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Aug 5, 13 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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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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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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...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Scrumhalf Piet Van Zyl to join Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce that Piet van Zyl has agreed terms and will join the Vodacom Bulls on a two year contract from November 1st, 2013. The Pretoria-born 23 year old scrumhalf made his Springbok debut in 2013...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs deel inligting met Ondersteuners oor 2013 ABSA Curriebeker
Tuiswedstryde vir die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs in die 2013 Absa Curriebeker: Datum Opponent Afskop Tyd Kunstenaar op Castle Deck Vrydag, 23 Aug Sharks 19:10 Peter Mitchell Saterdag, 31 Aug Griekwas 15:00 Adam Tas Vrydag, 13 Sep Leeus 19:10 Elizma Theron...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division and Human Spirit Fast Facts
The Human Spirit campaign: The Human Spirit is Absa’s latest campaign through which we want to inspire South Africans to dare to dream to be like their heroes who put life and limb on the line for what they believe in. We stand proudly behind...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls say thank you to players for services to the Unions and Team
The contracts of the following players have expired and the Blue Bulls Company and Vodacom Bulls management would like to thank them for their services to the BBC and the team. They will not play in the Absa Currie Cup completion that start next month, but...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kick-off of MTN Lions v Southern Kings clash confirmed as 17h00 on Saturday
On behalf of the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, staff and players, I would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the various fixture changes for the MTN Lions versus Kings match this weekend. The original plan was to play...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues fan drives away with brand new Hyundai Accent
The 2013 Blues season might not quite have finished as strongly as many fans had hoped, but for one lucky member the final game of the year was certainly one to remember as he drove away with a brand new Hyundai Accent. Jim Smith has been a Blues...
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Jul 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls, Lions undefeated in Absa U19 champs
The Vodacom Blue Bulls and MTN Golden Lions continued to shine in the Absa Under-19 Championship this weekend as they registered encouraging victories to remain the only unbeaten teams in the ‘A Division’. The Blue Bulls registered an invaluable 34-10...
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Jul 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert to officiate in Super Rugby Final
Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 3 August, 2013 Chiefs v Brumbies Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand Kick-off (1935 local, 1735 NSW/ACT, 0935 SAT, 0735 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Garratt Williamson TMO: Vinny Munro ...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Demitri Catrakilis to miss second promotion relegation game
Southern Kings Flyhalf and top points scorer, Demitri Catrakilis, will miss the second promotion relegation game against the MTN Lions in Johannesburg after sustaining a shoulder injury. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, confirmed Catrakilis would be out for...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Free State continue dominance in Absa U21 champs
The Free State continued their dominance in the Absa Under-21 Championship this weekend as they registered their third successive victory, while the Leopards delivered a convincing display to win their first match of the season. In an exciting round, Free...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Valke, Griffons rise to Absa Currie Cup First Division challenge
The Valke and Down Touch Griffons showed tremendous character this weekend as they rose to the challenge in the Absa Currie Cup First Division to end their four-match losing streaks. The Valke started strongly to overcome the determined Border Bulldogs 34-29...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on End of the road for Vodacom Bulls after loss to Brumbies – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Review
The Vodacom Bulls missed out on a fourth Vodacom Super Rugby final in seven years when they were beaten in the second tense semi-final by a spirited Brumbies team in Pretoria on Saturday evening. As a result, the Brumbies will now travel to Hamilton to...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders re-sign coaches
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that Head Coach Todd Blackadder has re-signed with the organisation for another season and that contract negotiations with Assistant Coaches Dave Hewett, Tabai Matson and Aaron Mauger are in the final stages. ...
