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May 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheika names new-look Qantas Wallabies training squad for historic three-Test England Series
Michael Cheika named his Qantas Wallabies Squad today for the historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England. The two nations have a long rivalry which dates back to 1909, however 2016 marks the first year that England and...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on FRIDAY is derby-day at the Boland Stadium
FRIDAY is derby-day at the Boland Stadium in Wellington, when the Boland Cavaliers square off against the SWD Eagles in a Currie Cup Qualifying match. This fixture never fails to entertain and this year should be no exception. With both teams still...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings side relatively unchanged for Jaguares
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced just four changes, two of which are rotational, for the Southern Kings team ahead of their match against the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. Most notable among the changes is...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad named for SA tour
The Ireland national coaching group have selected a squad of 32 players – including South African born Richardt Strauss, CJ Stander and the uncapped Quinn Roux – to travel to South Africa in June for a three Test series against the Springboks. The...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Jamie Nutbrown TMO: Aaron Peterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington
Hurricanes v Pulse Energy Highlanders – Westpac Stadium, Dunedin, Friday 27th May 7.35pm Returning from their bye round Pulse Energy Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph has made only two changes to his starting line-up that beat the Crusaders in round...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on BOYD CHANGES FOUR FOR HIGHLANDERS
Hurricanes captain Dane Coles and lock Michael Fatialofa have both been passed fit to play the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on Friday night. Coles and Fatialofa both successfully completed concussion protocols this week and were part of a fully fit...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Griquas team to play Western Province
Newlands – Cape Town 28 May 2016 – 12:15 1 Devon Martinus 2 Marius Fourie 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Mzwanele Zito 5 Jonathan JV Rensburg 6 Wendal Wehr 7 RJ Liebenberg 8 Jason Fraser 9 Tiaan Dorfling 10 Andre Swarts 11 Alshaun Bock 12 Johnathan...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Minimal changes to face Emirates Lions
Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, made minimal changes to the squad that did battle successfully against the DHL Stormers last week, to take on an in-form Emirates Lions team in yet another massive local derby. Travis Ismaiel was withdrawn from the team...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Waratahs v Chiefs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:35 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named for trans-Tasman top of the table clash
Eagle-eyed supporters will observe a colourful variation on the Gallagher Chiefs playing strip this Friday when they take to the field at Allianz Stadium in Sydney for their round 14 Investec Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs. The New Zealand...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert strikes Vodacom Super Rugby 100 mark
South Africa’s Craig Joubert will on Saturday become only the third referee in history to officiate his 100thVodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld. Only Steve Walsh...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dates revealed for 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s carnival
The Australian Rugby Union and the NSW Government today confirmed that the 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s will take place between 4-5 February at Allianz Stadium. In February, over 73,000 supporters watched a day like no other on the Australian sporting calendar. Fans...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wellington to host sevens for three more years
New Zealand Rugby today confirmed that Wellington will host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series for three more years. The 2017 leg of the series will be held at Westpac Stadium on the weekend of 28 and 29 January. Dates for the 2016/17 series being held...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs
The NSW Waratahs have made four changes to the starting side for their round 14 match against the Chiefs in what is expected to be a blockbuster battle between the New Zealand and Australian Conference leaders at Allianz Stadium this Friday night. Wycliff...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas span om teen die Cheetahs te speel
Persverklaring: Wedstryd: Toyota FS Cheetahs vs Steval Pumas Plek: Bloemfontein Datum: 27 Mei 2016 Afskop: 15:00 Die Steval Pumas sal die week na die “Rosestad” reis vir hulle agste Interprovinsiale Kwalifiserende rondte teen die Toyota FS Cheetahs. MJ...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND STATEMENT: MANU TUILAGI
Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn through injury from the England squad to tour Australia. Following a scan yesterday and a review by the England medical team, it was advised that Tuilagi would be unavailable for the three-Test tour in June....
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan
Former junior springbok and versatile backline player Wandile Mjekevu has joined the Southern Kings on loan for the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous said Mjekevu, who had been based at the Cell C...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok coach satisfied with local franchise visits
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Tuesday he was very satisfied with the feedback he received from local franchise coaches and players during his two-week road trip to the six South African Super Rugby teams. The series of visits was the first...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Save the date: HSBC Cape Town Sevens on 10-11 December
The highly-anticipated HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament will take place on the weekend of 10-11 December 2016. World Rugby on Wednesday announced the dates for the 10 global destinations that will comprise the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. ...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Paul Roos v Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview
On Saturday 28th May local neighbours Paul Roos and Paarl Boys’ High lock horns at the Markotter fields for the 6th edition of Premier Interschools for 2016. Paul Roos will look to even up the score after having lost against Paarl Boys in 2015. The Paarl...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Paarl Boys High cement top spot
Paarl Boys High confirmed their number one position on the SA Schools rankings after an impressive win against Grey College on Saturday. The hosts were outstanding at the breakdown but it was their defence which halted the impressive Grey backs that formed...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Test experience for touring Saxons
Former DHL Stormers loose forward Don Armand and seven players with Test experience have been included in the England Saxons squad to tour South Africa in June. The Rugby Football Union announced the squad and coaching staff on Monday. The 27-man squad...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls and CANSA come out winners #GetYourPinkOn
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) partnered with the Vodacom Bulls for a #GetYourPinkOn (http://www.getyourpinkon.co.za/) game against the Toyota Cheetahs on 2 April 2016. The Vodacom Bulls were not the only winners that night, when they beat the...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on University breed Junior Boks
CAPTION: The five FNB NMMU-Madibaz players selected to represent South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship are, from left, Nicolaas Oosthuizen, Tango Balekile, Jeremy Ward, Keanu Vers and Junior Pokomela. Photo: Full Stop Communications The...
