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Mar 22, 13 •
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Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup Easter Championship fixtures confirmed
Pacaltsdorp Evergreens will play Rustenburg Impala in the main match of the opening day of the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships which kick off in George next week, SARU announced on Friday. Evergreens, the SWD champions based just outside of George,...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Behind the scenes at the Cathway Pacific/ HSBC Honk Kong Sevens
Round Six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world renowned Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, gets underway tomorrow (Friday 22 March 2013) and to celebrate the start of the tournament some rugby legends took part in a dragon boat racing photo shoot....
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Mar 22, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Get to know your SA Sevens Team for the Hong Kong Sevens-your Blitzbokke!!
Frankie Horne (Forward and Captain) Physical: 1.83m & 105kg; DOB: 24/02/1983, Port Elizabeth Education: Hugenote Primary & Hugenote HS (Wellington) Other Squads: Boland Cavaliers (Under-20, Vodacom Cup, Absa Currie Cup) Tournaments: Debut –...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced for battle with Vodacom Blue Bulls
MTN Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has announced the following team to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Vodacom Cup. Kick-off is at 15h00. Jacques van Rooyen Francois du Toit Devon Martinus...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team announced to face Waratahs
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has restored his successful combinations for Sunday’s clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. After rolling the changes and losing to the Bulls before the bye, Kirwan has reverted to the tried and tested formula that saw the...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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Australia, General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kings face baptism in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview
The Southern Kings will make their overseas debut against seven times Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders on Saturday in Christchurch. Because of injury to key players, the Port Elizabeth-based franchise will be led by their fourth skipper in as many...
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Mar 21, 13 •
1953 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA chasing elusive Hong Kong Sevens title
The Springbok Sevens will be chasing an elusive first tournament win in Hong Kong when the prestigious three day tournament gets underway on Friday morning in the Far East. The prize Hong Kong title has so far managed to escape the various challenges of the...
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Mar 21, 13 •
3592 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on HSBC Offers Hong Kong Sevens Fan the Chance to go Global!
HSBC are continuing the search for the ultimate Sevens Fan at round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The fan campaign was launched at the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast,...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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Australia, General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Prior, Palmer return to starting side for Brumbies
Jake White has made just two changes to his team which will face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday, with Ian Prior named to start at scrumhalf for the first time this year and Dan Palmer returning as tight-head prop. Prior spent plenty of time in the No. 9...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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New Zealand •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Development Charity Match Tomorrow to raise funds for paralysed player
The Hurricanes Development team will host the Northern Suburbs, an Australian club team, for a charity match tomorrow to help raise funds for Seti Tafua. Wellingtonian Tafua was left paralysed in June last year, after suffering a spinal injury during a match...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks XV Team announced for Vodacom Cup Clash with Free State XV
The Sharks XV vs Free State XV Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 14h45 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Archie Sehlako, Blake Beattie Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. Sbura Sithole...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira to lead Southern Kings against the Crusaders
Veteran rugby player Schalk Ferreira will lead the Southern Kings out against the Crusaders in the first away match, with Ronnie Cooke taking up the role of Vice Captain. “Schalk Ferreira, who I think is an exemplary player, who always gives everything in...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game
Highlanders’ stalwart Chris King will run out onto Waikato Stadium tomorrow night for his 100th Super Rugby appearance – his 84th for the Highlanders. King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 and will join a small and illustrious group of...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Southern Kings named
The Crusaders take on new comers the Southern Kings this Saturday. While the Kings are new to the Investec Super Rugby tournament, their coach Matt Sexton is no stranger to the Crusaders and he will be out to show his old team mates what his South African...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, International, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Harris, Botha, Rhodes bolster DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup side
DHL Stormers forwards Brok Harris, Ruan Botha and Michael Rhodes will bolster the DHL Western Province team in Friday evening’s Vodacom Cup, Round Three clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19h00). DHL WP will be chasing a win away from home...
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Mar 20, 13 •
3550 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC launches innovative new online fan engagement tool for all British & Irish Lions Fans
– HSBC and British & Irish Lions create a digital Lions shirt – Join HSBC’s legendary Lions journey HSBC and The British & Irish Lions have launched a digital Lions shirt designed to be a central online destination for all rugby...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Round 3 Preview
EP Kings host WP in Vodacom Cup After two defeats in the opening rounds of the Vodacom Cup, under pressure defending champions DHL Western Province will be a looking to get their campaign back on track when they travel to Port Elizabeth to face the EP Kings...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Cheeky Watson flies to New Zealand as Kings recall two foreign players from touring squad
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) President, Cheeky Watson, left Port Elizabeth this afternoon for New Zealand, to go and address the Southern Kings touring squad following the announcement from the SA Rugby Union (SARU) relating to the foreign player...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY The Sharks vs Rebels Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2363 Views •
International, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for clash with Sharks XV
The Toyota Free State XV has been annou Toyota Free State XV vs Sharks XV Mr Price Kings Park, Durban ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Brumbies clash
Fit-again Springbok centre Juan de Jongh will start at outside centre for the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the unbeaten Brumbies (kick-off 19h10). De Jongh will play in his first competitive match of the 2013 season,...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Change in venue for Vodacom Cup game against Western Province
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has moved the game between the Eastern Province Kings and the Western Province from the Zwide Stadium to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stadium. “Following an inspection of the stadium this morning, we discovered...
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Mar 20, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team announced to take on Western Province
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY WESTERN PROVINCE AT NMMU STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013 19H00 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi 11. Yamkela Ngam 13. Wayne Stevens (VC) 12. Siyabonga Mangweni 14. ...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings respond to SARU’s announcement on Foreign Players
Eastern Province Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, can confirm that he was contacted telephonically by the leadership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in connection with the issue of foreign players that were fielded during the game against the Chiefs on...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU investigating Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby selections
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an investigation into a suspected breach of SARU’s Vodacom Super Rugby participation agreement by the Southern Kings. Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU, contacted Cheeky Watson, the chairman of the Kings board,...
