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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brent Isbister named as new BNZ Crusaders Director
Brent Isbister, from the South Canterbury Rugby Union, has been appointed to the BNZ Crusaders Board as the appointee of the five regional Provincial Union shareholders. Brent replaces director Nick Patterson who sadly passed away in January. Brent is...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies v England Series Tickets Already Selling Fast
General public tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Qantas Wallabies’ historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England, following a pre-sale period of unprecedented demand. With the games taking place in the country’s premier...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings touring squad for Argentina announced
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced his 25 man touring squad for the Southern Kings trip to Argentina this weekend. The squad includes Edgar Marutlulle and Sti Sithole, both of whom missed out on the match against the Emirates Lions last week...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls ready for Force in Perth
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Hanro Liebenberg as eighth man in the Vodacom Bulls team taking on the Western Force in Perth on Friday in their tour opener Down Under. This will be Liebenberg’s first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 10
SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 9 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Chiefs v Sharks @ Yarrow Stadium, New Pymouth Date Friday 29 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Glenn...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dale Vs Queens Reunion 2016
Can Dale pull off another victory in the 176th clash at First XV level against the “Old foes” from under the Hangklip in Queenstown? Can Dale continue with another victory after achieving the double in 2015? The 2016 Reunion Rugby game between...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Nadolo suspended for 4 weeks
The SANZAAR Duty Judicial Officer Chris Morris has accepted a guilty plea from Nemani Nadolo of the Crusaders for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, after he was Cited during a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Nadolo performed a dangerous tackle on...
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Apr 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on BOKKE VERLOOR TOE VOORDAT ONS OPDRAF, EN DIT TEEN ONS SELF #PaleToe
Daar is ‘n nuwe asempie in #Pale toe! se kraal. Dwarslat Duvenhage skryf van vandeesweek vir ons op ‘n gereelde basis. Hy sal op sy eie manier verduidelik wat hy van ons rugby dink. Dwarslat sê hy het provinsiale rugby gespeel, maar ons vat dit met ‘n...
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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...
