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Jun 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS MOVE ON TO SEMI-FINALS
Waisake Naholo’s double took the Highlanders to a 24-14 win over the Chiefs in Dunedin to reach the Super Rugby Semi-Finals. While it was the winger who scored twice, Aaron Smith was the real hero for the Highlanders, creating both tries, while Lima...
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Jun 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee’s time with the Stormers comes to an end
It was not to be for the DHL Stormers and long-time coach Allister Coetzee, as they were knocked out of 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby contention on Saturday night at DHL Newlands. The DHL Stormers went down 19-39 to the Brumbies, from Australia, meaning that...
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Jun 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby exits Quade Cooper negotiations
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) have advised Quade Cooper that they are withdrawing their contract offer and will not attempt to retain him for the 2016 season and beyond. It is understood that when Cooper travelled overseas in April he signed a pre-commitment...
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Jun 22, 15 •
2495 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks return home on Monday
The Junior Springbok rugby squad return to South Africa on Monday morning following their bronze medal success at the 2015 World Rugby Unde-20 Championship in Italy. The South Africans won four of their five matches at the three-week long tournament,...
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Jun 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Weekend of home wins in the Absa Currie Cup Qualifier
It was a weekend of home wins in the Absa Currie Cup Qualifier as the Down Touch Griffons, ORC Griquas and the Leopards came out tops in their respective matches. The Down Touch Griffons pipped the SWD Eagles 25-21 in a nail-biting encounter at HT Pelatona...
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Jun 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers eliminated from Vodacom Super Rugby – Qualifiers Review
The DHL Stormers’ participation in the Vodacom Super Rugby series for 2015 came to an end at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon. The Capetonians, South African Conference winners for the third time in five years, were beaten 39-19 by the...
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Jun 21, 15 •
2511 Views •
General News, Pale Toe, Springboks, Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on EET ONS VAN DIE RUGBYVLOER AF?
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! Die feit moet Springbokafrigter Heyneke Meyer erg bekommer, maar hy meen dat Superrugby nie die maatstaf is waarmee hy die Bokke se kanse in die Wêreldbeker meet nie. Die rugbynasie se moraal lê baie laag...
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Jun 21, 15 •
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Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on NEDDIES DEFEND RUGBYWA CUP AGAINST BULLS
Pindan Premier Grade – Round 11 Nedlands 22 defeated Kalamunda 5 at The Foreshore, Nedlands Joondalup 41 defeated Perth Bayswater 10 at HBF Arena, Joondalup Palmyra 22 defeated Cottesloe 8 at Harvey Field, Cottesloe Wests Scarborough 19 defeated UWA 18 at...
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Jun 21, 15 •
1877 Views •
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Comments Off on Congratulations new World Champion Under 20 team
The New Zealand Under 20 team will return home World Champions for the first time since 2011 after defeating England 21-16 in a hard fought Final in Cremona, Italy this morning, New Zealand ran out the winners over defending champions England to claim their...
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Jun 21, 15 •
2398 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Samoa, Investec Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Test
Five new All Blacks selected for first campaign of 2015 The All Blacks squad for the Samoa Test, Investec Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Cup Test has been announced today by All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox,...
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Jun 20, 15 •
2412 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks claim bronze at #WorldRugbyU20s in Italy
The Junior Springboks are the bronze medal winners of the 2015 World Rugby Under-20 Championship after beating France 31-18 on Saturday in Cremona, Italy. The South Africans were in command in the second half and led 28-8 at halftime thanks to four converted...
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Jun 20, 15 •
1991 Views •
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Comments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT RED CARD OFFENCE
Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton Player: Henry Speight Team: Brumbies Position: Winger Date of Incident: 20 June 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling, Playing a player without the ball is dangerous play. Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on SEMI-FINAL STAGE SET FOR TRANS-TASMAN DOUBLE HEADER
The race for the Super Rugby title is down to four with back-to-back trans-Tasman Semi-Finals to be played next Saturday 27 June. The double-header commences with the table-topping Hurricanes welcoming the Brumbies to Wellington’s Westpac Stadium (19:35...
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Jun 20, 15 •
1909 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on England team unchanged for U20 Championship final
England have named their squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand, at Cremona Stadium, as they target a third consecutive title (KO 7.30pm BST, live on BT Sport). The side remains unchanged from Monday’s 28-20 semi-final...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD ROUND 13 RESULTS
Waratahs hooker Hugh Roach has helped Eastwood hand Manly their first loss of the 2015 season in a 43-16 blowout between the two top of the table teams. This huge win gives Eastwood huge momentum heading into the final rounds of the Intrust Super Shute Shield...
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Jun 20, 15 •
2289 Views •
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Comments Off on England to host World Rugby U20 Championship 2016
World Rugby has today announced that the U20 Championship 2016 will be held in Manchester, England. Hosted by the RFU, the tournament will take place at the AJ Bell Stadium, home of Sale Sharks, and Manchester City Academy Stadium in June 2016. The U20...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS
Alan McEvoy Trophy Ponsonby 38 (R Ioane 2, S Tulua, B Meredith tries, M Williams 3 con, 4 pen) Marist 6 ( F Ah Ki 2 pen) Halftime: 8-6 Manukau 19 (J Vaimalu 2, S Ili tries, C Fonoti 2 con) Grammar Tec 13 (B Ward, M Faleafa tries, J Hickey pen)...
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Jun 19, 15 •
2403 Views •
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Comments Off on Top university rugby and netball set for UJ
CAPTION: The country’s top tertiary rugby and netball players are set to descend on the University of Johannesburg for two University Sport South Africa tournaments from June 29 to July 3. Photo: Saspa The country’s top tertiary rugby...
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Jun 19, 15 •
2218 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks team named for bronze playoff
The Junior Springboks have freshened up their starting fifteen to play France on Saturday by making five changes to the run-on team that will play in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship bronze medal play-off in Cremona, Italy. Coach Dawie Theron on Friday...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named to play England
The New Zealand team to take on England in the final of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2015 in Cremona, Italy, has been named. The team is as follows: 1 Ricky Riccitelli Hawke’s Bay 2 Liam Polwart ...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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Craven Week, General News, School •
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Comments Off on One Week to go for the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week
The teams have been announced, the boys have been capped, the excitement is building and their bags are packed. There is only a week to go before the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River. Schoolboy rugby tournaments are...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager rally behind the Boks #HomeGroundAdvantage
As the Springboks take on the world on foreign soil, Castle Lager will be going all out to give our boys ‘Home Ground Advantage’ by rallying support from every corner of the country. Castle Lager, proud sponsor of the Springboks, will bolster...
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Jun 19, 15 •
1668 Views •
Australia, General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on ARU CONFIRM SALE OF REBELS TO IMPERIUM SPORTS MANAGEMENT
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) have today confirmed the sale of the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union Limited (MRRU) to Imperium Sports Management Pty Ltd (ISM). ISM will acquire all shares in the MRRU, the company that controls...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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General News, International, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Captain, My Captain
Written by: David vd Merwe @djvanman Heyneke Meyer might be in a difficult position come the first test of the Castle Lager Incoming tour. Jean de Villiers will not be ready to play as yet and Duane Vermeulen’s selection is uncertain at this stage due...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sir John Kirwan steps down as Blues Head Coach
Blues rugby legend Sir John Kirwan has resigned his role as head coach of the organisation. Kirwan, who has been head coach for three years, has today announced that he will not seek reappointment for a further term as coach and will step aside, effective...
