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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB statement following NZ v SA match
Following an initial review, the IRB confirms that it was incorrect for referee Romain Poite to issue a yellow card to Bismarck du Plessis in the 17th minute of The Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa in Auckland on Saturday. Just as...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being issued with a red card for receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on EPRU saddened by the loss of Leopards U19 Rugby player
The Eastern Province Rugby Union was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Leopards Under-19 player, Kwena Moremi, in a swimming accident in East London on Friday. The loosehead prop was with his team-mates undertaking a “flush-out” session in the sea...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings happy with win over Boland
The Eastern Province Kings secured a resounding win against the Boland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon, recording a notable 40-19 win in their Currie Cup first division match at the Boland Stadium in Wellington. Currie Cup head coach, David Maidza said he was...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby player dies in tragic accident
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Leopards Under-19 player, Kwena Moremi, in a swimming accident in East London on Friday. The loosehead prop was with his team-mates undertaking a “flush-out”...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Former SARU vice president passes away
Jakobus ‘Koos’ Adriaan Albertus Basson Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), on Sunday paid tribute to former SARU vice-president and long-serving rugby administrator, Koos Basson, who passed away on Saturday. He was 74. Mr...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas cement top spot as First Division semi-final scramble continues
Absa Currie Cup First Division log-leaders the Steval Pumas this past weekend secured the top spot on the log with two rounds of matches remaining as they held on narrowly for their 12th victory in as many matches. This favourable position will guarantee them...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on “We still have a lot to play for” – De Villiers
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers pointed to some errant defensive errors and ‘mistakes that show we are not quite up there with the best team in the world’ in reflecting on his side’s 29-15 loss to New Zealand’s All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday....
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Central Amateur Provincial Competition set for kick-off
Amateur players from the Central regions will look to make their presence felt from Monday to Friday as the Central Amateur Provincial Competition begins in Kimberley. The tournament marks the grand finale to the SARU Amateur Provincial series following the...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Sub-Union Competition begins in Margate on Monday
The top platteland rugby players from the Southern Regions will take to the field in provincial colours this week as they receive a rare opportunity to represent their provinces at the SARU Southern Sub-Union tournament in Margate. The competition runs from...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP remain unbeaten, while pressure mounts on Blue Bulls and Griquas
DHL Western Province this past weekend showed that they have the character to defend their Absa Currie Cup title as they overcame a first-half red card to emerge victorious against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld and retain their lead at the top of...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before SANZAR following Red Card
Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa has received a red card after receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend between New Zealand and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The yellow cards were issued in the 17th and 42nd minutes of the match...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Euro trio at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens will kick off the new HSBC Sevens World Series against a trio of European opponents England, France and Spain following the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens on 12-13 October, which the International Rugby Board announced earlier on...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds for the Springboks vs All Black clash
With less than 24 hours to go before kick-off in Saturday’s fourth Test in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and New Zealand, excitement levels have been steadily increasing in Auckland. Fridays prior to Tests traditionally provide...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls Team to face Western Province
Ulrich Beyers has been ruled out of this weekend’s clash against Western Province. The outside centre, who has been nursing an ankle injury this week, failed a late fitness test and will be replaced by Waylon Murray in the starting line-up. Murray has shown...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Women’s team to play Taranaki
Canterbury Women’s Head Coach John Sherratt has named his team to play Taranaki on Saturday. It includes three changes to the starting fifteen that lost to Auckland last week. The forward pack remains the same, with prop Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Awards of the month announced
The Sharks coaching team and Western Province utility back Cheslin Kolbe were on Thursday named as the respective Absa Currie Cup Coach and Player of the Month for August. The announcements were made during the Sharks’ team announcement in Durban. Brad...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings side to take on Boland
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BOLAND AT BOLAND STADIUM, WELLINGTON FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2013 15.Scott van Breda 11.Michael Killian 13.Wayne Stevens 12.Siyabonga Mangweni (CAPTAIN) 14.Brian Skosana 10.George Whitehead 9.Nicholas Vergallo 1.Lizo...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Rovers vs Rovers in Cell C Community Cup
IT will be Rovers vs Rovers in the 2014 Cell C Community Cup after Welkom Rovers retained their Griffons First League title to become the 10th team to qualify for SARU’s flagship tournament for open clubs. In a nailbiting final played at the Griffons...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Round two of Currie Cup Premier Division begins
The six Absa Currie Premier Division teams will receive a stark reminder this weekend that every remaining match counts as round two of the series kicks off. With only eight log points separating log-leaders DHL Western Province from the last-placed GWK...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on First Division set to go into overdrive
The scramble for semifinal places in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to force the competition to a new level of competitiveness this weekend as the teams attempt to make the most of the three remaining pool matches. With a 15 point lead at the...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crunch time in Women’s Interprovincial Series
The Women’s Interprovincial Series will reach boiling point this weekend as the top four teams go head-to-head in the semifinals for a shot at winning the title. Defending champions Western Province take on the Sharks at the University of KwaZulu-Natal at...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team named to face Griquas in Kimberely
ABSA CURRIE CUP Griquas vs The Sharks Date: Saturday, 14 September 2013 Time: 15h00 Venue: GWK Park, Kimberley Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Jason Jaftha, Francois de Bruin Television Match Official: Willie Roos The Sharks 15. SP Marais 14. Sizo...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa celebrates the Blue Bulls 75th anniversary
Absa Currie Cup Trophy Tour coming to Pretoria Absa will this year make the dreams of two die-hard rugby fans come true as they stand a chance to win the opportunity of a life time, to celebrate with their heroes at the Absa Currie Cup Final on 26 October...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks named for Springbok clash
The All Blacks selectors have named a strong team to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Freedom Cup Test at Eden Park, Auckland, this Saturday, 14 September 2013, with the starting XV featuring the return of several regular starters: prop...
