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Jun 12, 10 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks run over 14-man Ireland
Daniel Carter became the first New Zealand player to surpass 1 000 Test points in a 66-28 thrashing of 14-man Ireland in New Plymouth on Saturday. Carter slotted 17 points on seven conversions and a penalty to move to 1 011 points as the All Blacks took...
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Jun 12, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springboks too strong for France in Cape Town
On Saturday, 12 June 2010 the Springboks put together a good team performance to beat the French 42-17 at a very cold Newlands in Cape Town. The first half was completely dominated by South Africa with France only getting on the scoreboard after 29minutes....
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Jun 11, 10 •
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Comments Off on Giteau ruled out of England Test
The injury-hit Wallabies have been forced to make a late change to their starting line up for Saturday’s Test against England, after Matt Giteau was ruled out with a hip complaint. Giteau, who sustained a heavy knock during last week’s 49-3...
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Jun 10, 10 •
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Comments Off on Australia announce side for clash with England
Wallabies rugby coach Robbie Deans has made four changes from the team which beat Fiji last weekend for Saturday’s first Test against England. James O’Connor displaces Kurtley Beale at fullback after scoring three tries for the Australian...
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Jun 8, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Team announced to challenge France in Cape Town
Coach Peter de Villiers selected a very strong side for this Saturday’s test against France in Cape Town. Springbok Team to take on France in Cape Town: Zane Kirchner Gio Aplon Jaque Fourie Wynand Olivier Bryan Habana Morne Steyn Ricky Januarie Pierre Spies...
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Jun 8, 10 •
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General News •
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Comments Off on Bulls fullback Tiger Mangweni moves to EP
The Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls fullback, Tiger Mangweni, is moving to the Eastern Province Elephants. Tiger has been released from the remainder of his contract at the Bulls to join up with the Elephants Mangweni’s contract with the Blue Bulls Company...
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Jun 8, 10 •
2006 Views •
International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on All Blacks select three new caps
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team to play Ireland in the first Steinlager Series Test at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, on Saturday 12 June, with three players to make their Test debuts...
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Jun 7, 10 •
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School, South Africa U18 •
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Comments Off on Namibia announce Squad for Craven Week
Namibia have chosen their team for the 2010 Craven Week to take place in Welkom later this month. Three were at Craven Week last year – Nandi Karuuombe, Malcolm Moor and Daniel Bock – several have been to the Grant Khomo Week – Deserius...
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Jun 7, 10 •
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Comments Off on Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour
The Springboks will not have to face powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud this weekend after he withdrew from France’s tour to South Africa and Argentina. The 22-year-old Stade Francais powerhouse injured his hamstring in training last Friday and is...
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Jun 7, 10 •
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Comments Off on England announce team to face Australian Barbarians
England Team ManagerMartin Johnson has announced a strong England XV to face the Australian Barbarians on Tuesday June 8 (kick off 7.05pm local, 9.05pm AEST) at the ME Bank Stadium in Perth. Harlequins back row Chris Robshaw (Harlequins) captains the team,...
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Jun 6, 10 •
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Comments Off on Boks narrowly defeat Welsh Dragons
Cardiff – World champions South Africa maintained their dominance over Wales after a 34-31 victory in their one-off Test match at the Millennium Stadium. The Springboks, shorn of several of their leading players, lifted the Prince William Cup as they...
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Jun 5, 10 •
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Comments Off on Australia too strong for Fiji in Canberra
Canberra – Flyhalf Quade Cooper orchestrated four tries with his clever passing and scored one himself to lead Australia to a 49-3 victory over Fiji in their rugby Test match at Canberra Stadium on Saturday. Winger Digby Ioane and fullback Kurtley Beale...
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Jun 5, 10 •
2637 Views •
Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup expands with new 2nd tier competition
The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International will expand its involvement in South African university rugby, with the creation of a new second tier competition from 2011 onwards. As a result, five ‘B-Section’ universities will compete...
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Jun 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on Morne Steyn extends contract with Bulls.
“It is going very well here and there is no reason for me to go anywhere else. I am happy in the team, we are playing good rugby and there are a lot of quality youngsters coming through the ranks. It all bodes well for Bulls rugby and I want to remain...
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Jun 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks face injury concerns
The All Blacks are almost certain to be without three of their first choice players for the one-off Test against Ireland next week, assistant coach Wayne Smith said. Fullback Mils Muliaina, centre Richard Kahui and lock Tom Donnelly have been struggling to...
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May 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on Clermont breaks long standing duck to capture Top14 in France
It was sweet victory for Clermont as they won their first ever French title. A try from winger Napolioni Nalaga, and solid kicking displays from Morgan Parra, Brock James and Anthony Floch made the difference for Clermont. Two penalty goals by Jerome Porical...
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May 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on Graham Henry announces first All Black squad for 2010.
There are four new caps in a 26-man squad that will face Ireland once and Wales twice. Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, Benson Stanley and Victor Vito will pull the prized All Black jersey over their heads for the first time. After a very good season Vito joins the...
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May 29, 10 •
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Comments Off on Bulls Super14 Champions of 2010
The Bulls beat the Stormers by 25-17 to claim their third Super 14 trophy in their historic final at the Orlando stadium. Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn bagged 20 points. Trailing 16-0 during the first half of only the second all-South African final, Stormers...
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May 29, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens' off to good start at IRB Edinburgh Sevens
Ryno Benjamin scored a hat-trick in South Africa’s 49-5 win over Italy in the first match of the IRB Edinburgh Sevens on Saturday. Murrayfield represents the Springbok Sevens’ final opportunity to win an IRB Sevens World Series event this season,...
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May 29, 10 •
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Comments Off on Western Province Craven Week Team Announced
The Western Province Rugby Union has announced the squads for the 2010 Craven Week. We would like to extend a word of congratulations to the following players on their inclusion in these Teams: Western Province Under-18 Craven Week team: 15 C Barry (Paul...
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May 29, 10 •
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Comments Off on School Rugby Fixture – Paarl Gymnasium vs Bishops 29 May 2010
The perfect Super 14 curtain raiser takes place in Paarl this Saturday when Bishops travel to Paarl to take on Paarl Gymnasium. There’s very little in it when it comes to their respective seasons as both teams having tasted success more often than not. Not...
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May 28, 10 •
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Comments Off on Who will be victorious in the French Top14?
Saturday 29 May 2010 will be remembered, not only for the historical Super14 Soweto final, but also the French Top 14 final between Perpignan vs Clermont Auvergne, Stade de France, Paris Perpignan and Clermont will go head to head in a re-match of the 2009...
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May 27, 10 •
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Comments Off on Australia announces June Test Squad
The Robbie Deans revolution continues in Australia, with seven new faces and no Phil Waugh named for the June Test squad. Robbie Deans has called up seven uncapped players but Waugh has been overlooked for the 30-man party which kicks off a busy period with...
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May 26, 10 •
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Comments Off on Stomers make only one change to bench for Super14 Final
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has retained the same starting XV that beat the Waratahs in the semi-finals for the Super 14 final against the Bulls in Soweto on Saturday. Kick-off is at 17h00. The only change to the 22-man squad sees JC Kritzinger replace JD...
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May 25, 10 •
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Comments Off on Van Den Heever returns to Bulls Team for Super14 Final
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made only one change to the side that beat the Crusaders in last weekend’s semi-final, for the Super 14 final against the Stormers at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Gerhard van den Heever, who has served his suspension for a dangerous...
