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Mar 25, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby support decision to postpone Olympic Games
The New Zealand Rugby Union supports the decision made overnight by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone the Olympic Games. The decision stated an aim to reschedule the event in 2021. New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson said the health and...
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Mar 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on JANTJIES SIGNS TWO-YEAR EXTENSION WITH WP RUGBY
Springbok and DHL Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has signed a two-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby. This extension means that Jantjies will remain with the DHL Stormers until at least the end of the 2022 season. A product of Kylemore...
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Mar 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby reacts to postponement of Olympic Games
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said that the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games, due to be held in Tokyo later this year, was disappointing news, but that the steps taken were necessary to assist in countering the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Olympic...
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Mar 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Statement on postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
World Rugby supports the prudent and necessary decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee to postpone the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The health and safety of the athletes, fans, and everyone involved is our...
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Mar 18, 20 •
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Comments Off on COVID-19 update – SA Rugby exploring various interim playing options
Plans to restructure local rugby competitions are currently under discussion in the wake of the recent measures introduced to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. These plans could see South African franchises and other provincial...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby updates COVID-19 response measures
SA Rugby on Monday suspended all national team training camps and business travel as part of a raft of measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled Springbok alignment camps, Springbok Men’s and Women’s training camps and the SA Rugby...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Covid19: Emirates Lions Update
The Emirates Lions arrived back from New Zealand on Sunday evening and have all gone into self-isolation for 14 days. The rest of the team management arrive back on Monday evening (16 March) and will also be in self-isolation (14 days). Please note that our...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
• Cell C Sharks too good for DHL Stormers • Reds comeback fell Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions suffer more pain on the road • Competition suspended, SA teams to return home The Cell C Sharks defeated the DHL Stormers 24-14 on Saturday in...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Graeme hang tough to edge Cradock rivals
Graeme College produced a rousing finish to the 22nd Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day when they recorded a thrilling 21-18 victory over Marlow Agricultural in Grahamstown on Saturday (March 14). In doing so, the host school overcame a 13-0 deficit...
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Mar 13, 20 •
1911 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jaguares v Highlanders Round 7
SANZAAR has today been informed by the Argentina Rugby Union that the mayor of the Government of Buenos Aires City in Argentina has issued a directive with regard to the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus). The government has directed that while major sports events...
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Mar 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Guinness PRO14 season suspended in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
The current Guinness PRO14 season has been suspended in response to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the organisers announced on Thursday. “The PRO14 is an international league. Cross border travel is inevitable and that brings with it unique challenges....
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Odendaal back to captain Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions mix things up for Auckland challenge • Unchanged Cell C Sharks ready for DHL Stormers’ charge The two Gauteng sides are both on the road in Australasia this weekend, and from a...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2020Time: 15h05Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, DurbanReferee: AJ JacobsAssistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan UysTelevision Match Official: Willie Vos Not only is the Cell C Sharks side unchanged from last week as they prepare for...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Graeme target further improvement in Rugby Day
Graeme College will be looking at further improving their overall systems when their season continues at the Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on Saturday (March 14). This annual tournament has become hugely significant on the Eastern...
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Mar 12, 20 •
1614 Views •
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Comments Off on Supersport Challenge Friendly
Ross Cronje will lead a Xerox Golden Lions XV side when they face a Sharks XV in a Supersport Challenge friendly in Durban on Friday. Gianni Lombard will get a 20 minute run in his first steps back to rugby action. Stean Pienaar also returns from injury. Jaco...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on JAMES SLIPPER EXTENDS DEAL TO END OF 2022 WITH BRUMBIES AND RUGBY AUSTRALIA
Veteran prop James Slipper has signed a new two-year extension with Rugby Australia and the Plus500 Brumbies, to remain in the nation’s capital until at least the end of 2022. The 96-Test star moved to Canberra at the end of 2018 and has since featured in...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 7 team against the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby Double Header against the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium. James O’Connor will resume his role at flyhalf for the Round 7 clash after recovering from a minor...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Loftus Versfeld set for AFGRI Prestige Schools Rugby Day
The AFGRI Prestige Schools Rugby Day will once again be hosted at Loftus Versfeld as some of the top rugby schools from around the country descend on the stadium on Saturday, 14 March 2020. Stellenberg, Outeniqua and Paarl Gimnasium are the latest schools to...
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Mar 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Cell C Sharks take SA Conference lead with win over Jaguares • Rebels break duck over Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Vodacom Bulls thump Highlanders for first win of season The impressive Cell C Sharks climbed to the top of the South African Conference...
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Mar 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds narrowly defeated by Crusaders in Christchurch
The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 24-20 in a tightly contested affair against the Crusaders in Christchurch in Round Six of Vodafone Super Rugby. A valiant Queensland side traded tries with the defending premiers for much of the 80-minutes, scoring...
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Mar 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks need to embrace opportunities in Vancouver – Afrika
It’s hard to argue with the mark made on the world sevens stage by Blitzbok Cecil Afrika, who has pretty much achieved all there is in his stellar career on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. But the fire and drive to finish at the top – on his own terms...
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Mar 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on Mitchum joins Vodacom Super Rugby as associate sponsor
SA Rugby welcomed Mitchum SA into their sponsorship family after Mitchum secured a new one-year partnership as an associate sponsor for Vodacom Super Rugby. Vodacom Super Rugby is the largest rugby union competition in the Southern Hemisphere, consisting of a...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh Rugby sign centre Venter for 2020-21 season
Edinburgh Rugby have added to their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African centre, Jordan Venter. Venter, 17, will link-up with the capital club in December 2020 following the conclusion of the South African academic year and joins from...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Alberts and Simelane start for Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Sbu Nkosi returns for Jaguares clash in Durban • Vodacom Bulls hand out two debuts for Highlanders clash The Cell C Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday afternoon in their first...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Jones names squad to play Wales
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23-man squad to play Wales in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium (KO 4.45pm live on ITV1). In an unchanged tight five, Joe Marler, Jamie George and Kyle Sinckler are named in...
