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Dec 10, 13 •
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EPRugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Media are advised that a proposal to expand the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to eight teams in 2014 was withdrawn before being put to the vote at a Special General Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday. The...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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The decision to promote the EP Kings from first division Currie Cup to Premier Division has once again been delayed, after the matter was withdrawn from the Special General Meeting in Cape Town this morning. EPRU President, Cheeky Watson said that the...
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Nov 29, 13 •
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Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa is entering the sea of SA Rugby with the sponsorship of The Sharks Rugby Team. The agreement kicks off from January 2014 and will bring the company’s tailor-made document management solutions closer to potential...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Marcello Sampson – wing (EP Kings) Hennie Skorbinski – centre (Leopards) Snake Nyoka – scrum half (Border Bulldogs) Oupa Herbst – scrum half (SWD Eagles) Sabelo Nhlapo – loos head prop (Boland Cavaliers) Brian Shabangu –...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Regent Boland Cavaliers new contracted players for 2014 Victor Kruger (Lock, Leopards) Christopher Bosch (Center, Blue Bulls) Dumisane Meslane (Flank, SWD Eagles) Juwell Samuels (Scrum half, Never Despair Club) Martin Dreyer (Prop, Leopards)...
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Nov 11, 13 •
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Rynier Bernardo and Shane Gates have both been called up to take part in the Free State Cheetahs wider training camp ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby Season. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Bernardo and Gates had both joined the Cheetahs extended...
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Nov 8, 13 •
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The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce that Johan Ackermann has re-signed a two year contract as Head Coach of the Union’s senior team. Ackermann, who will coach the Lions outfits in both the Super Rugby and Currie Cup tournaments in 2014, is...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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An exciting mix of up and coming young players who have come through the ranks of the Eastern Province Junior structures along with a core group of senior players have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Kings in 2014. “I’m really...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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EP Kings SQUAD: PROPS: BG Uys (25) Schalk Ferreira (29) Charl du Plessis (26) Lizo Gqokoka (23) Brenden Olivier (21) Pieter Stemmet (21) Simon Kerrod (21) HOOKERS: Albe de Swardt (23) LOCKS: Steven Sykes (29) Rynier Bernardo (22) Darron Nell (33) Samora...
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Nov 5, 13 •
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The Southern Kings have confirmed the first round of Super Rugby Friendlies early in 2014, before the Super Rugby Season kicks off. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, announced that three friendlies with South African Franchises, the Cheetahs, Lions and Stormers,...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Friday, has been postponed until further notice. The player was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final last Saturday and was scheduled to...
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Oct 29, 13 •
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The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed until Thursday. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town...
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Oct 28, 13 •
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DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. Rhodes was penalised in second half for placing his arm around Sharks hooker Bismarck du...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Western Province vs The Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 October 2013 Time: 17h30 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees: Christie du Preez, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks: 15. SP Marais...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Drew van Coller will take his position on the bench as a tight head prop, after coach Jimmy Stonehouse decided to stick to his 5-2 forward-back combination this week. He made five changes to the starting line-up. Vincent Koch (loos head prop), Francois du...
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Oct 22, 13 •
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South Africa’s most experienced Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has been appointed to officiate the Absa Currie Cup final between DHL Western Province and The Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday in a fitting end to a highly successful professional refereeing...
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Oct 22, 13 •
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Team: GWK Griquas Opposition: Pumas Competition: ABSA Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Date: Friday 25 October 2013 Time: 19:10 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Ligtoring Landman 5. Patrick...
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Oct 19, 13 •
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DHL Western Province and The Sharks on Saturday booked their places in the Absa Currie Cup final in Cape Town next week following well-deserved victories in their semifinals against the MTN Golden Lions and Toyota Free State Cheetahs respectively. Defending...
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Oct 17, 13 •
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Willie Wepener will now start at hooker, with Robbie Coetzee providing cover off the wood. Thus the team sheet is now as follows: 1. CJ van der Linde 2. Willie Wepener 3. Ruan Dreyer 4. Chris van Zyl 5. Franco van der Merwe 6. Jaco Kriel 7. Derick Minnie (c)...
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Oct 16, 13 •
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The DHL Western Province team to take on the Lions is as follows: 15. Gio Aplon 14. Gerhard van den Heever 13. Jean de Villiers (vice-captain) 12. Damian de Allende 11. Cheslin Kolbe 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Louis Schreuder 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Siya Kolisi...
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Oct 16, 13 •
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The Sharks vs Free State Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 October 2013 Time: 17h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Rasta Rasivhenge, Cobus Wessels Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks 15....
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Oct 16, 13 •
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Absa Currie Cup Semi-final Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 October at 17:00 in a Absa Currie Cup semi-final match in Durban. • This is the 19th time since 1954 that the Free State will be playing in a Currie Cup semi...
