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Dec 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to honour Madiba in special jersey in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team will join in the centenary celebrations of the life of the late Mr Nelson Mandela by playing in a specially designed Madiba-jerseys at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend. Mr Mandela would have turned 100 years old in 2018. He...
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Dec 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok wing hopes to inspire others
Former University of Johannesburg star Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks to follow in his footsteps. The 24-year-old wing shot to prominence this year with a series of...
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Dec 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders’ Brad Mooar to replace Pivac as Scarlets head coach
Scarlets are delighted to confirm that Brad Mooar has been signed as the region’s new head coach for the 2019-20 season and beyond. 44-year-old Mooar will join the West Wales region from the successful Super Rugby side Crusaders. Mooar will bring with him a...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks grouped with NZ Sevens in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team will face Zimbabwe, Samoa and New Zealand on the opening day of the fourth edition of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Saturday, with the Blitzboks’ clash against the All Blacks Sevens concluding what promises to be a scintillating day...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA teams pipped in Guinness PRO14
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs were left counting the cost of high penalty counts and unforced errors at crucial times in their Guinness PRO14 matches as both South African sides suffered narrow defeats against their visitors from Italy and...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand dominate in Dubai
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have reigned supreme at the HSBC Dubai Sevens claiming the tournament crowns this weekend. It is the third time in 2018 that the teams have enjoyed success together, having won Gold at the Commonwealth Games in...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN WORLD SERIES OPENER
England defeated Australia 15-14 to claim bronze at the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. It was Australia who opened the scoring through a converted John Porch try but England responded with a score courtesy of Will Muir on his...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES FOURTH AT DUBAI SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have claimed some valuable HSBC World Series Points in Dubai overnight, finishing the tournament in fourth place. The Aussie 7s looked the goods in the first tournament of the 2018-2019 Series with some significantly...
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Dec 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens team’s sixth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday was one of their worst starts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent seasons, but coach Neil Powell feels there was improvement as the tournament...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Trevor Nyakane
Your highlights with the Bulls this past season? Being on the Super Rugby tours and playing my first game under Mitch in NZ vs Chiefs. What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? The brotherhood with the gents on and off the field is just...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Ivan van Zyl
What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? I have been a huge fan of the Bulls my whole life, so being able to play for them is an honour and I just love being associated with the brand. You are active on social media and post golf images;...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily appoint new CEO
After a thorough and detailed recruiting process the Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the appointment of ALFONSO CARL MEYER as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meyer, who currently resides in Mossel Bay, will officially start in his new role on 1...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS
England Men Sevens finished second in Pool D on day one of the opening round of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai with victories over Canada and Japan but lost out to Australia. They will now face South Africa in the Cup quarter-final on...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Friend makes five changes as Connacht target back to back wins in South Africa
Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to his starting team to face the Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 3pm Irish time). Into the side comes hooker Tom McCartney, lock Gavin Thornbury, Paul Boyle and Robin...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Connacht in Round 10 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Saturday, 1 December 2018. The action kicks off at 17:00 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 2 and 6 (Free Sports and and eir Sports at 19:00). Gates...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals
The Springbok Sevens team will face England in the Cup quarter-finals of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday after they topped Pool A at the end of the first day of the event, played at The Sevens on Friday. The Blitzboks topped their pool despite...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019
Not only will the Cell C Sharks enjoy the benefits of having a settled squad in 2019, as well as the momentum of Currie Cup success in 2018, but will also take continuity as far as our team management staff goes into Vodacom Super Rugby next year. The...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tango Balekile relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings
Tango Balekile, one of the stars from the famous 2015 Currie Cup-winning Eastern Province (EP) under-19 side, is relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14. When one talks about recent successes of Eastern Province rugby, the...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys hail ‘one-off’ AWJ
The Ospreys have paid tribute to Alun Wyn Jones as he prepares for his 233rd appearance for his home region, that will take him clear at the top of the all-time list. The big second row has firmly established himself as one of the all-time greats of the world...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Zebre
The Ospreys team to play Zebre at Liberty Stadium on Friday 30th November 2018, KO 7.35pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 George North 13 Scott Williams 12 Owen Watkin 11 Luke Morgan 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3 Tom Botha...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys
Zebre fly over to Wales today to face the Ospreys in the tenth Round of the Guinness PRO14. After defeat against Munster last Sunday, Biagi and his teammates will travel to the Liberty Stadium. It will be the second seasonal challenge between the two sides:...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh team to face Munster
Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named a reshuffled starting XV for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Munster at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports 2. With several first team regulars injured or...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby
The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the side with Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan and Tadhg Beirne all...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend
Ospreys Rugby and Ospreys in the Community will once again join Stonewall’s award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend. This year’s campaign from Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, is challenging fans and...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on BBCo rewards 2018 players and management
The Blue Bulls Company held their 2018 awards ceremony, where players and management were recognized for their contributions in the 80th year of the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls, at Loftus Park on Thursday, 29 October 2018. The players, management,...