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Apr 11, 13 •
6852 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 •
2516 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 •
2620 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 •
2846 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 •
3337 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 •
2928 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 •
2997 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 •
4771 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 •
2156 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 •
6866 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 •
2977 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 •
1994 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 •
2732 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 •
2143 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 •
12307 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 •
2348 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...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2629 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Beserings knou Boland voor Pampas-Stryd
Die Regent Boland Kavaliers sit eerskomende Saterdag sy Vodacombeker-veldtog voort wanneer hulle teen die Argentynse span, die Pampas XV, op die Boland Stadion in Wellington kragte meet. Dit sal die eerste keer wees dat die Kavaliers vanjaar op hul...
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Apr 4, 13 •
4460 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone
DHL WP and Springbok lock Andries Bekker will become the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone for the Cape franchise when he takes to the field in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby match against the Cheetahs. Star...
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Apr 4, 13 •
3471 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Western Province head to Faure Street in Paarl for clash with Border Bulldogs
The DHL Western Province team will host the Border Bulldogs in Vodacom Cup action at Faure Street in Paarl on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 16h00). It is a much-changed WP line-up that will do duty against the Men from East London, with coach John...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2302 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup 2013: Sharks XV Team Release
SWD Eagles vs Sharks XV Date : Friday, 5 April 2013 Time : 19h00 Venue : Outeniqua Park, George Referee : Quinton Immelman Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. Jaco van Tonder 13. Marius Joubert (C) 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Fred Zeilinga 9....
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Apr 4, 13 •
3610 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on It’s all happening in Durbs and Bloem – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
Can The Sharks, leaders in the South African Conference, turn around their recent misfortunes in Vodacom Super Rugby against the Crusaders and will the Toyota Cheetahs finally get over that elusive “fifth hurdle” this weekend? Those are the two big...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2411 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV Team Announced for Vodacom Cup clash with Eastern Province
Toyota Free State XV vs EP Kings XV Saturday, 6 April 2013 Kick-off: 14:45...
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Apr 4, 13 •
1857 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings side to take on Free State
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY FREE STATE AT FREE STATE STADIUM, on SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2013 at 14H45 15. Scott van Breda 11. Yamkela Ngam 13. Wayne Stevens (Captain) 12. Siyabonga Mangweni 14. Siyanda...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2424 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues the first ever New Zealand Super Rugby team to play an international fixture against a touring side.
The Blues are thrilled to be the first ever New Zealand Super Rugby team to play an international fixture against a touring side. When the French head to New Zealand in June, included in their playing itinerary is a match against the Blues on Tuesday 11 June...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2349 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Blues At Eden Park Tomorrow Night
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made two changes to the starting team that played the Reds in Dunedin last Friday night. Jamie MacKintosh makes his first start for the season replacing Tony Woodcock who has suffered a hamstring strain. Mose...
