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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms Rassie Erasmus resignation
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux confirmed on Monday that Rassie Erasmus (GM: Rugby) has accepted a new position as director of rugby at Munster in Ireland. He will take up his new position following the Springboks’ home series against Ireland in June. ...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby responds to 2014/15 Eminent Persons’ Group report
SA Rugby on Monday acknowledged the findings of the Eminent Persons’ Group report on Transformation for 2014/15 and the sanction imposed by Mr Fikile Mbalula, Minister for Sports and Recreation. SA Rugby, as well as Cricket South Africa, Netball SA and...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom – Weekly Tally #Tries4Books
TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom Weekly Tries Tally: Round 9 22 & 23 April 2016 ROUND 9 STATS Total number of tries in Round 9: 15 Total donation from Vodacom: R105 000 Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 7 DHL...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA PLAYERS COUNT AMONG THE BEST AT HALFWAY MARK #AllOutRugby
25 APRIL 2016 – Reaching the halfway mark before the playoffs of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, statistics taken from the All Out Rugby App show how South African players count among the best so far this season. Chiefs’ utility back...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on MEDICAL REPORT: Steval Pumas
Match: Steval Pumas vs Boland Cavaliers Venue: Mbombela Stadium Date: 22 April 2016 Tournament: Currie Cup Qualifier According to the team physiotherapist of the Steval Pumas, Luzahn Louw there were no injuries after the last two Currie Cup Qualifying...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match Report: Kearney vs Glenwood
Kearsney 1st XV lost to Glenwood 1st XV 21-7 Kearsney travelled to Durban to play in a highly anticipated match against the number one team in KZN this year. The visitors met a strong southerly wind which certainly posed challenges in itself. Kearsney...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaer out for six weeks with broken hand
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the versatile utility back, Malcolm Jaer, will be out for approximately six weeks following a broken hand sustained during the game against the Emirates Lions on the weekend. “Schalk Oelofse has also...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emery suspended for 4 weeks
A SANZAAR Judicial Hearing has found Jason Emery of the Highlanders guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (i) Tackling, tapping, pushing or pulling an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play, after he was issued with a Red Card during a Super...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ardie Savea to focus on fifteens
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has decided to pull out of contention for the New Zealand Sevens Olympic team and concentrate on fifteens. Savea joined the All Blacks Sevens training squad this year and was a member of the team that won back-to-back...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on NEMANI NADOLO CITED
Player: Nemani Nadolo Team: Crusaders Position: Wing Date of Incident: 24 April 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle: Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are...
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Apr 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jason Emery to appear before a SANZAAR Judicial Hearing
Following initial consideration by the SANZAAR Duty Judicial Officer Chris Morris, Jason Emery of the Highlanders will appear at a SANZAAR Judicial Hearing after being red carded for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Emery is...
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Apr 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings lose to on form Emirates Lions
The Southern Kings lost their round 9 Vodacom Super Rugby match against the on-form Emirates Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday evening. The Lions were quick out the gates and crossed the whitewash twice in quick succession, but both try...
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Apr 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions close in on Cape rivals – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Wrap
The Emirates Lions proved far too strong for a gallant Southern Kings side in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday evening, winning by 45-10 as the Highveld-side moved within a point of leaders DHL Stormers on the...
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Apr 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup hearing postponed
Cape Town – The hearing into the alleged contravention of the Varsity Cup regulations by North-West University in relation to an ineligible player was postponed today in Cape Town. Varsity Cup CEO Duitser Bosman said, “Advocate Stelzner SC,...
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Apr 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Emirates Lions
The Southern Kings will have a mammoth task on their hands when they face the high flying Emirates Lions in a Round 9 Vodacom Super Rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this evening. The team from Johannesburg are currently second...
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Apr 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby celebrates World Book Day
Caption: Boks for Books launch in Thaba ‘Nchu on 18 November 2015 featuring SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and Toyota Cheetahs wing Raymond Rhule. SA Rugby on Saturday marked World Book Day with the announcement that it would open its seventh Boks for Books...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on THE SHARKS IN TALKS WITH THE CITY
The Sharks are in discussions with the City of Durban to play matches at the Moses Mabhida Stadium from 2017, but as yet no agreement has been concluded. John Smit, Chief Executive, said: “We enjoy an excellent relationship with officials from the eThekwini...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on PE Metro Sub Union mandated to oppose vote of no confidence #EPRugby
The Port Elizabeth Metro Sub Union (PEMSU) has been mandated by an overwhelming majority of their clubs to oppose the vote of no confidence in the current Eastern Province Rugby Executive during the Special General Meeting scheduled for next week. PEMSU...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on JASON EMERY RED CARD OFFENCE
Player: Jason Emery Team: Highlanders Position: Centre Date of Incident: 22 April 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling. Tackling a player who’s feet are off the ground. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 12th minute...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #CurrieCup
Match: Xerox Golden Lions vs Blue Bulls Venue: Alberton Rugby Club, JHB Date: 23/04/2016 Kick-off: 15h00 SA Time TV: NA Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 1 Arnout Malherbe 2 Pieter Jansen 3 Pieter Scholtz 4 MB Lusaseni 5 Martin Muller 6 Derick...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springbok plans falling into place
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron was confident on Friday that the plans for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in June were falling into place, as his provisional training squad continues to put in the hard yards at their training base in Stellenbosch....
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby increases commitment to player welfare with new injury surveillance tool
SA Rugby has increased its commitment to player welfare and continued its efforts to simultaneously maximise player performance by partnering with leading USA sports science technology company, Kitman Labs. SA Rugby has reached an agreement with...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Brumbies v Crusaders @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Sunday 24 April 2016 Kick-Off: 16:05 local / 08:05 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Nic Berry AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 1 Scott Sio 2 Stephen...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Triple boost for Waratahs as home-grown talent, Holloway, Kellaway and Sandell re-commit to NSW
The NSW Waratahs have received a welcome boost with three of their home-grown talents, Jed Holloway, Andrew Kellaway and Matt Sandell, re-committing to the Club this week. Jed Holloway has signed for an extra three years while Andrew Kellaway and Matt Sandell...
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Apr 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
The BNZ Crusaders have been named to play the Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday afternoon. The starting forward pack remains the same as the eight that played the Jaguares last Friday night in Christchurch, and will be led by BNZ Crusaders Captain Kieran...
