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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team for Emirates Lions clash
Three new Kings players to make Super Rugby debut The Southern Kings have announced three new inclusions to their Vodacom Super Rugby squad ahead of their clash against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Friday. Head Coach Deon Davids has made six changes...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Craven Week, General News, SA Schools, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Close encounters dominate second day at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week
Close encounters dominated an exciting second day’s play at the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Tuesday, as the teams threw everything at one another after finding their feet on the opening day on Monday. By the end of the day’s play...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs wish Lood all of the best at the Bulls
“I really learned a lot here and made lots of friends. It is hard for me to leave and I am really grateful towards Free State Rugby for everything that they have done for me over the last three and a half years.” After much speculation about Springbok...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Lood de Jager to join Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Tuesday confirmed that Lodewyk (Lood) de Jager has agreed terms with them and will join the Vodacom Bulls on November 1st, 2016 on a 12-month contract. The SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2015 is currently playing his trade...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Australia, Australian Rugby Championship, General News, International •
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Comments Off on 2016 NATIONAL RUGBY WEEK TO CAPTURE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
National Rugby Week in 2016 is set to capture the imagination of Australian students with a focus on the National Rugby Sevens Teams as they bid for Olympic glory at Rio 2016. Kicking off on Monday 25 July, the five days of Rugby education are incorporated...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on England Women name side to face France
England Women have named their match-day 23 for their second game in the Women’s Rugby Super Series against France on Tuesday. Following a disappointing 52-17 defeat to Canada on Friday, England have made seven changes to the starting line-up. Lauren...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Australia, Australian Rugby Championship, General News, International •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS SQUAD NAMED FOR NATIONAL CAMP
The Buildcorp Wallaroos extended squad has been named for August’s training camp on the Gold Coast with 14 players returning from the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign. The camp, to be held at Bond University, will be used to prepare for the squad for...
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Jul 3, 16 •
2079 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions clinch playoff spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Roundup
The Emirates Lions clinched their spot in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs with a comprehensive 37-10 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening. The Highveld side claimed the African Conference Two...
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Jul 1, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Taute returns for DHL Stormers
Jaco Taute will make his first appearance this season for the DHL Stormers in their clash with the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park on Saturday. The powerful utility back suffered a knee injury in pre-season, and makes his return to Vodacom Super Rugby action at...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Brumbies in Canberra
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side for this Friday’s return to Super Rugby against the Brumbies in Canberra. The match-day 23 features a number of new faces, including former Queensland and Australian Schoolboys representative Jack Tuttle,...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Australia, General News, National •
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Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC FIXTURE LIST REVEALED
Eight quality teams going head-to-head at family-friendly times each Saturday and Sunday – the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship will be more watchable, accessible and competitive than ever before. This year’s competition will feature Brisbane...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders named to play Chiefs in historical Fijian match
The BNZ Crusaders team has been named to play the Chiefs in Suva on Friday night. This match is a first for the Investec Super Rugby competition, with the National Stadium in Suva hosting this inaugural match. This match carries additional significance as...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 15
SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 15 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Chiefs v Crusaders @ ANZ Stadium, Suva, Fiji Date Friday 1 July 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Nick Briant AR1 Paul Williams AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Glenn...
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Jun 28, 16 •
2012 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls squad named for Argentina trip
The Vodacom Bulls squad to travel to Argentina on Wednesday for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Jaquares in Buenos Aires has been named. The team will be without regular captain, Adriaan Strauss, who is rested following his Springbok commitments...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on DHL STORMERS TOURING SQUAD ANNOUNCED
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming two-match tour of Australia. In the absence of co-captains Juan de Jongh (Springbok Sevens) and Frans Malherbe (neck injury), the DHL Stormers will be led by veteran loose forward...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Highlanders #AllOutRugby
We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Highlanders at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 2nd July at 19h20) How to stand a chance of...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on NSW Waratahs welcome back powerful winger, Taqele Naiyaravoro
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to welcome back powerful international winger, Taqele Naiyaravoro today following the announcement of his re-signing for 2017 and 2018 last month. With Naiyaravoro’s return, former All Black, Zac Guildford has taken the...
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Jun 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hard-hitting hooker, Hugh Roach becomes the eighth player to re-sign with the NSW Waratahs in 2016
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of yet another talented young gun, with hooker, Hugh Roach committing to the Club for a further two seasons until the end of 2018. Roach is the eighth Waratah to extend his allegiances with the Club this...
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Jun 17, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of BNZ Crusaders from 2017
New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that Scott Robertson will replace Todd Blackadder at the helm of the Crusaders coaching team from 2017. Blackadder announced at the start of the 2016 season that it would be his last, sparking...
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Jun 16, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on FOLEY DEPARTS WESTERN FORCE
RugbyWA and the Western Force has today announced that Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has vacated his role with immediate effect. Foley’s departure will see current Senior Assistant Coach Dave Wessels assume a caretaker role for the team’s...
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Jun 15, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Southern Kings player movements
Southern Kings vice captain, Shane Gates and eighth man, Aidon Davis, have secured international contracts following their outstanding performance during the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby Season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that...
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Jun 15, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons
NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons ahead of biggest games of the season The NSW Waratahs have received more welcome re-signing news with 27-year-old prop, Paddy Ryan committing to the Club for a further two years until the end of...
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Jun 14, 16 •
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General News, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders to trial new headwear to support Wig Wednesday
Most rugby fans will be used to seeing some of the BNZ Crusaders team wearing traditional headgear when they take to the field, but next Wednesday the team will be sporting something a bit less practical but a lot more colourful – all in support of children...
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Jun 13, 16 •
1829 Views •
Australia, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE 10s SET TO TAKE ON MAURITIUS
By Fraser Smith Entering a team in World Club 10s for the first time the Western Force 10s team consists of a mix of Asteron Life Super Rugby hardened players, developing players from the club Future Force Foundation and some of the most talented players in...
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Jun 10, 16 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Kings scrumhalf James Hall to play for Oyonnax during Super Rugby off season
The Southern Kings can confirm that scrumhalf James Hall will be moving to France to play for Oyonnax at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, but would be returning ahead of the 2017 season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed...
