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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS TEST TICKETS TO GO ON SALE FROM SATURDAY
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is excited to announce the launch of South Africa versus New Zealand Test ticket sales. The match, which will take place at Emirates Airline Park on 25 July, is expected to once again draw a capacity crowd as supporters not...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
There will be no hiding place at Emirates Airline Park when the high-flying Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls clash in a tough Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday afternoon. The Jukskei Derby is the final match of Round 8, featuring all five South...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on KERF Match Report: Glenwood vs Framesby
GLENWOOD 31 – HOERSKOOL FRAMESBY 0 Unlike the first four matches, the game between local side Glenwood and Framesby from Port Elizabeth saw a clean sheet at the end of the first half. Mistakes by both teams and good defence prevented either side from...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens on Tokyo mission
After finishing third at the previous three HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments, South Africa will be out to add another Cup title to their collection so far this season at the Tokyo Sevens this weekend. The Springbok Sevens (110 points) are currently...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on KERF match report: Affies vs EG Jansen
AFFIES 41 – EG JANSEN 5 The match between two of the giants of Gauteng rugby, Affies from Pretoria and Dr EG Jansen from the East Rand, was expected to be a very close contest. In the physical encounter Affies ran away with the game with six tries to win...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on KERF Match Report: Menlopark vs Westville
HOERSKOOL MENLOPARK 25 – WESTVILLE 27 The third game saw local side Westville taking on festival newcomers Menlo Park from Pretoria. In a cracking and exciting game Westville narrowly won 27-25 on full-time. Westville spent much of the first 20 minutes...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on KERF Match report: SACS vs DALE
KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 2nd APRIL 2015 MATCH 2 Photo: Tracey van den Aardwe SACS 22 – DALE COLLEGE 12 The second match on the first day of the festival was between South Africa’s oldest school SACS and Dale...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on KERF Match Report Kearsney vs Selborne
DAY ONE: THURSDAY 2nd APRIL 2015 MATCH 1 KEARSNEY COLLEGE – SELBORNE COLLEGE The opening game of the eighth annual Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival took place in ideal conditions between the hosts and East London visitors Selborne College. The latter with a...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named for Crusaders clash
Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Date : Saturday, 4 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Willie Vos 15. SP...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks
The Crusaders will play the second game of their South African leg this weekend, against the current South African conference leaders, the Sharks. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team which includes seven changes to the starting line-up...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Krugersdorp Best of the West Festival – Amended Fixtures
Upcoming Fixtures 2015 APR 06 10:40 Krugersdorp Best of the West Festival CBC Boksburg vs Ligbron Akademie 2015 APR 06 12:00 Krugersdorp Best of the West Festival Jabulani Rugby Club (u19) vs Hoërskool Roodepoort 2015 APR 06 14:40 Krugersdorp Best of the...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup Easter Playoffs set for thrilling start
The Cell C Community Cup Easter Playoffs looks set for a thrilling start in Rustenburg on Thursday as the top eight non-university club teams in the country go head-to-head at the Impala Rugby Club for the historic Gold Cup. Hamiltons, Wesbank,...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nel on his way to Tokyo to replace injured Dippenaar
Utility back Ruhan Nel was on Wednesday called up replacement for the injured Stephan Dippenaar and he will join his Springbok Sevens team mates on Thursday evening for the Tokyo Sevens. The Japanese event will be staged this coming weekend on 4 and 5...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 8h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden Barrett, 9. TJ Perenara, 8....
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on ARU SIGNS BMW AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
The Australian Rugby Union today announced BMW Australia as the Official Vehicle partner of the Qantas Wallabies, effective 1 April 2015. The two-year deal, which runs until the end of 2016, will see the BMW brand mark on the Gilbert test match Rugby balls in...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions change two for Bulls clash
Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local Vodacom Super Rugby derby match. In the forwards, Ackermann has made just two changes with Jacques van Rooyen starting at loosehead prop...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE
SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB
Photo: Anton Geyser Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu will join an elite club of four when he runs on against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium this Friday. The match will be his 150th Super Rugby game, with 114 of those being played as a member of the...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO
Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has recalled Bok duo Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. The pair, who were rested for last week’s game against the Chiefs, return alongside outside centre...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH
The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017
Western Force fullback Dane Haylett-Petty has extended his stay with the Western Australian club for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. The 25-year-old local product returned to the Western Force for the 2014 season, after three seasons...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson
The Crusaders are returning to play in Nelson for the first time since 2011, and tickets for this mouthwatering match against the Hurricanes on Friday 29 May go on public sale tomorrow. The Crusaders have had wonderful support from the Tasman region in...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske announced the team to take on the Brumbies on Saturday, 4 April at 10:40 (SA Time) in Canberra, Australia. Cheetahs vs Brumbies Previous encountersBen O’Keeffe of New Zealand will be the referee for...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes (Wasps Rugby) appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel this evening, charged with striking with the knee and/or shin, contrary to Law 10.4(a), during Northampton Saints v Wasps RFC on Friday March 27 in the Aviva Premiership. Hughes was found...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on England U18 suffer narrow defeat to France
France 23 – 19 England England U18 fell to their first defeat of the European Championships in France this evening, losing by a four point margin. Despite showing real promise in attack, resulting in tries from Jake Pope, Alex Mitchell and Josh Caulfield,...
