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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks resume training for World Rugby U20 Championship
Junior Springbok captain Jeremy Ward said it was good to see the focus in the squad when the SA Under-20s returned to training on Monday following a week off to rest and spend time with their families ahead of the showpiece. The Junior Springboks...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: LUTHER BURRELL
Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell has been called up to the England squad to tour Australia. The 28 year-old replaces Manu Tuilagi who withdrew last week because of injury. “It’s a great opportunity for Luther who I thought played really well...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Boishaai trounce Paul Roos
Paarl Boys High extended their winning streak to 32 games after beating Paul Roos Gimnasium 28-3 at the Markötter on Saturday. The visitors got off to a scintillating start when inside centre, Hanri van Heerden, sliced through the Paul Roos defence...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on RAMIRO HERRERA SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Ramiro Herrera Team: Jaguares Position: Prop Date of Incident: 27 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...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER
By David Berrie (Western Force) on Sun 29th May 16 The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels 27-22 after a tight contest at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. The Rebels opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Reece Hodge found...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen / Rugby 15 The Emirates Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby group with a thrilling 56-20 victory over their neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls, in Pretoria on Saturday evening....
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on STORMERS GET BACK ON TRACK
The Stormers ended a three-game winless streak with a hard-fought 31-24 victory over the Cheetahs at Newlands. A typically physical South African Super Rugby derby saw the Stormers outscore their visitors three tries to two to provisionally move back to the...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR AT LOFTUS
The Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Super Rugby group with a 56-20 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The seven-try win over their Gauteng neighbours takes the Lions seven points clear of the Sharks at the Africa 2 summit...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2016 Steinlager Series Experience and new talent unveiled
The All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have named a mixture of experience and new talent for the three Steinlager Series Tests against Wales. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps. New All Blacks are in bold.)...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on RYAN CROTTY ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING
Player: Ryan Crotty Team: Crusaders Position: Centre Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling: A player must not tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on HITOSHI ONO CITED
Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4.a. Striking with head Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Hitoshi Ono of the Sunwolves has been cited for alleged foul play during a...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI CITED
Player: David Kaetau Havili Team: Crusaders Position: Outside Back Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking: A player must not strike an opponent with the arm Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 65:15...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Johan Ackermann to coach SA ‘A’ team against England Saxons
Johan Ackermann has been appointed as head coach of a strong SA ‘A’ team, featuring six players with Springbok Test experience, for their two-match series against the England Saxons next month. He will be assisted by Chumani Booi and Abe Davids. ...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Squad of 31 ushers in new era of Springbok rugby
Allister Coetzee has named a new-look Springbok squad, including nine uncapped players, for the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland, featuring three Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The uncapped players who have forced...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks squad announced for Ireland tests
Alister Coetzee has named his 31 squad to face Ireland in a 3 match test series against Ireland. The squad is as follows: Castle Lager Incoming Series Fixtures: June 2016 11 17:00 South Africa vs Ireland DHL Newlands, Cape Town Castle Lager...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on BRUMBIES HIT SUNWOLVES FOR 60
It was all too easy for the Brumbies as they ran ten tries past the Sunwolves to win 66-5 in Canberra. The Brumbies now go into the international break level on points with the Waratahs, but in first place in the Australian Conference by virtue of having won...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on CRUSADERS BEAT BLUES TO GO TOP
The Crusaders moved to the top of the New Zealand Conference and overall table after claiming a hard-fought 26-21 win over the Blues in Auckland. In what was another superb advert for New Zealand rugby, both these sides deserve plenty of credit for making...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on DOUBLE RED FOR JAGUARES IN KINGS WIN
The Kings managed to secure a bonus-point victory when they beat a 12-man Jaguares 29-22 in Port Elizabeth. The home side outscored the Jaguares by four tries to one, despite the visitors’ brave and intelligent second-half effort they could not outsmart...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on TWO TRIES TO ARDIE SAVEA AS CANES BEAT HIGHLANDERS
Ardie Savea stole the headlines with his match winning try, but the real story of the Hurricanes 27-20 win over the Highlanders was the collective belief of a team determined to prove they are genuine Investec Super Rugby title contenders. Savea was certainly...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs secure a magnificent 45-25 six-try victory over the Chiefs
The NSW Waratahs have secured a resounding 45-25 victory over the Chiefs in one of their best displays all season tonight at Allianz Stadium. In front of 18,175 delighted fans, the Waratahs held onto top spot on the Australian Conference with an impressive...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on SWD UNDER 18 TEAMS FOR 2016 ANNOUNCED
The teams to represent the South Western Districts Eagles at the 2016 Craven and Academy Weeks, which will both be held at Kearsney College in July, have been announced. Unsurprisingly, the majority of the players come from the area’s two foremost sides,...
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May 28, 16 •
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Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
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Comments Off on 2016 BOLAND UNDER 18 TEAMS ANNOUNCED
The Boland Schools Rugby selectors have announced the teams to represent the province at the 2016 Craven and Academy Weeks, which are both being held at Kearsney College near Durban in July. Swartland of Malmesbury have seven players in the two squads, while...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on WEDSTRYDVERSLAG: Toyota Cheetahs v Steval Pumas
Wedstryd: Toyota Cheetahs vs Steval Pumas Toernooi: Curriebeker Kwalifiserende rondte Stadion: Toyota Park Afskop: 15:00, 27 Mei, 2016 WEDSTRYDVERSLAG: BLOEMFONTEIN – Dit was vanmiddag behoorlik ‘n geval van oorlog tussen die troepe van Hugo-en Hugo...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on RAMIRO HERRERA RED CARD OFFENCE
Player: Ramiro Herrera Team: Jaguares Position: Prop (Herrera) Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (g) Dangerous Charging Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 37th minute Herrera Red Card Ramiro Herrera of the Jaguares has...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI RED CARD OFFENCE
Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (g) Dangerous Charging Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 25th minute Lavanini Red Card Offence Tomas Lavanini of the Jaguares has...
