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Jun 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers WILL host a play-off match
The DHL Stormers, the 2015 South African Conference champions, will host a Vodacom Super Rugby play-off match at DHL Newlands this season – either on June 20 or June 27. As things stand now, going into the final weekend of Super Rugby league action, the...
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Jun 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on NINE TRY EFFORT TAKES TAHS BACK TO TOP
A frenetic start to the first half saw five tries scored in the first 20 minutes of the match in Bloemfontein, with three of those scored to the visiting Waratahs – bolstering their hopes of a bonus point win to regain the Australian Conference lead....
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Jun 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers book playoff spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Review
The DHL Stormers will be crowned South African Conference champions for the third time in five years, but will also be the only representative from the Republic in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs this season. In fact, the top six teams for 2015 have...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on DEFENCE OPTIONAL AS ‘TAHS OVERWHELM CHEETAHS
Israel Folau scored a hat-trick as the Waratahs thrashed the Cheetahs with a 58-33 victory in Bloemfontein. In the end the visitors finished with nine tries and never really got out of third gear, punishing the Cheetahs limp defensive work through their...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on REBELS END BULLS SEASON IN MELBOURNE
The Rebels returned to the victory trail with a hard-fought 21-20 victory over the Bulls in Melbourne on Saturday. The result has dire consequences for the men from Pretoria as it means they finish their overseas tour without registering a single win but more...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on STORMERS CLINCH SA CONFERENCE IN BRUTAL DERBY DRAW
The Stormers and the Lions couldn’t be separated in a physical encounter at DHL Newlands on Saturday, drawing 19-19. Far from the ideal result for either side, the Lions now cannot make the Finals Series with the Stormers’ two points from this...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Chiefs
PHOTO CREDIT: Sportography-QRU The St.George Queensland Reds have been unable to send legends James Horwill and Will Genia off with a win in their final home game, going down to a hard fought 24-3 loss against the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night....
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on BRUMBIES TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN PERTH
Two late tries to the Western Force were not enough to overcome the ACT Brumbies in the Western Australian side’s final home match of the season at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight, succumbing 33-20. The Brumbies built momentum in the game...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Key notes on departing St.George Queensland Reds centurions Will Genia and James Horwill
Photo: QRU The St.George Queensland Reds face the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium tonight in what is their final home match of the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. It is also the final time departing Reds centurions Will Genia and James Horwill will pull on...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Jerry Collins from New Zealand Rugby and Tim Castle
New Zealand Rugby has tonight expressed its shock and sadness at the death of former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana in a car crash in France earlier today. The crash has also left the couple’s baby daughter Ayla in a critical condition in...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on R.I.P Jerry
The rugby world is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of ex All Black captain and true rugby legend Jerry Collins. Collins, 34, and his wife, Alana Madill, died in a car accident in Beziers, France. Their three month old daughter, Alya, survived...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Stormers v Lions @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs make late change
Willie Le Roux replaces Joe Pietersen on the bench. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP BG Uys 2 HOOKER Torsten van Jaarsveld 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van Dyk 4 LEFT LOCK Carl Wegner 5 RIGHT LOCK Francois Uys ( c ) 6 LEFT FLANKER Boom Prinsloo 7 RIGHT...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home
The DHL Stormers have announced just three changes to their starting line-up, with two new faces on the bench, for Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). The DHL Stormers can...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview
With only two rounds of action left before the top six teams in Vodacom Super Rugby start fighting it out for the grand prize, there is still a lot that happen before the final positions on the log are secured. What we do know is that the Hurricanes...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp
South African players absolutely dominate this week’s Stats XV with nine players from this country making the team following this week’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. The team consists of a healthy spread of players from the five South African franchises...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Cheetahs v Waratahs @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 23:00 AEST, 01:00* NZST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Reds v Chiefs @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Andrew Lees TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James O`Connor, 14. Chris...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Teitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Matt Vaega, 14. Ben...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 21:00 AEST, 23:00 NZST, 13:00 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Damien Mitchelmore AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Rebels v Bulls @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Dominic...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes
Tomorrow night’s game will feature a new captain, vice-captain and have five players running out onto their home field when the Highlanders clash with the table topping Hurricanes. Head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named a side that features six changes to the...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER
First five-eighth Beauden Barrett will return to the Hurricanes’ starting team this Friday night in one of three changes to the side which faced the Crusaders. Coach Chris Boyd has opted to move Blade Thomson into flanker and Victor Vito to No. 8, giving...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Hurricanes v Highlanders Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off:19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Shane McDermott AR2: Paul Williams TMO: Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. James Marshall, 14. Nehe...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions make two forced changes
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 17: DHL STORMERS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to face the DHL Stormers at Newlands Stadium on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency for the clash, making just...
