Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Vodacom scores pushover try in injury time to hit R1 million #TriesforTeachers

    Jun 23, 15 • 1425 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom scores pushover try in injury time to hit R1 million #TriesforTeachers

    While the South African rugby teams fell just short, Vodacom scored a pushover try in injury time to increase the Tries for Teachers contribution in this year’s Vodacom SupeRugby tournament to a whopping R1 million. After the DHL Stormers stopped...

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  • KINGS U19 AND U21 TEAMS TO PLAY FRIENDLIES

    Jun 23, 15 • 1900 Views • General NewsComments Off on KINGS U19 AND U21 TEAMS TO PLAY FRIENDLIES

    The EP Kings U19 and U21 squads will continue their preparations for the forthcoming Currie Cup season when they take on their South Western District counterparts in Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday (June 24). The matches will take place at 2pm and 3.30pm at...

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  • Cape Schools Week 2015 Day 3 Fixtures

    Jun 23, 15 • 4820 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Cape Schools Week 2015 Day 3 Fixtures

    Venue: Grey High, Port Elizabeth Wednesday, July 1: 09:00: Boland Landbou v Selborne; 10:15: Dale v Standard Bank XV; 11:30: Grey High v SACS; 12.40: Rondebosch v Muir; 14:00: Paarl Gym v Queen’s...

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  • EP u18 Craven Week Country Team

    Jun 23, 15 • 4148 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on EP u18 Craven Week Country Team

    (15-1): Athi Halom (Kingswood), Gevanhier Blom (Midlands Secondary), Siba Mzanywa (Kingswood), Josie Niewoudt (Nico Malan), Kwezi Ansah (Union High), Anthony Dakin (St Andrew’s, captain), Zander Stotter (Marlow), Dirk Staats (Nico Malan), Luyolo...

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  • EP u18 Craven Week Team

    Jun 23, 15 • 4250 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on EP u18 Craven Week Team

    (15-1): Riaan van Rensburg (Framesby), Sihle Njezulu (Grey), Heino Bezuidenhout (Daniel Pienaar, vice-captain), Josiah Boafo (Grey), Mohamed Connelly (Grey), Curwin Bosch (Grey), Louis Strydom (Framesby), Kwezi Mafu (Grey), Ruben Pretorius (Framesby), Duan du...

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  • Golden Lions u18 Craven Week Team

    Jun 23, 15 • 4379 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Golden Lions u18 Craven Week Team

    15 Ivan Smit (Monument) 14 Michael Tambwe (Parktown) 13 Wandile Simelane (Jeppe) 12 MJ Pelser (Monument) 11 Goodman Mkwhanazi (Monument) 10 Xander Kruger (Monument) 9 Franco Tiedt (Monument) 8 Len Massyn (Monument) 7 Hacjivah Dayimani (Jeppe) 6 Henro...

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  • Boland u18 Academy team

    Jun 23, 15 • 4738 Views • Academy Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Boland u18 Academy team

    15 James Mao-Cheia (Hermanus) 14 Julian Lodewyk (Worcester Gym) 13 Khail Kotzenberg (Vredendal) 12 Ruduwaan Adams (Langeberg) 11 Chrisham Lucas (Hermanus) 10 Andre Swanepoel (HTS Drostdy) 9 Wihan von Wielligh (Hugenote) 8 Bruwer van Zyl (Augsburg Gym) 7...

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  • Griffons o/16 Grant Khomo 2015

    Jun 23, 15 • 4635 Views • General News, Grant Khomo Week, SchoolComments Off on Griffons o/16 Grant Khomo 2015

    1 Marco Jones (Goudveld) 2 Arno du Plessis (Wilgerivier) 3 Francois Klopper (Voortrekker) 4 Thandikhaya James (HTS Welkom) 5 Johannes van Graan (Witteberg) 6 Richard Matsabu (HTS Welkom) 7 DJ Hattingh (Afr HS Kroonstad) 8 Robert Bristow (Welkom Gimnasium) 9...

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  • #EPKINGS SIGNINGS FOR CURRIE CUP

    Jun 23, 15 • 2783 Views • General NewsComments Off on #EPKINGS SIGNINGS FOR CURRIE CUP

    The EP Kings have announced the signing of a further two players to bolster their squad for the forthcoming Currie Cup campaign in centre JP du Plessis and prop Basil Short. This follows last week’s announcement of a loan agreement with the Blue Bulls...

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  • WESTERN CAPE SCHOOLS SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT

    Jun 23, 15 • 1670 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on WESTERN CAPE SCHOOLS SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT

    EASTERN Cape schools rugby fans will get a taste of the quality of some of the Western Cape’s leading schools when the Standard Bank Cape Schools Rugby and Crosscountry Week, in association with Powerade and Spur, kicks off at Grey High on Saturday (June...

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  • RIP – Mogamat Agherdien

    Jun 23, 15 • 2186 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on RIP – Mogamat Agherdien

    The South Africa Rugby Union is sad to hear of the passing of Mogamat Agherdien. He was 92 and passed away at his home in Port Elizabeth. Agherdien, a stalwart of the Port Elizabeth Lads RFC and the Eastern Province Rhodes Trophy team, was selected to...

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  • De Allende rises to the occasion

    Jun 23, 15 • 3603 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Allende rises to the occasion

    Vodacom Rugby App Review – Playoffs  The 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby season may have ended in tears for the DHL Stormers but centre Damian de Allende showed once again that he was not a flash in the pan. De Allende had been the epitome of consistency this...

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  • SHOULD WE HAVE RUGBY COACHES OR MANAGERS

    Jun 23, 15 • 2501 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHOULD WE HAVE RUGBY COACHES OR MANAGERS

    Written by: David van der Merwe – @djvanman on twitter The Super Rugby season has come to an end for South African rugby supports after the Brumbies destroyed the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday. This was not unexpected as the South African sides...

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  • RIP Norm Berryman

    Jun 23, 15 • 1885 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on RIP Norm Berryman

    The Crusaders are today remembering Norm Berryman as a wonderful team man who made his mark both on and off the field since making his debut in 1998.  Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said the team and organisation would like to pass on their thoughts and prayers...

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  • First All Blacks squad of 2015 has been revealed

    Jun 23, 15 • 1761 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on First All Blacks squad of 2015 has been revealed

    The first All Blacks squad of 2015 has been revealed, and it’s the start of an international season which will reach its climax at the Rugby World Cup in the UK. The squad will play the historic Test against Samoa in Apia, The Investec Rugby Championship...

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  • Rokoduguni in as Strettle withdraws from England’s World Cup training squad

    Jun 23, 15 • 1271 Views • General News, International, Rugby World CupComments Off on Rokoduguni in as Strettle withdraws from England’s World Cup training squad

    David Strettle has withdrawn from England’s World Cup training squad and will be replaced by Bath Rugby’s Semesa Rokoduguni. The 31-year-old wing, who won the Premiership title with Saracens last month and will join French club Clermont Auvergne next...

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  • FOLEY BACKS CROWD TO BRING TAHS HOME

    Jun 23, 15 • 2374 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FOLEY BACKS CROWD TO BRING TAHS HOME

    NSW Waratahs flyhalf Bernard Foley has backed the NSW public to cheer the Waratahs to a back to back Semi-Final appearance at Allianz Stadium when the side meets the Highlanders on Saturday night.   The Highlanders defeated the Chiefs in the Qualifying...

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  • Tana Umaga will be the new head coach for the Blues

    Jun 23, 15 • 3543 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Super RugbyComments Off on Tana Umaga will be the new head coach for the Blues

    Current Counties Manukau coach and former All Black captain, Tana Umaga will be the new head coach for the Blues. His three-year appointment, confirmed jointly by the Blues and New Zealand Rugby, was announced today at the site of what will be the new base...

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  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE ROUND-UP

    Jun 22, 15 • 3864 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE ROUND-UP

    Uitenhage side Gardens scored one of the major upsets in the Eastern Province Grand Challenge this season when they defeated log-leaders Despatch 32-30 in Despatch on Saturday, June 20. The visitors led 25-15 at the break and withstood a second half surge by...

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  • Border U16 Grant Khomo Squad 2015

    Jun 22, 15 • 5489 Views • General News, Grant Khomo Week, SchoolComments Off on Border U16 Grant Khomo Squad 2015

    No. Name & Surname School 1 C Haggard Hudson park 2 S Mbadlanyana Selborne College 3 L Dalbock Selborne College 4 J Byal Queens College 5 A Rust Selborne College 6 G Ross Grens 7 S Kuhlane Selborne College 8 A Nondwangu Cambridge 9 S Manziya Cambridge 10...

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  • Pumas – Sad start to Currie Cup campaign

    Jun 22, 15 • 3299 Views • General NewsComments Off on Pumas – Sad start to Currie Cup campaign

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  • Duane Vermeulen statement

    Jun 22, 15 • 3057 Views • Europe, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Duane Vermeulen statement

    DHL Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen met with Director of Rugby Gert Smal on Monday morning, to sort out the events that transpired in France last week. Vermeulen visited French Top 14 club Toulon late last week and was unveiled to the local media as their...

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  • #SUPERRUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Jun 22, 15 • 1530 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #SUPERRUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for the Super Rugby Semi-Finals. Qualifier Hurricanes v Brumbies @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Saturday 27 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 07:35 GMT, 09:35 SAST, 17:35 AEST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Chris Pollock...

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  • Boishaai win battle of Brug Street

    Jun 22, 15 • 2463 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Boishaai win battle of Brug Street

    Paarl Boys’ High 29-10 Paul Roos   In a close contest, the boys in blue overcame a half-time deficit to win an entertaining game of schoolboy rugby. Following a nip and tuck first period, the home forwards’ domination proved the difference in...

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  • Junior Springboks arrive back in South Africa

    Jun 22, 15 • 1908 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Junior Springboks arrive back in South Africa

      Team achieves 90 % win-rate for the season The Junior Springboks returned to South Africa on Monday from Italy where they finished in a commendable third place at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship. The young South Africans suffered their only loss...

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