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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Trophy Tour proves a hit in Edenburgh
The penultimate round of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium on the 4th and 5th May 2013 and in the build-up to the event rugby fans in Edinburgh shared in the excitement when they caught a glimpse of the coveted...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announcement against the Cheetahs
The Southern Kings have named Andries Strauss as captain, with Luke Watson coming on from the bench for the match against the Cheetahs on Saturday in Bloemfontein. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the decision to bench Watson had been made following a...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs laat SA regopsit
Adriaan Strauss en sy spanmaats laat Suid-Afrikaners, én die res van die Sansar-rugbywêreld, ná hul uitstekende Super-oorwinning die afgelope Saterdag van 12-6 oor die Haaie op ‘n sopnat Kingspark in Durban skielik regop sit. Die Toyota Cheetahs is ná...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had two training sessions in Auckland on Tuesday, with backline coach Robbie Fleck confirming that experienced winger Bryan Habana was looking “fit and strong” ahead of his potential return to action. Habana picked up a knee...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ludeke Triplets and Mum Doing well
Frans Ludeke’s wife and triplets are in good health and making steady progress, following the delivery last Wednesday. Anelia Ludeke has already been discharged from hospital, while the gorgeous newborns Jύan, Micaela and Daniéle are making good progress...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Forward quartet sign on for more at WP Rugby
Key DHL Stormers forwards Eben Etzebeth, Deon Fourie, De Kock Steenkamp and Rynhardt Elstadt have extended their playing contracts with Western Province Rugby. Etzebeth – the 2012 SA Rugby Young Player of the Year, and WP Players’ Player of...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury updates from Vadocom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse will be out of action for three months following a knee injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Southern Kings, but there is a green light to the fitness of Wynand Olivier and Dewald Potgieter. A MRI scan on Monday...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update
There are no major Southern Kings injury concerns ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said aside from the usual bumps and bruises following the game against the Vodacom Bulls, the team were...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kirchner to leave Blue Bulls for Leinster later this year
Kirchner to leave Blue Bulls Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner is to take up a contract with Irish side Leinster later this year. Despite a five month long effort by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd to have 28-year old fullback...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers Tour Update 22 April 2013
DHL Stormers tour update – 22/04/13 The DHL Stormers had their first training session in Auckland today (Monday), as they step up preparations for the first match of their four-game Vodacom Super Rugby tour of New Zealand and Australia. Speaking after...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Good weekend for Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Review
The Vodacom Bulls jumped from third to first in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference after their bonus-point victory over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Their fourth try was scored in injury time, but it was enough for...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Los Pumitas clinch series 2-1 against SA u20 BabyBoks
Los Pumitas clinch series 2-1 against SA U20 Argentina again withstood a fierce second half onslaught from South Africa to win a closely contested Under-20 friendly international rugby match 27-22 at the La Plata RC club in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on No unbeaten teams left in Vodacom Cup – Round 6 Review
With a week of league action left, no team will go into the Vodacom Cup playoffs unbeaten after the Sharks XV and the Steval Pumas’ impressive winning runs came to an end over the weekend. Five teams have booked their places in the quarter-finals –...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea charged with assault
Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea has been charged with common assault and will appear in the Wellington District Court tomorrow, the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby confirmed today. Hurricanes CEO James Te Puni said today that the charge related...
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Apr 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jarrad Hoeata Cited following Super Rugby Match Crusaders v Highlanders
Jarrad Hoeata of the Highlanders has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tacking when he made contact with Crusaders #2 Corey Flynn at a breakdown. The incident occurred in the 20th minute of the match between the...
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Apr 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Premier Rugby League Results – 20 April 2013
Alan McEvoy Memorial Shield Round 3 Saturday 20 April University 55 (J Hern 2, B Egli, T Havea, O Robinson, K Fuavao, B Sibbick, T Stanaway tries, Penalty try, B Eglie 4 con S Marshall con) Manukau Rovers 0 Halftime: 19-0 Ponsonby 26(T Finau, W Ngaluafe, P...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings vs Sharks XV team sheet for Vodacom Cup clash
The EP Kings has announced the side to play the Sharks at the NMB Stadium in Port Elizabeth. EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY SHARKS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 ARPIL 2013 15. Ntabeni Dukisa 11. Michael Killian...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sergeal Petersen withdrawn from game against Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA U20’s make wholesale changes for final tour match
Dawie Theron, the SA U20 coach, has made several changes and two positional switches for the team’s final match on Saturday evening (SA time) against Argentina Under-20 in Buenos Aires. The young South Africans will be hoping to bounce back after suffering...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Star studded line-up at Vodacom Bulls Golf Day hosted in Celebration of the BBRU’S 75th Anniversary
Some of the greatest legends to ever don the blue jersey were in fine form at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club yesterday for the Vodacom Bulls’ Annual Golf Day, which this year was played in celebration of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union’s...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks XV announced for Vodacom Cup clash with EP Kings
EP Kings vs The Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 20 April 2013 Time : 16h15 Venue : Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium The Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. S’bura Sithole 13. Marius Joubert (C) 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Fred Zeilinga 9. Tian Meyer 8....
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Next Premier Interschools – Hoërskool Outeniqua vs Paarl Gimnasium – Supreme Schools Rivalry
Outeniqua will play Paarl Gimnasiumin Georgeon Saturday 27 April, in a Premier Interschools that will be televised LIVE on SuperSport 1. Visit the Premier Interschools Facebook page for more info. Notes and background Outeniqua vs Paarl Gimnasium Clash...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Barfoot & Thompson put the shirts on the backs of community rugby coaches in Auckland
The Auckland Rugby Union would like to acknowledge Barfoot & Thompson for their help in supporting community rugby and supplying all registered coaches with official ARU Community Coach shirts. All coaches are required to attend either a Small Blacks or...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks v France sales booming for Eden Park match
Tickets for the eagerly awaited All Blacks v France Test match atEdenParkon June 8 are storming along in the first week of sale with more than 27,000 tickets already scooped up. Auckland Rugby Marketing Manager Grant McKenzie said the interest in this...
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Apr 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Crusaders
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made six changes to the starting team that played the Brumbies in Dunedin last Friday night. In the forwards, Tony Woodcock and Chris King both come back into the front row, with Jamie Mackintosh and...
