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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named for Crusaders clash
Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Date : Saturday, 4 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Willie Vos 15. SP...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks
The Crusaders will play the second game of their South African leg this weekend, against the current South African conference leaders, the Sharks. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team which includes seven changes to the starting line-up...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 8h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden Barrett, 9. TJ Perenara, 8....
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on ARU SIGNS BMW AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
The Australian Rugby Union today announced BMW Australia as the Official Vehicle partner of the Qantas Wallabies, effective 1 April 2015. The two-year deal, which runs until the end of 2016, will see the BMW brand mark on the Gilbert test match Rugby balls in...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions change two for Bulls clash
Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local Vodacom Super Rugby derby match. In the forwards, Ackermann has made just two changes with Jacques van Rooyen starting at loosehead prop...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE
SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB
Photo: Anton Geyser Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu will join an elite club of four when he runs on against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium this Friday. The match will be his 150th Super Rugby game, with 114 of those being played as a member of the...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO
Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has recalled Bok duo Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. The pair, who were rested for last week’s game against the Chiefs, return alongside outside centre...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH
The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017
Western Force fullback Dane Haylett-Petty has extended his stay with the Western Australian club for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. The 25-year-old local product returned to the Western Force for the 2014 season, after three seasons...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson
The Crusaders are returning to play in Nelson for the first time since 2011, and tickets for this mouthwatering match against the Hurricanes on Friday 29 May go on public sale tomorrow. The Crusaders have had wonderful support from the Tasman region in...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske announced the team to take on the Brumbies on Saturday, 4 April at 10:40 (SA Time) in Canberra, Australia. Cheetahs vs Brumbies Previous encountersBen O’Keeffe of New Zealand will be the referee for...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes (Wasps Rugby) appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel this evening, charged with striking with the knee and/or shin, contrary to Law 10.4(a), during Northampton Saints v Wasps RFC on Friday March 27 in the Aviva Premiership. Hughes was found...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS
Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks & Toyota Cheetahs trying their best for teachers
31 MARCH 2015 – The Cell C Sharks and the Toyota Cheetahs are scoring on and off the field as they have made the biggest impact to the Tries for Teachers campaign so far in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby tournament. With the two sides scoring 15 tries each...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS FOREVER FANS
Durban, 31 March 2015: Over the years, The Sharks philosophy has been to utilise our brand to create awareness around the various social issues affecting our fans in an effort to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. As one of the most...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kaino re-commits to New Zealand Rugby
Inspirational loose forward Jerome Kaino has committed himself for the next three years to New Zealand Rugby, the Blues and Auckland Rugby. Kaino today announced he has re-signed to play his rugby in New Zealand until 2018. It’s a major announcement for...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 8 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Please note that daylight savings...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash
Photo: Anton Geyser Duane Vermeulen will assume the DHL Stormers captaincy, as well as the No.8 jersey, for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the top of the table – and unbeaten – Hurricanes team in Wellington (kick-off 08h35 SA...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Stormers 2015 tour update: Lessons learnt
We chatted to DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot earlier today, from his team’s base in Queenstown, as our 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby squad continues with life on tour in Australasia. The Men from the Cape went down 21-39 to the Highlanders in...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend
A historic end to an Australian tour for the Emirates Lions with three victories from four and a comprehensive victory for the Vodacom Bulls over the Crusaders highlighted the weekend’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. While the DHL Stormers and the Toyota...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Counties Under 18s end French hoodoo
England Counties Under 18s 7 France Under 18 Regional Academies XV 5 England Counties Under 18s produced a superb defensive display to record their first win over French opposition in nine years in the opening match of the Triangular International Festival at...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Two hat-tricks in the Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review
EP Kings flank Paul Schoeman and FNB Welwitschias fullback Justin Nel both recorded hat-tricks of tries this weekend in the fourth round of the Vodacom Cup. A further four players – Enver Brandt (Toyota Free State XV), Anrich Richter (Hino Valke),...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pumas medical report and game stats #VodacomCup
The Steval Pumas full back, JW Bell and a Blue Bull opponent competes for the ball mid-air. Photo: GB Jordaan. The medical team of the Steval Pumas has released the following statement with regards to injuries in the squad after the Vodacom Cup match between...
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Mar 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions victorious – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Review
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The Vodacom Bulls delivered their top performance of the season as the Emirates Lions recorded their best Vodacom Super Rugby tour yet during an exciting weekend of Southern Hemisphere rugby. The match in Pretoria was the...
