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Aug 29, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Women’s teams to determine their fate in final Interprovincial pool round
The Women’s Interprovincial series will reach boiling point this weekend as a handful of teams battle it out for semifinal and final positions respectively as the pool stages comes to a close. In the A Division, only the Sharks and Border have secured their...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mealamu back in blue and white hoops
Keven Mealamu is set to play his first match for Auckland in five years, having been named to start against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. Mealamu is joined by Charles Piutau, having been released from the All Blacks, and are two of a number of changes to the...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Anthony wrings changes
Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 coach Paul Anthony made numerous changes to his undefeated team for their Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship clash against the Leopards in Pretoria on Friday. Injuries to regulars like Daniel Kriel and Corne Cooper, an Under-21...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on Griquas at home
Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the GWK Griquas on Saturday, 31 August at 15:00 in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. In a curtain raiser at 12:30 the Free State Woman’s team will take on the Golden Lions Woman’s team. Gates open at...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pollard to make debut, Murray in starting line up
Junior World Cup winning flyhalf Handrè Pollard will make his Absa Currie Cup debut in Durban on Saturday after being named as pivot for the Vodacom Blue Bulls team against The Sharks. Pollard replaces the injured Tony Jantjies in one of three changes to the...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SARU announce ASICS as new apparel sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday named sports performance brand ASICS as the new apparel sponsor of the Springboks and their associated national teams. The six-year deal runs from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019, taking in the Rugby World...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Steenkamp to lead Blue Bulls Under-21
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21team to play the Leopards on Friday in the Absa Currie Cup Under-21 Provincial Championship saw a couple of changes to the side that lost to the Sharks in Durban last weekend and welcomes back a number of fit-again stalwarts....
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Aug 28, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Griquas team to face Cheetahs in Bloem
GWK Griquas team to play the Cheetahs on Saturday 31 August 2013 at 15:00 at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Nick Schonert 4. Hilton Lobberts (Positional Switch – From nr 7 to nr 4) 5. Rory Arnold (Griquas...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s squad announced for Rugby World Cup qualifier
Springbok Women’s caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams on Wednesday announced a talented 28-member squad for their Rugby World Cup qualifier against Uganda at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London on September 7. A victory for the Springbok Women would secure...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Crusaders sign Lee-Lo for 2014/15
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that midfield back, Rey Lee-Lo, will be moving south to join them next season. “Lee-Lo has signed a two year contract to play for the Crusaders in the 2014 and 2015 Investec Super Rugby seasons,” Crusaders Chief...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Two players added to Springbok squad to Australasia
Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand for the next two Tests in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The squad of 26 players who returned from Argentina on Monday was retained, with...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on EP Kings team announced against the Leopards
The EP Kings Rugby team that will take on the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday has been announced, with minimal changes to the squad that beat the Griffons 63 points to seven last week. “Darron Nell returns to take up the captain’s role, with Tiger...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on MTN GOLDEN LIONS team to tackle DHL WESTERN PROVINCE
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face DHL Western Province, in round four of the 2013 ABSA Currie Cup, at Ellis Park on Friday evening. There are a handful of changes to the team that thumped the Vodacom Blue Bulls 62-23...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Argentinian’s cited
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Leonardo Senatore and Pablo Matera of Argentina will appear at separate SANZAR Judicial Hearings to be heard consecutively after being cited for alleged foul play during a...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Waikato
Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play Waikato on Thursday night. Two players have returned from the All Black camp to take the field – Colin Slade and Luke Whitelock. A shoulder injury to Joe Moody in last week’s match...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards close in on top teams in U19 Championship
The Leopards this past weekend succeed in their mission to reduce the gap between themselves, the Sharks and MTN Golden Lions on the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship log as they delivered a fine performance to topple Toyota Free State. The bonus-point...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP takes the lead in U21 Provincial Championship
DHL Western Province were rewarded for their consistency in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship this past weekend as they climbed to the top of the log table and gained a valuable four-point lead over the chasing teams. Victories for Toyota Free State...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas
Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Griquas on Saturday, 31 August at 15:00 in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Gates open at 13:00 and Adam Tas will be performing live on the Castle Deck after the match. Free State Stadium also...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again
Vodacom Blue Bulls winger Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against The Sharks after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the MTN Golden Lions. Ismaiel, who scored his first Currie Cup try,...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on 2014 Cell C Community Cup draw confirmed
DEFENDING Cell C Community Cup champions GAP Despatch will encounter a double dose of derbies in the opening rounds of the 2014 tournament, after the Pool draw was confirmed by SARU on Friday. Despatch, who beat Jonsson College Rovers 26-24 to claim...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards leap into second place in First Division
The Leopards this weekend reclaimed their second-place standing on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table after the results worked in their favour in an exciting round of matches. However, given the log-jam at the top of the table with five pool rounds...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa
Pablo Matera of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. Matera is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly made contact with the eyes of...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Away wins dominate Premier Division
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division delivered another thrilling round of action this weekend as the home teams all failed to capitalise on their advantage, resulting in a full-house of away-wins. The Sharks pipped the Toyota Free State Cheetahs 18-15 in...
