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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions sign new sponsor
Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a three year contract with The Skills Development Corporation (SDC). They are an accredited learning institution specialising in Training and Learnership initiatives focused on the B-BBEE codes...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2019 Home and Away kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The design of the new jersey is inspired by the courageous protectors of...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport left The Sevens Stadium in Dubai a pleased man on Thursday, where his team finished the day in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament with two wins from their three pool...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Independent investigation clears WP Rugby
No substance to the allegations of unfair discrimination or unfair labour practices were found in the independent investigation by legal firm Bowmans relating to claims made by Stormers assistant coach, Paul Treu. WP Rugby has received the comprehensive final...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks
Neil Powell has achieved what no one else could in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. First, as a player, he helped South Africa to clinch their first ever World Series crown, way back in 2008/09 as the team under the guidance of coach Paul...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens team for their season opener in Dubai this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (co-captain) 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Tone Ng Shiu 4. Ngarohi McGarvey Black 5....
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on GELD WAT STOM IS MAAK REG WAT KROM IS
Simon Riekert- Loftus Versveld As daar een feit is wat soos ʼn paal bo water staan, is dit dat Suid Afrikaanse rugby deur moeilike finansiële tye gaan. ʼn Berig wat die...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Roux praises players after tough U19 camp
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was satisfied with the outcomes of the Under-19 assessment camp in Stellenbosch and praised the players for their work-ethic, adding that it would benefit the team when they begin their preparations for the World Rugby U20...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai
A first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, playing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco and finishing runners at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong have earned the Springbok Women’s...
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Nov 28, 18 •
1955 Views •
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Comments Off on Contribution the war cry for Blitzboks’ Impi
The mechanical engineering side of Impi Visser has taught him to be patient, scientific and pragmatic and to trust the construction of designs. So when the 23-year-old graduate takes to the field for his country at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Friday,...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA teams target strong finish to 2018 Guinness PRO14 matches
There will be all-out action in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as the Toyota Cheetahs set their sights on back-to-back victories, while the Isuzu Southern Kings target a breakthrough win after a few disappointing rounds in what marks their final matches in...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team for their last tournament of 2018 at the HSBC Dubai Sevens. The team is; 1. Ruby Tui 2. Shakira Baker 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Terina Te Tamaki 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on A decade of Dubai for Blitzbok
Clutching at his knee, desperately fighting off the pain of a torn knee ligament, Kyle Brown saw the chequered flag of his Blitzboks career being waved, as he lay prone on the pitch of the Singapore National Stadium. The 30-year-old forward had just suffered...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Marais elected WPRFU President
At the 27th annual General Council meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) held at DHL Newlands on Monday, November 26, the General Council voted Zelt Marais in as the new WPRFU President. With outgoing President Thelo Wakefield stepping...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women learned valuable lessons on tour
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer said he and his team learned several lessons from their four-match European Tour as they embarked on the journey back to South Africa on Monday. The team won their opening match against the UK Armed Forces 31-12...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulate Dyanyti on World Rugby Award
SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, praised Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi for scooping the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Award in association with Tudor at a glittering function in Monaco on Sunday evening. In doing so, the 24-year-old...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates New Zealand winners at World Rugby Awards 2018
Michaela Blyde – Women’s Sevens Player of the Year DJ Forbes – joint International Rugby Players Special Merit Award Brodie Retallick – Try of the Year Black Ferns Sevens speedster Michaela Blyde has been named Women’s Sevens Player of the year,...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers training squad working hard in pre-season
A wider DHL Stormers training squad began preparations for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season this week. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has assembled a 32-man training squad to begin the groundwork for next year’s campaign with a four-week...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women go down in tour finale against Italy
A strong second half performance by Italy saw the Springbok Women suffering a disappointing 35-10 defeat in wet and muddy conditions in Prato on Sunday in the closing Test on their four-match European Tour. Italy outscored Stanley Raubenheimer’s charges by...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs back to winning ways in Guinness PRO14
Two tries by Toyota Cheetahs No 8 Daniel Maartens paved the way for their second Guinness PRO14 victory of the season on Saturday, while ill-discipline and errors at crucial times saw the Isuzu Southern Kings go down against Connacht on Sunday. The Toyota...
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Nov 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on Last chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets
A last-gasp opportunity has opened up for fans to get their hands on HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets with a limited number available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 10h00 this morning (Friday, 23 November 2018). More than 102 000...
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Nov 23, 18 •
1914 Views •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND AT TWICKENHAM
Qantas Wallabies team to play England at Twickenham Stadium, London on Saturday 24 November, 3.00pm local (2.00am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (54 Tests) 2. Tolu Latu (11 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (102 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (16 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (30 Tests) 6. Jack...
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Nov 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks name unchanged starting side for Welsh Test
· Etzebeth on the bench for Cardiff encounter · Final match of 2018 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Note to editors: The updated Springbok media guide can be downloaded by clicking here. An unchanged Springbok starting side will...
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Nov 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Halaholo set for 50th appearance at Scotstoun Stadium
Willis Halaholo returns to the Cardiff Blues starting line-up to make his 50th appearance for the region during Friday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. The centre is one of four changes made as John Mulvihill’s side...
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Nov 22, 18 •
1482 Views •
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Comments Off on Scott Penny to make Leinster debut
The Leinster Rugby team has been announced by Head Coach Leo Cullen this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 game against Ospreys in the RDS Arena (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on eir Sport & TG4). JAMES TRACY AUDIO PREVIEW With a number...
