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Aug 2, 16 •
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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 •
3737 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 •
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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 •
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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 •
3410 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 •
2578 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 •
2595 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 •
2240 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 •
2135 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 •
2728 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 •
3040 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 •
5362 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 •
2382 Views •
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...
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Jul 28, 16 •
3274 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions on Saturday
Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions in their first ever home Semi-Final Super Rugby clash against the High Energy Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 30 July at 15:00. Dillon Smit and Steph de Witt has been included on the bench. Kick-off is...
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Jul 28, 16 •
2153 Views •
General News, National, School •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on YTC Girls to celebrate Women’s Day
The eight SA Rugby Women’s Youth Training Centres (YTCs) will celebrate Women’s Day and the massive strides made in women’s rugby since its inception in South Africa with two exciting tournaments in George and Pretoria next month. The aim of the...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Impressive prop, Tom Robertson re-commits to NSW Waratahs for further two years
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of 21-year-old prop, Tom Robertson who has committed to the Club for a further two seasons until 2018. The self-confessed scrum analyst has earned the respect of Waratahs’ teammates and supporters...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – July 27
DHL Stormers flank Siya Kolisi has undergone surgery on his ankle and will be out of action for the next three months. Kolisi sustained the Syndesmosis injury in the opening stages of the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Australia, General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES CONFIRM CENTRAL COAST AS TRAINING VENUE
The Qantas Wallabies will continue their pre-tournament ritual of escaping the major cities for a training camp, when they journey to the Central Coast from 8-12 August before their Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup campaigns kick off on 20 August. The...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions squad announcement vs Highlanders
The Emirates Lions coaching staff picked a squad of 27 for the coming game against the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 30 July at 15:00. There are no surprises with the only name worth mentioning is that of Dillon Smit who has been included...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Weekly Tries Tally after Quarter-finals 23 July 2016
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. QUARTER-FINALS STATS Total number of tries in the...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LIONS ROAR INTO SEMIS
The Emirates Lions powered their way into the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals with an impressive 42-25 rout of seven time champions Crusaders confirming their status as one of the top teams in the competition. While the Lions broke new ground, the DHL...
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Jul 25, 16 •
3009 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Weekly Tries Tally after Quarter-finals for Tries for Books Campaign
QUARTER-FINALS STATS Total number of tries in the Quarter-Finals: 8 Total donation from Vodacom: R56 000 (R7000 per South African team try) Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 5 DHL Stormers: 3 Cell C Sharks: 0 The Emirates Lions...
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Jul 25, 16 •
2289 Views •
General News, National, Pale Toe •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby skiet homself elke keer in die voet – En dis Raak!
Simon Riekert van #Pale toe skryf: Dis tog opmerklik dat daar, veral hier aan die besigheidskant van die Superrugby-toernooi, ʼn duidelike rif by rugbykykers ontstaan. Dié wie se spanne dit na die uitspeelrondtes gemaak het en dié wie uitmis-miskien alweer....
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Jul 25, 16 •
2422 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steve Hansen reappointed as All Blacks Head Coach
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed through until 2019, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed today. In making the announcement, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said it had been easy for the Board to make a unanimous decision to extend...
