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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheeky Watson brings clarity on SARU intervention
Caption: EPRU President, Cheeky Watson addresses the media at a press conference on Wednesday, 18 November 2015. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, held an open and frank media conference at the EP Rugby offices on Wednesday afternoon. “This has never...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on RIP Jonah Lomu
All Black rugby legend and first global superstar of the game Jonah Lomu has passed away. His death has shocked the Rugby World who mourn the loss of a great and humble man. A man who was taken way too soon. Lomu burst onto the scene at the 1995 Rugby World...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Has King Watson failed EP Rugby?
On the 6th of November EP Rugby released in a statement that their President Cheeky Watson is overseas to meet with sponsors over delayed payments of salaries, after news surfaced for the umpteenth time in the media about financial issues within the Union....
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU steps in to assist the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday agreed to assist the Eastern Province Rugby Union by taking control of the Southern Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby. The action followed through a decision taken by the Executive Council of SARU some...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS 2016 SUPER RUGBY COACHES
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, has announced his coaching team for the Cell C Sharks 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The following coaches will form part of the coaching team: NAME DESIGNATION Gary Gold Director of Rugby Ryan Strudwick...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2017, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew announced today. Foster has been Assistant Coach alongside All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen since 2012....
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Nov 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby Statement
EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2015 Pre Season Preparations get underway Eastern Province Rugby can confirm that our pre-season preparations began today (Monday, 16 November 2015) with a practice session...
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Nov 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations
Three champion teams are vying for the coveted adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s Steinlager Rugby Awards – back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners the All Blacks, the World Champion New Zealand Under 20 team, and 2015 Investec Super Rugby...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS
Round 1: Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue 12/11/2015 19:45 P3 Harlequins 41 – 18 Montpellier The Twickenham Stoop 13/11/2015 19:30 P1 Brive 13 – 9 Newcastle Falcons Stade Amédée-Domenech 13/11/2015 19:30 P5 Edinburgh Rugby 28 – 10...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there continues to be a large amount of speculation over players that are leaving the Union. Aside from Tim Whitehead and Lizo Gqoboka, who were confirmed as leaving yesterday, the EP Kings can confirm...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner
The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT
Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there have been a number of issues raised in the media over the past few days, and acknowledge and apologise for our lack of proper communication on these...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs
Waratahs Rugby is delighted to confirm that Volvo Cars Australia has extended its partnership with the NSW Waratahs for a further three seasons, becoming the naming rights sponsor of the NSW Waratahs High Performance Centre, Official Sponsor of the NSW...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force has added significant size to its forward pack for 2016 with the recruitment of Queensland Country lock Richie Arnold. Arnold, identical twin to ACT Brumbies and Wallabies lock Rory Arnold, stands at a towering 208cm and 127kg –...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Folau to be sidelined for three months following ankle surgery
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will be sidelined for three months after scans confirmed he will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained at the Rugby World Cup. The 2014 and 2015 John Eales Medalist played in all but two of the Wallabies’ Rugby World...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pollock to retire from international refereeing
New Zealand’s most senior referee Chris Pollock is retiring from international rugby. Pollock, 43, has returned to full time teaching in his home town province in the Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen acknowledged the...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU disciplinary hearings – Brugnara, Burger, Cittadini, Halaifonua, McKibbin
BRENDAN McKIBBIN of London Irish will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening (Tuesday) following his dismissal for stamping on Henry Thomas (Bath Rugby), contrary to law 10.4(b), during Aviva Premiership Rugby Round 4. The panel of Jeremy...
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Nov 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Access Management responds to NMBRA allegations #EPKings
November 10, 2015: Access Facilities and Leisure Management Pty (Ltd) acknowledges having read the statement issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association titled EP Kings cash crisis is true and real on 09 November 2015. Firstly, Access...
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Nov 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER, EPRU
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted media reports on allegations made by the Ratepayers Association and AfriForum Port Elizabeth of money being paid to Access Management to fund the EP Kings. As the finance referred to is said to have come from...
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Nov 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby and soccer stars up for wheelchair challenge
9 NOVEMBER 2015 – The 2015 Vodacom Wheelchair Basketball Challenge will again see a star-studded team of celebrities take on the professional Wheelchair Basketball players in an Exhibition Game ahead of the grand finale at Vodacom World in...
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Nov 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls confirm management teams for 2016
Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais on Monday announced his management team for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd also confirming the management teams for the rest of the Blue Bulls teams for...
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Nov 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV team to play Australian Barbarians
The New Zealand Heartland XV team to play their first of two matches against Australian Barbarians in Levin tomorrow evening. The team is: 1 Matt Fetu 2 Cole Baldwin 3 Timaru Tafa 4 Adam Ross 5 Eric Duff 6 Fraser Hammond...
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Nov 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Results of Day 2 of the SARU Interprovincial Sevens
Results of day 2 of the SARU interprovincial Sevens: A field Border 19 – SA Students 7 (Women) WP 20 – Golden Lions 7 (Women) Blue Bulls 24 – EP 14 Pumas 31 – Golden Lions 5 Blue Bulls 24 – Free State 5 Sharks 22 – Griquas...
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Nov 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE, 6 NOVEMBER 2015
EP Rugby Union Executive Members, Vernon Stuurman (left) and Freddie Makoki (right) go over the documentation relating to the Kings sponsor agreement. PHOTO: OLGA WILLIAMS EP Rugby has noted the article in Die Burger this morning (6 November 2015) over the...
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Nov 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH
SANZAR is delighted to announce that Super Rugby is coming to the Pacific Islands for the first time as Fiji is announced to host the Round 15 clash between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The match, to be played at Suva’s ANZ Stadium, will see Fiji...
