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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on ROUND 8 REFEREE CHANGES
A burst appendix suffered by Marius van der Westhuizen has resulted in a number of changes to referee appointments for Saturday’s Super Rugby matches. Stuart Berry will now take the whistle for Sharks v Crusaders in Durban while Jaco van Heerden will...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on JAMES HORWILL SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: James Horwill Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 3 April 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
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Apr 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on QRU confirms Will Genia to depart at end of 2015
Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Will Genia has signed a three-year contract with French Top 14 side Stade Francais. Now in his 10th season with the St.George Queensland Reds, Genia has amassed 105 Queensland caps and played 58 Wallabies Tests. He has...
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Apr 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Melbourne Rebels
St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV to take on the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday. Greg Holmes, Liam Gill and Chris Feauai-Sautia are back in the starting side for this week’s clash, while Sef...
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Apr 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs appoint Head Coach
Waratahs Rugby has today announced the appointment of Daryl Gibson to the role of NSW Waratahs Head Coach on a three year contract to commence ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Gibson has been Assistant Coach of the NSW Waratahs, under current coach...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 17h05 CAT Venue: Emirates Airlines Park Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Andries Coetzee, 14. Ruan Combrinck, 13. Lionel Mapoe, 12. Harold Vorster, 11. Anthony Volmink, 10. Elton Jantjies, 9. Ross Cronje, 8. Warren...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Teamsheets #Superugby
Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Venue: Growthpoint Kingspark Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15. SP Marais, 14. Odwa Ndungane, 13. JP Pietersen, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Patrick Lambie, 9. Cobus Reinach, 8. Ryan Kankowski,...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: GIO Stadium Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Robbie Coleman, 14. Joseph Tomane, 13. Henry Speight, 12. Christian Lealiifano, 11. James Dargaville, 10. Matt Toomua, 9. Nic White, 8. Jarrad Butler, 7....
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Venue: Waikato Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Damian McKenzie, 14. Tom Marshall, 13. Andrew Horrell, 12. Sonny Bill Williams, 11. James Lowe, 10. Aaron Cruden, 9. Augustine Pulu, 8. Michael Leitch,...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: AAMI Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Tom English, 13. Tamati Ellison, 12. Mitch Inman, 11. Sefanaia Naivalu, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 9. Nick Stirzaker, 8. Scott Higginbotham...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
There will be no hiding place at Emirates Airline Park when the high-flying Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls clash in a tough Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday afternoon. The Jukskei Derby is the final match of Round 8, featuring all five South...
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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...
