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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016
Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016
The DHL Stormers have launched their new home and away kit for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, both of which retain the proud heritage of Western Province Rugby. The new DHL Stormers home jersey will continue to feature the signature look of WP Rugby...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings
EASTERN Province rugby confirmed on Wednesday (December 2) that coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had resigned from his post with the EP Kings. Janse van Rensburg joined the EP Kings as their defence coach at the start of 2015 and was promoted to head coach of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane
Confirmation of highly anticipated warm-up match between Gauteng neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday confirmed the highly rated Emirates Lions as their opponents for their annual Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match at the Peter...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions Jersey in the Making
At the beginning of 2015, the Emirates Golden Lions challenged Canterbury South Africa to create a unique Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Jersey that stands up to the physicality of the game that not only represents everything the Emirates Lions stand for, but...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #PaleToe! sê hy het ʼn voorgevoel gehad oor Adriaan Strauss by laasweek se Bulls 2016 trui-bekendstelling. Hier is sy storie. Een ding is ons eens in die media, daar is geen ander Suid Afrikaanse rugby-franchise wat so ʼn ophef maak van hul...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has been named as captain of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, the team annnounced on Monday. Another international star, Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard, will be vice-captain for the season....
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY AGM POSTPONED
The Eastern Province Rugby Union Executive have taken the decision to postpone the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 28 November 2015 at 12pm. Executive Member, Mr Freddie Makoki, who is...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders past and present to battle it out for charity
They’re some of the best rugby players the region has seen, but we’re about to find out whether they can play cricket. Members of the 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad will pit their skills against some past Crusaders legends next Sunday, 6 December, in the...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders look to bright future
Five year licence awarded to new operator A group of primarily South Island private investors – 77 percent stake Local Provincial Unions, New Zealand Rugby – 23 percent stake Investec Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, have embarked on a new era...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on RFU, RPA & PRL agree landmark player welfare funding deal
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) today announced a new multi-year funding deal with its industry stakeholders, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL). The new 5-year deal will deliver a minimum of £7m into the RPA welfare,...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS CELEBRATES YOUTH LEADERS AT YES GRADUATION
The 2015 Laureus Youth Empowerment Through Sport (YES) programme concluded with a special graduation event at the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Head Office in Pretoria today. Laureus Ambassadors Quinton Fortune and Grant Lottering, as well as Laureus...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings planning moves nearer completion
The South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday it expected to be able to announce details of its plans for the Southern Kings early next week. “We have made major progress in preparing an implementation plan for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise,” said...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q&A WITH BURGER ODENDAAL
Q: Your growth within the Bulls has been exceptional, joining the side during Currie Cup season in 2014 and establishing yourself as one of the top performers, what is it about the Bulls style you enjoy? A: It has been a great journey thus far but...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine
PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled three new Super Rugby kits, inspired by the stars. Nicknamed the Stellar Kit, this season sees the introduction of a signature Black kit – brought to life with an...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on NEW ASSISTANT COACH – STEVAL PUMAS
The CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby, Pieter Burger, today announced the appointment of the new Pumas Assistant Coach at Mpumalanga Rugby (Pty) Ltd, Hein Kriek, who is currently the Head Coach of the Paul Roos Gymnasium High School in Stellenbosch. Kriek, a former...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on FORCE & FUGRO-TSM WELCOME ‘NEW ERA’ IN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY
The Western Force and leading sub-sea contractor to the natural resource and marine industries, Fugro-TSM, have extended their strong partnership for a ninth successive season. The new agreement will see the Perth-based company’s brand continue to...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby
All the Lions’ Currie Cup heroes except for Kwagga Smith, who is contracted for National Sevens duty, have been retained for SuperRugby while nine other stalwarts have strengthened the squad. Flanker Derick Minnie returns after a long injury lay-off...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jonah Lomu public memorial details announced
Prime Minister John Key has announced details of the public memorial for Jonah Lomu. A public service will be held on Monday 30 November from 1pm to 3pm at Eden Park in Auckland. “Jonah touched people’s lives across the country and around the world,”...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Reds Senior Squad confirmed for 2016
• 37-man Senior Squad confirmed for 2016 Super Rugby season • 20 players retained from 2015 squad, 11 of which re-signed to Reds • Eight players progressed from Elite Development Squad to Senior Squad • Eight new players...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on 2016 to be Todd Blackadder’s final year as BNZ Crusaders Head Coach
The BNZ Crusaders have today announced that Todd Blackadder will step aside as Head Coach at the conclusion of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season. “This will be my 8th season coaching the Crusaders, and every minute in the role has been a...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings planning moves into second stage
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an operational implementation task group to oversee the running of the Southern Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby, SARU announced on Monday. The group will meet in Cape Town on Wednesday to put in...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls hard at work with 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season in sight
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Vodacom Bulls are hard at work in preparation for the Vodacom Super Rugby season next year, with some new faces amongst the regular squad members. New Vodacom Bulls player Lizo Gqoboka has settled in well amongst his team...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on More females lacing up their boots for rugby
More girls and women are picking up a rugby ball and running with it, and total player numbers remain strong, according to New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) 2015 rugby registration numbers. In 2015 more rugby players than ever before laced up their boots; a record...
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Nov 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS PRE-SEASON TRAINING SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, 19th November 2015: The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, has released the names of his provisional pre-season training squad. This current squad will be bolstered by the return of our Japanese based players, namely Marcell Coetzee, Willie...
