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  • WP Teams for Semi-Final clashes at Newlands announced

    Oct 13, 10 • 2246 Views • National • • Comments Off on WP Teams for Semi-Final clashes at Newlands announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee, today announced his team as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. Gio Aplon 13. Juan De Jongh 12. Jean De Villiers 11. Bryan Habana 10. Willem De Waal 9. Ricky Januarie 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Francois Louw 6. Schalk Burger (C) 5....

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls unchanged for Sharks semi-final

    Oct 13, 10 • 2936 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls unchanged for Sharks semi-final

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup semi-final clash against the Sharks in Durban. The same team that started the match against Griquas last weekend will again take the field at the Absa Stadium, with...

  • Outcome of EP Kings hearing

    Oct 12, 10 • 1801 Views • National • • Comments Off on Outcome of EP Kings hearing

    The Eastern Province Kings were found not guilty of breaching player eligibility rules at a South African Rugby Union (SARU) disciplinary hearing in Cape Town on Tuesday. SARU received a complaint from the Boland Rugby Union that the EP Kings had breached...

  • Bronze for SA Sevens at Commonwealth Games

    Oct 12, 10 • 1740 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Bronze for SA Sevens at Commonwealth Games

    The Springbok Sevens showed great courage and determination to fight back from 5-14 down to beat England 17-14 earlier today and claim the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Bernado Botha gave South Africa an explosive start when he scored...

  • Outcome of Johan Jackson Hearing

    Oct 12, 10 • 2658 Views • National • • Comments Off on Outcome of Johan Jackson Hearing

    The Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Johan Jackson was on Tuesday found guilty of foul play and suspended from all forms of rugby for two weeks at a SARU judicial hearing in Cape Town. Jackson was cited under Law 10.4 (J) for lifting a player from the ground...

  • Craig Joubert to referee Absa Currie Cup Final

    Oct 12, 10 • 1740 Views • National • • Comments Off on Craig Joubert to referee Absa Currie Cup Final

    The South African Rugby Referees Association (SARRA) on Tuesday announced that International Test referee Craig Joubert will handle the 2010 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division final on Saturday 30 October 2010. Joubert, who refereed the Vodacom Super 14 final...

  • EP Kings to appear before SARU hearing

    Oct 11, 10 • 1544 Views • National • • Comments Off on EP Kings to appear before SARU hearing

    The Eastern Province Kings will appear before a South African Rugby Union (SARU) disciplinary hearing in Cape Town on Tuesday after allegedly breaching player eligibility rules. SARU received a complaint from the Boland Rugby Union that the EP Kings had...

  • Deon Fourie found not guilty of foul play

    Oct 11, 10 • 1992 Views • National • • Comments Off on Deon Fourie found not guilty of foul play

    Vodacom Western Province hooker Deon Fourie was on Monday found not guilty of foul play at a SARU judicial hearing held in Cape Town. Fourie was cited under Law 10.4 (M) – for an act contrary to good sportsmanship. The Vodacom Western Province hooker...

  • SA Sevens to face Scots in Commonwealth play-offs

    Oct 11, 10 • 2030 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Sevens to face Scots in Commonwealth play-offs

    The South African Sevens rugby team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games after they won all three their Pool matches today at the Delhi University grounds. They play Scotland tomorrow for a place in the Cup semi-finals. The Springbok...

  • Kickoff times announced for Currie Cup Playoffs

    Oct 11, 10 • 1532 Views • National • • Comments Off on Kickoff times announced for Currie Cup Playoffs

    The SWD Eagles host the Eastern Province Kings at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday 15 October 2010 at 19h10. This game will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 (SS1). On Saturday The Sharks host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the first Absa Currie Cup semi-final...

  • Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Jackson Cited

    Oct 10, 10 • 1560 Views • National • • Comments Off on Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Jackson Cited

    The Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Johan Jackson will attend a SARU Judicial Hearing after he was cited for foul play during Friday evening’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Xerox Lions at Coca-Cola Park. Jackson was cited under Law...

  • Vodacom WP hooker Fourie Cited

    Oct 10, 10 • 1485 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP hooker Fourie Cited

    Vodacom Western Province’s hooker Deon Fourie will appear before a SARU Judiciary Hearing after he was cited for foul play during Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division game against The Sharks on Saturday. Fourie was cited under Law 10.4 (M) –...

  • SWD Eagles to host EP Kings in Final

    Oct 10, 10 • 1711 Views • National • • Comments Off on SWD Eagles to host EP Kings in Final

    The SWD Eagles will host the Eastern Province Kings at Outeniqua Park in the final of the 2010 Absa Currie Cup First Division after both sides secured thrilling victories during their semi-final games this weekend. The George side will play in their fourth...

  • The Sharks and WP to host Absa Currie Cup Semi-finals

    Oct 10, 10 • 1932 Views • National • • Comments Off on The Sharks and WP to host Absa Currie Cup Semi-finals

    The Sharks will host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban while Vodacom Western Province will take on the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs at Newlands after the semi-finalists for the 2010 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division were confirmed this weekend. The Cape side...

  • Springbok Sevens aiming for Games honours

    Oct 9, 10 • 1657 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aiming for Games honours

    The Springbok Sevens rugby team has put their injury woes behind them and plans to launch a serious challenge for the medals on offer at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, according to captain, Paul Delport. The squad joined the rest of Team South Africa...

  • Newlands hosts a full day of rugby

    Oct 7, 10 • 2033 Views • National • • Comments Off on Newlands hosts a full day of rugby

    A full afternoon of rugby awaits Newlands fans on Saturday, with four matches being played. There are limited standing and single seated tickets still available, and these can be purchased from the Newlands Box Office and Computicket. The action kicks off at...

  • Powell replaces injured Schoeman in Games squad

    Oct 7, 10 • 1750 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell replaces injured Schoeman in Games squad

    Neil Powell is on his way to the Commonwealth Games to replace his injured Springbok Sevens team mate Marius Schoeman, who yesterday became the latest South African player to miss the Games in Delhi because of injury. Schoeman, who earned his first Springbok...

  • Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Week 14

    Oct 6, 10 • 1988 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Week 14

    Personal records for Willem de Waal and Bjorn Basson, as well as semi-final hosting rights are at stake when the 2010 Absa Currie Cup enters one of its most exciting final rounds of league competition. Three sides are set to battle it out for home ground...

  • Matfield to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against old charges

    Oct 6, 10 • 3014 Views • National • • Comments Off on Matfield to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against old charges

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke had no hesitation in naming all his available Springboks in the starting line up of the Blue Bulls team to play Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday in the final pool game of Absa’s Currie Cup competition. Victor Matfield,...

  • Springboks in “great shape”

    Oct 5, 10 • 2014 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springboks in “great shape”

    The Springbok conditioning and medical team declared themselves happy with the physical conditioning of the contracted Springbok players at the end of a month-long conditioning phase. The contracted Boks attended two days of testing at the Sports Science...

  • Spies not considered for Griquas match

    Oct 4, 10 • 1803 Views • National • • Comments Off on Spies not considered for Griquas match

    Vodacom Blue Bulls number eight, Pierre Spies, has been ruled out of Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley. Spies was part of a conditioning programme followed by contracted Springboks and are yet to play in the Currie Cup...

  • Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 13

    Oct 3, 10 • 1824 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 13

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls and the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs kept their chances of hosting an Absa Currie Cup semi-final alive after both sides secured thrilling victories this weekend. The defending champions recorded a stunning 36-32 victory over Vodacom...

  • Outcomes of Van der Westhuizen and Zweni hearings

    Sep 30, 10 • 2298 Views • National • • Comments Off on Outcomes of Van der Westhuizen and Zweni hearings

    SWD Eagles prop Anton van der Westhuizen and centre Sinethemba Zweni were found not guilty of foul play after both players attended SARU judicial hearings held in Cape Town earlier this week. Van der Westhuizen was cited under Law 10.4 (e) which states that a...

  • Emirates Airline SA Sevens tickets go on sale

    Sep 30, 10 • 1909 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Airline SA Sevens tickets go on sale

    Rugby fans can now get their hands on tickets to the biggest Sevens event in South Africa. Ticket sales for the Emirates Airline SA Sevens in George have opened today (Thursday) and the South African Rugby Union has urged supporters to book their seats early...

  • Trio scoop Sasol rugby media awards

    Sep 30, 10 • 2024 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Trio scoop Sasol rugby media awards

    A veteran rugby writer, an up-and-coming television producer and a hobbyist who turned his passion for photography into a profession have won the annual Sasol Springbok Media Awards which recognize excellence in reporting on Springbok rugby. Gavin Rich of The...