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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series
Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”. The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on School children in England and Wales to welcome teams to Rugby World Cup 2015
Schools across England and Wales can now apply to be part of Rugby World Cup 2015 Welcome Ceremonies The 20 competing teams will be welcomed to the Tournament and the local area in September 2015 Schools will form part of the vocal performances Open to...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Johnson appointed England Counties XV captain
Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground ENGLAND Counties XV have appointed Old Albanians lock Billy Johnson as captain for their international against Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Johnson, who plays...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on DECISION ON REDS v FORCE MATCH TO BE MADE ON SATURDAY MORNING
Following consultation with its stakeholders, SANZAR has confirmed that a decision on whether the Reds v Force match will go ahead will be made at 9am AEDT (8am QLD) on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:40pm local time (7:40pm AEDT, 9:40pm...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Asteron Life Super Rugby Season – ROUND TWO
Friday 20 February Chiefs (NZ) v Acquis Brumbies Where: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Time: 5:35pm AEDT Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD. ABC Grandstand app and online via www.abc.net.au/grandstand Match Information: The Aquis Brumbies have won...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Crusaders Knights season to kick off against Highlanders Development team
The Crusaders Knights will front a strong team when they open their season in Pleasant Point tomorrow afternoon. Eight members of the current Crusaders squad or wider training group are included in the team to face the Highlanders Development team. ...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
The following England players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at Twickenham. Forwards Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons) Calum Clark (Northampton Saints) Dan Cole...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Australia, General News, International, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Reds vice captain Karmichael Hunt charged with supplying cocaine – ARU and Reds Statement
JOINT AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION STATEMENT The Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union are aware of reports regarding Karmichael Hunt. The ARU’s Integrity team and the Queensland Rugby Union are making enquiries into the...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Australia, General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on RUGBYWA & FORCE EMBARK ON ZERO2HERO PARTNERSHIP
RugbyWA and the Western Force have embarked on a two-year charity partnership with zero2hero, a WA-based not-for-profit organisation addressing mental health issues openly with young people. Through open communication, zero2hero aims to assist in the...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rebels vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels 1Toby Smith 2Pat Leafa 3Laurie Weeks 4Luke Jones 5Lopeti Timani 6Sean McMahon 7Colby Fainga’a 8Scott Higginbotham 9Luke Burgess 10Jack...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on George gears up for Cell C Community Cup 2015 blast-off
PHOTO CAPTION: One Logix United Bulk Villagers Worcester captain Wayne Wilschut (left) and Evergreens skipper Marvin November square up ahead of Saturday’s much-anticipated opening match of the 2015 Cell C Community Cup in Pacaltsdorp. The match will be...
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Feb 19, 15 •
2428 Views •
Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach
Eastern Province Rugby CEO, Charl Crous confirmed reports that Kings Defence Coach, Omar Mouneimne, has been approached by French team Lyon OU to possibly assist them on a consultancy basis. “At this point in time nothing has been confirmed and there is no...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Stormers vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Photo: Anton Geyser Date: Saturday, 21 February SA Time: 17h05 – Live on SS1 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Quinton Immelman (South Africa) Television...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Century beckons for Duane Vermeulen – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview
Photo: Anton Geyser South African Rugby Player of the Year for 2014 and Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will make his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby appearance this weekend. Vermeulen, who was also a nominee for World Player of the Year last season, will become the...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change just one for Blues
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The DHL Stormers have announced just one change to the starting team for their first home match of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season, against the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). Having opened their campaign...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions without Kriel for Sharks Clash
Photo: Anton Geyser Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The forwards see several changes as Jacques van Rooyen comes in at loosehead prop. Hence, Schalk van der Merwe shifts to the...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Griekwas kies Wehr nuwe kaptein
Die flank Wendall Wehr neem die Griekwas se kapteinskap Vrydagaand in George oor wanneer hulle die Arende na ‘n weeklange oefenkamp in Suidkaap aandurf. Wehr neem die leisels by die slot Hugo Kloppers oor met die voormalige Pumakaptein JW Jonker die eerste...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date : Saturday, 21 February 2015 Time : 19h10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Andrew Lees, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Photo: Etienne Burger Live on SS1 Follow on...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Reds vs Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 21 February 2015 Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Kick-off: 10h40 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds 1James Slipper 2Saia Fainga’a 3Sam Talakai 4Marco Kotze 5James Horwill 6Adam Thomson 7Liam Gill 8Jake Schatz 9Will...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 21 February 2015 Venue: Forsyth Barr, Dunedin Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Referee: Chris Pollock Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders 1Josh Hohneck 2Liam Coltman 3Ross Geldenhuys 4Thomas Franklin 5Joseph Wheeler 6Elliot...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bulls vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Photo: Anton Geyser Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h10 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls 1Mornè Mellett 2Adriaan Strauss 3Trevor Nyakane 4Jacques Du Plessis 5Victor Matfield 6Deon Stegmann...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Referee: Steve Walsh Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs 1Jamie Mackintosh 2Hikawera Elliot 3Siate Tokolahi 4Matt Symons 5Michael Fitzgerald 6Liam...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on VAN WYK EARNS STARTING DEBUT AGAINST REDS
Loosehead prop Francois van Wyk will make his first appearance in the starting XV when the Western Force takes on the Queensland Reds at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night (21 February). Van Wyk, who scored the Force’s final try in last...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck back for Sharks against the Lions clash
Photo: Anton Geyser The Cell C Sharks welcome back Bismarck du Plessis to the team to host the Lions at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in one of a handful of changes to last week’s side. Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, explaining the rationale in making new...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
Israel Dagg will make his return to Investec Super Rugby when the Crusaders take on the Highlanders this Saturday night. He is one of five changes to the starting line-up this week. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named Wyatt Crockett to...
