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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings congratulate Lions on Super Rugby inclusion
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president Cheeky Watson today congratulated the MTN Lions on securing their position in Super Rugby for 2014. “On behalf of the Southern Kings, I would like to congratulate the Lions on their inclusion in next year’s...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Richie Gray joins Springboks as breakdown consultant
The Springboks will utilise the skills of Richie Gray as breakdown consultant for the remainder of the Test season in 2013. Gray joined the Springboks at their training camp in Johannesburg on Monday and although he isn’t officially part of the Springbok...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens gold medal winners
SARU President Regan Hoskins and CEO Jurie Roux on Monday both congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on their gold medal performance at the World Games in Cali, Colombia. Kyle Brown and his team clinched the gold medal late on Friday evening with a 33-24...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok women pipped by England in Nations Cup
The Springbok women suffered a heart-breaking 18-17 defeat against England in their second Nations Cup clash at the University of Northern Colorado in the USA on Sunday night with a late try denying them a victory. The match was initially scheduled to take...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State on top despite loss in Absa u21 Provincial Championship
There are no undefeated teams left in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championships, and with five teams having suffered only one defeat this far, there are no clear favourites either after four rounds of play. The MTN Golden Lions, Vodacom Blue Bulls and...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls, Golden Lions keep on winning in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship
The Vodacom Blue Bulls and MTN Golden Lions scored a third win in as many matches in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship and now top the log following good wins on the weekend, while KZN scored a convincing win in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The MTN...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee trims squad for Blue Bulls game
DHL Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has released a 26-man squad ahead of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup opener against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands. WP Under-21 players Stephan Coetzee (hooker), Gerbrandt Grobler (lock), Tim Swiel (flyhalf),...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness report -Pollard not available for selection
Flyhalf Handrè Pollard is the only confirmed casualty ahead of the Vodacom Blue Bulls opening match of the Absa Currie Cup competition that stars this weekend. Pollard is recovering from a shoulder injury and although he will be training this week, will not...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa’s TOP 30 School Rugby 1st XV Rankings for 5 August 2013
Information compiled by Nelio de Sa Twitter @NelioDeSa Click here for more info on School Rugby Rankings explained 05 Aug 2013 1 Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool Pta (Affies) 2 Paarl Gimnasium 3 Hoërskool Outeniqua (Kwaggas) 4 Grey College 5 Hoërskool...
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Aug 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Border, KZN shine in Women’s Interprovincial Series
Border and KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday proved again that they have the potential to be finalists in the Women’s Interprovincial Series as they powered their way to another round of convincing victories to maintain their unbeaten status in the ‘A...
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Aug 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas and Leopards continue to set the pace in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Steval Pumas and Leopards continued their dominance in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend to retain their places at the top of the log, while the EP Kings and SWD Eagles stayed hot on their heels. The Pumas produced another stunning display...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim gold at World Games
South Africa are the World Games Rugby Sevens champions after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Friday evening by 33-24 against Argentina in Cali, Columbia. A month after South Africa lost to Fiji in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Sevens World...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad named for The Castle Lager Rugby Championship
The Springbok selectors have opted for continuity when they named a 30-man squad for the opening two rounds of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship later this month against Argentina. Only three players who were not part of the Springbok squad which won...
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Aug 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters
Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters The Springbok Sevens team will play Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Games in Cali, Colombia on Friday after coming through pool play undefeated. The South African side, competing as part of Team South Africa,...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Craven Week, General News, Junior Rugby, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa u18, Youth Weeks •
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Comments Off on SA Schools u18 Fixtures against England, France & Wales
SA Schools u18 International Series featuring the National Under-18 teams from England, France & Wales. The u18 International Test Matches are as follows: 9 August – Italy vs WP Craven Week XV – City Park Stadium, Cape Town...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u/19 and u/21 Teams announced for clashes with Sharks
COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup Under 19 TEAM: Toyota Free State Under 19 OPPOSING TEAM: Sharks U-19 VENUE: Shimla Park DAY: Saturday TIME: 13H00 DATE: 03 August 2013 TEAM ...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up: Predator clubs head for Ellis Park
The new cross-border Predator Super League heads for the Lions’ den on Saturday when Pirates and Pretoria Police clash at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in a curtain-raiser to the sold-out Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match between the MTN Lions and Southern...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Boland Kavaliers ready for Pumas
Kavaliers slaggereed vir Pumas Ná afloop van hul puik 23-30 sege oor die Oostelike Provinsie verlede naweek, sal die Regent Boland Kavaliers eerskomende Vrydag se Curriebeker Eersteliga-kragmeting teen die Pumas met selfvertroue aandurf wanneer dié twee...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions Team Announced to Play Southern Kings 3 August 2013
MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Southern Kings in the second leg of the Super Rugby promotion/relegation series. The match will take place on Saturday, 3 August at 17h00. Ackermann has made just two forced changes to...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Top teams look to increase their lead in ABSA Currie Cup First Division
The level of competition among the top teams in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to rise this weekend as the tournament nears the halfway mark and the log-leaders attempt to distance themselves on the log standings. On Friday the Regent Boland...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Border, KZN, Griquas take centre stage in Women’s Interprovincials
Border, KZN, Griquas take centre stage in Women’s Interprovincials Border, KwaZulu-Natal and Griquas will have their sights set on extending their unbeaten runs in the Women’s Interprovincial series on Saturday as they look to build on their strong starts...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls name more signings
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to confirm the extension of contracts of a number of players that will be available for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the next couple of seasons. Junior Springbok representatives Travis Ismaiel, Ulrich Beyers, Paul...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for warm-up clash against Griquas
Toyota Vrystaat Cheetah XV 15 Full back Daniller Hennie 14 Right wing Van Schalkwyk Robbie 13 Right centre Lindeque Piet 12 Left centre Engelbrecht Joubert 11 Left wing Rhule Raymond 10 Fly half Smit Riaan 9 Scrum half Pretorius Sarel 8 Number eight...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Deon Stegmann and Francois Hougaard will miss the Absa Currie Cup campaign
Vodacom Blue Bulls players Deon Stegmann and Francois Hougaard will miss the Absa Currie Cup campaign after medical tests revealed shoulder and ankle injuries respectively. Both will have to undergo operations in the next week and will not be available to...
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Jul 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on USA edge out Springbok Women in Nations Cup opener
The Springbok women started the Nations Cup in Colorado, USA, on a disappointing note in the early hours of Wednesday morning as they went down 35-22 to the hosts at the University of Northern Colorado. The clash was exciting from the outset with both teams...
