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Apr 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury Update – Vodacom Bulls injury list not long
The injury list at the Vodacom Bulls ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday has seen the disappearance of Deon Stegmann, Frik Kirsten, MornèMellett and Grant Hattingh. Stegmann (ribs), Frik Kirsten...
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Apr 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Francois Steyn found Not Guilty
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Francois Steyn of the Sharks not guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (h) after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred in the 78th minute at a breakdown during the match between the Chiefs...
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Apr 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on May Super Rugby Madness comes to Nelson Mandela Bay
May Super Rugby Madness has come to Nelson Mandela Bay as the Southern Kings continue to strive to make Super Rugby accessible to the people of the region. “With three home games on the cards in May, starting with the show down against the Waratahs on...
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Apr 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC, Francois Steyn of the Sharks will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play...
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Apr 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings face off against the Blue Bulls following win over Boland
EP Kings face off against the Blue Bulls following win over Boland The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup side will face off against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria in the quarter finals this coming week following their victory over the Regent Boland Cavaliers...
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Apr 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings happier with performance, despite loss against Cheetahs
Southern Kings happier with performance, despite loss against Cheetahs The Southern Kings may have lost against an on-song Cheetahs team in Bloemfontein, but have said that they are much happier with their performance in the game that saw them lose 12 points...
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Apr 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Record-setting MTN Golden Lions sneak into quarter-finals – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review
Record-setting MTN Golden Lions sneak into quarter-finals – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review The MTN Golden Lions snuck into the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals – which will be hosted by the Steval Pumas, Sharks XV, Vodacom Blue Bulls and DHL Western Province –...
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Apr 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers only winners on the road – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review
DHL Stormers only winners on the road – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review The DHL Stormers were the only Vodacom Super Rugby team to win away from home this weekend as the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs opened up a slight gap at the top of the South...
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Beyers to start for Vodacom Bulls against Waratahs
A late change to the Vodacom Bulls team to play the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, will see Ulrich Beyers replacing Jürgen Visser at fullback. Visser picked up a dead leg in the week and did not recover in time....
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Francois Steyn Cited following Super Rugby Match Chiefs v Sharks
Francois Steyn of the Sharks has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Steyn is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the...
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Armand to join up with DHL Stormers in Auckland as a replacement for the injured Michael Rhodes
DHL Stormers utility forward Don Armand will fly to New Zealand on Sunday afternoon as a replacement for the injured Michael Rhodes. Rhodes, who scored his team’s opening try in their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes on Friday, will play no further part in...
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Squad for South Africa Confirmed
The Hurricanes begin their trip for South Africa today for their two week tour of the Republic. A 25 man squad will depart Wellington today with one more to be confirmed, as Motu Matu’u has been side-lined for 6-8 weeks with injury. Matu’u suffered a...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after Hurricanes
DHL Stormers tour update – 26/04/13 DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes on Friday, as the Stormers started their four-game Super Rugby tour on a high. The Stormers edged out...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT
PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT The Blue Bulls Company (BBC) partnered with its sponsors Puma to take the brand to the fans, by surprising Atterbury Value Mart shoppers with a special visit by a group of Vodacom Bulls players,...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Senior women’s group assemble in Cape Town
A group of 42 players have assembled in Cape Town on Friday for a three day trial and training camp as the first step to select a senior SA Women’s squad to compete at the international Nations Cup in August in Colorado, USA. The players will be involved in...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Aiming for gold in Rugby or leaning towards moral degradation
‘Aiming for gold in Rugby or leaning towards moral degradation’ [by Jo Clarence] ‘Organised doping is nothing new in professional/international sport. For as long as competition has existed, man has tried to find ways to win at all costs,...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Rebels on 28 April 2013
Crusaders team to play the Rebels named The Crusaders have announced their team to play the Rebels in their afternoon Investec Super Rugby encounter at AMI Stadium, Addington on Sunday at 4.05pm. Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder is enthusiastic about...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis called up to SA u20 squad
Eastern Province Rugby players Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis have both been called up to be part of the South Africa Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Cup in France in June. “Both of these players have come through the ranks and excelled...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP team to play Free State XV in Vodacom on 27 April 2013
All to play for in Bloemfontein There is plenty at stake for DHL Western Province when they travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV in a final-round Vodacom Cup league match on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 16h45). The defending champion WP side...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein Vodacom Cup clash
There is plenty at stake for DHL Western Province when they travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV in a final-round Vodacom Cup league match on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 16h45). The defending champion WP side has a chance to top the South...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp leads powerful SA u20 BabyBoks JWC squad
Steenkamp leads powerful SA U20 JWC squad Ruan Steenkamp, the Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker, was on Thursday named as captain of South Africa’s Under-20 squad for the IRB Junior World Championship, which will be staged during June in France. Steenkamp leads a...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers, Sharks start their overseas tours – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview
DHL Stormers, Sharks start their overseas tours – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview The DHL Stormers and The Sharks – the only two South African Vodacom Super Rugby teams that have not played abroad in 2013 – will get their Australasian adventures...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Universities squad named to face Namibia
SA Universities squad named to face Namibia The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday confirmed the SA Universities squad to play against Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday 4 May. Chris Rossouw of Maties will coach the team and his assistants are Brent...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Home grown talent recommit to Blues
A trio of exciting, home grown players have recommitted to the Blues until the end of 2015. Former New Zealand Under 20 stars Steven Luatua, Francis Saili and Charles Piutau have all extended their current contracts with the franchise by an extra year....
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Warren Gatland goes under the spotlight with Gavin Hastings
Lions legend & HSBC ambassador Gavin Hastings caught up with Warren Gatland with just over a week to go until the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions squad announcement. The former Lions captain took time to quiz the 2013 British & Irish...
