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Apr 15, 13 •
3226 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 15/04/13
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has released an injury update after Saturday’s 22-15 Super Rugby win over the Sharks in Cape Town. Hooker Deon Fourie (concussion) is the only injury worry from the weekend, but he will be fit for his team’s...
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Apr 15, 13 •
2805 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20’s make wholesale changes for second tour match
The SA Under-20 training squad to face Argentina Under-20 in their second tour match on Tuesday, 16 April show thirteen changes from the starting fifteen that won their tour opener 26-3 on Saturday evening in Corrientes. Tomorrow’s rugby match will...
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Apr 14, 13 •
2429 Views •
International, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Reinach called up to Springbok training camp
Sharks scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has been called up to the Springbok training camp in Cape Town following an injury to Jano Vermaak. Vermaak, one of only two scrumhalves in the training squad, picked up a grade one hamstring tear during Saturday’s Vodacom...
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Apr 14, 13 •
2133 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20’s score convincing win in tour opener
Down 0-3 at halftime in difficult and wet conditions, the South Africa U20 training squad delivered an inspired second half performance, which resulted in four tries, to win their opening tour match 26-3 against an Argentine U20 XV on Saturday evening (SA...
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Apr 14, 13 •
2592 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Good wins for Kings, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Southern Kings won their first-ever match Down Under as the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways on an exciting Saturday of Vodacom Super Rugby action. The Kings ended their Australasian tour in superb fashion, clinching a win in...
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Apr 14, 13 •
2388 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup Logs •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New first-class record for Steval Pumas – Vodacom Cup Round 5 Review
The Steval Pumas set a new record for the biggest victory ever in first class rugby in South Africa when they beat the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls by 154-0 in a Vodacom Cup massacre at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday. It was a weekend of...
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Apr 13, 13 •
1920 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings thank fans for their support while on tour
As messages of support and congratulations still continue to pour in over social networks, the Southern Kings have acknowledged their fan base as being a contributing factor in their win against the Melbourne Rebels today. Head Coach Matt Sexton said the...
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Apr 13, 13 •
2480 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings victorious over Melbourne Rebels
The Southern Kings put on a good display to beat the Melbourne Rebels in the 82nd minute, but battled to maintain their initial momentum that saw the team leading 14 points to nil 15 minutes into the first half. “Of course we’re exceptionally happy with...
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Apr 13, 13 •
3579 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Geduld at centre for SA U20 tour opener
Justin Geduld, the Springbok Sevens international, will play at outside centre for the SA Under-20 Training Squad’s opening touring match against an Argentina XV on Saturday (today). Kick-off for the match is at 21h00 in Corrientes. The squad will also play...
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Apr 11, 13 •
6763 Views •
International, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New Springbok jersey unveiled for Ultimate BokDay
The Springboks will play in the most innovative, cutting-edge jersey, designed by Canterbury, in 2013, with supporters also benefitting from the design-change for a new supporters’ jersey. The new jersey was unveiled at a glittering function at the Castle...
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Apr 9, 13 •
2443 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jannes Kirsten replaces injured Orie in SA U20 tour squad
The SARU national selectors have called up UP-Tuks lock Jannes Kirsten as replacement for Marvin Orie who will miss the three-match tour of the SA Under-20 training squad to Argentina because of injury. The SA U20’s travel to Buenos Aires on...
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Apr 9, 13 •
2569 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Watson and Nell in Vodacom Cup team for game against SWD Eagles
The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team that will take on the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s B field at 3pm on Friday, 12 April 2013 includes rugby stalwarts Luke Watson and Darron Nell. Watson and Nell both missed out on the...
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Apr 9, 13 •
2791 Views •
International, South Africa, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV to contest new IRB Tournament
A South Africa President’s XV, selected from the Absa Currie Cup First Division provinces, will contest the new IRB Tbilisi Cup, which will take place in Georgia from June 7-16. The details of the tournament were announced by the IRB on Tuesday as part of...
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Apr 8, 13 •
3289 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20 squad prepare for Argentine tour
The South Africa Under-20 training squad has assembled in Johannesburg to complete their final preparations for their three week tour to Argentina. The 34-player squad were kitted out on Sunday and had their first training session on Monday at St. Stithians...
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Apr 8, 13 •
2846 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sam Prattley called in to replace Charlie Faumuina for Blues
Auckland prop Sam Prattley has been called into the Blues squad to replace Charlie Faumuina who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. With Faumuina expected to be out of action for up to 14 weeks with a torn calf muscle, the Blues have taken the...
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Apr 7, 13 •
2933 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks and Cheetahs march on in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 8 Review
The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs were the big winners this weekend as the Southern Kings averted defeat in their first ever tour match in Australia against the team that topped the Vodacom Super Rugby standings. It was a weekend of high drama in...
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Apr 7, 13 •
4676 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup Logs •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas, Sharks XV, Pampas and Leopards XV impress in Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review
The Steval Pumas and Sharks XV are still the only teams in the Vodacom Cup with perfect records and held onto their positions at the top of the North and South Section respectively with solid away victories this weekend. They are followed, in the...
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Apr 7, 13 •
2106 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings happy to walk away with a win in Bloemfontein, but more work needs to be done
The Eastern province Kings were happy to walk away with a narrow win against the Free State XV team in Bloemfontein this afternoon [Subs 6 April 2013] finishing the game 17 points to 13. The EP Kings put in a sterling first half performance, and were leading...
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Apr 5, 13 •
6806 Views •
Analysis, International, Video •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Gavin Hastings & Jonathan Davies select their Post-Six Nations Team for British and Irish Lions
Former British & Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings & former dual-code Wales International Jonathan Davies went head-to-head at the Hong Kong 7s recently to name their post-6 Nations starting British & Irish Lions line-ups to face the Wallabies in...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2899 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings happy to walk away with three points against top of the log Brumbies
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, said he was really happy with the three points collected by the Southern Kings in the surprise draw against top of the log Brumbies in Canberra, Australia today. The Southern Kings, who were down 14 to 19 at half time,...
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Apr 5, 13 •
1926 Views •
National, New Zealand, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on George Moala Cited following Super Rugby Match Blues v Highlanders
George Moala of the Blues has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Moala is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he tackled Highlanders #14 Buxton Popoali’i. The incident occurred in the...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2693 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU announces profit for 2012
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) reported a group profit before taxation of R6.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2012 it was announced at the organisation’s Annual Meeting in Cape Town on Friday. Group revenue rose to R689 million, up 15% from...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2073 Views •
Australia, National, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Super Rugby – Week 8: Emirates Western Force v Rebels
The Emirates Western Force returns to Perth for their second home match of the 2013 Super Rugby season against the Rebels tomorrow afternoon at the revamped nib Stadium. The Emirates Western Force will be chasing its second win of 2013, after a narrow 23-19...
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Apr 5, 13 •
12187 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union regrettably cancels USA Tour
Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America. This the unfortunate result of uncertainty...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2266 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on David Maidza discusses the Eastern Province Kings team named against Free State
The Eastern province Rugby team that will take on the Free state in Bloemfontein this weekend has been announced, with a few changes to the side following injuries over the past week. Vodacom Cup head coach, David Maidza, said the changes also provided some...
