Posts Tagged ‘rugby’

  • Hurricanes Host Chiefs in Mangatainoka

    Feb 13, 13 • 2590 Views • New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments 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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  • Sourthern Kings Statement regard Super Rugby Squad

    Feb 12, 13 • 3315 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments 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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  • Referee Jonathan Kaplan to retire at end of 2013

    Feb 12, 13 • 3197 Views • General News, NationalComments 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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  • Southern Kings name reduced 35 man Super Rugby squad

    Feb 12, 13 • 3480 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments 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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  • Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    Feb 12, 13 • 2174 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments 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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  • Highlanders Flying High With Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

    Feb 12, 13 • 2641 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments 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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  • GWK Griquas named to face the Southern Kings

    Feb 11, 13 • 2932 Views • General News, NationalComments 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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  • Springbok Sevens win USA title in style

    Feb 11, 13 • 3170 Views • Blitz Bokke, New Zealand, Sevens World SeriesComments 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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  • SA face Samoa for place in USA Sevens final

    Feb 10, 13 • 2633 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World SeriesComments 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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  • Solid start for SA at USA Sevens

    Feb 9, 13 • 2702 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Solid start for SA at USA Sevens

    South Africa made a solid start on day one of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Saturday morning (SA time) by winning both of their pool matches  against Uruguay and Canada to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals with a match to spare. The Springbok Sevens...

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  • Du Preez to bolster determined BlitzBokke in Las Vegas

    Feb 8, 13 • 2645 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Du Preez to bolster determined BlitzBokke in Las Vegas

    Livewire scrumhalf and sweeper Branco du Preez returns to action with the Springbok Sevens team on Friday evening at the Las Vegas Sevens after a long injury layoff because of a hamstring injury. However, he will probably be used primarily off the bench on...

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  • WP XV announced to face Boland Invitational

    Feb 8, 13 • 4905 Views • NationalComments Off on WP XV announced to face Boland Invitational

    DHL Western Province will continue their preparations for the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition, when a WP XV takes on a Boland Invitational XV at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 12h30). The WP XV will play in the curtain-raiser to the Regent Boland...

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  • South African Rugby Agents join Forces to protect the industry

    Feb 8, 13 • 6228 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on South African Rugby Agents join Forces to protect the industry

    In a move that may have long-standing ramifications in the business of South African rugby, the majority of South Africa’s registered rugby agents on Wednesday joined forces in order to collectively protect their industry and ensure their bargaining rights....

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  • Final Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby squad announced

    Feb 8, 13 • 3113 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Final Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby squad announced

    Morgan Piek – The Toyota Cheetahs have finalised their final squad of 35 players on the eve of their final and arguably toughest warm-up game. Naka Drotske’s men have made the long trek up to Polokwane to face the ever tough Vodacom Bulls. From the...

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  • SA Women gain favourable placing for RWC Sevens 2013

    Feb 7, 13 • 3157 Views • National, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SA Women gain favourable placing for RWC Sevens 2013

    The Springbok Women Sevens team secured a favourable Band Two seeding position for the RWC Sevens 2013 Pool Allocation Draw (PAD), which takes place in Moscow on 28 February, the IRB announced on Thursday. Mandisa Williams’ team is currently in sixth place...

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  • Wales names side to play France

    Feb 7, 13 • 2067 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Wales names side to play France

    Wales have made three changes to their starting line-up for their RBS 6 Nations clash against France at Stade de France with Ryan Jones (Ospreys) returning to lead the side. Ospreys duo Richard Hibbard and Justin Tipuric both come into the starting XV whilst...

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  • MTN Lions named to face the Kings

    Feb 7, 13 • 4240 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions named to face the Kings

    MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced the following team to take on the Southern Kings this Saturday at Ellis Park. The match kicks off at 14h15 but gates open at 10h30 for the Oostelikes versus Alberton curtain raiser. 1. JC Janse van Rensburg...

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  • Chiefs team announced for trial against Reds

    Feb 7, 13 • 2157 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Chiefs team announced for trial against Reds

    The Chiefs have announced their team to play the Reds in their second trial match at Stockland Stadium, Sunshine Coast, 7pm Australian time (10pm New Zealand time) this Friday night. The Chiefs’ All Blacks will get a run after having limited action during...

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  • Blues team to face Waratahs

    Feb 7, 13 • 2495 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Blues team to face Waratahs

    Pre-season game 2 Toll Stadium, Whangarei Kick-off 2.30pm Ali Williams will captain the Blues for the first time when he leads out the side to face the Waratahs in Whangarei on Saturday in the second pre-season hit-out of the year. The 77-Test veteran...

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  • Highlanders Starting XV Named To Play The Crusaders in Oamaru

    Feb 7, 13 • 3208 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Highlanders Starting XV Named To Play The Crusaders in Oamaru

    Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his starting XV to play the Crusaders at Whitestone Contracting Stadium in Oamaru tomorrow afternoon (4.30pm NZT). This is the second pre-season game for both New Zealand franchises. There are a number of...

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  • De Villiers to lead the Stormers against Boland

    Feb 6, 13 • 3512 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on De Villiers to lead the Stormers against Boland

    Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will lead the DHL Stormers into battle in their second pre-season friendly of 2013, when the Men from the Cape take on neighbours, the Regent Boland Cavaliers, at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (14h45). As promised, DHL...

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  • Historic Gold Cup unveiled as Cell C Community Cup trophy

    Feb 6, 13 • 2722 Views • Club Rugby, General News, NationalComments Off on Historic Gold Cup unveiled as Cell C Community Cup trophy

    The historic Gold Cup has been brought out of retirement and painstakingly restored as the ‘Holy Grail’ for club rugby players in the Cell C Community Cup, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Wednesday. The nine-carat gold trophy is one of...

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  • Cell C Community Cup – A background

    Feb 6, 13 • 2138 Views • Club Rugby, General News, NationalComments Off on Cell C Community Cup – A background

    The Cell C Community Cup was borne out of a need to revive and modernise club rugby in South Africa, says SARU CEO, Jurie Roux. “We followed a very extensive research and consultation process over a period of three years before arriving at the tournament...

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  • Toyota Cheetahs named to face the Vodacom Bulls

    Feb 6, 13 • 3123 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs named to face the Vodacom Bulls

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls Saturday, 9 February 2013, Polokwane   1. Trevor Nyakane 2. Adriaan Strauss (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Lood de Jager 5. Francois Uys 6. Frans Viljoen 7. Lappies Labuschagne 8. Phillip van der Walt 9. Piet van Zyl...

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  • Vodacom Bulls name strong side to face Cheetahs in Polokwane

    Feb 6, 13 • 2760 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls name strong side to face Cheetahs in Polokwane

    Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has named a very strong Bulls side to play in the SuperRugby warm-up match against the Toyota Cheetahs in Polokwane on Saturday. The team is: 15. Jurgen Visser 14. Akona Ndungane 13. JJ Engelbrecht 12. Francois Venter 11....

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