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Feb 25, 20 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Young Blitzboks know all about patience and determination
Branco du Preez will play in his 74th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament, Cecil Afrika his 63rd and Werner Kok his 50th, so it is fair to say that the Blitzboks will rock up at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Los Angeles with some serious...
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Feb 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Tim Mikkelson selected for milestone tournament
All Blacks Sevens Co-Captain Tim Mikkelson will run out for his 90th tournament at next week’s HSBC Los Angeles Sevens, surpassing DJ Forbes as the most capped New Zealand Sevens player. Coach Clark Laidlaw has named 13 players to travel for the next two...
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Feb 21, 20 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ROUND 12 Ulster vs Toyota Cheetahs
Former Ulsterman, Ruan Pienaar returns to Kingspan Stadium when he leads the Toyota Cheetahs onto the field. The action in Belfast kicks off at 19:35 (21:35 SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 1, Premier Sports 2, eir sport Xtra, DAZN and pro14.tv...
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Feb 21, 20 •
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General News, Guinness Six Nations •
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Comments Off on Jones names squad to play Ireland
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23-man squad to play Ireland in the third round of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium (KO 3pm live on ITV1). In the front row Joe Marler, Jamie George and Kyle Sinckler are named with George...
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Feb 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA sides determined to bounce back on Guinness PRO14 tour
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on bouncing back strongly from disappointing defeats last week when they line up against Ulster and the Scarlets in their second tour matches in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend. The...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Esterhuizen to lead Cell C Sharks against Rebels in Ballarat • Milestones for Vodacom Bulls’ Visagie and Kotze against Blues • Louw set to earn 50th DHL Stormers cap against Jaguares The Cell C Sharks will hope to bounce back to winning ways in...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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General News •
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Comments Off on EMIRATES LIONS TOURING SQUAD
The Emirates Lions depart for their tour of Australasia on Saturday 22 February at 18:50. Their fixtures on tour are: 28 February – vs Waratahs (Bankwest Stadium, Sydney)7 March – vs Rebels (AAMI Park, Melbourne)14 March – vs Blues (Eden Park,...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Louw to raise DHL Stormers 50 at DHL Newlands
Tighthead prop Wilco Louw will earn his 50th DHL Stormers cap when he comes off the replacements bench against the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There are four changes in total for the DHL Stormers for their encounter with the team from Argentina,...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to play Rebels in Australia
The Cell C Sharks team named to take on the Rebels in the first match of the Australian leg of tour sees the restoration of players missing from last week as they look to strike back on Saturday. Thomas du Toit was a late withdrawal last week and his fellow...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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General News, National, School, School Rugby Festivals, South Africa •
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Comments Off on EASTER RUGBY TREAT: 2020 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival launched
The launch of the 13th edition of the Standard Bank Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival last night (Wednesday 19th) was attended by lovers of the game across the spectrum, from current and former Springbok and Sharks rugby players, to coaches, administrators,...
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Feb 20, 20 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced an unchanged starting XV for their first home match of 2020 against the Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Queensland will also welcome back three players from injury in four changes to the reserves...
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Feb 19, 20 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks change three as Kok hits 50
Werner Kok will play in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament for the Springbok Sevens team next weekend in Los Angeles, where Ryan Oosthuizen, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Mfundo Ndhlovu will return to action in the green and gold. Blitzbok coach Neil...
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Feb 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on Visagie and Kotze go 50 up against Blues
Jaco Visagie and Johnny Kotze will both run out for their 50th Vodacom Super Rugby caps against the Blues when the Vodacom Bulls return to Loftus Versfeld for the first time this season on Saturday, 22 February. Visagie made his tournament debut for the...
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Feb 18, 20 •
1517 Views •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby, FlySafair renew sponsorship for another four years
FlySafair will continue to provide the Springboks and SA Rugby with safe and comfortable flights in and around South Africa after it was announced on Tuesday that their sponsorship as domestic airline partner has been renewed for another four years. As...
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Feb 18, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Springboks on prestigious Laureus Award
The Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok team of 2019 added another fantastic award to their impressive list of recent accolades when they scooped the prestigious Laureus Team of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday evening. The South African national rugby team...
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Feb 17, 20 •
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General News •
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Comments Off on Hard work ahead for SA’s Guinness PRO14 sides
Hard work lies ahead for the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness Pro14 after the teams were reintroduced the realities of touring the northern hemisphere in winter this past weekend, with both sides suffering disappointing defeats. The...
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Feb 17, 20 •
1445 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Lam double seal Hurricanes victory over Cell C Sharks • Nel breaks Emirates Lions’ hearts with last-gasp try The DHL Stormers scored a dramatic last-minute try to snatch victory away from the Emirates Lions on Saturday afternoon for their first win in...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls XV to play at Emirates Airline Park
The team for the Emirates Lions XV v Vodacom Blue Bulls XV 15 February 2020, Emirates Airline Park Match day Squad: Richard Kriel Jade Stighling Nafi Tuitavake Dawid Kellerman Gerswin Mouton Chris Smith Marco Jansen van Vuren Muller Uys Jaco Labuschagne Ruan...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on The Lions XV to play Vodacom Bulls XV
The Lions XV will host a Vodacom Bulls XV team as a curtain raiser at 12:00. Ross Cronje will captain the side. Nathan McBeth / Leo Kruger Marko Janse van Rensburg Frans van Wyk Brendon Snyman Reinhard Nothnagel Roelof Smit Mandisi Mthiyane Jo-Hanko de...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions to face DHL Stormers
Emirates Lions prop Dylan Smith will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when host the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park at 15:05. The burly prop made his Super Rugby debut in 2016 and have scored two tries. “This milestone...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to face the Hurricanes in Wellington
Hurricanes vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 15 February 2020Time: 19h05 (NZDT) 08h05 (CAT)Venue: Sky Stadium, WellingtonReferee: Ben O’KeeffeAssistant Referees: Mike Fraser, Rebecca MahoneyTelevision Match Official: Aaron Paterson There is just one...
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Feb 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Louw set for Harlequins move after Vodacom Super Rugby
Tighthead prop Wilco Louw will be released early from his contract with Western Province Rugby to join English club Harlequins at the end of the Vodacom Super Rugby season. The front row powerhouse, who has 48 caps for the DHL Stormers and 57 caps for DHL...
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Feb 13, 20 •
1276 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Cell C Sharks change flyhalves for Hurricanes clash • 50-up for Smith in big local battle in Johannesburg The Cell C Sharks and the DHL Stormers will be aiming to make it three wins from three starts in the weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby action....
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Feb 13, 20 •
1254 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Coetzee, Lerm celebrate milestones in Guinness PRO14
Isuzu Southern Kings looseforward Ruaan Lerm and Toyota Cheetahs prop Aranos Coetzee will reach significant career milestones when they take the field in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend, with both players making their 50th appearance for their teams. Lerm...
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Feb 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on CRUSADERS v BLUES
Our first game in Christchurch is just over a week away but before we kick things off at home, we take on the Blues in Auckland at Eden Park. Razor has named his side for the round three match, which sees an unchanged line up in the tight five. In the loose...
