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Feb 9, 13 •
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National, South Africa •
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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...
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Feb 9, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
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Comments 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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Feb 8, 13 •
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School, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on Durban North College 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013
15-Feb Gelofte(night series) vs Asthon College 22-Feb Gelofte(night series) vs Gelofte 01-Mar Gelofte(night series) vs Kingsway 16- Mar Voortrekkerdag at Voortrekker 28-Mar to 01-Apr Durban North College Rugby week at Durban North...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
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Comments Off on Springbok great Jan Ellis succumbs to cancer
The South African Rugby Union on Friday expressed its deep sadness at the passing of legendary former Springbok looseforward, Jan Ellis. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria after...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on A Festival of Top Class School Rugby at Kearsney
The Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival has grown from strength to strength and the quality of participating schools this year is testimony to the fact it has become the country’s premier schools rugby event. Some of South Africa’s best Under 19 talent...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup set to rock Port Elizabeth
Varsity Cup rugby arrives in Port Elizabeth for the first time this year on Monday, February 11, when the FNB NMMU Madibaz square off with newcomers FNB Wits at the NMMU Stadium. The Madibaz got their 2013 campaign off to an encouraging start last week when...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 8, 13 •
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School, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on King David Linksfield 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013
DATE OPPOSITION U14A U14B U15A U15B U16 2ND 1ST MARCH 6th St. Stithians (F) Away Away Away Glenvista (K) Away Away Away Away 13th Northcliff Home Home Home Home Home Home APRIL 10th CBC Boksburg (K) Away Away Away Away Away Away Away 17th Hyde Park (F)...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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National •
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Comments 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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Feb 8, 13 •
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General News, National •
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Comments 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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Feb 8, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to play the Lions
The Southern Kings would like to announce the team that will be taking part against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, 9February. The team is: Backs: Elric van Vuuren, Marcello Sampson, Wayne Stevens (vice captain) Hadleigh Parkes, Siyanda Grey, Wesley...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Selborne College 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013
09 March 2013 Selborne 1st XV vs Border Schools KWT 21 March 2013 Selborne 1st XV vs Graeme College Graeme Rugby Day 28 March 2013 Selborne 1st XV vs Nico Malan HS Kearsney Festival 30 March 2013 Selborne 1st XV vs Glenwood HS Kearsney Festival 01 April...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hoërskool Garsfontein 1st XV School Rugby Fixtures 2013
25 February U/18 Invitational team against Russian touring group 9 March Nu Power – Marais Viljoen Away 16 March Nu Power – Nelspruit Away April Holidays – tours U14 Outeniqua George U15 Outeniqua George U16A Paarl Gimnasium U16B Linden U18...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on St Stithians Easter Rugby Festival Fixtures 2013
DAY 1 28 MARCH 2013 9:45 St Benedict’s vs Wynberg Boys’ High 11:00 St Andrews vs Hoërskool Helpmekaar 12:15 Invitational XV vs St Albans 13:30 St Stitihians vs Windhoek 14:45 Pretoria Boys’ High vs SACS 16:00 Bishops vs Hilton DAY 2 30 MARCH 2013...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Graeme Rugby Day Fixtures 2013
21 March 2013 Somerset Field 08:00 Cambridge vs Port Alfred 09:10 Hudson Park vs Muir College 10:20 Dale College vs Nico Malan 11:30 Queens College vs Die Brandwag 12:40 Grey High PE vs Westville Boys High 13h50 Kingswood vs Marlow 15:00 St Andrews College...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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School, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on King Edward VII School 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013
TERM 1 DATE OPPONENT VENUE TEAMS SATURDAY 16 MARCH ST STITHIANS ST STITHIANS O1-7 16A-E15A-E 14A-E HOLIDAYS 27-31 MARCH EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL KES 1ST HOLIDAYS 27-31 MARCH U/16 RUGBY FESTIVAL JEPPE U/16A HOLIDAYS 27 MARCH – 1 APRIL U/15 RUGBY FESTIVAL...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on St John’s Easter Rugby Festival Fixtures 2013
TIME THURSDAY 28 MARCH 09:00 New Orleans vs St John’s College (Harare) 10:15 Lions President’s XV vs Hoërskool Nelspruit 11:30 Hoërskool Waterkloof vs Hoërskool Noordheuwel 12:45 PREP : St John’s College vs Orchards 13:30 Hoërskool...
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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 7, 13 •
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Comments 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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Feb 6, 13 •
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School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on Kearsney Easter School Rugby Festival Fixtures 2013
Exciting news for rugby players at the 2013 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival! The Sharks Academy will offer three rugby players a full bursary to the Academy. The Sharks Academy is a world-class rugby academy accredited by SA Rugby and backed by a strategic...
