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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on “ Leave the Grass for the Rugby Fields”
“ Leave the Grass for the field” “High thoughts, Low results.” May 11, 2001 a well known South African cricketer was found smoking marajuana during post match celebrations. You may say “so what, look at what else he achieved.” Yes, he did excel on...
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah playing Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein 1 June 2013 at 19:10
Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls Toyota Cheetah will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 1 June at 19:10. Gates open at 16:00 and Riana Nel will provide entertainment on the Castle Deck after the match....
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bulls Injury Update: Greyling, Kirchner could face Cheetahs
The Vodacom Bulls players Dean Greyling and Zane Kirchner will know after fitness tests on Wednesday if they will be able to play against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Kirchner has recovered from a finger operation, but is still suffering...
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bjorn Basson found Not Guilty
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Bjorn Basson of the Bulls not guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Tackling – Lifting Tackling after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. No further sanction has been imposed on the...
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes out of contention for Stormers game
Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, has confirmed that both Siyanda Grey and Steven Sykes would not be up for selection for the match against the DHL Stormers, following injuries they sustained during the match against the Cheetahs on the...
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Franco van der Merwe to join Springbok training camp after injury concerns
Franco van der Merwe, currently on loan with The Sharks in Vodacom Super Rugby, has joined the Springbok training group currently in camp in Durban due to injuries to two of the locks in the squad. Van der Merwe joined the training squad of 38 players on...
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May 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Injury Update
Hurricanes prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has been ruled out for eight weeks following a knee injury during the Hurricanes match against the Chiefs on the 17th May. Toomaga-Allen suffered a tear of his MCL, but surgery is not required...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bjorn Basson to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
Bjorn Basson to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Jannie Lubbe SC, Bjorn Basson of the Bulls will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play during a...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA President’s XV victorious in Windhoek
A superb first half performance set up a good 26-23 win for the SA President’s XV against Namibia in Windhoek, but they had to dig deep against the spirited home team in the second half. The South Africans scored four tries to take a 26-9 lead into...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs march on – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Review
The Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs are now firmly in playoff contention with the June break looming after crucial away victories on an exciting weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby. The three-time champions from Pretoria entrenched their position at the...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sir Graham Henry Judicial Hearing
SIR GRAHAM HENRY JUDICIAL HEARING The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Jannie Lubbe SC has accepted a guilty plea from Sir Graham Henry of the Blues for a Misconduct Complaint brought against him by SANZAR. The complaint relates to comments made on TV NZ News on...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR citing process guidelines
The following is a guide to provide clarity of SANZAR’s investigation of incidents of foul play and reporting timelines. Citing process and Timelines: • Teams have four hours post match to request in writing for the Citing Commissioner to review and...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bjorn Basson Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Sharks
Bjorn Basson Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Sharks Bjorn Basson of the Bulls has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Basson is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Tackling – Lifting Tackling...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Radike Samo issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Radike Samo issued an Off-Field Yellow Card Radike Samo of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Tackling – Lifting Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred when Samo...
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May 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Flip van der Merwe issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Flip van der Merwe issued an Off-Field Yellow Card Flip van der Merwe of the Bulls has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or Trampling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Van der Merwe made contact with...
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May 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2013 KwaZulu-Natal u13 Craven Week Teams Announced
KwaZulu-Natal u13: Ntuthuko Shozi (Glenwood Preparatory School) Brandon Nel (Merchiston Preparatory School) Mthokozisi Gumede (Durban Preparatory High School) Deon Slabbert (Kuswag Primary School) Reece Zeelie (Pelham Primary School) Zolile...
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May 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jan Serfontein declared fit
Jan Serfontein will start on the bench against The Sharks on Saturday after Louis Fouche failed a late fitness test. Meanwhile Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said his team realised pulling off an away victory in Durban will not be easy, but it will...
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May 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Stadium Naming Rights Sponsor for Kings Park -Growthpoint KINGS PARK
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are delighted to announce that a new five-year multi-million rand partnership has been entered into with Growthpoint Properties Limited; the Stadium’s new naming rights sponsor. The stadium will now be known as Growthpoint KINGS...
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May 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2013 Blue Bulls u16 Grant Khomo Team Announced
Blue Bulls u16: Tiny Mukhari (Pretoria Boys High School) Viaan Mong (Affies) Captain Chergin Fillies (Hoërskool Waterkloof) Ruben van Heerden (Affies) Juan Basson (Affies) Khwezi Mafu (Southdowns College) Dylan Robinson (Hoërskool Waterkloof) Eduan Lubbe...
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May 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2013 Blue Bulls u18 Craven Week, Academy Week & u16 Grant Khomo Week teams
Blue Bulls u18: Xander van Wyk (Hoërskool Waterkloof) Francois Steyn (Affies) Johan van Wyk (Hoërskool Waterkloof) Hyron Andrews (Hoërskool Garsfontein) RG Snyman (Affies) PJ Toerien (Hoërskool Garsfontein) Calvonn Allison (Affies)...
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May 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2013 KZN u18 Craven Week, Academy Week & u16 Grant Khomo Week teams announced
KwaZulu-Natal u18: (in no specific order) Corné Vermaak (Glenwood High School) Morné Joubert (Glenwood High School) Banele Ngweya (Maritzburg College) Marcel Coetzee (Maritzburg College) Akon Nela (Glenwood High School) Sphamandla Ngcobo (Glenwood High...
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May 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blockbuster double-header coming to Loftus on 22 June
The Castle Lager Incoming Tour concludes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 22 June with what promises to be a fierce battle for top honours. The Incoming Tour features the Springboks, Italy, Scotland and Samoa with the first match of the double header kicking...
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May 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Horne out of IRB Rugby Sevens World Cup
Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will miss the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow next month because of injury. The most experienced Springboks Sevens player ever injured a shoulder during the last round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in London and...
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May 24, 13 •
1973 Views •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Western Force In Perth
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Western Force at NIB Stadium tomorrow night. Seven changes have been made to the starting XV that played the Bulls last weekend in Pretoria. In the forwards, a new front row will...
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May 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kirsten to start for Bulls against Sharks
A final call on the fitness of Louis Fouchè and Jan Serfontein will be made at the Vodacom Bulls captains run in Durban on Friday. Fouchè suffered a hip pointer injury and Serfontein a lower leg contusion in last week’s win over the Highlanders and has...
