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  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Jul 24, 14 • 2275 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made two changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Highlanders two weeks ago.   Richie McCaw has recovered from injury to return to the line-up and will play at number 6 on Saturday night.  That sees Jordan...

  • Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Jul 24, 14 • 2240 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....

  • Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit

    Jul 24, 14 • 6621 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit

    PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Blue Bulls has unveiled a new Currie Cup rugby kit inspired by heritage and tradition – with no pink colourways or camo designs in sight.   The jersey in the Blue Bulls’ customary blue is also...

  • Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Jul 24, 14 • 3346 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years? The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single...

  • PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit

    Jul 24, 14 • 9123 Views • General News, South Africa, South Africa • • Comments Off on PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit

      PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs has unveiled a new heritage-inspired Currie Cup rugby kit in the customary white and russet orange. “As always the Toyota Free State Cheetahs are looking forward to the...

  • DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    Jul 23, 14 • 2502 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    DHL Western Province Under-21 coach John Dobson is confident that his players will step up when they take on the Sharks in Absa Provincial Under-21 action in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 13h00). The DHL WP Under-21s are two from two in Provincial Under-21...

  • DHL WP U19s braced for big Durban battle

    Jul 23, 14 • 2232 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP U19s braced for big Durban battle

    The DHL Western Province Under-19 team will put their perfect record on the line when they travel to Durban to take on the Sharks Under-19s at Kings Park on Saturday (kick-off 11h00). DHL WP have picked up two successive bonus point victories at home thus far...

  • U19 team announced to face Free State on Saturday

    Jul 23, 14 • 2015 Views • General News • • Comments Off on U19 team announced to face Free State on Saturday

    There are six changes including a position swop in the starting line up of the Eastern Province U19 team that will face the Free State U19s in Durban on Saturday at 12 noon. Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick, said the changes made had been tactical, rather than...

  • Hooker Mbonambi to join WP Rugby

    Jul 23, 14 • 2270 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Hooker Mbonambi to join WP Rugby

    Highly-rated former SA Schools and SA Under-20 hooker Bongi Mbonambi will join Western Province Rugby at the start of the 2015 season. The mobile, yet powerful hooker will move from Pretoria at the conclusion of the 2014 Absa Currie Cup season and will...

  • The Free State U19 and U21 teams to take on the Kings and Border

    Jul 23, 14 • 2594 Views • General News • • Comments Off on The Free State U19 and U21 teams to take on the Kings and Border

    The Toyota Free State U19 and U21 teams will take on the EP Kings U19 and Border U21, respectively, this Saturday at Shimla Park. Kick-off for the Under 19 clash is at 12:00 and14:00 for the under 21 clash.                      ...

  • All systems go for new Absa Currie Cup format

    Jul 23, 14 • 2943 Views • General News • • Comments Off on All systems go for new Absa Currie Cup format

    The new Absa Currie Cup Premier Division format featuring eight teams will come into play on August 8 in a fresh start to SA’s top domestic competition, with newcomers the EP Kings taking on DHL Western Province in the opening match. The official launch of...

  • Eleven Waratahs named in Qantas Wallabies squad

    Jul 23, 14 • 2174 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on Eleven Waratahs named in Qantas Wallabies squad

    Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has included 11 NSW Waratahs in his 32-man squad for the upcoming 2014 Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship. Five NSW forwards and six Waratah backs will wear Wallaby gold in The Rugby Championship. Up front are seasoned...

  • Habana placed on standby for Commonwealth Games Sevens

    Jul 22, 14 • 2583 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Habana placed on standby for Commonwealth Games Sevens

    Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been placed on standby for the Team South Africa Sevens squad at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the South African Sports & Olympic Committee confirmed on Tuesday. Habana’s availability followed a decision by his club...

  • SA Schools 55 man squad – We take a closer look

    Jul 22, 14 • 9143 Views • Craven Week, General News, SA Schools, School • • Comments Off on SA Schools 55 man squad – We take a closer look

    SA Schools 55 man Squad: Fullbacks: Morné Joubert (Glenwood & KwaZulu-Natal) Eduan Keyter (Affies & Blue Bulls) Keanu Vers (Grey PE & Eastern Province) Right wings: Nazo Nkala (Welkom Gimnasium & Griffons) Duncan Saal (Kasselsvlei &...

  • SA Schools Squad Chosen

    Jul 22, 14 • 16428 Views • Craven Week, General News, International, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, Vodacom Cup News • • Comments Off on SA Schools Squad Chosen

    July 21, 2014 SARU has announced a squad of 55 school boy rugby players to attend the SA Schools trials on Saturday, 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.The SA Schools trial squad was selected by the national selectors following the...

  • Port Natal News

    Jul 22, 14 • 2716 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Port Natal News

    Zayne Wind from Port Natal Skool represented the 0/16 Natal AVS rugby team. He represented Natal during the July holidays from 6-11 July 2014 in Naboomspruit Limpopo. He was selected as man of the match during the second day of the tournament. At the end of...

  • Paarl Boys High 1st XV to take on Bishops

    Jul 22, 14 • 2729 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Paarl Boys High 1st XV to take on Bishops

    1. Q.Vorster 2. C.van Zyl 3. D.Marais 4. W.Botha © 5. R. de Villiers 6. A.van Wyk 7. C.Mostert 8. P.Coetzee 9. P. de Wet 10. S.Gouws 11. W.Gouws 12. H.Moller 13. C.Grain 14. T.February 15. R.Lombaard...

  • Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools KES vs Jeppe Derby

    Jul 22, 14 • 5085 Views • General News, Premier Schools • • Comments Off on Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools KES vs Jeppe Derby

    Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries from South Africa’s top rugby schools, which are broadcast live on SuperSport from April to August....

  • Folau back for Brumbies Semi-Final showdown

    Jul 22, 14 • 2194 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Folau back for Brumbies Semi-Final showdown

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to the starting line-up for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) – New Zealand Time at Allianz Stadium. After resting him in the...

  • New Kicking Coach for EP Kings

    Jul 21, 14 • 3125 Views • General News • • Comments Off on New Kicking Coach for EP Kings

    The Eastern Province Kings have signed Henning van der Merwe as their new kicking coach. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Van der Merwe, 28, had been signed until the end of the 2017 season. “Henning comes with a great track record, having coached...

  • St Stithians Rugby Golf Day with Joost and Naas

    Jul 21, 14 • 2654 Views • General News, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St Stithians Rugby Golf Day with Joost and Naas

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  • Joost and Friends Golf Day

    Jul 21, 14 • 2982 Views • General News, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Joost and Friends Golf Day

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  • Springbok Women suffer RWC injury blows

    Jul 21, 14 • 2710 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015 • • Comments Off on Springbok Women suffer RWC injury blows

    The Springbok Women suffered a big blow on Monday with lock Nomathamsanqa Faleni and centres Marithy Pienaar and Ziyanda Tywaleni being ruled out of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup due to injury. Faleni suffered a knee injury at training last week, while...

  • Back to Business for EPRU Referees

    Jul 21, 14 • 3157 Views • Club Rugby, General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Back to Business for EPRU Referees

    The Eastern Province Rugby Referees Society will return to adjudicating Eastern Province Rugby Union club matches from today, after EPRU cancelled all club games last weekend over the poor treatment of referees. Eastern Province Rugby Union President, Cheeky...

  • Over 33 000 tickets snapped up for Tahs semi

    Jul 21, 14 • 2378 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Over 33 000 tickets snapped up for Tahs semi

    With their opponents now confirmed as Australian derby rivals the Brumbies, the NSW Waratahs have sold over 33,000 seats for Saturday’s Asteron Life 2014 Super Rugby Semi-Final at Allianz Stadium (7.30pm). Tickets went on public sale last Wednesday and the...