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Feb 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Big week for Pretorius capped with Blitzboks debut in Sydney
JC Pretorius has been promoted to the Springbok Sevens starting squad for the HSBC Sydney7s, with Blitzboks coach Neil Powell handing the former SA Schools flanker his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut. The 21-year-old Pretorius, who will play as a hooker...
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Feb 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens feeling fresh ahead of HSBC Sydney Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to improve on their third place finish in Hamilton when they take the field at Spotless Stadium in the HSBC Sydney Sevens tomorrow. Coach Clark Laidlaw has made two injury enforced changes with Scott Curry and Dylan Collier...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR SYDNEY TOURNAMENT
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made two changes to the England side that will play in the HSBC Sydney Sevens on 2-3 February, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Newcastle University’s Harry Glover has joined up with the squad after missing out on...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Barrett-Theron to officiate opening Women’s Six Nations clash
Aimee Barrett-Theron, South Africa’s leading female referee, will hold the whistle in the opening match of the Women’s Six Nations for the second year in a row when she takes charge of the encounter between Ireland and England in Dublin on Friday....
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on England squad announced to play Ireland
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to face Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin on 2 February 2019 (kick off 4.45pm, live on ITV). Owen Farrell will captain England at fly half with Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)...
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Jan 31, 19 •
2015 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl to lead DHL Stormers on Super Hero Sunday
Lock Chris van Zyl will captain a 26-man DHL Stormers squad in the Super Hero Sunday pre-season clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium. The match will be played directly after the encounter between the Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks in the Super...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Capacity crowd expected for #SuperHeroSunday at Cape Town Stadium
Supporters are urged to jump into action if they are keen to attend the #SuperHeroSunday double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday after more than 50 000 tickets have already been snapped up, with only 1 000 tickets still on sale at Computicket...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1200 Views •
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Comments Off on Ulster Rugby confirm the signing of Sam Carter
Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce that Australia international Sam Carter will be joining the Province from ACT Brumbies this summer. Carter will offer Head Coach Dan McFarland additional quality and experience in the second row next season, with the...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Representing South Africa inspires us – Justin Geduld
Justin Geduld is not a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winner for nothing. The 25-year-old flyhalf was hugely instrumental in the Springbok Sevens team’s successes in the last two seasons and after 39 tournaments and 200 matches for the Blitzboks,...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on PRE-SEASON WARM UP MATCH – SUPERHERO DOUBLE HEADER
Cell C Sharks vs. Emirates Lions Date: Sunday, 3rd February 2019 Time: 14h00 Venue: Cape Town Stadium Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Chrisite du Preez With Vodacom Super Rugby just a...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1396 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby’s real heroes are #TacklingCancer
A tackle. That moment in any Vodacom Super Rugby match that makes a big impact. About 8Gs of impact according to some sports scientists. Not just once. Several times over in any given match. And those same scientists will tell you that one of the most basic...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on #SUPERSEASON SET FOR KICKOFF WITH TICKETS NOW ON SALE NATIONALLY
Tickets have today gone on sale to the general public for this year’s Vodafone Super Rugby season with the world’s best players all vying for the coveted southern hemisphere crown, each with an eye towards the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Tickets are on...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s NAME TEAM FOR HSBC SYDNEY 7S
1. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 19 caps2. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 12 caps3. Michael Wells, Norths (Sydney), 4 caps4. Lewis Holland (c), Queanbeyan, 41 caps 5. Ben O’Donnell, Randwick, 12 caps6. John Porch, Norths (Sydney), 20 caps7. Jeral...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce squad for Rebels pre-season match in Ballarat
The St.George Queensland Reds have confirmed a 28-man travelling squad for Friday’s pre-season fixture against the Rebels at Mars Stadium in Ballarat. The squad features a strong mix of experience and exciting fresh talent in what will be the Reds first...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Sutherland extends capital commitment
Scotland international prop, Rory Sutherland, has today put pen to paper on a new one-year deal, keeping him in the capital until at least 2020. Sutherland, 24, joined Edinburgh in 2014 and has since gone on to make 71 appearances for the capital club, with...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Speedsters set to spark Guinness PRO14 derby
Sparks are set to fly when speedsters Rabz Maxwane and Yaw Penxe turn up the heat in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in Bloemfontein, especially considering a nail-biting finish between them a fortnight...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Fresh start in Sydney for Blitzboks – Philip Snyman
The introspection was done, mistakes are being fixed and the good feeling of a couple of intense training sessions are starting to fill the Blitzboks’ veins with confidence, determination and attitude as they prepare for the HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fourth...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Grant announces retirement
Former Springbok and Western Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from Rugby. The 34-year-old made the decision to retire after receiving specialist advice from doctors in regard to past head injuries. The decision has been an emotional one,...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on DEFENDING CHAMPIONS PRIMED FOR SPOTLESS STADIUM SHOWPIECE THIS WEEKEND
Defending champions, the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens sides are both primed for kick-off ahead of the HSBC Sydney 7s on Friday February 1. The Australian Women will be hoping to re-enact their heroics from 2018 when they became the first...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Davids relishes new responsibility in Blitzboks set-up
Springbok Sevens forward, Zain Davids, is relishing the experience of starting in the Blitzboks team and embracing the responsibility with great enthusiasm. The 21 year-old prop started all six matches the team played last weekend in Hamilton, which was a new...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ulster Coaching team for 2019/20 season confirmed
Ulster Rugby can today confirm that Roddy Grant will join the coaching ticket as Forwards Coach from this summer. Grant was born in Botswana to Scottish parents, but grew up in South Africa and moved to Scotland to embark on a professional playing career that...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz coach banks on squad’s strong work ethic
New Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is banking on a strong work ethic as the Nelson Mandela University outfit face a challenging season in the Varsity Shield competition, starting next month. After being relegated from the Varsity Cup last year, Madibaz will...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers players meet with WP Rugby leadership
The President and Deputy President of the WPRFU, Group CEO and Chairman of the Board met with DHL Stormers players and the Director of Rugby on Monday, to discuss the way forward ahead of the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby campaign and beyond. The DHL Stormers...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #SuperHeroSunday double header – what you HAVE to know
Excitement is building for the first ever #SuperHeroSunday double-header on 3 February at Cape Town Stadium, featuring all four Vodacom Super Rugby franchise teams on the same day at one venue. South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Davidson signs two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors
Andrew Davidson will join Glasgow Warriors from Newcastle Falcons ahead of the 2019/20 season, subject to medical. The 22-year-old second-row spent a month on loan with the Warriors earlier this season and impressed the coaching staff with his performances in...
