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Mar 27, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks eager to capture first Hong Kong title
The Springbok Sevens will have an unprecedented sixth HSBC Sevens World Series Cup Final in their sights when the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens kicks off early on Friday morning (SA time). Only two points separate the Blitzboks and New Zealand at the top of...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Round 4 Preview
“Oupa” goes to Cradock and Thabo to Bill Jardine Half of the Vodacom Cup fixtures this week will take place at venues that can be described as “off rugby’s beaten track” as South Africa’s premier development competition continues to spread its...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Bok hopefuls to kick off two-month JWC training camp
The process to select the SA Under-20 squad to represent South Africa at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand will begin on Sunday when the expanded training group gathers in Stellenbosch for an intensive two-month training camp. The group,...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz go down fighting in Varsity Cup semis
CAPTION: The Madibaz hoist lock Cameron Lindsay high into the air during a line-out in their semifinal game against NWU-Pukke in Potchefstroom on Monday night. Photo: Catherine Kotze/SASPA FNB NMMU came within striking distance of their FNB Varsity...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Sevens: Final squad news
The final squads have been declared by all 28 teams – 16 in the main Cup draw and 12 in the World Series qualifier – set to compete at the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 28-30 March. Here we round up the squad ins and outs among the...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Hong Kong Fixtures
All times CAT (SA, GMT+2) March 2014 28 USA v Samoa Hong Kong Stadium 12:24 28 Canada v Portugal Hong Kong Stadium 12:46 28 Australia v Spain Hong Kong Stadium 13:08 28 Kenya v Sri Lanka Hong Kong Stadium 13:30 28 England v Argentina Hong Kong Stadium 14:42...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women ready to make their mark in Hong Kong
The SA Select Women’s Sevens team arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday ready to improve on their plate final victory at the Hong Kong Invitational on Friday, which marks their first international tournament of the year. The team will face Papua New Guinea and...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Bogeys, favourites and defending champions – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview
An Australian bogey side and an Aussie favourite, as well as the defending champions from New Zealand are awaiting the three South African Vodacom Super Rugby sides in action on Saturday. With two local sides enjoying breaks this weekend, round seven...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium on Friday night. There is just one change to the team that beat the Melbourne Rebels two weeks ago. With Tim Perry nursing a hamstring strain, loosehead...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Goats for Goals: Four tries = 1 bonus point + 20 goats
The NSW Waratahs’ incentive to post points against the Sharks and the Stormers has grown, thanks to the generosity of team sponsor CMC Markets. For every point the Waratahs score on their two-match tour of South Africa, CMC Markets will donate one...
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Mar 27, 14 •
4229 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on Clifton Rugby Tour to Namibia 2014
CLIFTON FIRST RUGBY XV TO TOUR NAMIBIA Clifton’s First XV will embark on their first international rugby tour on Sunday 30 March to Namibia, where they will spend the week playing a total of four matches, the first against Windhoek High School on Monday...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV team play SWD Eagles
Date : Saturday, 29 March 2014 Time : 14h30 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Sizo Maseko 13. Sandile Kubeka 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Tonderai Chavhanga 10. Tim Swiel 9. Hanco Venter 8. Jacques Botes 7. Francois Kleinhans...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Freestate XV side named for clash against the Kings in Cradock
Toyota Vrystaat XV speel Saterdag, 29 Maart om 16:00 teen die OP Kings in Cradock. Toyota Vrystaat XV vs OP Kings ...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Treverton College Sport Festival Fixtures 2014
Saturday 29 March Time Field A Field B 09h00 SCC vs Treverton U19 10h00 [&hellip...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Leopards side named
COMPETITION: VODACOM CUP 2014 TEAM: LEOPARDS XV OPPOSING TEAM: VODACOM BLUE BULLS VENUE: LEEUDORINGSTAD RUGBY VELD DAY: SATURDAY TIME: 15:30 DATE: 29-03-2014 TEAM 15 Full back Oosthuizen SW SW...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team named to face the Highlanders
Ma’a Nonu, Jerome Kaino and Hayden Triggs have all been promoted from the bench to start in a strong Blues team named to face the Highlanders at Eden Park on Saturday night. Head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to the side that overcame...
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Mar 27, 14 •
1955 Views •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Waratahs
Date : Saturday, 29 March 2014 Time : 17h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Mike Fraser (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Glen Jackson, Marius Jonker Television Match Official : Deon van Blommestein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Odwa...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Medical update on Piri Weepu
Blues halfback Piri Weepu is out of Investec Super Rugby for at least four weeks after expert diagnosis this week determined he had recently suffered a minor stroke. The 30-year-old had a scan on Monday after complaining of migraine-like symptoms dating back...
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Mar 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stick rings in the changes for Free State clash
EP Kings Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a much changed Vodacom Cup team to take on the Free State XV in Cradock on Saturday. The team captained by Paul Schoeman, who led the team last week against Western Province after Stephan Zaayman was...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Premier Interschools Fixtures announced
Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools have announced the 2014 Premier Interschools fixtures. This year’s fixtures are a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries from South Africa’s top...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Stick rings in the changes for Free State clash
EP Kings Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a much changed Vodacom Cup team to take on the Free State XV in Cradock on Saturday. The team captained by Paul Schoeman, who led the team last week against Western Province after Stephan Zaayman was...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jonno Lance gets his chance against the Sharks
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made six changes and brought in four new faces to his starting line up to face the top-of-the-table Sharks in Durban this Sunday (2.05am AEST). New to the Tahs this year, Jonno Lance will make his NSW debut...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU’s Springbok Experience museum earns international award nomination
The Springbok Experience rugby museum at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has been shortlisted for an international museums award. The South African Rugby Union’s world-class installation has been bracketed with museums from Lausanne, Antwerp,...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks Injury Report
NJURY REPORT Durban, 25 March 2014: The Cell C Sharks take on the Waratahs this Saturday at Growthpoint KINGS PARK and will be determined to display a positive performance against a strong Waratahs outfit that are on a roll thus far in the competition. Ahead...
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Mar 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks’ longest serving supporter back for more
Steinlager, the All Blacks longest serving sponsor has renewed its sponsorship of the All Blacks through to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The agreement includes an extensive partnership for the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand and also...
