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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Davids back, Smit injured for the Lions
The Xerox Golden Lions XV travel to Nelspruit this weekend to take on the Pumas in the KaNyamazani Stadium in Nelspruit but do so without scrumhalf Dillon Smit who has aggravated his ankle again and will be out for 4-6 weeks. Smit returned to the...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on Richard Barker appointed new Queensland Rugby Union CEO
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has appointed Richard Barker, who is currently General Manager – Southern Cross Austereo Brisbane, as its new CEO following an extensive selection process. QRU Chairman Damien Frawley said: “Richard has run one of...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV team for Kings challenge
A strong Cell C Sharks XV team has been named to travel to Port Elizabeth for their Currie Cup Qualifying match against the EP Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening (7pm kick-off). A number of players with Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on International Rugby in Bloemfontein
Springbok A vs England Saxons Free State Rugby is delighted to be hosting the match between the Springbok A-side and the England Saxons on Friday, 10 June 2016 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Emo Adams will be singing the national anthems before kick-off...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rossouw at fullback for Vodacom Blue Bulls against Griffons
Divan Rossouw will start at fullback when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Down Touch Griffons in a Currie Cup qualifier match in Welkom on Saturday. Rossouw started on the wing last week, but comes in for Warrick Gelant, with Kefentse Mahlo moving from the...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Geldenhuys to add experience in Roma Sevens
Springbok Sevens enforcer Rachelle Geldenhuys will add grunt and experience to the SA Select Women’s Sevens squad for the Roma Sevens on 10 and 11 June at the Acqua Acetosa Stadium in Italy, along with exciting young players Megan Comley and Christelene...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes first woman member of the Executive Council
SA Rugby has welcomed the appointment of Ilhaam Groenewald, its first female Executive Council member, along with the returning Monde Tabata as independent members of the Exco. Mrs Groenewald and Mr Tabata were elected last week and will attend their first...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas team to take on the Xeros Lions
Match: Steval Pumas vs Xeros Lions Venue: KaNyamazane Stadium Date: 4 June 2016 Kick-off: 15:00 Like in 2013, the Steval Pumas will take another professional rugby match to the neighbouring stadium in KaNyamazane. The Sharks XV were the first rugby team to...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bothma to lead Namibia in Nations Cup
Vodacom Blue Bulls loose forward Renaldo Bothma has been named captain of the Namibian national team that will play in World Rugby’s Nations Cup in Romania later this month. Bothma also represented Namibia at the Rugby World Cup in England last year....
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Monument High vs Glenwood High Historic Overview
On Saturday June the 4th 2016 the seventh edition of Premier Interschools moves back up north to Krugersdorp for the match between Monument High (Monnas) and Glenwood High. The latter coming back after winning the Sanix World Youth tournament for schools...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019
New Zealand Rugby is delighted to confirm that All Blacks midfielder and All Blacks Sevens player Sonny Bill Williams has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the end of the 2019 season. 30-year-old Williams, who has played 33 Tests for the All Blacks,...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Kriel off to Japan in Currie Cup season
Jaco Kriel will join the Kubota Spears after completion of his Super Rugby duties in 2016 and will return to the Emirates Lions in time for the Super Rugby 2017 season. This will be a two year deal and Kriel will be available for the Springboks during this...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kok, Gelant, Horne boost for SA Sevens Academy Side
Current World Rugby’s Sevens Player of the Year, Werner Kok, will make a first return to the playing field this year at the Roma Sevens as part of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy side that will travel to Italy next week. Kok, who sustained a knee...
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May 31, 16 •
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Academy Week, General News, School •
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Comments Off on Border u18 Academy Week Team
Forwards: Haggard (Hudson) Siba Mkane (Queens) Moyake (Queens) Snelling (Selborne) Nel (Grens) Leendertz (Stirling) du Toit (Selborne) Gresse (Grens) Rust (Selborne) Geza (Hudson) Fourie (Stirling) Greig (Selborne) Ross (Grens) Ntontele (Dale) Fonte (Dale)...
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May 31, 16 •
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Craven Week, General News, School •
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Props: L. Lyons (Selborne) A. Tshwakweni (Hudson Park) S. Msengane (Selborne) H. Otto (Dale) Hookers: G. Heitmann (Queens) M. Bomela (Selborne) Locks: A. Brody (Queens) T. Waller (Queens) D. Lemmer (Selborne) Flanks: C. Cato (Queens) L. Yapi (Port Rex) S....
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May 31, 16 •
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Academy Week, General News, School •
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15 Jaden Seekoei (Sentraal) 14 Lehlohonolo Makhamba (Grey College) 13 Henk Cilliers (Grey College) 12 Jaco Wessels (Grey College) 11 Gustav Kok (Louis Botha) 10 Christopher Schreuder (Grey College) 9 Stefan Coetzer (Jim Fouché) 8 M. Burger (Grey College) 7 K...
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May 31, 16 •
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Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
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15 David Kriel (Grey College) 14 Rallston Dreyer (Louis Botha) 13 Janco van Heyningen (Grey College) 12 Rikus Pretorius (Grey College) 11 Gomolemo Mathlo (Louis Botha) 10 Mario Vieira (Grey College) 9 Keaton Swarts (Louis Botha) 8 Dian Schoonees (Grey...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Strauss named Springbok captain
Adriaan Strauss will become the 57th Springbok captain after the Vodacom Bulls hooker was named to lead South Africa in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland, which starts on 11 June in Cape Town. Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, made the...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on HITOSHI ONO SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Striking with head Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 38:28 Ono suspended for one week The...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on James Tuttle to lead Aussie U20s into World Championships
Photo: Karen Watson Photography. The BMW Australia U20s captain has been named for the World Rugby U20s Championship with Queensland Reds representative, James Tuttle given the responsibility of leading Australia on the global stage. Fellow Queenslanders...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mostert replaces Du Toit in Springbok squad
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad after a scan revealed on Monday that he has suffered a grade two hamstring tear over the weekend, with Franco Mostert being called up as replacement. Du Toit was sent for a scan on Monday, which...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match Report: Kearsney vs St Stithians
Kearsney 1st XV beat St Stithians 82 – 5 Kearsney hosted St Stithians on Saturday in pleasant conditions. The first 10 minutes were even with both teams squandering points scoring opportunities. Kearsney scored the first try via number eight Dylan...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR ON ALL FRONTS
30 MAY 2016 – The Emirates Lions 56-20 annihilation of the Vodacom Bulls over the weekend did not only launch the side to the top of their Vodacom Super Rugby Conference but secured their players top spots in the statistics on the All Out Rugby...
