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Feb 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Yantolo appointed new SA Rugby Referees Manager
Former referee Mzwamadoda “Banks” Yantolo has been appointed as SA Rugby’s new Referees Manager as a slight restructure will see the Referees Department henceforth operate within the Rugby Department based at SA Rugby’s offices in Cape Town....
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Feb 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Future Crusaders in training at Lincoln
Around fifty aspiring Crusaders are attending a training camp at Lincoln University today and tomorrow, with the Crusaders Knights squad for 2016 to be selected out of a trial game tomorrow afternoon. The Crusaders Knights squad is the BNZ Crusaders’...
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Feb 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #Rugby
Date: 13 February 2016 Venue: Polokwane Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Jan Serfontein, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Francois Brummer, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Arno...
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Feb 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #Rugby
Date: 12 February 2016 Venue: NMB Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 19h00 CAT TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Southern Kings: 15 Malcolm Jaer, 14 Luzuko Vulundlu, 13 Stefan Watermeyer, 12 Shane Gates, 11 JP du Plessis, 10 Elgar Watts, 9...
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Feb 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs pipped at the final siren in second trial against the Chiefs
The NSW Waratahs have gone down by 17-12 in their second pre-season trial match for 2016, after the Chiefs scored a last minute try on the final siren in New Zealand this afternoon. It was another thriller that went down to the wire as the scores remained...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Labuschagne to miss Vodacom Super Rugby opening rounds
Vodacom Bulls loose forward Lappies Labuschagne has been ruled out of Vodacom Super Rugby action for eight (8) weeks due to an ankle injury, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Thursday. Labuschagne and Vodacom Bulls team doctor, Dr Herman Rossouw...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on New signings to get first DHL Newlines run against the Jaguars
New signings Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jano Vermaak and JC Janse van Rensburg will all make their first appearances at DHL Newlands in a DHL Stormers jersey in the pre-season friendly against the Jaguares on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on CONFIRMATION OF MARCELL COETZEE’S DEPARTURE
Durban, 11th February 2016: The Sharks confirm Marcell Coetzee will join Ulster at the conclusion of the 2016 Super Rugby campaign. Gary Gold, Director of Rugby, said: “Marcell has made a significant contribution in recent seasons but we understand the...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union welcomes ASUS South Africa to the family
The Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) has signed a one year deal with ASUS South Africa as their new technical supplier. This sponsorship includes a range of devices such as the much spoken about ASUS ZenBook, Transformer and ZenPad product series. ...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to face the Bulls in Polokwane
The Emirates Lions take on the Vodacom Bulls in their second warm-up game of the season on Saturday 13 February at 17:00 in the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Warren Whiteley leads an experienced side sporting all four players who are back from their...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toulouse vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA
Date: 11 February 2016 Venue: Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Kick-off: 21h45 (SA Time) TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toulouse: 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Timoci Matanavou, 13 Arthur Bonneval, 12 Jarrod Poï, 11 Alexis Palisson, 10 Luke...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Concussion education module enjoys more success
ENGLISH RUGBY’S three main stakeholders, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have today announced that all professional players, coaches and referees have completed this season’s mandatory...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Experience added to NSW Waratahs team for second trial against the Chiefs
Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has made a number of changes to the NSW Waratahs team to face the Chiefs in their second pre-season trial in New Zealand tomorrow. Following last weekend’s last gasp 21-17 win over the Brumbies, Gibson has injected a few more of his...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAMES SQUAD FOR DRAGONS TRIAL MATCH
The Western Force have named a strong 29-man squad for the club’s final preseason hit-out against the Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval on Saturday, 13 February. The Force will be on the hunt for back-to-back victories on Saturday as they continue to...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER BRINGS MEN TOGETHER TO BEAT BREAST CANCER
Castle launch #BraBrigade to galvanise men around the Pink Drive cause Johannesburg – Castle Lager, the official team sponsor of the Proteas, is launching the first ever #BraBrigade in support of the Pink Day, taking place at the 4th Momentum ODI...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kriel and Serfontein to combine in Polokwane
Springbok midfielders Jesse Kriel and Jan Serfontein will combine for the first time as a centre pairing on Saturday when the Vodacom Bulls play the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Polokwane. Kriel played at fullback in his 16...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on BMW becomes the driving force behind future Wallabies
One of the world’s most iconic brands, BMW, today announced it will bolster its commitment to Australian Rugby with an historic partnership across the national elite development pathway, the Pathway to Gold Program. BMW will drive the future growth of...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Should’ve gone to Specsavers? Not to worry, Investec Super Rugby refs have!
New Zealand Rugby’s high performance referees will have an even sharper eye on the action, thanks to a new partnership with Specsavers. The optometry brand has signed a three-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) that sees Specsavers getting behind...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Kings in a Super Rugby friendly
Toyota Cheetah coach, Franco Smith has announced the team to take on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 19:00. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Charles Marais 2 HOOKER Torsten van...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on Toulouse
Toulouse vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Thursday, 11 February 2016 Time: 20h45 (GMT+1) Venue: Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Willie le Roux 14. Wandile...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game
The Southern Kings team will run out against the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday under the leadership of Steven Sykes. Announcing his extended 26-man squad for the game at a press conference this afternoon, head coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to the...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of key players from duties in the HSBC Sevens World Series and in Japan. Stalwarts Schalk Burger and Eben Etzebeth joined up with the team last week after returning from stints in Japan, along with Damian de...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of rugby for at least nine months after rupturing knee ligaments in training on Monday. He will be operated on Wednesday. Pollard’s injury came on the first day of...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season
Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Liam Gill will depart the St.George Queensland Reds at the end of the season to take up a contract in France. Gill is in his sixth season with the St.George Queensland Reds, after making his debut in 2011. He has played...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)
All SA Times – Rugby 15 will update the results after each game: Super Rugby Warm Up Games: February 2016 11 Toulouse 17 v Sharks 31 11 Highlanders 19 v Crusaders 19 12 Reds 18 v Brumbies 31 12 Chiefs 17 v Waratahs 12 12 Southern Kings 11 v Cheetahs 21 13...
