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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Qualifiers Results
June 2014 14 Boland 3 – 21 GWK Griquas Boland Stadium, Wellington Absa Currie Cup Qualifiers 13 South Western Districs 40 – 37 Down Touch Griffons Outeniqua Park, George Absa Currie Cup Qualifiers 13 Valke 22 – 45 Leopards Barnard Stadium,...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns claim clean sweep of International Women’s Rugby Series
The Black Ferns have won their second Test match against Canada 33 – 21 in Whakatane today, securing their fourth victory in the 2014 International Women’s Rugby Series. The Black Ferns put in a solid first half on attack, but the Canadians came...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named for #JWC2014 semifinal
New Zealand’s Under 20 team to face South Africa in the second semifinal of the IRB Junior World Championship in Auckland tomorrow, has been named. The team is: 1 Atunaisa Moli 2 Epalahame Faiva 3 Tau Koloamatangi 4 James Tucker 5 Geoffrey Cridge 6 Kyle...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks ready for battle with Kiwis
The Junior Springboks are ready for their second battle in as many weeks with New Zealand Under-20s when the two rivals meet on Sunday evening in a crunch IRB Junior World Championship semi-final at the QBE Stadium in Albany, Auckland. Jesse Kriel, the Junior...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team named for final Test match against Canada Whakatane ready to host Test rugby
The Black Ferns team to play their last international hit-out against Canada in Whakatane tomorrow, has been named. Black Ferns Head Coach Brian Evans and his selection team have made several changes to the starting line up as they continue to test...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on England U20 name side to play Ireland in #JWC semi
ENGLAND Under 20 have named their side to play Ireland in Sunday’s IRB Junior World Championship semi-final at QBE Stadium, North Harbour, kick off 6.05am BST, live on Sky Sports. England were three from three in the Pool stage with wins against Italy,...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Argentina vs Ireland Teamsheets
Argentina Team 1. Lucas Noguera Paz 2. Matias Cortese 3. Ramiro Herrera 4. Manuel Carizza 5. Tomas Lavanini 6. Rodrigo Baez 7. Tomas De La Vega 8. Antonio Ahualli 9. Martin Landajo 10. Nicolas Sanchez 11. Manuel Montero 12. Gabriel Ascarate 13. Jeronimo De La...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales name team to face Springboks
Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has named an experienced side to take on the Springboks in the first test on Saturday (KO 17.00 local). Adam Jones will make his 100th International appearance in the game at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban, in a match that...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Wales Teamsheets
South Africa Team 1. Gurthro Steenkamp 2. Bismarck Du Plessis 3. Jannie du Plessis 4. Bakkies Botha 5. Victor Matfield 6. Francois Louw 7. Willem Alberts 8. Duane Vermeulen 9. Fourie du Preez 10. Morne Steyn 11. Bryan Habana 12. Jan Serfontein 13. J.P...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs France Teamsheets
Australia Team 1. James Slipper 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Rob Simmons 5. James Horwill 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper 8. Ben McCalman 9. Nicholas White 10. Bernard Foley 11. Nick Cummins 12. Matt Toomua 13. Tevita Kuridrani 14. Adam...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand vs England: Teamsheets
England Team 1. Joe Marler 2. Robert Webber 3. Dave Wilson 4. Joe Launchbury 5. Geoff Parling 6. Tom Wood 7. Chris Robshaw 8. Ben Morgan 9. Danny Care 10. Owen Farrell 11. Marland Yarde 12. Billy Twelvetrees 13. Luther Burrell 14. Manu Tuilagi 15. Mike Brown...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier called up to Springbok squad
Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier have been called up to the Springbok squad in the places of Juan de Jongh and Frans Steyn. The uncapped Jordaan, a former star for the SA Under-20 and Springbok Sevens teams, has impressed for the Cell C Sharks this...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on NZ semifinal showdown excites Pollard
Caption of photo: The captains of the four Junior World Championship semi-finalists with the JWC trophy at the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland. Junior Springbok captain and flyhalf Handré Pollard and his team mates are relishing the prospects of playing...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday evening,...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland side announced
15 Eric Zana 14 Wayne Smart Harlon Claassen 13 Richard Lawson 12 Albert Trystman Edwin Sass 11 Arno Fortuin 10 Christiaan Rust 09 Marnus Hugo Deroy Rhode 08 Zandre Jordaan 07 Gavin Annandale Ryno Coetzee 06 Franzel September © 05...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the rights of...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Habana and Brits in SA squad for Comm Games
Bryan Habana will join up with the South Africa Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games this year. Springboks Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits have been named in the South African sevens rugby squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Neil...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas and Leopards look to build momentum in Currie Cup qualifiers
GWK Griquas and the Leopards will be determined to build momentum in the Absa Currie Cup qualifying rounds this weekend to keep ahead of the pack following strong starts to the competition last week. Only one of the seven teams participating in the qualifying...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
Caption for picture: Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks looks pretty pleased to find himself on the the new Springbok Smartphone App. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled Springbok app is the first mobile product devoted solely to our rugby heroes, and is available for free on all Android smartphone...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win tickets to Springbok vs Wales Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springbok vs Wales Test Match in Durban. (Saturday 14th June at 17h05 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: What technology have ASICS used in the chest area...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling finish to Women’s Interprovincial pool stages
With only two points separating defending SARU Women’s Interprovincial Series champions Border and neighbours Eastern Province on the log table, the clash between these two teams in East London this weekend will determine which side secures the top spot...