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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Hurricanes team to face the Highlanders in the 2015 Super Rugby final
Saturday night’s Super Rugby finale will quietly take on an extra meaning for a few of the men in black and yellow. For long-serving Hurricanes Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu and Jeremy Thrush, and fellow teammates Chris Smylie, Rey Lee-Lo and Ben Franks, it...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event
Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on NOLLIS BRING WEER DIE PASSIE TERUG OP LOFTUS #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! “Ek het tydens die laaste Superrugby wedstryd tussen die Bulls en die Cheetahs tussen die mense op die pawiljoene geloop en na die tonele rondom my gekyk. Ek het besef hier sit mense wat wedstryd na wedstryd na...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Folau commits to Waratahs until 2018
Waratahs Rugby and the Australian Rugby Union have today confirmed the re-signing of fullback Israel Folau on a three-year flexible contract which will keep him in Australian rugby until at least 2018. The 26 year-old joined the NSW Waratahs for the...
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Jun 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brett Williams Murder Case #Sharks
The Sharks welcome the judgment delivered yesterday in the Brett Williams murder case, which tragically occurred on the outer-fields at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in 2013. (The accused, Blayne Shepard, was found guilty of culpable homicide on Monday). We thrive...
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Jun 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT APPEAL DISMISSED
Hearing Details: Tuesday 30 June 2015 @ 17:00 AEST, 19:00 NZST, 09:00 SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Lex Mpati, Terry Willis Player: Henry Speight Team: Brumbies Position: Winger Date of Incident: 20 June...
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Jun 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY FINAL REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
SANZAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the coming round of...
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Jun 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on EBERSOHN RELEASED BY WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force has released flyhalf Sias Ebersohn from his contract, allowing him to return to his native South Africa. The 26-year-old, who joined the Force from the Bloemfontein-based Cheetahs ahead of the 2013 Asteron Life Super Rugby season, has...
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Jun 28, 15 •
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Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on #NEDDIES CLAIM TOP SPOT AT THE ‘PIG PEN’
Pindan Premier Grade – Round 12 Nedlands 29 defeated Wests Scarborough 13 at Bennett Park, Doubleview Cottesloe 68 defeated Perth Bayswater 5 at Pat O’Hara Reserve, Morley Palmyra 41 defeated Wanneroo 5 at Tompkins Park, Alfred Cove UWA...
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Jun 27, 15 •
1471 Views •
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Comments Off on HURRICANES SURGE INTO SUPER RUGBY FINAL
The Hurricanes progressed to their first Super Rugby Final since 2006 after beating the Brumbies 29-9 in Saturday’s Semi-Final in Wellington. The ‘Canes will now host the winners of the second Semi-Final between the Waratahs and Highlanders in...
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Jun 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS SET UP NZ-DERBY FINAL
The Highlanders will take on the Hurricanes in an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Final after they stunned the Waratahs 35-17 in Sydney on Saturday. While being deserved winners, the game may well be remembered for a big call from referee Craig Joubert when the...
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Jun 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tahs bow out with Semi-Final loss
NSW Waratahs 17 – Highlanders 35 Asteron Life Super Rugby Semi-Final – Allianz Stadium, Sydney The NSW Waratahs have bowed out of the 2015 Super Rugby competition with a heart-breaking 35-17 loss to the Highlanders at Allianz Stadium. Spurred on by 32,632...
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Jun 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on FIRST-TIME SUPER RUGBY CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED IN NZ DERBY FINAL
The two leading teams of the 2015 season will lock horns in Wellington as the Hurricanes or Highlanders will etch their name on the Super Rugby trophy for the very first time. The Hurricanes, who were only beaten twice throughout the regular season on their...
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Jun 26, 15 •
1941 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on 1995 Rugby World Cup final ‘live Tweet’ produces 181 million impressions #HomeGroundAdvantage
A South African Rugby Union initiative to ‘live Tweet’ a re-broadcast of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final generated phenomenal interest, according to statistics prepared for SARU. The hashtag #19995reunited trended for almost the entire duration of...
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Jun 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT APPEALS HEARING
Hearing Details: Tuesday 30 June 2015 @ 17:00 AEST, 19:00 NZST, 09:00 SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Lex Mpati, Terry Willis Player: Henry Speight Team: Brumbies Position: Winger Date of Incident: 20...
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Jun 25, 15 •
2283 Views •
Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on Coach suspended for six months
An RFU disciplinary panel has imposed a six-month suspension on Phil Blake after he was found guilty of two breaches (eight separate bets) of RFU Regulation 17 (Anti-Corruption and Betting) while he was employed by Leicester Tigers as defence coach for the...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #SemiFinal
Date: 27 June 2015 Kick-off: 11h55 CAT Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14. Teqele Naiyaravoro, 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12. Matt Carraro, 11. Rob Horne, 10. Bernard Foley, 9. Nick Phipps,...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #SemiFinal
Date: 27 June 2015 Kick-off: 09h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. James Marshall, 14. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden...
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Jun 25, 15 •
3231 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Joel Stransky – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen caught up with 1995 World Cup winning Springbok Flyhalf, Joel Stransky. The man who kicked an extra time drop goal to clinch victory over the mighty All Blacks. We got to relive some special moments with the players at the 1995 reunion held at...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on TALIAULI CALLED UP TO REPLACE SPEIGHT #Brumbies
Stephen Larkham has named his side to take on the Hurricanes in this weekend’s Super Rugby Semi-Final in Wellington. There is only one change from the team that defeated the Stormers 39-19 in Cape Town last Saturday. With Henry Speight ruled out through...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on HIGLANDERS NAME TEAM TO TAKE ON THE ‘TAHS
Saturday’s Semi-Final will see the Highlanders’ field an almost identical starting fifteen to the side that beat the Chiefs last Saturday in an encounter of epic proportions. The only change – openside flanker James Lentjes replaces the injured Dan...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Francois Pienaar interview – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen was fortunate enough to catch up with this remarkable man and Captain of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks, Francois Pienaar. The 1995 squad reunited yesterday, 20 years after they lifted the trophy and changed South Africa forever....
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on NSW WARATAHS SEMI-FINAL TEAM ANNOUNCED
2015 Super Rugby Semi-Final Team NSW Waratahs Head Coach Michael Cheika has named the team to face the Highlanders in the 2015 Super Rugby Semi-Final to be played at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 27 June. Kick-off is at 7:30pm (Australian time) Matt Carraro...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on POLLARD IN THREE-MONTH JAPAN MOVE
Photo: @AntonGeyser The Bulls have confirmed that flyhalf Handré Pollard has been given permission to join Japanese outfit NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes for a three month spell at the end of the year. Pollard will join the club in November 2015 and will return...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on HURRICANES NAMED FOR SEMI-FINAL
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named his team to face the Brumbies in the first Super Rugby Semi-Final for 2015. With the only injury to hinder the side being that of Cory Jane (hamstring), Boyd has named Nehe Milner-Skudder on the right wing and given James...
