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Jul 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS
Alan McEvoy Trophy University 38 (K Eklund, S Dominikovich-Murray, M Matich, F Fuavao, S Southen tries, B Helluer 3 con, pen, Z Southen 2 con) Marist 19 (T Timo 2, W Lloyd tries, P Tonga 2 con) Halftime: 31-5 Grammar TEC 51 (M Faleafa 2, D Thomas 2, S...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner
Two Springbok captains will lead a squad of national rugby heroes for an entertaining panel discussion at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala dinner in Port Elizabeth on September 3. Former SA skippers Hannes Marais and André Vos have confirmed their...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on England name squad for Exeter Sevens
England Sevens have named an experienced squad for the final leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix at Sandy Park, Exeter this weekend (July 11-12). Richard De Carpentier, Alex Gray, Charlie Hayter, Warwick Lahmert, Dan Norton and James Rodwell return to...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on WP come out tops at U18 Girls Week
Western Province on Friday continued their fine form in the SARU Under-18 Girls Week at Glenwood High School in Durban as they defeated Border 22-12 in the final match to emerge as the top team in the inaugural tournament. The Cape side was in fine...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Captains Victor and Bakkies ready for showdown
Photo: Anton Geyser For the first time in 17 years, Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will line up against each other when the Springboks start their season against the World XV at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. Matfield and Botha, the...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Heroes – Border – Bulela Sotyelelwa
Preview of Craven Week u18 2015 Name: Bulela Sotyelelwa Age:18 Team: Border School: Queens College Position: Utility back 2015 tournament: U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Previous Tournaments: 2014 U18 Coca-Cola Academy Week Sporting Hero and why: Richie McCaw –...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds for U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week
The top schoolboy rugby players in the country will look to make their mark at the Markötter Sports Complex at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch from Monday 13 July, in the grand spectacle of school rugby, the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week. The...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Smith bolsters DHL WP’s prop resources
Former DHL Western Province youth team prop Jean-Pierre Smith will return to Cape Town from the Brumbies in Australia and will form part of DHL WP’s 2015 Absa Currie Cup squad. Smith is capable of playing at both loosehead and tighthead prop and he will...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q+A with Zimbabwe Craven Week Assistant Coach, Graham Kaulback
Written by Benedict Chanakira Photo: Supplied For the last 18 months I have managed to follow Graham Kaulback. One of the best up and coming coaches in the country. He is of the same mould as Johann Ackermann and Jamie Josephs. Kaulback is a current...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Women’s Sevens fall to Fiji in Pacific Games Final
The Australian Women’s Sevens team has finished with the silver medal at the Pacific Games after falling at the final hurdle to Fiji (12-10) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea tonight. In treacherous conditions at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Georgie...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on England announce 45-man squad for Denver
Itoje, Slater, Myler and Daly return to clubs on standby Easter to continue treatment on back injury at Harlequins England will fly out to Denver tomorrow with a 45-man squad to continue their Rugby World Cup preparations. Following three weeks at Penyhill...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS AMBASSADOR BRYAN HABANA MEETS ‘REAL HEROES’ OF SPORT AHEAD OF RUGBY WORLD CUP
With just over two months until the 2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off, a selection of the best rugby players in the world have taken time out of their preparations for the biggest competition in the sport to spend time passing their knowledge and experience on...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions on the menu as fans set for feast of rugby in 2016 and 2017
Dates, venues and opposition for British & Irish Lions 10 match series Nine venues to host 20 matches over two years Wales confirmed for three Test Steinlager Series in 2016 An unprecedented schedule of 20 matches over two years, including a 10 match...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Strong Barbarians squad named to play Maori All Blacks
The New Zealand Barbarians have named a strong squad to face the Maori All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday, July 18. The clash will be the first between the two teams since the 2010 Maori Centenary Series, when the Maori All Blacks defeated the Barbarians...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheika cuts Wallaby squad to 31 for Springboks Test in Brisbane
The Qantas Wallabies have named a strong 31-man squad for the opening round of The Rugby Championship against the Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on July 18. Following a gruelling five-day camp at Sunshine Coast Stadium, the squad will assemble in Brisbane this...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP cast their Under-21 selection net wide
New DHL Western Province Under-21 head coach Robbie Fleck has cast his selection net wide ahead of the start of his team’s 2015 Absa Provincial Under-21 campaign this Saturday (July 11 – kick-off 14h00). DHL WP went down narrowly to the Blue Bulls...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to tackle the Valke
ABSA CURRIE CUP QUALIFIERS Boland Cavaliers vs Valke Saturday 11 July 2015 Boland Stadium, Wellington Kick-off: 14:30 BOLAND CAVALIERS TEAM SHEET 15. Eric Zana 14. Danwell Demas 13. Wilneth Engelbrecht 12. Edwin Sass 11. Arno Fortuin 10. Adriaan...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks #u19 and #u21 teams to take on WP
Absa U19 and U21 Competitions Western Province U19 vs Cell C Sharks U19 Saturday 11 July, 2015 Kick-off: 12:30pm City Park – Cape Town Western Province U21 vs Cell C Sharks U21 Saturday 11 July, 2015 Kick-off: 2pm City Park – Cape Town...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Adams shows his hand for DHL WP U19 opener
Reigning Absa Provincial Under-19 champions, DHL Western Province, will open their 2015 national campaign against the Sharks U19s at City Park on Saturday, July 11 (kick-off 12h00). 2014 SA Schools skipper Jaco Coetzee will lead the DHL WP U19s into...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on WP to meet Border in U18 Girls finale
Western Province will meet Border in the final match of the SARU Under-18 Girls Week at Glenwood High School in Durban on Friday after winning their opening two matches to remain the only unbeaten sides in the tournament. Western Province registered...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions, WP dominate at Coca-Cola Grant Khomo and Academy Weeks
The Golden Lions emerged as the top team at the U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week at the Bridgton Sports Grounds in Oudtshoorn on Thursday after overcoming a tense battle with KwaZulu-Natal for a 31-24 victory. Western Province, meanwhile, took the top honours...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Border Bulldogs team to take on the SWD Eagles
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Leopards hunting vital Absa Currie Cup Qualifier points
The Leopards return to action this weekend against Down Touch Griffons in the Absa Currie Cup Qualifier race with a mission to close the gap on current log leaders, ORC Griquas, with a solid performance in Welkom. The Leopards, who enjoyed a bye last...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Heroes – @BlueBullsRugby – Embrose Papier
Craven Week 2015 preview Name: Embrose Papier Age:18 Team: Blue Bulls School: Hoerskool Garsfontein Position: Scrumhalf 2015 tournament: U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Previous Tournaments: 2014 SA Schools, 2014 U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week, 2013 U16 Coca-Cola Grant...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Heroes – Western Province – Ruben de Villiers
Craven Week 2015 preview Name: Ruben de Villiers Age:18 Team: WP School: HJS Paarl/Boishigh Position: Lock Height: 2m Tries in 2015: 7 2015 tournament: U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Previous Tournaments: 2013 U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo and 2014 U18 Coca-Cola...
