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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Taute back for DHL Stormers
Jaco Taute has been named at fullback for the DHL Stormers’ first home game of the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The DHL Stormers will host the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands on Friday (kick-off 19h10), with Taute joining the starting line-up at fullback...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs side to take on the Rebels
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Rebels on Friday, 28 February at 10:40 (SA Time) at the AAMI-stadion in Melbourne, Australia. Changes to the team from last week: No changes has been made Previous...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Billy Vunipola update
BILLY VUNIPOLA will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations following a sprain to his right ankle. The Saracens No 8 had a scan this afternoon which revealed some ligament damage that will keep him out of action for the rest of the tournament. The England...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets to giveaway
We are giving away 5 sets of 4 tickets (20) to Rugby 15 readers to for this weekend’s game at Loftus, Vodacom Bulls vs Lions (Saturday 1 March at 17h05 CAT) How can you win? Visit: www.vodacom.co.za/rugby/ (to find the answer) Answer the following Question:...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win an all-expenses paid trip to the Vodacom SupeRugby Final
Vodacom Rugby Stats App FREE to download now South African rugby fans now have access to one of the most comprehensive rugby stats Apps in the world with the Vodacom Rugby Stats App. The App is free to download now. Developed in partnership with New Media...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on #DHLDeliverTheGameToMe – The ultimate braai experience delivered to to your doorstep!
One Lucky Johannesburg based Rugby 15 winner will win this ultimate braai experience courtesy of DHL. The braai delivered by DHL includes meat, salads, bread rolls, firelighters, drinks and more! All brought to you by DHL Express Africa and DHL Stormers. DHL...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter swaps with Skelton for derby clash against Reds
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to the side that earned a bonus-point win over the Force last Sunday. Former Springbok lock Jacques Potgieter will start in place of Will Skelton, with the 21-year-old dropping back to the bench for...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 3
The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the team’s 34-10 victory over the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Fortunately, only one serious injury was sustained during the tremendously physical encounter. Vice-captain Derick...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dazel excited ahead of Hong Kong Invitational
SA Select Sevens Women’s coach Renfred Dazel is excited ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens Invitational on March 28, following a string of pleasing results against Border and Eastern Province in a hit-out on Saturday. The SA Select team played four matches at...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 RBS 6 Nations Disciplinary
Dafydd Howells, Wales U20 wing, has been cited for an alleged dangerous “tip” tackle, contrary to Law 10.4(j), in the match against France U20 in Colwyn Bay on Saturday evening. The player’s hearing before an independent Six Nations...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Billy Vunipola update
BILLY VUNIPOLA will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations following a sprain to his right ankle. The Saracens No 8 had a scan this afternoon which revealed some ligament damage that will keep him out of action for the rest of the tournament. The England...
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Feb 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
THE England squad reported at Pennyhill Park this evening to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against France at Stade de France. There are no changes to the 35 players who trained last week. The England Saxons squad to play against Scotland A in...
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Feb 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand 3-0 after pool play of Brazil Sevens
New Zealand has finished day one of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series tournament in Brazil top of their pool after wins against Ireland, USA and England today. After keeping (36-0) and USA (17-0) scoreless, New Zealand were initially caught...
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Feb 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Squad Injury Update
Following Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations fixture against England at Twickenham, please find below an update on the squad injury profile. Peter O’Mahony Peter has a hamstring strain. He will be monitored by the medical team over the course of the coming...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs kick off season with bonus point win and Folau hat-trick
An Israel Folau hat-trick has inspired the NSW Waratahs to a comprehensive 43-21 victory over the Western Force at Allianz Stadium. In their Asteron Life Super Rugby season opener, the Tahs ran in six tries to two on their way to their biggest ever win...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales Under 20 suffer first defeat
Wales Under 20 endured their first defeat of the Six Nations campaign as France left Parc Eirias with a 16-10 win. Guided by scrum half Baptiste Serin, France’s second half performance saw them take home the spoils as lock Jean-Baptiste Singer crossed...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on England keep Six Nations hopes alive with 17-10 victory over Ireland
England Women kept their Six Nations hopes alive after beating defending Grand Slam Champions Ireland in front of 15,000 at Twickenham Stadium this evening. Nerves were tested for a second time as England’s women followed the men by putting in a...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on TAHS TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN SEASON OPENER
The Western Force has been unable to overcome a star-studded NSW Waratahs line-up, going down 43-21 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney this afternoon. The Force managed two tries through Nick Cummins and Kyle Godwin, with flyhalf Zack Holmes accounting for the...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jones out, Ball in for Wales
WALES TEAM UPDATE Wales second row Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of tonight’s RBS 6 Nations clash against France with a foot infection. Scarlets’ Jake Ball comes into the starting XV and his place amongst the replacements is taken by Andrew...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens Players produced by Grey College 1993-2014
SPRINGBOK SEVENS RUGBY BY GREY COLLEGE, 1993 – 2014 Grey College has produced 16 Springbok Sevens players to date. Ruben Kruger (1993 – 1994) Ruben was already a Springbok rugby player when he was selected for the Springbok Sevens team that...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE A CLAIMS OPENING WIN OF PACIFIC RUGBY CUP
Force A has opened its Pacific Rugby Cup campaign with a 29-23 win over Reds A at Perth’s Aquinas College this evening. The home side claimed the victory despite being outscored three-tries-to-two, with the boot of Jayden Hayward proving the difference,...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Buys back from injury for Madibaz
Photo Captuon: FNB NMMU have made only minor changes to their team to take on FNB NWU-Pukke in their final home fixture of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday night. Wade Elliot, seen here carrying the ball against Ikeys, will start on the bench. Photo: Michael...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Record Testing Programme as IRB Reaffirms Keep Rugby Clean Commitment
The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against doping in sport by undertaking a record level of education and testing in 2013. At its annual meeting in Dublin this week, the IRB’s Anti-Doping Advisory Committee (ADAC)...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Unchanged Cheetahs side to tackle Bulls
Johan Goosen has been declared fit and that allowed Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské to pick the same starting team that lost to the Lions for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday night. The only change is on the...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hollenbach to start in Lions midfield
The Lions were forced into a new midfield pairing ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Alwyn Hollenbach comes in at centre for the injured Lionel Mapoe, resulting in Stefan Watermeyer moving to the 13...
