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Jun 1, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bok squad announced for Castle Lager Incoming Series
Nine uncapped players, six of whom have not been part of the national set-up before, have been included in a 34-man Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series involving Italy, Samoa and Scotland later this month. The six newcomers are the GWK...
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Jun 1, 13 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks Squad has first full training on French soil
The South Africa Under-20 rugby squad started their IRB Junior World Championship (JWC) match preparations on Saturday at their tournament base in Les Sables d’Olonne in France. The Junior Springboks arrived in France on Friday afternoon and enjoyed their...
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Jun 1, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders Injury Update
During last nights game against the Waratahs which saw the Crusaders win 23-22, Crusaders lock Dominic Bird incurred a significant shoulder injury. Following further medical assesment today the Crusaders can confirm that Bird has ruptured his left pectoralis...
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May 31, 13 •
10580 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on u18 Craven Week, u16 Grant Khomo & u13 Craven Week Fixtures 2013
u18 Craven Week Fixtures 2013 Peter Mokaba Stadium – Polokwane DAY 1 (8 July 2013) 09:20 Griquas vs Zimbabwe 10:40 Border vs Namibia 12:00 Western Province vs Pumas 13:20 Blue Bulls vs Kwa-Zulu Natal 15:40 Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Boland DAY 2 (9...
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May 31, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on What’s the point of blaming the refs
What’s the point of blaming the refs I would hate to be a ref in modern sport. I truly do feel for them. The continual lambasting they receive in the media every week should put anybody off wanting to even consider being one. I cannot find any upside...
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May 31, 13 •
5667 Views •
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admin •
Comments Off on Mandela Sports Day
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday that they had received a request from Government to play The Castle Rugby Championship test against Argentina at FNB Soccer City to honour Nelson Mandela in a double-header event with the South African...
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May 31, 13 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
admin •
Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Centurion on the charge
CENTURION will be playing for a place in the 2014 Cell C Community Cup while Winter Rose and Swallows square up in an eagerly-anticipated Eastern Cape derby on a jam-packed weekend of club rugby across the country. No fewer than 63 Premier League club...
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May 31, 13 •
3547 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Centurion on the charge
CENTURION will be playing for a place in the 2014 Cell C Community Cup while Winter Rose and Swallows square up in an eagerly-anticipated Eastern Cape derby on a jam-packed weekend of club rugby across the country. No fewer than 63 Premier League club...
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May 31, 13 •
3480 Views •
General News, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Late changes to final SA President’s XV squad
Injuries have ruled out two players in the SA President’s XV shortly before their departure to Georgia for the IRB Tblisi Cup next month. Backs Joe Seerane and Hoffman Maritz will both miss the tournament in Tbilisi because of knee injuries....
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May 31, 13 •
2304 Views •
General News, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Fans tell the Blues what to wear for match against France
Fans have decided the Blues will wear the 2013 limited edition Harlequins-style jersey for their match against France in 11 days time. In a mid-week match during their tour here, the French will wear their traditional Blue playing strip which meant the Blues...
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May 31, 13 •
2184 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Blues @ Forsyth Barr Stadium
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night. The match takes on additional significance with The Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy on the line. The trophy honours one of the...
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May 30, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Durban braces itself for major rugby invasion
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal will go into mini-Rugby World Cup mode on Sunday when four of the world’s major rugby-playing nations descend on the region for the unique Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Springboks will be joined by fellow Rugby World Cup pool...
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May 30, 13 •
2529 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Massive clash in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Preview
It’s still early days to talk about conferences titles and the like, but Saturday evening’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Vodacom Bulls will have a big influence on how the top two local teams finish on the log in 2013....
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May 30, 13 •
2793 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings team to take on the Stormers
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE STORMERS AT CAPE TOWN SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2013 15. SP Marais 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Captain) 14. Siviwe...
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May 30, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Changes to the MTN Lions fixture schedule for the remainder of the Lions Challenge series.
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has made additional changes to the MTN Lions fixture schedule for the remainder of the Lions Challenge series. Matches against Samoa (June 1st), the Stormers (June 14th) and the Sharks (June 21st) will still go ahead as...
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May 30, 13 •
3808 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks ready for JWC title defence
A well-prepared South Africa Under-20 team leaves for France on Thursday where they will defend their Junior World Championship title. The team held their capping ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Paul Roos Markötter Clubhouse in Stellenboch and the...
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May 30, 13 •
39376 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on 2013 Craven Week u18 Teams & Players
Blue Bulls u18: 1 Xander van Wyk (Hoërskool Waterkloof) 2 Francois Steyn (Affies) 3 Johan van Wyk (Hoërskool Waterkloof) 4 Hyron Andrews (Hoërskool Garsfontein) 5 RG Snyman (Affies) 6 PJ Toerien...
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May 30, 13 •
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Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on 2013 Griquas u18 Craven Week Teams Announced
Griquas u18 – Craven Week: 15 Ryan de Wee (Hoërskool Noord-Kaap) 14 Leon Becker (Hoërskool Noord-Kaap) 13 Dimitrio Tieties (Hoërskool Noord-Kaap) 12 Luke Mason (Hoërskool Noord-Kaap) 11 Kat Mabaleng (Hoër Landbouskool Jacobsdal Landboudal) 10...
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May 30, 13 •
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General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Crusaders Friendly Match in Levin this June
Hurricanes v Crusaders in Levin this June The Hurricanes and Crusaders have announced today they will play a non-competition match in the June International window at the Levin Domain on Friday 21st June. Hurricanes Head Coach, Mark Hammett was delighted to...
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May 30, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team to face the Highlanders
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday night’s clash with the Highlanders inDunedin. With Keven Mealamu away with the All Blacks earlier this week, James Parsons has been given the nod at hooker while...
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May 30, 13 •
1920 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs named
The Crusaders take on the Waratahs from New South Wales this Friday 31 May at AMI Stadium (Addington). Kick-off is at 7.35pm Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team to play the New South Wales visitors making three changes to the starting fifteen...
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May 29, 13 •
3418 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on 2013 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival broadcasting times on SuperSport
Kearsney has produced a 26-minute highlights package on the 2013 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival which will be aired by SuperSport as follows: 29-May Wed 17h00 SS1/SS1A 30-May Thurs 09h00 SS1/SS1A 31-May Fri 05h00 SS1/SS1A 03-Jun Mon 07h30 SS6/SS6A 04-Jun Tues...
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May 29, 13 •
3890 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Team Announcement MTN Lions v Samoa
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to take on Manu Samoa this Saturday afternoon. Both JC Janse van Rensburg and Derick Minnie have returned from their loan stints at the Sharks and have been included in the match day 23....
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May 29, 13 •
7711 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jamie Roberts and Rowan Varty preview The British & Irish Lions vs. Barbarians
British Lion Jamie Roberts and Barbarian Rowan Varty look ahead to the opening game of the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour in Hong Kong. Filmed at the recent London Sevens, the final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, both players give their thoughts...
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May 29, 13 •
2514 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steenkamp, Fourie return for DHL Stormers
Fit-again forwards De Kock Steenkamp and Deon Fourie have been named in the DHL Stormers starting line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Kings at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). Steenkamp replaces Gerbrandt Grobler in the second...
