Griquas SP Marais 15 Richard Lawson Sergeal Peterson 14 Luzuko Vulindlu Ronnie Cooke 13 Jean Stemmet Andries Strauss (VC) 12 PJ Vermeulen ( [&hellip...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kahui leaves New Zealand to play in Japan
Chiefs midfielder and recent All Black Richard Kahui has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby to play rugby in Japan. Kahui will head to Japan to play for the Toshiba club for two seasons following the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition with his...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on J9 Foundation raises 30k for MND
Recently the J9 Foundation in conjunction with the Charles Glass Society raised R30 000 in order to aid people suffering from Motor Neuron Disease. Among the big bitters of the evening Darius Steyn of Lindsay Saker paid R15 000 for an autographed Springbok...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2013 Super Rugby Referee Appointments for Round 1-4
SANZAR has announced the referee appointments for the first four rounds of the 2013 Super Rugby season, which kicks off with the Rebels hosting the Force on Friday 15 February. The eighteenth season of Super Rugby will feature only Australian Conference teams...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on New scrum laws for schools and club rugby in SA
New scrum Laws to make amateur rugby safer will come into effect at club and schools level as the season gets underway this month, following an initiative introduced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). A new scrum engagement sequence has been devised for...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Europe, International •
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Comments Off on Wales say “Same Again” for Italy
Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has rewarded the starting XV that beat France 16-6 last weekend by confirming the same line-up will start the clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday, 23 February. Howley has kept faith with the side that recorded Wales’...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Piri Weepu starts agaisnt Highlanders in warm-up
Friday February 15 Queenstown Events Centre Kick-off 5.30pm Piri Weepu will make his first appearance of the year for the Blues on Friday when they take on the Highlanders in Queenstown in their final pre-season hit-out. The World Cup winning halfback has...
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Feb 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Host Chiefs in Mangatainoka
The Hurricanes line up to host the Chiefs in Mangatainoka this Saturday has been announced this morning. Captain Conrad Smith will make his first appearance in the black and yellow jersey for 2013 as the team run out for their final pre-season match before...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sourthern Kings Statement regard Super Rugby Squad
Following the announcement of the wider squad of 35 players earlier today, there have been a number of media queries relating to the fact that all five foreign players are still listed in the squad. Please note the following, to be attributed to Eastern...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Referee Jonathan Kaplan to retire at end of 2013
Record-breaking South African Test referee Jonathan Kaplan will retire from professional refereeing at the end of the 2013 South African season. The 46-year-old Kaplan, who has refereed more Tests, Vodacom Super Rugby and Absa Currie Cup matches than anyone...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings name reduced 35 man Super Rugby squad
Forwards Backs Schalk Ferrreira Shaun Venter Jaco Engels Johan Herbst Hannes Franklin Nicolas Vergallo Virgile Lacombe Demetri Catrakillis Bandise Maku George Whitehead Edgar Marutlulle Andries Strauss Kevin Buys Hadleigh Parkes Grant Kemp Ronnie Cooke Steven...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs
In their third and final pre-season game the Crusaders head across the ditch tomorrow to take on the Waratahs. The game will take place in Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Thursday night at 5:30pm NZ time (7.30pm Sydney time). The final game before the Investec...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Flying High With Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Highlanders have announced today that Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust will be the Franchise’s official charity partner for 2013. The Highlanders have supported a number of charities over the past few seasons in a variety of ways. The opportunity to...
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Feb 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas named to face the Southern Kings
GWK Griquas team vs The Southern Kings on Wednesday 13 February 2013, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Matthew Dobson 3. Brummer Badenhorst 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Deon Carney 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon...
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Feb 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens win USA title in style
The Springbok Sevens won their second USA Sevens title in three seasons after a record 40-21 win over New Zealand in a dramatic Cup Final on Monday morning (SA time) in Las Vegas. South Africa were in stunning form in the final with Branco du Preez, back in...
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Feb 10, 13 •
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National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth ruled out for 6-8 weeks
DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth will miss the start of his team’s 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, after being ruled out of action for six to eight weeks. Etzebeth limped off in the first half of team’s 57-0 pre-season win over the Regent Boland...
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Feb 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA face Samoa for place in USA Sevens final
South Africa will face defending USA Sevens champions Samoa in the Cup semi-finals in Las Vegas after they won both their matches early on Sunday morning (SA time). Their semi-final is scheduled for 21h54 on Sunday and will be televised live on SuperSport...
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Feb 9, 13 •
2145 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings show character in first friendly against Lions
The Southern Kings showed grit and determination, despite losing to the MTN Lions in their first friendly at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg this afternoon. The final score saw the Southern Kings down 10 points to the MTN Lions, losing 41 to 31 after...
