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Jul 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit re-signs with Sharks for a further two years
Durban, 19 July 2013: The Sharks are pleased to announce that Pieter-Steph du Toit has reaffirmed his commitment to The Sharks by re-signing for a further two years. John Smit, The Sharks CEO stated, “Pieter-Steph has shown great promise and he has had...
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Jul 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby fans urged to move quickly for Mandela Sports & Culture Day tickets
Springbok icons Jean de Villiers and Bryan Habana have urged Springbok fans to lead the way in showing South Africa’s admiration and gratitude to Nelson Mandela by packing out the FNB Stadium on Saturday 17 August. The Springboks and Argentina will be in...
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Jul 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders announce BNZ as naming rights sponsor
In what is a New Zealand Super Rugby first, the Crusaders will be referred to as the ‘BNZ Crusaders’ from 2016 onwards. The Crusaders have today announced the signing of a significant new sponsorship agreement, with BNZ confirmed as the new naming rights...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kavaliers reik uit na die gemeenskap met 67 minute vir Mandela dag
Die Regent Boland Kavaliers en sy bestuur het vandag – ter ere van die 67 minute vir Mandela dag – tyd afgestaan en besoek afgelê by verskeie hulpbehoewende instansies in die Wellington-omgewing. Met die doel van 67 Minute vir Mandela Dag om vir...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Hammies eye Cell C Community Cup slot
Hamiltons could take a big step towards qualifying for next year’s Cell C Community Cup when they host Durbanville-Bellville in a top-of-the-table Western Province Super League A clash in Green Point, Cape Town on Saturday (kick-off 16h00). With...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks give 67 minutes on Mandela Day in Langa and Eldorado Park
A number of Springbok rugby players gave 67 minutes of their time in Langa and Eldorado Park on Thursday as part of the international Mandela Day campaign. Former South African President Nelson Mandela turned 95 on Thursday. The objective of...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Gripping clashes expected on Friday and Saturday in ABSA Currie Cup First Division
The Absa Currie Cup First Division will feature a series of gripping clashes on Friday and Saturday as the log leaders and early trailers respectively go up against each other in round four. The pick of the matches will be between log-leaders the Leopards and...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs sailing into unchartered waters – Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifier Preview
The Toyota Cheetahs will become the fifth South African franchise to experience the knock-out stages of Vodacom Super Rugby when they face two-time champions, the Brumbies, in Canberra on Sunday morning. The Sharks (then still Natal) and the Vodacom...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Two changes to DHL Western Province Under-19 side for clash against the Leopards U19 side
DHL Western Province Under-19 coach Nazeem Adams has made two changes for Saturday’s clash against the Leopards U19 side at Athlone’s City Park (14h00). Tiaan Mouton will start on the right-wing and Steven Meiring lines up in the No.6 jersey, as...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetah u.19 and u.21 teams announced to take on Border
COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup Under 19 TEAM: Toyota Free State Under 19 OPPOSING TEAM: Border Under 19 VENUE: BCM Stadium, East London DAY: Saturday TIME: 10H45 DATE: 20 July 2013 TEAM ...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Women go down to Canada in Under-20 IRB Nations Cup
The SA Women’s Under-20 team suffered their second defeat in the IRB Nations Cup in London on Wednesday night as they went down 37-0 to Canada in the penultimate match of the tournament. In an unusual clash SA lost three players to injury, two due to...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah Team Announced for the Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifier against Brumbies
Naka Drotske, Head Coach of the Toyota Cheetah, has named the team for the Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifier against the Brumbies on Sunday, 21 July at 08:05 (SA time) in Canberra, Australia. The weather forecast predicts a maximum temperature of 6 degrees...
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Jul 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Women’s Interprovincial series gains momentum
The tempo of the Women’s Interprovincial series will rise a notch on Saturday as some teams look to build on their impressive form two weeks ago while other sides attempt to start their campaigns on a high. A number of teams, including Border, EP, WP and...
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name team to play Reds in Super Rugby Qualifier
The 2013 Investec Super Rugby Qualifiers have arrived and six teams are now vying for the coveted championship title. This Saturday 20th July see’s Super Rugby’s seven time champions the Crusaders take on Queensland’s Reds at AMI Stadium, Christchurch....
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kavaliers bou wenkultuur – Pak Valke Vrydag op Boland Stadion
Hoewel die Regent Boland Kavaliers verlede Vrydag naelskraap gewen het teen die Grens Bulldogs in ‘n Absa Curriebeker Eerste Divisie wedstryd op die Boland Stadion in Wellington, is die tuisspan se Direkteur van Afrigting Eugene Eloff tevrede met die...
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced to play against SWD Eagles
The EP Kings team that will take on the SWD Eagles in their next ABSA Currie Cup First Division clash in George on Friday evening ,will be bolstered by the return of experienced players who were called up to play in the Super Rugby match against the Sharks...
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks U19 & U21 sides announced for clashes with Golden Lions U19 &U21
The Sharks U19 vs Golden Lions U19 Date : Friday, 19 July 2013 Time : 13h30 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Stephan Geldenhuys Assistant Referees : TBC The Sharks U19 15. Colin Willemse 14. Neil Maritz 13. Nkululeko Marwana 12. Sandile Kubheka 11....
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on UJ scores trifecta at national winter tournaments
The University of Johannesburg scored a trifecta of wins when its men’s hockey, squash and rugby teams took gold during the winter leg of the USSA national student tournaments. The squash and hockey teams successfully defended their titles, while the...
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Jul 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders v Reds ticket update
Tickets for the 2013 Super Rugby Qualifiers Crusaders v Reds went on sale yesterday and have been selling steadily. With ticket sales in excess of 9,500 already the Crusaders vs Reds Super Rugby Qualifier is set to be a sell-out. “We are delighted...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company expect sold-out Super Rugby Semi-Final
Finishing top of the South African conference, the Vodacom Bulls are ready for their home semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday 27 July at 17h05. Tickets are set to go on sale this Wednesday (17 July) and are expected to sell like hotcakes, ...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tickets now available for the Southern Kings vs MTN Lions match
Tickets for the promotion /relegation game between the Southern Kings and the MTN Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next week Friday, are now available. “Once again we have opted to give the best value for money and will be sticking to our standard...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s star Yolanda Meiring calls it a day
Veteran Springbok Women’s Sevens and 15-a-side player Yolanda Meiring has decided to hang up her boots following a fantastic rugby career dating back to 2004. Meiring cited her desire to focus on her career as a teacher at Laerskool Constantiapark in...
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Jul 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on USA beat SA Under-20 Women in IRB Nations Cup
The SA Women’s Under-20 team suffered their first defeat in the IRB Nations Cup in London as they went down 42-5 against the USA in their second pool match at Trent College, Long Eaton on Sunday night. This followed a spirited 24-22 victory against hosts...
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Jul 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Referees confirmed for 2013 Super Rugby Qualifiers
Super Rugby Qualifier A Saturday, 20 July, 2013 Crusaders v Reds AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand Kick-off (1935 local, 1735 NSW/ACT, 0935 SAT, 0735 GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Garratt Williamson AR2: Mike Fraser TMO: Vinny Munro Super Rugby...
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Jul 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Disappointing end to Southern Kings Super Rugby debut
The final 2013 Super Rugby game for the Southern Kings, which saw them take on The Sharks in Durban, ended on a disappointing note, with the home side scoring ten tries against a young Southern Kings team. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said the team, which...
