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The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) on Thursday included an experienced and powerful squad of 12 players to compete at the Rugby Sevens as part of Team South Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Kyle Brown will captain...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Oupa Mohoje to captain the Toyota Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom Super Rugby match for 2016 on Saturday, 16 July in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The game kicks off at 19:15. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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De-an Ackermann from Griquas has been named the Coca-Cola® Hero of the day for day 3 of the U18 Coca-Cola® Craven Week. The prestigious Coca-Cola® Hero of the Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game changing ‘hero’...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Big wins take centre stage in U18 Youth Weeks
Big wins on Wednesday took centre stage in the main games of the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week at Kearsney College in Durban to spice up the competition as the final day’s play draws nearer. In the last two matches in the U18...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ardie Savea signs with NZ Rugby and Hurricanes for two more years
All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through until 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks Test debut against Wales during this year’s Steinlager...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders shout drought-affected farmers to the footy
While most rugby fans will be pleased to see a fine forecast for Saturday evening’s Super Rugby match against the BNZ Crusaders, North Canterbury farmers are continuing to battle one of the worst droughts the region has ever suffered. One hundred of those...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby women determined to continue golden form in Rio
RUGBY SEVENS: The Australian women’s rugby team that is looking to continue on their history-making run has been finalised for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The side won the nation’s first Rugby Sevens World Series in dominant fashion in May and now have...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 Super Rugby Finals Series
The Super Rugby competition conference format was agreed by the SANZAAR Executive Board that oversees Super Rugby. We presently have an 18-team competition that sees eight teams qualifying for the finals through this conference system. The finals...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby men have golden ambitions in Sevens Olympic debut
RUGBY SEVENS: An Australian men’s rugby sevens side with both the belief and talent to bring home an historic Olympic gold medal from Rio has been named in Sydney just 22 days before the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Games. Australia’s most capped...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
The BNZ Crusaders will play their final game of the regular season in front of a home crowd this Saturday night, when they take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the side that beat the Rebels last...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force side named for final clash of the season
The Western Force have made one change to the match day 23 for the club’s final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night with Brynard Stander to start and Kane Koteka coming onto the bench. The...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australlian Rugby community mourns the loss of Peter Johnson
Photo: News Corp Australia The Australian Rugby community is mourning the passing of former Wallabies captain, Wallaby number 453, Peter Johnson. The hooker, who passed away at his family home on Sydney’s northern beaches on...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Sunwolves
Date : Friday, 15 July 2016 Time : 19h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Rasta Rashivhenge Assistant Referees : Cwengile Jadezweni, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Rhyno Smith 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. JP...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rassie van Vuuren will make his debut for the Steval Pumas against the Leopards
The Steval Pumas coaching staff has made several changes for its Currie Cup qualifying encounter against the Leopards at Mbombela Stadium this Friday at 19:00. De-Jay Terblanche will take-over the captaincy from Hugo Kloppers who moves to the bench. Rassie...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Currie Cup Qualifier and Under 19 teams
CURRIE CUP QUALIFIER: New loose trio for Vodacom Blue Bulls Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Hendré Marnitz named a new loose trio for his side’s Currie Cup Qualifying tournament match against the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Freddy...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby, Nashua to partner in iconic Currie Cup
SA Rugby on Wednesday welcomed Nashua to its family of partners with the business solutions provider agreeing to an exciting three year sponsorship of the iconic Currie Cup. The revamped Currie Cup competition consisting of nine teams in the Premier Division...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Marais changes two for Vodacom Bulls to face Toyota Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais made two changes to his starting team that will play their final round match of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Pretoria...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Official hospitality provider for All Blacks and New Zealand Lions Series 2017 confirmed
Rugby Hospitality Limited has been appointed by New Zealand Rugby to run the official and exclusive hospitality programme around All Black Tests for the next three years. Rugby Hospitality Limited, which will trade as All Blacks Hospitality, is run by...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs named for ultimate clash against the Blues
Four changes have been made to the NSW Waratahs starting team for this Friday’s ultimate clash against the Blues in Auckland, in what will be the 1000th NSW game since 1882. Following a powerhouse display from the young flanker last week, Jack Dempsey has...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Rebels in final match of 2016
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium this Friday, in their final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The Reds have made three changes to the starting side which took the field last...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Emirates Lions coaching staff has picked an exciting team out of the Super Rugby squad to travel to Argentina for their Vodacom Super Rugby fixture against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday 16 July at 23:40. Ross Cronjé will lead the side and will...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on WP Troef Boland | Kavaliers pak Vrystaat te Bloem
Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag met 14-25 die onderspit gedelf teen die Westelike Provinsie, in ‘n Curriebeker-wedstryd op Rhino Park, Piketberg. Die rustydtelling was 7-15 in die guns van die besoekers. Vir Kavaliers het die vleuel Danwell Demas, in sy...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Meakes joins Force on two year deal
The Western Force will add to their backline stocks for the 2017-2018 seasons with the signing of 25-year-old Gloucester centre Bill Meakes on a two year deal. The former Australian Sevens and Australian U20 representative scored seven tries in his 45...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on U18 Coca-Cola Youth Weeks off to flying start in Durban
The Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Weeks got off to a flying start at Kearsney College in Durban on Monday with a handful of teams making their presence felt early on. The Sharks, DHL Western Province and the Pumas registered strong...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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