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Sep 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad named for Final home tests
Pieter-Steph du Toit (lock) and Juan de Jongh (centre) have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final two home Tests of 2013, against Australia and New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in the next fortnight. The 21-year-old Du Toit was...
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Sep 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup First Division semi-finalists confirmed
The EP Kings, SWD Eagles and Leopards this weekend all booked their semifinal berths in the Absa Currie Cup First Division alongside log-leaders, the Steval Pumas, with one pool round remaining. In a decisive weekend the EP Kings took a step closer to...
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Sep 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks, WP continue to soar, Blue Bulls and Griquas struggle
The Sharks and DHL Western Province this weekend strengthened their chances of home semifinals in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division, while the Vodacom Blue Bulls and GWK Griquas continued their struggle to make their presence felt. With only three pool...
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Sep 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Border makes history in Women’s Interprovincial Series
The Border Women’s team on Saturday earned their place in history by lifting the Women’s Interprovincial trophy for the first time since the competition’s inception in 2003. The team registered an emphatic 41-8 victory against defending champions...
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Sep 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on KZN Duikers secure Central Amateur Provincial title
The KwaZulu-Natal Duikers on Friday held their nerve to grind out a 29-26 victory against Griquas in Kimberley to reclaim the Central Amateur Provincial Competition title. With the team being crowned the 2011 champions, while the 2012 competition was rained...
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Sep 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results
Women’s Provincial Championship Auckland Storm 18 (F Faamausili, D Taufateau, C Halapua tries, E Jensen 1 pen) Manawatu 13 Northern Region 2nd XV Competition Auckland B 19 (O Ai’i try, 1 con, 4 pen) Counties Manukau B 19 Auckland Juniors 31 (J Copeland, P...
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Sep 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on KZN Wildebeest win Southern Sub-Union title
The KwaZulu-Natal Wildebeest on Friday took top honours at the Southern Sub-Union tournament in Margate in style as they produced a scintillating performance to finish the competition on a memorable note. The KZN side entered the final against Eastern...
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Sep 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Black Savea set to stay with Wellington and Hurricanes
All Black Julian Savea pledged his allegiance to the Ricoh Wellington Lions and Hurricanes today, signing on for another two years. Savea announced his intentions to stay in Wellington via Twitter this evening. Wellington Rugby and Hurricanes chief executive...
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Sep 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their u21 side to play Cheetahs
ABSA U21 COMPETITION Sharks U21 vs Free State U21 Date: Saturday, 21 September 2013 Time: 12h30 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Tiaan Jonker Assistant Referees: Matt Kemp, Archibald Sehlako Sharks U21 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler...
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Sep 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks announce their U19 side
ABSA U19 COMPETITION Sharks U19 vs Free State U19 Date: Saturday, 21 September 2013 Time: 11h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Matt Kemp Assistant Referees: Blake Beattie, Wesley van der Linde Sharks U19 15. Colin Willemse 14. Michael Cloete 13....
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on KZN, EP advance to Southern Sub-Union final
The KwaZulu-Natal Wildebeest XV and Eastern Province will battle it out for top honours at the Southern Sub-Union tournament in Margate on Friday following a strong showing in the opening two rounds of the competition. The Wildebeest XV annihilated Griquas...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Griquas and Blue Bulls under pressure to win
GWK Griquas and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will be under immense pressure to register victories in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend to stay in the running for semifinal places as the countdown begins to the final stages. Failure to do so could...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Old Boys for Cell C Community Cup
BROUBART Old Selbornian became the 12th team to qualify for the 2014 Cell C Community Cup when they beat historical East London rivals Buffalo in the first of two Border Premier League semi-finals played at the Buffalo City Stadium on Wednesday night. Old...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on KZN Duikers hunt another Central Amateur Provincial title
The KwaZulu-Natal Duikers will attempt to defend their Central Amateur Provincial Championship title on Friday after booking their place in the final against Griquas Central in Kimberley. The team were crowned the 2011 champions, but were unable to stake a...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team named for Cheetahs clash
ABSA CURRIE CUP The Sharks vs Free State Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 21 September 2013 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Marius Jonker Assistant Referees: Tiaan Jonker, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs announce late change
Naka has made a forced change to the Toyota Free State Cheetahs team. Freddy Ngoza will be replacing Philip van der Walt due to a lingering injury. 15 Full back Daniller Hennie 14 Right wing Smit Riaan 13 Right centre Sadie Johann 12 Left centre Ebersohn...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Decisive weekend in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to feature a mixture of joy and heart-break this weekend as the tournament reaches the penultimate pool round and a few teams’ have their fate determined. With the top spot on the log already guaranteed, the...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to take on Bulls at Ellis Park
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT MTN GOLDEN LIONS VS BLUE BULLS MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to take on the Blue Bulls this Saturday at Ellis Park. Kick-off is at 17h05. Ackermann has made several changes to the team that narrowly went...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Scene set for thrilling Women’s Interprovincial Final
The Women’s Interprovincial Final between Border and Western Province is expected to unfold into a spectacle at the BCM Stadium in East London on Saturday as the teams put their bodies on the line for the title. Western Province boasts the bragging rights...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland players run skills and drills with 500 kids
Ten South Auckland schools will have the opportunity to train alongside the city’s best rugby players at a MILO Skills and Drills day in South Auckland on Monday 23rd September. The Auckland ITM Cup team is teaming up with long-time sponsor Nestlé to offer...
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Sep 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Wellington
Canterbury will take on top-of-the-table team Wellington at 5:35pm this Saturday night at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting line-up that beat Otago last weekend. Two players who returned...
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Sep 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby reveals Trust to provide education to rugby hopefuls
The Western Province Rugby Football Union has unveiled a new initiative to provide much-needed educational support to young rugby hopefuls in the province. The Western Province Rugby President’s Trust, launched at DHL Newlands on Tuesday, will...
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Sep 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls u21 Ruan Steenkamp moves From 8 to 2 For Border Match
Steenkamp moves from 8 to 2The move of regular loose forward and captain, , to hooker, dominates the team announcement of the Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 side to face Border on Friday, 20 September in Pretoria. The move to the middle of the scrum has...
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Sep 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Paul Anthony Picks Strong Blue Bulls u19 Team To Play Border
Anthony picks strong side to face Border Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 coach Paul Anthony decided to rest a number of stalwarts in his undefeated team, rotate others and to recall a couple of fit-again players when he named his side to play Border in...
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Sep 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cornell du Preez released to play for Edinburgh Rugby
EPRU President, Cheeky Watson this afternoon confirmed that EP Rugby player, Cornell du Preez has been released from his contract with immediate effect, to sign with Edinburgh Rugby in Scotland. “Du Preez had already committed to play for Edinburgh Rugby...
