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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs surge upwards in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 19 Review
The Vodacom Bulls moved to the top of the log and the Toyota Cheetahs made Vodacom Super Rugby history during a weekend where the top six for 2013 was finalised with one round of action left to play. Following their superb 34-13 win over the Blues in...
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Jul 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards & Pumas remain unbeaten in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Leopards and Steval Pumas continued to assert their authority in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend as they registered their second victories in as many weeks to remain the only unbeaten teams in the competition. The EP Kings and Regent...
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Jul 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Butch James Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Sharks
Butch James of the Sharks has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. James is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he tackled Bulls #21 Jurgen Visser. The incident occurred in the 72nd minute of...
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Jul 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Wilhelm Steenkamp Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Sharks
Wilhelm Steenkamp of the Bulls has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Steenkamp is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking when he made contact with Sharks #10 Butch James at a ruck with his...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Roodepoort latest Community Cup qualifier
Roodepoort have been confirmed as the fifth team to qualify for next year’s CELL C Community Cup after the West Rand club won the Golden Lions’ Pirates Grand Challenge league with a round to spare. Roodepoort, who qualified for this...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tickets selling fast for Southern Kings last home game of the season
Tickets selling fast for Southern Kings last home game of the season The Southern Kings last home game of their debut Super Rugby season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium could very well be another sold out affair. “We still have around 4,500 tickets...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up: Roodepoort latest Community Cup qualifier
Roodepoort have been confirmed as the fifth team to qualify for next year’s CELL C Community Cup after the West Rand club won the Golden Lions’ Pirates Grand Challenge league with a round to spare. Roodepoort, who qualified for this year’s...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA u20 Women Rugby Team ready to showcase their talent at IRB Nations Cup
The SA Women’s Under-20 national team will depart for London on Monday for the 2013 IRB Nations Cup ready make their presence felt following months of preparation. The 26-member squad will assemble in Johannesburg on Sunday for a holding camp before jetting...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ben Tameifuna issued an Off-Field Yellow Card by SANZAR
Ben Tameifuna of the Chiefs has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship. A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship in the playing enclosure – dangerous...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Family Fun at Final Hurricanes Game
The Hurricanes have plenty of family fun planned for their final home match of the season tomorrow night at Westpac Stadium. There will be extra pre-match activities for those heading along to the game taking advantage of the special family deal. In...
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Jul 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on UJ take on Maties in USSA rugby final
The University of Johannesburg will meet FNB Varsity Cup title-holders Stellenbosch University in the final of the USSA rugby tournament on Friday afternoon. UJ beat defending champions the University of Pretoria 15-10 in a closely contested semi-final...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play The Hurricanes In Wellington
Highlanders Named To Play The Hurricanes In Wellington Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium tomorrow night. Joseph has made three changes to the starting XV that played the Crusaders last...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Western Province Unofficial Champions of 2013 Coca-Cola u16 Grant Khomo Week
4 July 2013. Western Province are the unofficial South African u16 rugby champions after defeating the Blue Bulls 22-15 in the last game of the Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week in Vanderbijlpark on Thursday. As is the case in all the SARU Coca-Cola Youth Weeks,...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on SANDF XV Woman Team Announced To Play The Valke
SANDF XV Women’s team to face the Valke A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Women’s XV will test their skills against the Valke Women’s Interprovincial ‘B Division’ team in Nigel on Friday following impressive individual performances in...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on SWD Eagles u18 Finish On Top Of Coca-Cola u18 Academy Week 2013
SWD finish Coca-Cola Academy Week on a high The SWD Eagles on Thursday concluded a successful Coca-Cola Under-18 Academy Week as they thumped Eastern Province 32-7 in the grand finale of the tournament at Glenwood High in Durban. The George-based team were in...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bryan Habana honoured by Sports Minister on scoring 50 Test Tries in Green and Gold
Star Springbok wing Bryan Habana was on Thursday honoured by South Africa’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, for his magnificent feat of scoring 50 Test tries in the Green and Gold. Habana reached the milestone two weekends ago when he...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province take top honours at the Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week
DHL Western Province on Thursday delivered a fine performance against the Blue Bulls in the unofficial final of the Coca-Cola under-16 Grant Khomo Week at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark to affirm their status as the most impressive team in the...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Three Teams In The Run To Reach The Vodacom Super Rugby Playoffs – Round 19 Preview
Anxious fortnight ahead in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 19 Preview The top three teams on the Vodacom Super Rugby log, the Chiefs, Vodacom Bulls and Brumbies, are basically assured of reaching the playoffs, which means six teams will fight it out for...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Provincial Women’s rugby teams ready to make their mark
South Africa’s provincial women’s teams will make their mark in domestic rugby starting on Saturday as the annual Interprovincial tournament begins following months of preparation. The tournament will be hosted over seven weekends over the next...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Charl Du Plessis included in Southern Kings Team as Kevin Buys is withdrawn after injury
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE STORMERS AT NMB STADIUM SATURDAY 6 JULY 2013 15. SP Marais 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Captain) 14. ...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Lambie to play in 50th Super Rugby game for Sharks Team announced to play Vodacom Bulls
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY Bulls vs The Sharks Date : Saturday 6 July, 2013 Time : 19h10 Venue : Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee : Jason Jaftha Assistant Referees : Rasta Rasivhenge, Sieg van Staden Television Match Official : Johann Meuwesen The Sharks 15. Riaan...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tempo of Absa Currie Cup First Division set to increase from Friday
The quality of rugby in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to rise significantly on Friday with the players settled and the teams focused on stamping their authority early on. The Leopards host the Valke in Potchefstroom at 17h15, while the...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship moves to Johannesburg to mark the ‘Nelson Mandela Sports Day’
SANZAR advises that the South Africa v Argentina match scheduled to be played at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein on Saturday 17 August has been moved to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to form part of a unique initiative spearheaded by the national departments of...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions announced to play against Blue Bulls
MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Blue Bulls at Loftus this Saturday. The match will be the curtain-raiser to the Bulls versus The Sharks Super Rugby match. Kick-off is at 16h30. 1. JC Janse van Rensburg ...
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Jul 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks, Pumas to honour Madiba in unique double-header with soccer at FNB Stadium
The Springboks will play Argentina on Saturday 17 August at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg as part of the Nelson Mandela Sports Day, it was announced on Thursday morning. The Springboks’ opening Test in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship will move from...
