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Jan 13, 23 •
2399 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby picks a powerful side
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has picked a powerful side to take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s return leg Heineken Champions Cup clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. With a heavy workload and playing in two concurrent tournaments,...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2005 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers team for the Heineken Champions Cup encounter with London Irish in Brentford on Sunday. There are two changes to the forward pack and two in the backline, along with a few positional switches, for the return clash...
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Jan 13, 23 •
1934 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS READY TO DISARM THE CHIEFS
The Vodacom Bulls have named a formidable ensemble to duel the Exeter Chiefs in the 3rd round of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in Pretoria. The battle for a spot in the round of 16 in the North and South’s most revered club...
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Jan 12, 23 •
2463 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play Scarlets
The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Wales on Monday, where they will be facing Scarlets for their third EPCR Challenge Cup match on Friday, 13 January. Kick-off at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli is at 20:00 (22:00 SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 211....
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Dec 9, 22 •
6675 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team for EPCR Challenge Cup match
The Toyota Cheetahs are in France and set to make their long-awaited return to top-class rugby when they face Paloise on Saturday, 10 December, at the Stade du Hameau in Pau. The EPCR Challenge Cup match kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) and will be live on...
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Dec 9, 22 •
6491 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff leads DHL Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand
Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will earn his 124th cap and draw level with fellow front row stalwart Frans...
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Dec 8, 22 •
6700 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks clash with Harlequins
Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi leads a formidable Cell C Sharks side for this Saturday’s opening round Heineken Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell, has named a Bok-laden side to host...
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Dec 8, 22 •
6387 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South African teams break new ground in Europe
Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment for SA rugby. The Emirates Lions will get their first...
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Dec 6, 22 •
7760 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South African Teams Will Take European Rugby To A New Level
Springboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Heineken Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s former team, the Vodacom Bulls, will...
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Dec 5, 22 •
2487 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers breaking new ground in France
A 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse make their return to the group for the historic match at the Parc des...
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Nov 4, 22 •
3907 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup – rearranged fixtures
Following the RFU’s decisions to suspend Wasps and Worcester Warriors from the Gallagher Premiership for the remainder of the season, both clubs cannot be included in the 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup fixture schedule. Due to the resulting changes to the...
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Nov 3, 22 •
3616 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE OFFICIAL TOYOTA CHEETAH BLK EPCR CHALLENGE CUP JERSEY
In a celebration of past and present, the Toyota Cheetahs will pay homage to their Northern Hemisphere footprint as they begin a new chapter in the EPCR Challenge Cup. An inspired visual tribute, the Challenge Cup jersey features white hoops that contract...
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Sep 27, 22 •
2481 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 101 to Rugby Tens Championships South Africa
With just under two weeks to go until the Rugby Tens Championship comes to South Africa, we have looked at what exactly rugby tens are. A variant of rugby union, the game was developed in Asia in the late 1960s and has since become a regular feature at rugby...
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Sep 21, 22 •
2820 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Toyota Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs announce new captain
Victor Sekekete has been named the Toyota Cheetahs captain for the Toyota Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. “I’m nearing the end of my rugby career, and I want to focus on...
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Sep 16, 22 •
2860 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Fear The Fin”
The Sharks have embarked on a new and exciting era, under the ownership of MVM Holdings and with the injection of world-class players participating in a new international competition, in a new hemisphere, the time has come to reposition our brand, in our...
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Aug 31, 22 •
2806 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Toyota Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A cool million up for grabs in the Toyota Challenge
An exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits rugby enthusiasts when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The tournament follows in...
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Aug 31, 22 •
2091 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers step up pre-season on the road
A 39-man DHL Stormers training squad will leave Cape Town on Thursday for a short pre-season camp which includes friendly matches against South Western Districts and the Cell C Sharks. The squad will be based in Wilderness for 10 days and play the South...
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Aug 29, 22 •
2105 Views •
General News, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LOFTUS VERSFELD TO HOST NORTHAM PLATINUM PLATTELAND CHALLENGE DAY
In an exciting new initiative the Northam Platinum Platteland Challenge will take place at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 3 September 2022. According to Willem Strauss, president of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU), this initiative forms part of the BBRU’s...
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Aug 17, 22 •
5197 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls
Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit. The 27-year-old, who plays at both centre and flyhalf, has joined the Vodacom Bulls after a...
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Jun 13, 22 •
2206 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Top 14, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed
Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African teams in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The 2022/23 Heineken...
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Jun 2, 22 •
1838 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five SA teams to join elite competitions in Europe
South Africa’s involvement into the top-flight of Northern Hemisphere club rugby has received a massive boost with the confirmation on Thursday that the four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams and the Toyota Cheetahs will play in next season’s two...
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Nov 19, 20 •
2094 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Quilter International (England v Ireland)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Ireland this weekend. England will host Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (3pm KO) as they look to build on their winning start to the Autumn Nations Cup – after beating...
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Nov 12, 20 •
2110 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England team announcement – Quilter International (England v Georgia)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Georgia this weekend. England will open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO) and will be looking to build on a successful return...
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Sep 11, 20 •
2166 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Star-studded Mitre 10 Cup kicks off
Current and former All Blacks will be littered across New Zealand’s 14 Provincial Unions when the most eagerly awaited Mitre 10 Cup season in recent memory kicks off tonight. Twenty-nine of the recently named All Blacks squad have been released to play the...
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Jun 25, 20 •
2300 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Revised Mitre 10 Cup draw released
A revised Mitre 10 Cup draw has been released today by New Zealand Rugby with the competition due to kick off on Friday 11 September. More afternoon rugby is on the cards for Provincial Unions with the introduction of an extra Sunday afternoon fixture in...