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Apr 27, 13 •
2115 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Squad for South Africa Confirmed
The Hurricanes begin their trip for South Africa today for their two week tour of the Republic. A 25 man squad will depart Wellington today with one more to be confirmed, as Motu Matu’u has been side-lined for 6-8 weeks with injury. Matu’u suffered a...
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Apr 25, 13 •
2895 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis called up to SA u20 squad
Eastern Province Rugby players Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis have both been called up to be part of the South Africa Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Cup in France in June. “Both of these players have come through the ranks and excelled...
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Apr 25, 13 •
3631 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein Vodacom Cup clash
There is plenty at stake for DHL Western Province when they travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV in a final-round Vodacom Cup league match on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 16h45). The defending champion WP side has a chance to top the South...
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Apr 25, 13 •
2100 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Home grown talent recommit to Blues
A trio of exciting, home grown players have recommitted to the Blues until the end of 2015. Former New Zealand Under 20 stars Steven Luatua, Francis Saili and Charles Piutau have all extended their current contracts with the franchise by an extra year....
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Apr 24, 13 •
7132 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Warren Gatland goes under the spotlight with Gavin Hastings
Lions legend & HSBC ambassador Gavin Hastings caught up with Warren Gatland with just over a week to go until the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions squad announcement. The former Lions captain took time to quiz the 2013 British & Irish...
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Apr 24, 13 •
4566 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company (BBC) is reminds fans about variety of facilities available at Loftus Versfeld on match day.
The Vodacom Bulls have returned to their mighty fortress after a clinical and extremely rewarding 34 – 0 thumping of the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth last Saturday night. In the build up to this Saturday’s clash against the Waratahs, the Blue...
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Apr 24, 13 •
3922 Views •
General News, National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rudy Paige back for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Vodacom Blue Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige is back from Super Rugby duty with the Vodacom Bulls and will play in Saturday’s Vodacom Cup match against Down Touch Griffons at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Paige and Callie Visagie was in action for the Bulls...
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Apr 24, 13 •
2319 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika and Du Preez out of Glasgow Sevens tournament
Niggling injuries to regular stalwarts Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez have forced the hand of Springboks Sevens coach Paul Treu in his final selection of the squad to travel to Glasgow and London for the last two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series....
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Apr 24, 13 •
4099 Views •
General News, National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Team announced for MTN Golden Lions vs Limpopo Blue Bulls
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced the following side to take on the Limpopo Blue Bulls this Saturday at Alberton Rugby Club. Victory is crucial to keep the team’s Vodacom Cup play-off hopes alive. The game will kick-off at 15h00....
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Apr 24, 13 •
2146 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Head to Palmerston North
The city of Palmerston North is getting right behind the Hurricanes ahead of Friday’s match with already over 5,000 tickets pre-sold. That number is well ahead of where the match was two years ago in pre-sale figures. The clock tower has turned yellow and...
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Apr 24, 13 •
2432 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team to face the Reds
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one change to the starting XV for Friday night’s clash with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium (kick-off 9.40pm NZT). Rene Ranger returns to his regular position at centre as Francis Saili is relegated to...
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Apr 23, 13 •
4176 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Trophy Tour proves a hit in Edenburgh
The penultimate round of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium on the 4th and 5th May 2013 and in the build-up to the event rugby fans in Edinburgh shared in the excitement when they caught a glimpse of the coveted...
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Apr 23, 13 •
6046 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs laat SA regopsit
Adriaan Strauss en sy spanmaats laat Suid-Afrikaners, én die res van die Sansar-rugbywêreld, ná hul uitstekende Super-oorwinning die afgelope Saterdag van 12-6 oor die Haaie op ‘n sopnat Kingspark in Durban skielik regop sit. Die Toyota Cheetahs is ná...
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Apr 23, 13 •
2677 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had two training sessions in Auckland on Tuesday, with backline coach Robbie Fleck confirming that experienced winger Bryan Habana was looking “fit and strong” ahead of his potential return to action. Habana picked up a knee...
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Apr 22, 13 •
2759 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ludeke Triplets and Mum Doing well
Frans Ludeke’s wife and triplets are in good health and making steady progress, following the delivery last Wednesday. Anelia Ludeke has already been discharged from hospital, while the gorgeous newborns Jύan, Micaela and Daniéle are making good progress...
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Apr 22, 13 •
3399 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Forward quartet sign on for more at WP Rugby
Key DHL Stormers forwards Eben Etzebeth, Deon Fourie, De Kock Steenkamp and Rynhardt Elstadt have extended their playing contracts with Western Province Rugby. Etzebeth – the 2012 SA Rugby Young Player of the Year, and WP Players’ Player of...
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Apr 22, 13 •
2750 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Injury updates from Vadocom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse will be out of action for three months following a knee injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Southern Kings, but there is a green light to the fitness of Wynand Olivier and Dewald Potgieter. A MRI scan on Monday...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update
There are no major Southern Kings injury concerns ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said aside from the usual bumps and bruises following the game against the Vodacom Bulls, the team were...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Good weekend for Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Review
The Vodacom Bulls jumped from third to first in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference after their bonus-point victory over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Their fourth try was scored in injury time, but it was enough for...
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Apr 21, 13 •
2973 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on No unbeaten teams left in Vodacom Cup – Round 6 Review
With a week of league action left, no team will go into the Vodacom Cup playoffs unbeaten after the Sharks XV and the Steval Pumas’ impressive winning runs came to an end over the weekend. Five teams have booked their places in the quarter-finals –...
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Apr 21, 13 •
3650 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea charged with assault
Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea has been charged with common assault and will appear in the Wellington District Court tomorrow, the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby confirmed today. Hurricanes CEO James Te Puni said today that the charge related...
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Apr 20, 13 •
2696 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jarrad Hoeata Cited following Super Rugby Match Crusaders v Highlanders
Jarrad Hoeata of the Highlanders has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tacking when he made contact with Crusaders #2 Corey Flynn at a breakdown. The incident occurred in the 20th minute of the match between the...
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Apr 19, 13 •
3977 Views •
General News, National, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings vs Sharks XV team sheet for Vodacom Cup clash
The EP Kings has announced the side to play the Sharks at the NMB Stadium in Port Elizabeth. EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY SHARKS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 ARPIL 2013 15. Ntabeni Dukisa 11. Michael Killian...
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Apr 19, 13 •
2929 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sergeal Petersen withdrawn from game against Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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Apr 19, 13 •
3232 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20’s make wholesale changes for final tour match
Dawie Theron, the SA U20 coach, has made several changes and two positional switches for the team’s final match on Saturday evening (SA time) against Argentina Under-20 in Buenos Aires. The young South Africans will be hoping to bounce back after suffering...
