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Aug 8, 16 •
1951 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brave Emirates Lions fall short in Vodacom Super Rugby title bid
Third time lucky for Hurricanes on cold and wet night in Wellington The Hurricanes of New Zealand are the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions of South Africa 20-3 in the final played on Saturday morning (SA time) at the...
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Aug 7, 16 •
1974 Views •
Currie Cup Results, General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bonus point wins kick off Currie Cup Premier Division
The Vodacom Blue Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs kicked off the Currie Cup Premier Division on a high note this weekend as all three teams secured bonus-point victories in an exciting start to the competition. The Vodacom Blue Bulls...
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Aug 6, 16 •
2321 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brave Emirates Lions fall short in Vodacom Super Rugby title bid
The Hurricanes of New Zealand are the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions of South Africa 20-3 in the final played on Saturday morning (SA time) at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The Canes were 10-3 in front at the...
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Aug 5, 16 •
3226 Views •
General News, Pale Toe, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Die Leeus : Die Span wat weet van opstaan en terugveg!
Simon Riekert van #Pale toe skryf hier op die vooraand van die Superrugby-eindstryd: Hoe lank is ʼn jaar in sport? Hoe lank is drie jaar? Wel, drie jaar gelede moes die huidige Superrugby-finaliste ʼn paar vriendskaplike wedstryde reël om voor te berei vir...
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Aug 5, 16 •
1690 Views •
General News, International, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Border Women look to extend unbeaten run
SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial tournament heats up Girls Youth Training Centres celebrate Women’s Day with tournaments in George and Pretoria Defending Women’s Interprovincial A Section champions, Border, will look to extend their unbeaten run to...
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Aug 4, 16 •
2139 Views •
National, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EP Kings confirmed in Currie Cup Premier Division with Municipal support
SA Rugby on Thursday confirmed that the Eastern Province Kings will play in the Premier Division of the Currie Cup. The confirmation follows the announcement of a R20m support package by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. An amount of R6m has already been...
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Aug 4, 16 •
1965 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Next generation for DHL WP at Loftus
There are six Under-21 players in the DHL Western Province match-day squad to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their opening Currie Cup Premier Division clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Wings Leolin Zas and Khanyo Ngcukana, centre Daniel du Plessis, loose...
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Aug 4, 16 •
1777 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Thrilling Vodacom Super Rugby final expected in Wellington
Emirates Lions hunting for first title in Saturday battle with Hurricanes Second successive Final for side from Wellington Vodacom donates more than R2m as part of their #Tries4Books campaign The Emirates Lions meet the Hurricanes on Saturday in Wellington...
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Aug 4, 16 •
4085 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Hurricanes: 6 August 2016 (09:35 SA time)
Warren Whiteley will lead the Emirates Lions against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday in their first ever final of Vodacom Super Rugby. Whiteley is back in the starting line-up while Ruan Ackermann and Lourens Erasmus have been included on the...
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Aug 4, 16 •
3282 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, South Africa u18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England U18s name squad for South Africa tour
England U18s have named their squad ahead of a three-match tour of South Africa. The U18s will face France U18 (12 August), South Africa Schools A (16 August) and South Africa Schools (20 August). “The tour gives us an opportunity to play in the Southern...
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Aug 2, 16 •
11815 Views •
General News, Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium Historic Overview
August is derby month and this year Premier Interschools is bringing one of the biggest and most famous ones on Saturday the 6th of August to your local screens. Paarl Boys High versus Paarl Gimnasium. The Galpille against the Bloedworse, South vs North. This...
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Aug 2, 16 •
3101 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Basson to start at fullback for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Try-scoring ace Bjorn Basson will start at fullback for the Vodacom Blue Bulls when they take on DHL Western Province in the opening round of the Currie Cup Premier Division on Friday. Basson, who broke the Currie Cup record for tries in a season while...
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Aug 2, 16 •
3429 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Glen Jackson to Referee Super Rugby Final
Glen Jackson has been appointed to referee the 2016 Super Rugby Final between the Hurricanes and Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday 6 August. The 40-year-old New Zealander is a former fly-half who played for Bay of Plenty, Chiefs, Saracens...
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Aug 2, 16 •
1650 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Tries for Books – Powered by Vodacom
During the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, Vodacom is contributing R7000 for every try scored by a South African team, towards setting up e-libraries and giving access to books to communities in need. Weekly Tries Tally after Semi-finals 30 July 2016...
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Aug 2, 16 •
1953 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions fly into Vodacom Super Rugby final
The Emirates Lions’ comprehensive victory over the Highlanders to secure their first Vodacom Super Rugby final berth is not only reflected on the scoreboard but also in the statistics on the All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom. The Johannesburg side...
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Aug 2, 16 •
2423 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2016 Investec Rugby Championship
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (with province, Investec Super Rugby team and Test caps in brackets) Forwards: Hookers Dane Coles...
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Jul 31, 16 •
2246 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Super Rugby Final 2016 Hurricanes versus Lions
After the completion of the two Super Rugby semi-finals on Saturday 30 July the composition of the Super Rugby 2016 Final has been determined. The Hurricanes from New Zealand, the tournament’s top seeded team, will play the Lions from South Africa, the...
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Jul 31, 16 •
2226 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks for rehabilitation and conditioning camp announced
The Springbok squad to do duty in the first two matches of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday 6 August 2016 after the Vodacom Super Rugby final. In the meantime, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee on Sunday invited a selected...
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Jul 31, 16 •
1827 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions to face Hurricanes in Vodacom Super Rugby final
The Emirates Lions will play against the Hurricanes in Wellington next Saturday 6 August, in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby final following their 42-30 victory over the Highlanders on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. The final will kick off at 09h35 SA time....
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Jul 29, 16 •
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General News, National, SA Schools, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sendin and Erasmus to coach SA Schools teams
Lance Sendin and Sean Erasmus, first team coaches of Hugenote in Wellington and Paarl Boys High respectively, have been appointed as head coaches of the two SA Schools teams for the Under-19 International Series in Cape Town and Paarl from 12 to 20 August, SA...
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Jul 29, 16 •
1803 Views •
Australia, General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GITEAU SET TO RETURN FOR WALLABIES TRAINING CAMP
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man train-on squad to assemble in Sydney on Monday (August 1) ahead of the Wallabies camp on the Central Coast. The squad contains four uncapped players, including Waratahs prop Tom Robertson and...
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Jul 29, 16 •
2245 Views •
General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale today
Tickets for the second HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament go on sale today (Friday 29 July at 09h00) through Computicket and at their Shoprite/Checkers outlets, with prices starting at R150 for a full day’s rugby action. Tickets to a dedicated, alcohol-free...
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Jul 29, 16 •
2551 Views •
General News, SA Schools, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Muir college vs Woodridge match results
Venue: Woodridge (Thornhill) Fixture Date& Time: Saturday, 23 July 2016 (11:30) Team Name: Muir College Team Name: Woodridge Full-time score: 7-8 Full-time score: Half-time score 7-8 Half-time score 0-0 0-0 Player Number Player Name Tries Conv. Penalty...
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Jul 29, 16 •
4235 Views •
General News, Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grey High v Grey College Team Lists
Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from April to August....
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Jul 28, 16 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions on the hunt for Vodacom Super Rugby final spot
Hurricanes host Chiefs in first semi-final in Wellington First-ever semi-final in Johannesburg The Emirates Lions will tackle defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, in one of two mouth-watering semi-final clashes on Saturday. The vital...
