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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Els on back of Lions jersey
Don’t be puzzled when the Emirates Lions take the field for their Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday morning at 06:15 in the FMG Stadium in Hamilton with a distinct blue and white flavour. Yes, blue and white. The Emirates Lions will...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Chiefs
Emirates Lions vs Chiefs Hamilton (06:15 SA time) The Emirates Lions to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday (06:15 SA time) show three changes to the starting line-up and as many on the bench for this Vodacom Super Rugby encounter. Harold...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side for their first home game of the 2016 season. Head coach Richard Graham has made two changes to the starting lineup. An ankle injury to Henry Teafu (6-8 weeks) has forced a backline shuffle, with Karmichael...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sio seals new three-year contract with Australian Rugby
Emerging Qantas Wallabies prop Scott Sio has set his sights on a return to the game’s biggest stage after committing to Australian Rugby on a new three-year deal. Sio, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2013, was one of the standout performers...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on MCCALMAN RETURNS FOR FORCE SIDE TO FACE REDS
Wallaby No.8 Ben McCalman has been named on the bench in one of three changes to the Western Force team set to do battle with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 5 March, with both sides on the hunt for their first win of the season. Coming...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year Award
BERLIN, March 2, 2016 – South Africa’s remarkable and versatile Paralympic athlete Pieter du Preez has been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award, following his outstanding performances in 2015. Du Preez won...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS STAND UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA
Durban, 2nd March 2016: The new generation Cell C Sharks play their first home match in 2016 Super Rugby when they face the Jaguares, from Argentina, at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday – and the Durban team will be making a stand for national...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on One change for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged pack to play the Rebels on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the first home game for the team in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, but an injury to Jesse Kriel will see Burger Odendaal start in the...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues
The BNZ Crusaders will host the Blues at AMI Stadium this Friday night in round 2 of the Investec Super Rugby competition. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made just one change to the side that played the Chiefs last weekend – Pete Samu comes into the...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Milestones aplenty as Tahs keep same starting side for Brumbies
NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has made no changes to his starting side for this Friday’s round two blockbuster against the Brumbies in Canberra. Gibson has opted for the same run-on 15 that helped deliver a bonus point 30-10 win over the Queensland...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Three stars extend Vodacom Bulls contracts
Three Vodacom Bulls stars extended their contracts with the Vodacom Bulls for another two years, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. Rugby World Cup bronze medallist and Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, Junior Springbok and utility back...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Things can only get better from here
Round 1 of Super Rugby is done and dusted and it was not the result the Southern Kings hoped for when they played the Cell C Sharks in Port Elizabeth this past Saturday. The home side gave the Sharks a good run for their money in the first 40 minutes, as...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Western Province Rugby CEO Rob Wagner retires
After 25 years of unwavering service to Western Province Rugby and the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRFU), CEO Rob Wagner will take long leave effective immediately. Mr Wagner has been a faithful servant of the union, and was at the forefront in the...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 2
SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 2 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Blues @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 4 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Paul Williams AR1 Chris Pollock AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben...
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Feb 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Riveting Vodacom Super Rugby opening weekend
All Out Rugby Weekly Stats Review: Round 1 If the first round is anything to go by, the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition will be one to remember. The opening weekend produced chock-a-block action from the historic clash between the Emirates Lions and the...
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Feb 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fonotia heading to Wales after 2016 season
BNZ Crusaders back, Kieron Fonotia, has decided to make the 2016 season his last in Christchurch and will take up a contract with the Ospreys Rugby Club in Wales. Fonotia is playing his fourth season with the BNZ Crusaders and will complete his sixth...
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Feb 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 26 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the...
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Feb 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby
Three South African teams clinch bonus-point wins Jaguares, Sunwolves debut in expanded competition The DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks all made bonus-point winning starts to the 2016 edition of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, which...
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Feb 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs secure opening round 30-10 win over Queensland Reds
The NSW Waratahs have secured a 30-10 win over the Queenslands Reds in their opening round of Super Rugby 2016 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. Played in front of a crowd of 24,044, the Tahs ran home four tries to one in their first clash of the...
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Feb 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE FALL TO REBELS IN SEASON OPENER
The Western Force have fallen to the Melbourne Rebels 25-19, despite a stunning performance from new recruit Jono Lance who put up all 19 of the Force’s points, scoring a four penalties, and converting the kick attempt on his own try. The Force, who...
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Feb 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on WILL SKELTON ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING
Player: Will Skelton Team: Waratahs Position: Lock Date of Incident: 27 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (k) Dangerous play in a scrum, ruck or maul. Players must not charge into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck or maul....
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Feb 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Stormers down Bulls in season opener
The long awaited match between the Stormers and Bulls in the Super Rugby operner was contested very closely. Both sides were not scared to throw the ball around in the opening minutes and showed their counter attack intent. The Bulls got first points on the...
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Feb 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks outclass Southern Kings at home
Despite an early try from the Southern Kings the Sharks ran in two first half tries and a penalty to take a slender eight point lead at the break, when the two teams met in the opening weekend of Super Rugby. Southern Kings’ Chris Cloete went over for...
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Feb 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI CITED
Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 26 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s). Elapsed time...
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Feb 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on FIVE DAYS TO GO…..WORLD’S TOP SPORTS STARS WAIT FOR LAUREUS NOMINATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED
BERLIN, February 26, 2016 – The Nominations for the 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards will be announced on March 2 – and some of the greatest names in sport are waiting to see if they will be on the shortlist, following a vote by the world’s media....
