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Mar 10, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 4
· Emirates Lions too good for Jaguares in Joburg thrilling try-fest · Loftus triumph gives Vodacom Bulls clean sweep of SA derbies The Vodacom Bulls completed a clean sweep of...
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Mar 9, 19 •
1481 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks looking for dominant start in Canada
A career spanning more than a decade on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has not only made Philip Snyman the most decorated Blitzbok captain ever, it also gave him some perspective on the up and downs of international sevens rugby. Snyman, who will be...
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Mar 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD FOR HSBC CANADA SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his 12-man squad for the sixth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Canada on 9-10 March, live on Sky Sports. One change has been made to the team that finished fifth in Las Vegas last weekend with...
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Mar 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens
There are two injury-enforced changes to the All Blacks Sevens team named for the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Trael Joass2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe Ravouvou5. Scott Gregory6. Vilimoni Koroi7. Sam Dickson8....
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Mar 8, 19 •
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General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Team effort behind UJ’s first win, says skipper
University of Johannesburg rugby captain Adriaan Bester said a concerted team effort was behind their first win in the Varsity Cup tournament this year after they defeated Wits at the UJ Stadium on Monday. In a typically full-blooded Johannesburg derby, the...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber loves sharing insights with Academy squad
Springbok assistant coach Jacques Nienaber shared some valuable insights with the SA Rugby Academy players in Stellenbosch on Thursday after attending their mid-morning training session. Nienaber and other members of the Springbok coaching team have been...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Pyrgos extends capital stay until 2021
Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal. Pyrgos, 29, has made 18 appearances so far this season after joining the club from Glasgow Warriors in June 2018, and...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Eastern Cape consortium acquires ownership of Southern Kings
A consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday. SA Rugby sold a 74 percent shareholding in SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the Isuzu Southern...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks still having eyes on improvement – Powell
The Blitzboks do not have their one eye on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log all the time, but they are pretty aware that they need to improve on their performance this weekend when the HSBC Canada Sevens take place in BC Place, Vancouver. The South...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on DIE BULLS, SHARKS EN LIONS SPEEL VIR DIE REG OM TE SPOG
Terwyl die Aussies, Kiwi’s en Japanners hulle onderskeie sake in ronde vier van vanjaar se SupeRugby-toernooi uitspook, kan ons seker maar met veiligheid ʼn mening waag oor die plaaslike spanne.Die Stormers rus vandeesweek, iets wat hul goed te pas sal kom...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on FORMER VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY CHAMPION, ROD DAVIES TO JOIN AUSSIE 7s IN CANADA
1.Nick Malouf (vc), University of Queensland, 33 caps2. Jesse Parahi (vc), Norths (Sydney), 42 caps 3. Michael Wells, Norths (Sydney), 6 caps 4. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 14 caps 5. Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 9 caps 6. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 21...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 4
· Emirates Lions to unleash exciting young cubs against the Jaguares · Pollard threat looms large as Durbanites shuffle line-up for Loftus In the only local Vodacom Super...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on England squad announced to play Ital
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected his team to play Italy in their next Guinness Six Nations match on Saturday 9 March at Twickenham Stadium (KO 4:45pm live on ITV). There are five changes to the starting XV that played Wales a fortnight ago. Joe...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Lions Rugby Company is excited about the wealth of talented junior players that have come through their ranks and knocked on the door of Vodacom Super Rugby. Coach Swys de Bruin will be giving some of them an opportunity against the Jaguares at Emirates...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C Sharks
Date: Saturday, 9th March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Christie du Preez Cell C Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez has...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Hard work always pays off – Stedman Gans
Eighteen victories in 29 matches do not make for pretty reading to any faithful Springbok Sevens supporter, especially after the rich buffets of wins served up by the team in the previous two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The fact that the Blitzboks...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against the Waratahs in Sydney
The St.George Queensland Reds have made five changes to their starting XV for this weekend’s match against Queensland oldest rival, New South Wales in Sydney. Duncan Paia’aua replaces Jordan Petaia in Queensland’s backline after the dynamic centre...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Fenton re-signs with Edinburgh until 2020
Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the re-signing of hooker Cameron Fenton on a one-year extension. Fenton, 23 – who is in his second season with the club – has so far made one appearance this current campaign...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on FWD South China Tigers set to roar in Global Rapid Rugby Showcase
The Greater Bay Area’s first professional rugby club has made its debut with the official team launch of the FWD South China Tigers in Hong Kong. The Tigers will take part in the inaugural Showcase Series of the new regional rugby competition focused on the...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on CHOC Children’s Carnival hosted at Loftus in partnership with the Vodacom Bulls
Founded in 1979, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is the only organisation in South Africa that provides nationwide comprehensive support to children and teenagers with cancer, life-threatening blood disorders and their families. This non-profit...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl to start for Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls prepare to take on the Cell C Sharks this weekend at Loftus Versfeld in another much-anticipated Vodacom Super Rugby Marvel inspired derby. Vodacom Bulls coach, Pote Human, made three positional changes to the team that left...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Read confirms 2019 will be swansong year in New Zealand
Tributes are flowing for All Blacks Captain and BNZ Crusaders centurion Kieran Read, who has confirmed that 2019 will be his swansong year in New Zealand Rugby. 33-year-old Read will join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz next year at the end of what will be his...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby revises coaching structures to tackle transformation
With a clear focus on meeting and exceeding its transformation objectives, Western Province Rugby has revised its coaching and team management structures. These revisions will ensure that Western Province Rugby will make the best strategic use of their...
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Mar 5, 19 •
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Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Springboks’ World Cup-winning captain Smit sets sights on club rugby revival
· Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam team up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 5, 19 •
1569 Views •
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Comments Off on Arendse’s ‘goose bumps’ moment as he joins Blitzboks
Phone calls from coaches at crazy hours could easily spell trouble for players, and when SA Rugby Sevens Academy Manager Marius Schoeman rang at 06h30 on Monday morning, Kurt-Lee Arendse had no idea how his life was going to change. Schoeman himself just got...
