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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Malakai Fekitoa commits to New Zealand Rugby and Highlanders
Following his 2014 breakout season for the Highlanders and All Blacks, midfield back Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for two years, extending his contract to the end of 2017. Fekitoa’s commitment to New Zealand is a major coup for...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Scottish Rugby to appeal Russell suspension
Scottish Rugby today confirmed its intention to appeal the two-week suspension of stand-off Finn Russell by an independent Six Nations discipline committee. Russell appeared before the panel at Heathrow, having been cited under Law 10.4 (e) and (i) for an...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY UPDATE – FINN RUSSELL DECISION
Finn Russell, the Scotland outside half, appeared today before an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee at Heathrow, having been cited under Law 10.4 (e) and (i) for an alleged dangerous tackle of an opponent in the air in the 31st minute of the RBS...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report
Photo: Anton geyser The DHL Stormers have no major injury concerns in their camp this week, as they get set to host the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). The Men from the Cape opened their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a memorable...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Spies to lead the Vodacom Bulls against the Hurricanes
Photo: Anton Geyser Regular captain and number eight Pierre Spies is back at the helm of the Vodacom Bulls when they take on the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Friday in round two of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Spies takes over the captaincy...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Port Natal Night Series
Photo: Supplied With round 4 of the Port Natal night series underway saw the Glenwood and Westville 1st XV Team combine to produce a wonderful advert for schoolboy Rugby. Much was expected of this game with both teams being highly rated this season and the...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas announce their side for Bulls friendly
Photo: Hennie Homann Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls (friendly) Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp announced their 26-man squad today for the warm-up encounter against the Leopards, the second warm-up match of the season. They made 23 changes, 13 to the...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on EIGHTH KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL LAUNCHED
The participation of many of South Africa’s top ranked rugby-playing schools at the eighth Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival serves to highlight its prestigious status amongst players, coaches and supporters. This year’s festival has attracted powerhouse...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on WARATAHS ADD TWO FOR REBELS CLASH
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named the squad to take on the Melbourne Rebels in their Round 2 clash in Melbourne this Friday, February 20, at 7:30pm. Pat McCutcheon and Peter Betham join the otherwise unchanged line-up to travel south, with the bench...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks draw France, Argentina and Japan in Hong Kong Sevens pool
Photo: Marc Sing Key South Africa were drawn in Pool C alongside France, Argentina and Japan for the Hong Kong Sevens, World Rugby has confirmed. The popular three day tournament is round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series and takes place from 27 to 29...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Swinson in for injured Gray
Glasgow Warriors second-row, Tim Swinson, has been added to the Scotland squad for the RBS 6 Nations in place of Richie Gray, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the championship through injury. Yesterday’s scan at Spire Murrayfield Hospital...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kenfield Tyres Rugby Night Series hosted by Port Natal School
Photo: Port Natal Media Committee KENFIELD TYRES RUGBY NIGHT SERIES HOSTED BY PORT NATAL SKOOL 1ST XV POOL No TEAM TRIES POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST POINTS DIFFIRENCE BONUS POINTS LOG STANDING 1. WESTVILLE 22 134 0 +134 3...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tuks go top after Maties draw again
Photo: Anton Geyser Cape Town, 16 February 2015 – Rugby that Rocks delivered the action yet again when the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International returned for its second round of sizzling action on Monday night. FNB Maties made it consecutive...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
The England squad assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening ahead of a training week in preparation for the RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland on March 1. The players will be medically assessed ahead of training tomorrow and Head Coach Stuart Lancaster will...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 2 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. The asterisk (*) denotes the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Chiefs v Brumbies @ Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Date Friday 20...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Rugby Portal goes live and ready for action
JOHANNESBURG, 16 February 2015: South African rugby fans will have a place they can call home during the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby season as the new vodacom.co.za/rugby portal goes live and is ready for action. Vodacom will once again make loyal fans the key...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Rugby App Review – after Round 1 #FanUp
Upsets kicks up a storm in first round of Vodacom SupeRugby 16 FEBRUARY 2015 – The opening round of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition had its fair share of upsets with six of the seven matches won by the visiting teams. Statistics taken from the...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions Injury Update
Photo: Etienne Burger VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND TWO The Emirates Lions medical team are pleased to report a clean bill of health within the Vodacom Super Rugby squad this week. Additionally, Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys has been cleared and will be...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on UJ vs Shimlas Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: Monday, February 16 Venue: UJ Stadium, Johannesburg Kick-off: 18.30 Referees: Oregopotse Rametsi, Archie Sehlako Assistant referees: Local FNB UJ: 15 Ronald Brown, 14 Bradley Moolman, 13 Robert De Bruyn, 12 Adriaan Vermeulen, 11 Aphiwe Dyanti, 10 James...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on TUKS vs IKEYS Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Photo: Marita Holder Date: Monday, February 16 Venue: Tuks Rugby Stadium, Pretoria Kick-off: 18.30 Referees: Quinton Immelman, Cwengile Jadezweni Assistant referees: Local FNB UP-Tuks: 15 Duncan Matthews, 14 Riaan Britz, 13 Ryan Nell, 12 Daniel Kriel, 11...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz vs CUT Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: Monday, February 16 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16.45 (Live on Supersport One) Referees: Lesego Legoete, Jaco Pretorius Assistant referees: Local TMO: Christie du Preez FNB NMMU Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Brian Skosana, 13 Creswin...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA STEP UP TO THE PLATE TO TAKE FIFTH AT LAS VEGAS SEVENS
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Geraint John has lauded the attitude of his players after wins over Canada and England this morning secured the Plate in Las Vegas. The fifth-place finish extends Australia’s advantage over the English to...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Maties team to take on the Pukke in tonights #VarsityCup game
Date: Monday, February 16 Venue: Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch Kick-off: 19.00 Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Tahla Ntshakaza Assistant referees: Local FNB Maties: 15 Mike Muller, 14 Craig Barry, 13 Christoff van Tonder, 12 Koos Loubser, 11 JP Lewis, 10...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji take the Cup final at the USA Sevens
Fiji beat New Zealand 35-19 to lift the Cup at the USA Sevens for the first time since 2007 at round five of the HSBC Sevens World Series. A brace of tries to Fiji’s elusive Jerry Tuwai and Semi Kunatani paved the way for a convincing win for the...
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Feb 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU to host Africa administrators at Leading Rugby Programme
The South African Rugby Union will host the Leading Rugby Programme for Africa rugby administrators in Cape Town from 17 to 19 February 2015. Chief Executive Officers, National Technical Directors and Development Managers in charge of rugby from seven African...
