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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Regent Boland Kavaliers Kavaliers slaggereed vir Steval Pumas
Die Regent Boland Kavaliers moes noodgedwonge verander aan sy span vir eerskomende Saterdag se Absa Curriebeker weg-wedstryd teen die Griffons in Welkom, ná afloop van verlede Vrydag se nederlaag teen die Pumas op die Boland Stadion. In die voorry vervang...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on WP ready for World Club 7s
Western Province have announced a 12-man squad for the first-ever World Club 7s which is to be played at Twickenham on August 17-18, 2013. The eagerly-awaited two-day competition brings together, for the first time, clubs and provinces from the northern and...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Schools u18 team begins preparations for International U18 series
SA under-20 coach Dawie Theron and Stormers defence coach Jacques Nienaber offered valuable insights as the SA Schools team took the training field preparing for the International Under-18 Series starting on Friday, which features England, France and Wales....
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Waylon Murray to play ABSA Currie Cup for Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) would like to confirm that former Springbok midfielder Waylon Murray has joined them with immediate effect and has signed a contract with the BBC till 31 October 2015. Clearance has also been received from Murray’s Super Rugby...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Auckland ITM Cup squad announced
Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has today named a 27-man squad for the 2013 ITM Cup. The squad boasts a strong contingent of players returning from Super Rugby duties alongside a number of exciting, young players. Hadleigh Parkes returns from a...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, School •
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Comments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about what it takes to ‘Power Through’ from school boy rugby to...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kings congratulate Lions on Super Rugby inclusion
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president Cheeky Watson today congratulated the MTN Lions on securing their position in Super Rugby for 2014. “On behalf of the Southern Kings, I would like to congratulate the Lions on their inclusion in next year’s...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Richie Gray joins Springboks as breakdown consultant
The Springboks will utilise the skills of Richie Gray as breakdown consultant for the remainder of the Test season in 2013. Gray joined the Springboks at their training camp in Johannesburg on Monday and although he isn’t officially part of the Springbok...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens gold medal winners
SARU President Regan Hoskins and CEO Jurie Roux on Monday both congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on their gold medal performance at the World Games in Cali, Colombia. Kyle Brown and his team clinched the gold medal late on Friday evening with a 33-24...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok women pipped by England in Nations Cup
The Springbok women suffered a heart-breaking 18-17 defeat against England in their second Nations Cup clash at the University of Northern Colorado in the USA on Sunday night with a late try denying them a victory. The match was initially scheduled to take...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State on top despite loss in Absa u21 Provincial Championship
There are no undefeated teams left in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championships, and with five teams having suffered only one defeat this far, there are no clear favourites either after four rounds of play. The MTN Golden Lions, Vodacom Blue Bulls and...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls, Golden Lions keep on winning in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship
The Vodacom Blue Bulls and MTN Golden Lions scored a third win in as many matches in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship and now top the log following good wins on the weekend, while KZN scored a convincing win in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The MTN...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Coetzee trims squad for Blue Bulls game
DHL Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has released a 26-man squad ahead of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup opener against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands. WP Under-21 players Stephan Coetzee (hooker), Gerbrandt Grobler (lock), Tim Swiel (flyhalf),...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness report -Pollard not available for selection
Flyhalf Handrè Pollard is the only confirmed casualty ahead of the Vodacom Blue Bulls opening match of the Absa Currie Cup competition that stars this weekend. Pollard is recovering from a shoulder injury and although he will be training this week, will not...
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Aug 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Border, KZN shine in Women’s Interprovincial Series
Border and KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday proved again that they have the potential to be finalists in the Women’s Interprovincial Series as they powered their way to another round of convincing victories to maintain their unbeaten status in the ‘A...
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Aug 4, 13 •
3682 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas and Leopards continue to set the pace in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Steval Pumas and Leopards continued their dominance in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend to retain their places at the top of the log, while the EP Kings and SWD Eagles stayed hot on their heels. The Pumas produced another stunning display...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim gold at World Games
South Africa are the World Games Rugby Sevens champions after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Friday evening by 33-24 against Argentina in Cali, Columbia. A month after South Africa lost to Fiji in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Sevens World...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad named for The Castle Lager Rugby Championship
The Springbok selectors have opted for continuity when they named a 30-man squad for the opening two rounds of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship later this month against Argentina. Only three players who were not part of the Springbok squad which won...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u/19 and u/21 Teams announced for clashes with Sharks
COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup Under 19 TEAM: Toyota Free State Under 19 OPPOSING TEAM: Sharks U-19 VENUE: Shimla Park DAY: Saturday TIME: 13H00 DATE: 03 August 2013 TEAM ...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls name more signings
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to confirm the extension of contracts of a number of players that will be available for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the next couple of seasons. Junior Springbok representatives Travis Ismaiel, Ulrich Beyers, Paul...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for warm-up clash against Griquas
Toyota Vrystaat Cheetah XV 15 Full back Daniller Hennie 14 Right wing Van Schalkwyk Robbie 13 Right centre Lindeque Piet 12 Left centre Engelbrecht Joubert 11 Left wing Rhule Raymond 10 Fly half Smit Riaan 9 Scrum half Pretorius Sarel 8 Number eight...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Deon Stegmann and Francois Hougaard will miss the Absa Currie Cup campaign
Vodacom Blue Bulls players Deon Stegmann and Francois Hougaard will miss the Absa Currie Cup campaign after medical tests revealed shoulder and ankle injuries respectively. Both will have to undergo operations in the next week and will not be available to...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on USA edge out Springbok Women in Nations Cup opener
The Springbok women started the Nations Cup in Colorado, USA, on a disappointing note in the early hours of Wednesday morning as they went down 35-22 to the hosts at the University of Northern Colorado. The clash was exciting from the outset with both teams...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings side announced to play Valke
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY VALKE AT BOSMAN STADIUM, BRAKPAN FRIDAY 02 AUGUST 2013 15. Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi 11. Eben Barnard 13. Siyanda Grey 12. Andile Jho...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team announced to play against MTN Lions
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE LIONS AT ELLIS PARK STADIUM SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2013 15. SP Marais 11. Hadleigh Parkes 13. Ronnie Cooke (Vice Captain) 12. Waylon Murray...
