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  • Strong starts for WP, Border in the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition

    Sep 3, 13 • 2162 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Strong starts for WP, Border in the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition

    Western Province and Border on Monday registered strong starts to the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha as they played to convincing victories to establish themselves as early favourites in the competition. Defending champions, Western...

  • Absa Boktown brings Human Spirit

    Sep 3, 13 • 2483 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Absa Boktown brings Human Spirit

    Absa Boktown will be bringing the human spirit to Barnyard Theatre and Montecasino as the Springboks go in search of Rugby Championship glory this season. Bring the family for the festival of rugby with a hive of activity scheduled around the matches which...

  • Auckland team to face Counties Manukau

    Sep 3, 13 • 2287 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup • • Comments Off on Auckland team to face Counties Manukau

    2013 ITM Cup Round 4 Wednesday September 4 Eden Park Kick-off 7.35pm Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has made six changes to his side for tomorrow night’s round four clash with Counties Manukau at Eden Park (kick-off 7.35pm). “We’ve got three games in...

  • Canterbury team to play Bay of Plenty

    Sep 3, 13 • 2244 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup • • Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Bay of Plenty

    Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson named his team to play Bay of Plenty on Thursday night. It includes five changes to the starting fifteen that beat Waikato last week. In the front row, hooker Marcel Cummings-Toone will get his first start for Canterbury,...

  • Seven out of seven for Blue Bulls u19

    Sep 2, 13 • 2898 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Seven out of seven for Blue Bulls u19

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls continued to show their superiority over their opponents in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship this past weekend as they powered their way to a seventh consecutive victory to remain on top of the standings. A convincing victory...

  • Venter ready for Cheetahs

    Sep 2, 13 • 2579 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Venter ready for Cheetahs

    There was a green light for Francois Venter to train on Monday, but some other Vodacom Blue Bulls players were not so lucky. Mornè Mellett (stiffness in neck) and Jono Ross (concussion) will only train on Wednesday, Vodacom Blue Bulls team doctor Org Strauss...

  • WP, Blue Bulls, Sharks u21’s stay ahead

    Sep 2, 13 • 2818 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WP, Blue Bulls, Sharks u21’s stay ahead

    DHL Western Province, the Vodacom Blue Bulls and The Sharks continued their dominance in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship this past weekend as they registered convincing victories to remain ahead of the pack. Western Province defeated the Toyota Free...

  • Border, Sharks host Women’s Interprovincial semifinals

    Sep 1, 13 • 3486 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Border, Sharks host Women’s Interprovincial semifinals

    Border and the Sharks this weekend secured their home semifinals in the A Division of the Women’s Interprovincial Competition, while Griquas and the Limpopo Blue Bulls cemented their places in the B Division final as the round-robin stages reached a close....

  • WP the team to watch in Southern Amateur Provincial Competition

    Sep 1, 13 • 3273 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on WP the team to watch in Southern Amateur Provincial Competition

    Western Province will have everything to play for at the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha in the next few days as they attempt to defend their title and extend their domination in SA’s amateur tournaments. The Cape-based union has been...

  • Leopards, Cavaliers take a knock, while Pumas march on

    Sep 1, 13 • 2563 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News • • Comments Off on Leopards, Cavaliers take a knock, while Pumas march on

    Defeats for the Leopards and Regent Boland Cavaliers in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend dealt a knock to their campaigns, while the Pumas powered their way further ahead to remain in pole position for the top spot on the log. In the...

  • Sharks, Cheetahs leapfrog WP in Premier Division

    Sep 1, 13 • 2602 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News • • Comments Off on Sharks, Cheetahs leapfrog WP in Premier Division

    The Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend climbed into the top two spots on the log table in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division as favourable results pushed them ahead of DHL Western Province on the standings. In an entertaining round, the...

  • Blues captain Keven Mealamu with blood. Blues v Waratahs, Investec Super Rugby, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 16 April 2011 . Photo: Simon Watts / photosport.co.nz

    Auckland Representative Results August 31st

    Aug 31, 13 • 5058 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup • • Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results August 31st

    Auckland B 33 (S Silipa, W Lloyd, O Katoa, G Su’a, S Ili tries; C Perry 1 con, 2 pens) Taranaki B 22 Halftime 18-5 Auckland Under20 95 Northland Under20 7 Auckland Under18 div 78 Thames Valley Under18 ...

  • Blue Bulls crowned Northern Amateur Provincial champions

    Aug 30, 13 • 4468 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Northern Amateur Provincial champions

    The Blue Bulls on Friday registered a clean sweep of victories on the final day of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition at Loftus Versfeld to emerge as the Cup and Plate winners. The Blue Bulls defeated their Gauteng rivals, the Golden Lions, 24-23 in...

  • Sharks u19 team to face Border

    Aug 30, 13 • 4980 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Sharks u19 team to face Border

    Sharks U19 vs Border U19 Date: Saturday, 31 August 2013 Time: 13h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys Sharks U19 15. Jean-Luc du Plessis 14. Wion Robbertse 13. Nkululeko Marwana 12. Sandile Kubeka 11. Alrin Eksteen 10. Colin Willemse...

  • Ralepelle passed fit for Springbok tour

    Aug 30, 13 • 2083 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on Ralepelle passed fit for Springbok tour

    Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been passed fit for the forthcoming tour in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship and will depart with the squad of 28 players to Australia and New Zealand on Saturday. Ralepelle, who injured his back during a gym session...

  • Sharks u21 team announced

    Aug 30, 13 • 8924 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Sharks u21 team announced

    Sharks U21: 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Alcino Izaacs 10. Robert du Preez 9. Stefan Ungerer 8. Johan Meyer 7. Wade Elliott 6. Khaya Majola 5. Stefan Lewies 4. Wiehan Hay 3. Simon Kerrod 2. Franco Marais...

  • National Clubs Round-up: SWD clubs eye big prize

    Aug 30, 13 • 3658 Views • Cell C Community Cup, Club Rugby, General News • • Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: SWD clubs eye big prize

    THE Cell C Community Cup race in SWD hits the home straight this weekend with three clubs vying for the two remaining play-off slots in an intriguing final round of the Premier League’s round-robin stages. With 21 of 22 rounds completed in what is...

  • DHL Western Province team to play Lions

    Aug 30, 13 • 2571 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL Western Province team to play Lions

    Western Province team: 15. Gio Aplon, 14. Gerhard van den Heever, 13. Juan de Jongh, 12. Damian de Allende, 11. Cheslin Kolbe, 10. Kurt Coleman, 9. Nic Groom, 8. Nizaam Carr, 7. Rynhardt Elstadt, 6. Deon Fourie (c), 5. De Kock Steenkamp, 4. Michael Rhodes, 3....

  • Leonardo Senatore suspended for nine weeks

    Aug 29, 13 • 3377 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on Leonardo Senatore suspended for nine weeks

    A SANZAR Judicial Officer has found Leonardo Senatore of Argentina guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship after he was cited during the match at the weekend between Argentina and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The...

  • Leopards team named

    Aug 29, 13 • 5541 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News • • Comments Off on Leopards team named

    15 Full back Dames Danie 14 Right wing Obi Luther 13 Right centre Skorbinski Hennie 12 Left centre Tossel G de la Rey George 11 Left wing Marais Edmar 10 Fly half Engelbrecht Adriaan (Meel) 9 Scrum half LakerJohann 8 Number eight Swart HP 7 Right flanker...

  • Forward battles to dominate in Premier Division

    Aug 29, 13 • 3221 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Forward battles to dominate in Premier Division

    The unpredictability of the opening rounds of the Absa Currie Cup has kept pundits guessing, with five away-wins in nine matches. But despite the unpredictability of the scores, one factor which has been consistent is the South African tradition of closely...

  • Pablo Matera found Not Guilty

    Aug 29, 13 • 2211 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on Pablo Matera found Not Guilty

    A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Pablo Matera of Argentina not guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship after he was cited during the match at the weekend between Argentina and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The...

  • Northern Amateur Provincial final a Gauteng affair

    Aug 29, 13 • 3066 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial final a Gauteng affair

    The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions on Wednesday night secured their places in the final of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition to be hosted at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday after finishing the first two rounds unbeaten. The Blue Bulls built on...

  • Significance of bonus points increase in First Division

    Aug 29, 13 • 2400 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News • • Comments Off on Significance of bonus points increase in First Division

    The importance of securing bonus point victories will become especially significant for the top teams in the Absa Currie Cup First Division in the next few weeks as the battle for semifinal places and home semifinals becomes tighter. With five rounds to go...

  • Brad Macleod-Henderson names his chargers

    Aug 29, 13 • 4922 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Brad Macleod-Henderson names his chargers

    ABSA CURRIE CUP The Sharks vs Blue Bulls Date: Saturday, 31 August 2013 Time: 17h05 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees: Quinton Immelman, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman The Sharks 15. SP Marais...