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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pools for the HSBC CapeTown Sevens
World Rugby has announced the pools for the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town next week. The draw for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens was made before the Cup final at the opening round of the series in Dubai, with winners Fiji heading...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens bounce back to win Dubai Plate
The Springbok Sevens bounced back from their shock quarterfinal loss to the United States to beat Australia 19-14 in a thrilling Plate Final at the Dubai Sevens tournament on Saturday. Meanwhile, the SARU Academy Sevens outfit, playing as the Samurai...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP
The Western Force has unveiled its playing strip and team kit for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby competition. The jersey, an evolution of the club’s 10th season jersey, features a number of high performance features, making it the toughest, lightest and...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens clinch Dubai quarterfinal slot
The Springbok Sevens started their Dubai Sevens campaign on a winning note by scoring three impressive wins on the opening day of the tournament on Friday. South Africa, the defending champions, finished top of their pool and now face the USA on Saturday in...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia’s golden girls claim Dubai crown in style
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has laid down a huge marker with the Rio 2016 Olympics on the horizon by winning the Dubai Sevens title in stunning fashion. Tim Walsh’s side lead the fledgling HSBC Women’s World Series after going...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women finish third in Dubai Invitational
The SA Select Women powered their way to an encouraging third-place finish at the season-opening Emirates Airlines Dubai Invitational Sevens tournament after defeating Wales Women’s National and the Canada Maple Leafs at the 7he Sevens Stadium. The...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby unveils Southern Kings management team and operational plan
Southern Kings staff and players to be paid next week Deon Davids named as head coach Fully transformed squad identified for signing Mzwandile Stick and Zingi Hela promoted to management positions The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on HEYNEKE MEYER: WAS HE PUSHED OR DID HE JUMP?
Simon Riekert from #Pale Toe! scratched the bloody surface of the latest casualty amongst the Springbok coaches. Here is what he found: If you thought it was the end of the story of Heyneke Meyer’s shock announcement of his resignation, think again....
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on PUMAS AWARDS EVENING
MBOMBELA NELSPRUIT – A year of hard work was celebrated at the annual Mpumalanga Rugby Union 2015 Awards evening held last night at the Emnotweni Casino Arena. SARU President, Oregon Hoskins was the guest speaker and he gave insight to the coming 2016...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU names most transformed referee panel to date
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has named its most transformed National Referee Panel to date for the 2016 season, showing its commitment to transformation at all levels of the game. The National Panel consists of 18 referees, of whom eight are black,...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Women’s Sevens team book Quarter-Final clash with NZ in Dubai
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side has set up a mouthwatering trans-Tasman clash with New Zealand in the Dubai Sevens Cup Quarter-Finals later this afternoon (Friday). On a day full of surprises on Day One of the 2015-16 HSBC Women’s Sevens...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets released for public sale
A limited number of prime tickets for Saturday play at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens have been released back into the market for public sale. The tickets will be available for purchase online at www.computicket.co.za at 09h00 on Saturday morning as well as at...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select to face Wales in Cup Quarterfinal in Dubai
The SA Select Women’s Sevens team on Thursday defeated the Tabusoro Angels International and Belgium Rugby Sevens convincingly at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitational to book their place in the Cup Quarterfinal against Wales on Friday. The...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016
Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds unveil 2016 jersey featuring innovative silicon gel grip
The St.George Queensland Reds have unveiled a new jersey for the 2016 season, which pays homage to Queensland’s proud 133-year history, while also incorporating kit partner BLK’s state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge design. The kit was launched...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tsogo Sun renews SARU sponsorship for five years
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has signed a new five-year sponsorship deal with Tsogo Sun, Southern Africa’s premier gaming, hotel and entertainment group, which will extend their association with SARU and the Springboks beyond 20 years. Tsogo...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer withdraws from contention as Springbok coach
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Heyneke Meyer has advised the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks. Meyer communicated his desire to stand aside to SARU following a recent meeting...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Samoa looms large in Blitzboks Dubai Sevens opener
Photo: Marc Sing Key The Springbok Sevens will kick off the defense of their Dubai Sevens title with a testing encounter against a powerful Samoan outfit on Friday morning. The Pool B match starts at 07h44 (SA time) and will be televised live on SuperSport....
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016
The DHL Stormers have launched their new home and away kit for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, both of which retain the proud heritage of Western Province Rugby. The new DHL Stormers home jersey will continue to feature the signature look of WP Rugby...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Teams named for Cystic Fibrosis Crusaders Charity Cricket match
Crusaders past and present will face off in a cricket match for charity this Sunday. The event has been running for over 30 years to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis NZ. Justin Marshall, who played for the Crusaders between 1996 and 2005, will...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks return to London and Cardiff in 2016
The Springboks will be aiming to build on an impressive record in London when they return to Twickenham next year to face England on their traditional end-of-year tour, when they will also be playing Wales in Cardiff. The Rugby Football Union of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings
EASTERN Province rugby confirmed on Wednesday (December 2) that coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had resigned from his post with the EP Kings. Janse van Rensburg joined the EP Kings as their defence coach at the start of 2015 and was promoted to head coach of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors
ASICS South Africa Pty. Ltd. is excited to announce that Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors for the following two seasons. Both players further enhanced...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Lwazi Mvovo
Lwazi Mvovo signed on as ASICS Ambassador before the 2015 Rugby World Cup and is a player known for his pace and ability to get the ball over the line. The upcoming season will be Lwazi’s first as part of the Springbok Sevens squad. Blessed with...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Frankie Horne
Few players can boast the experience and pedigree of Springbok Sevens Flanker Frankie Horne. Having made his debut in 2007 Frankie has been a permanent fixture in the squad over the last eight years. He holds the astonishing record of appearing in the...
