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Feb 5, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2019 #SUPERSEASON LAUNCHES IN SYDNEY
In a historic first the 2019 #SuperSeason was officially launched in Sydney today with Vodafone Super Rugby and Buildcorp Super W teams sharing the spotlight. Australian Super Rugby stars Michael Hooper (NSW Waratahs), Jordan Uelese (Melbourne Rebels),...
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Feb 5, 19 •
2176 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AJ Jacobs added to 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel
South African referee AJ Jacobs is one of two new match officials who were on Monday included on the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby panel. The 15-man referee team comprises an excellent mix of experienced international referees, several referees with one or two...
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Feb 4, 19 •
1595 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LARKHAM TO TRANSITION TO NEW NATIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH ADVISOR ROLE
Rugby Australia has announced that Qantas Wallabies Assistant Coach, Stephen Larkham will transition to a new role as National High Performance Coach Advisor in 2019. The World Cup-winning former Wallabies flyhalf and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee has...
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Feb 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2019 Super Rugby Referee Team
The 15-man referee team that will officiate the 2019 Super Rugby season has been announced today. It comprises an excellent mix of experienced international referees, several referees with one or two years Super Rugby behind them and some emerging...
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Feb 1, 19 •
1396 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds fall to Rebels in Ballarat
The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen agonisingly close to victory in their opening pre-season match of 2019 after going down 29-26 to the Melbourne Rebels at Mars Stadium in Ballarat. Holding a two-point lead in the final seconds of the game, Queensland...
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Feb 1, 19 •
2065 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Spidey Whiteley ready to lead
Warren Whiteley is the real Spiderman when he leads the Emirates Lions against the Cell C Sharks at the Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday. Whiteley leads a side brimming with experience but also interspersed with some talented youngsters in the starting...
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Jan 31, 19 •
2221 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl to lead DHL Stormers on Super Hero Sunday
Lock Chris van Zyl will captain a 26-man DHL Stormers squad in the Super Hero Sunday pre-season clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium. The match will be played directly after the encounter between the Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks in the Super...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1716 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Capacity crowd expected for #SuperHeroSunday at Cape Town Stadium
Supporters are urged to jump into action if they are keen to attend the #SuperHeroSunday double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday after more than 50 000 tickets have already been snapped up, with only 1 000 tickets still on sale at Computicket...
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Jan 31, 19 •
2300 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRE-SEASON WARM UP MATCH – SUPERHERO DOUBLE HEADER
Cell C Sharks vs. Emirates Lions Date: Sunday, 3rd February 2019 Time: 14h00 Venue: Cape Town Stadium Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Chrisite du Preez With Vodacom Super Rugby just a...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1561 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby’s real heroes are #TacklingCancer
A tackle. That moment in any Vodacom Super Rugby match that makes a big impact. About 8Gs of impact according to some sports scientists. Not just once. Several times over in any given match. And those same scientists will tell you that one of the most basic...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1265 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #SUPERSEASON SET FOR KICKOFF WITH TICKETS NOW ON SALE NATIONALLY
Tickets have today gone on sale to the general public for this year’s Vodafone Super Rugby season with the world’s best players all vying for the coveted southern hemisphere crown, each with an eye towards the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Tickets are on...
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Jan 30, 19 •
1742 Views •
Australia, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grant announces retirement
Former Springbok and Western Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from Rugby. The 34-year-old made the decision to retire after receiving specialist advice from doctors in regard to past head injuries. The decision has been an emotional one,...
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Jan 29, 19 •
1911 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers players meet with WP Rugby leadership
The President and Deputy President of the WPRFU, Group CEO and Chairman of the Board met with DHL Stormers players and the Director of Rugby on Monday, to discuss the way forward ahead of the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby campaign and beyond. The DHL Stormers...
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Jan 29, 19 •
1792 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #SuperHeroSunday double header – what you HAVE to know
Excitement is building for the first ever #SuperHeroSunday double-header on 3 February at Cape Town Stadium, featuring all four Vodacom Super Rugby franchise teams on the same day at one venue. South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys...
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Jan 25, 19 •
1695 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers kick off 2019 pre-season
The DHL Stormers squad will step up their preparations for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season at False Bay RFC in Constantia on Saturday. A 27-man DHL Stormers playing group will take on a Combined Club XV and hosts False Bay RFC in each half of their first...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman, Hendricks to start against Emirates Lions in warm-up
New signings Rosko Specman and Cornal Hendricks will start on the wings for the Vodacom Bulls when they open their warm-up campaign for the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in a friendly match against the Emirates Lions in Pretoria on Saturday. Specman...
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Jan 24, 19 •
1589 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mahuza leads youngsters in friendly
Sylvian Mahuza will captain a young Emirates Lions side in the first pre-season friendly of 2019 when they face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld B on Saturday. Mahuza is the most experienced player in the squad that will travel to Pretoria with 31 Super...
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Jan 24, 19 •
1320 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dane Coles recommits to New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes
All Blacks hooker and Hurricanes captain Dane Coles has confirmed he is staying in New Zealand after extending his contract through to 2021. His recommitment means New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes can continue to rely on his outstanding leadership, skill...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers pre-season schedule confirmed
The DHL Stormers will play three warm-up games in preparation for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Apart from their clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on SuperHero Sunday, February 3, the DHL Stormers will also take on a Combined Club XV,...
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Jan 23, 19 •
1296 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Samu Kerevi named St.George Queensland Reds captain for 2019
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Samu Kerevi as the St.George Queensland Reds captain for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season. Kerevi has already captained Queensland on seven occasions between 2017-2018 before officially being handed the...
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Jan 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Daan Human to join #BullsFamily in shared capacity
Former Springbok prop and current Toyota Cheetahs scrum coach, Daan Human, will be co-opted in the Vodacom Bulls coaching staff in a unique first for South African rugby. Human will assist the Vodacom Bulls as scrum coach in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament...
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Jan 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two new signings see St.George Queensland Reds finalise 2019 squad
The St.George Queensland Reds have finalised their 2019 squad after signing prop Feao Fotuaika and utility back Jack Hardy. Fotuaika has put pen to paper through 2019, while Hardy will be at Ballymore through 2020 after both successfully trialled with the...
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Jan 21, 19 •
1867 Views •
General News, National, Pale Toe, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on WARREN WHITELEY: EK IS ALTYD GEMOTIVEER
-Simon Riekert: Emirates Airline Park Dit bly ʼn feit soos ‘n koei, in veral Suid-Afrikaanse rugby: jy gaan spelers, goeie rugbyspelers verloor. Daarom hou jy so lank as...
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Jan 21, 19 •
2158 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign Waratahs utility back Bryce Hegarty
The St.George Queensland Reds have added versatility to their backline for this year’s Vodafone Super Rugby season signing Waratahs utility Bryce Hegarty. Born and bred in Brisbane, Hegarty returns to Queensland after putting pen to paper at Ballymore...
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Jan 18, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marvel meets Bulls as camping gets “superpoweRed”
As Vodacom Super Rugby prepares to become “superpowered” with Marvel in 2019, every Vodacom Red father will also have the opportunity to be the real hero for their son at the third annual Vodacom Red Father and Son Sleepout at Loftus Versfeld. As part of...
