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Dec 2, 10 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Dubai Sevens Fixtures
The 2011 IRB World Sevens Series kicks-off in Dubai tomorrow. Current champions Samoa will be out in full force to defend their title against the likes of South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand. Previous winners: 2010 Champions: Samoa 2009 Champions: South...
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Nov 30, 10 •
1568 Views •
International, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on BaaBaas name side for Bok clash
Barbarians coach Nick Mallet has named a formidable side to face the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday 4 December. Matt Giteau will spearhead a dangerous backline consisting of only All Blacks and Wallabies. Gitaeu was also handed the captains armband....
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Nov 27, 10 •
4244 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years
Instead of waiting for a dreaded phone call to inform him of the funeral arrangements, he decided to gather the troops and surprise his old mate with a reunion that brought tears to the eyes of grown men. That is the course of action Piet Uys from...
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Nov 13, 10 •
2184 Views •
International, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on England bring Wallabies back down to earth
The Wallabies came crashing down to earth after they were comprehensively beaten 35-18 by an adventurous and daring England team at Twickenham on Saturday. England kept ball in hand for the whole match and it was Toby Flood who punished the Wallabies from all...
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Nov 12, 10 •
2214 Views •
International, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on IRB takes pity on Mealamu
The IRB’s favourite son – the All Blacks – was today given nothing more than a wrap over the fingers after Keven Mealamu’s initial ban of four weeks was reduced by two weeks following an All Blacks’ appeal that was heard today....
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Nov 11, 10 •
1940 Views •
International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards
Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...
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Nov 7, 10 •
1908 Views •
International, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Boks hold on for historic Dublin win
The Springboks delivered an impressive performance in the first 60 minutes and weathered a late storm from Ireland to claim a historic 23-21 victory over Ireland at the new Aviva Stadium in Dublin. South Africa was in control from the onset and displayed...
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Nov 6, 10 •
1630 Views •
International, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on All Blacks come out top in Twickenham clash
The All Blacks did enough in the first half to secure a 26-16 victory in a physical clash against England at Twickenham. The All Blacks led 17-3 at half time thanks to tries by Hosea Gear and Kieran Read. Dan Carter converted both tries and added a further...
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Nov 2, 10 •
3316 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Media verklaring – Johan Goosen
Die jong ster losskakel van die Vrystaat Cheetahs, Johan Goosen is onlangs positief vir ‘n stimulant getoets. Tydens ‘n verhoor wat op Maandag, 1 November in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het is, Goosen skuldig bevind en vir drie maande vanaf 1 November 2010...
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Oct 30, 10 •
1741 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Sharks blow WP away
The Sharks are the new ABSA Currie Cup Champions after they convincingly beat the Western Province 30-10 in Durban on Saturday. The Sharks were simply too strong for the WP and dominated each and every collision on the field. Impeccable handling from the...
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Oct 30, 10 •
1996 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Wallabies win Hong Kong thriller
The Wallabies and especially young superstar James O’Connor showed great character when they beat the All Blacks 26-24 in a highly entertaining Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong. The match was ultimately won three minutes after the hooter by a try and...
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Oct 29, 10 •
1773 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on EP Kings come up short
The EP Kings failed to cross the final hurdle when they lost 28-46 in front of a capacity crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and failed to earn promotion into the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division. Both teams started with clean sheets after...
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Oct 29, 10 •
1644 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Leopards blitz Eagles to retain spot in Premier Division
The Leopards scored 12 points in the final five minutes of a crucial ABSA Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation match to beat the SWD Eagles 32-28 in George and retain their position in SA’s premier domestic competition. With only five minutes left the Eagles...
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Oct 7, 10 •
2592 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Gary Botha out until next year.
Vodacom Blue Bulls hooker Gary Botha has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Botha underwent a procedure in Pretoria on Thursday and although there was no need for an operation to repair ligaments as expected, the player will...
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Oct 2, 10 •
1379 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Griquas tame Pumas
The Griquas ran in nine tries to five to beat the Pumas 61-31 in Witbank on Saturday afternoon. The Griquas led 40-12 at halftime. Point scorers: PUMAS: 31 Tries: Corne Steenkamp (2), Elgar Watts. Hendrik van der Nest, Shaun Venter Conversions: Elgar Watts...
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Oct 2, 10 •
3227 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls outshine Province
In typical fashion the Blue Bulls came from behind to beat Western Province 36-32 at Loftus Versfeld on a very hot Saturday afternoon. Western Province dominated the first half and led 16-3 till just before the hooter when Okkie Kruger crossed in the corner...
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Oct 1, 10 •
3620 Views •
England Premier League, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Pienaar goes solo on debut
World Cup winning Springbok Ruan Pienaar scored all of Ulster’s points in a close win over Glasgow in the Magners League on Friday night. Pienaar contributed all of his side’s 19 points after he started at scrumhalf for his new Belfast club....
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Oct 1, 10 •
1551 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Sharks feast on Leopards
The Sharks scored a total of nine tries in a 63-6 victory against the Leopards on Friday night to secure the top spot in this years ABSA Currie Cup and a home semi-final in two weeks time. Point Scorers: SHARKS: 63 Tries: Keegan Daniel (2), Jannie du Plessis...
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Sep 30, 10 •
2464 Views •
International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div
On Wednesday some in New Zealand continued to mock Springbok rugby and especially Springbok coach Peter de Villiers in an article published by columnist Wynne Gray for the New Zealand Herald. On the front page of the Auckland edition was a picture of All...
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Sep 29, 10 •
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England Premier League, International, National •
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Comments Off on Almost there for Pienaar
Utility Springbok Ruan Pienaar has recovered sufficiently from his shoulder injury and has been picked in an extended Ulster squad to face Glasgow on Friday night. Pienaar scored 6 tries in 43 Tests for South Africa and made his debut as reserve in 2006...
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Sep 29, 10 •
1857 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp returns for crucial clash
World Cup winning Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp will make a first start for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Absa Currie Cup competition when they take on Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steenkamp is back in action after a reconditioning...
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Sep 27, 10 •
2345 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Lions lose Taute
The Lions will have to continue their quest for a play-off spot in this year’s ABSA Currie Cup without star fullback Jaco Taute. u/20 Springbok Taute left the field shortly after halftime in his team’s 22-20 victory over log leaders the Sharks in...
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Sep 22, 10 •
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Comments Off on Botha back to lead Blue Bulls
Gary Botha is back as captain and hooker for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their Absa Currie Cup clash against the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Saturday. The stalwart started the last two matches off the bench, but has now fully recovered from the knee injury he...
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Sep 16, 10 •
3703 Views •
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Comments Off on Comeback kid Wilton Pietersen ready to shine
Not many people thought they would ever see this young man on a rugby field again. But now, after a miracle recovery and months of hard work, SA Schools, -u/19 and -u/20 star Wilton Pietersen has worked his way back onto the playing field. Pietersen’s...
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Sep 15, 10 •
1769 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls unchanged for Lions
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side for Saturday’s vital Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld. The same 22 that came so close to victory against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last weekend will again take the...
