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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on #FanUp and win an amazing on field experience and VIP treatment with Vodacom and Rugby 15
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The Vodacom Bulls take on the Cell C Sharks at Loftus on Saturday… Rugby 15 in association with Vodacom will be rewards 5 lucky winners with 4 tickets each. One of those winners will walk away with a replica Bulls jersey. But...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making
The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION CONTRACTING UPDATE
Photo: @HowzitJax The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to share a further contracting update, with news of a fresh signing at the Union as well as the re-signing of two Vodacom Super Rugby players. The GLRU has secured the services of lock Andries Ferreira...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sir to make England Counties XV debut alongside former student
A TEACHER and one of his former students will make their England Counties XV debuts alongside each other against Scotland Club XV at their home club ground of Fylde on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Back row forward Evan Stewart, who captains Fylde in National...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on TETERA FAULKNER SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY AND WESTERN FORCE
The Australian Rugby Union has re-signed promising Western Force prop Tetera Faulkner on a new two-year contract extension through until the end of 2017. The talented 26-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2014 campaign where he made his Test debut against Wales...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs Rugby Announce New Chief Executive Officer
Waratahs Rugby Chairman, Roger Davis, today announced that Rugby Union Player’s Association CEO, Greg Harris will take up the role as Chief Executive Officer of the Waratahs as of Monday 2 March 2015. “The Waratahs’ Board are delighted to make this...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on OWEN FRANKS SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Owen Franks Team: Crusaders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 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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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on FAULKNER REMAINS WITH FORCE THROUGH TO 2017
Western Force and Wallabies prop Tetera Faulkner has re-committed to the Western Australian club and Australian rugby for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. Faulkner’s re-signing continues the club’s consolidation of its front-row...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
Photo: @HowzitJax Chris Pollock was not considered for selection after sustaining a minor injury during his pre-game preparation last Saturday. He will be given another week to return to full fitness. Jaco van Heerden is set to make his Super Rugby debut...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union statement regarding Karmichael Hunt
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today further confirms its position in relation to Karmichael Hunt. As QRU advised on Friday 20 February, Karmichael has been served with a Notice to Appear in Court. He is expected in Southport Magistrates Court on 5 March 2015....
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 23/02/15
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen February 23, 2015 DHL Stormers flanker Rynhardt Elstadt has officially been ruled out of action for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday. SupeRugby: DHL...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on #FanUp and win with Rugby 15 and Vodacom – with additional VIP hospitality and on field experience
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Cell C Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mixed bag for South African teams – Vodacom Rugby App Review
After Round 2: 23 FEBRUARY 2015 – While a sense of normality returned to Vodacom SupeRugby over the weekend with the big-name teams winning their matches, South African teams hardly dominated the positive statistics on the Vodacom Rugby App. The Toyota...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby
26 Grey College Old Boys that are currently playing SupeRugby in 2015 Season. Full break down including management, coaches, medical and referees: CHEETAHS: Jean Cook Coenie Oosthuizen* Francois Venter Joe Pietersen Boom Prinsloo Heinrich Brussouw* JW Jonker...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS
The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Kane Hames Team: Highlanders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 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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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 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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Feb 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS RED CARD OFFENCE
Hearing Details: Sunday 22 February (Time TBC) Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent...
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Feb 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers go top of the standings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Review
Photo: Jacqueline Herbst The DHL Stormers moved to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log as the Cell C Sharks recorded their first win of 2015 on Saturday. And while the coastal sides impressed, for the two teams from Gauteng, the Vodacom Bulls and...
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Feb 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders elect new Chairman
Grant Jarrold has been elected the new Chairman of the Crusaders. Mr Jarrold said he was looking forward to stepping up to the role of Crusaders Chairman and continuing to contribute to the organisation. “I am passionate about this team and have enjoyed...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby 15 and Vodacom #FanUP winners week 2
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Each lucky winner won 4 tickets to the Bulls vs Hurricane game tonight… one of the five winners also walks away with a Bulls replica jersey. See below. Congrats to: 1- Justin Bradfield 2- Raedani Phumudzo 3- Jaco Fouche...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series
Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”. The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Johnson appointed England Counties XV captain
Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground ENGLAND Counties XV have appointed Old Albanians lock Billy Johnson as captain for their international against Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Johnson, who plays...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on DECISION ON REDS v FORCE MATCH TO BE MADE ON SATURDAY MORNING
Following consultation with its stakeholders, SANZAR has confirmed that a decision on whether the Reds v Force match will go ahead will be made at 9am AEDT (8am QLD) on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:40pm local time (7:40pm AEDT, 9:40pm...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Asteron Life Super Rugby Season – ROUND TWO
Friday 20 February Chiefs (NZ) v Acquis Brumbies Where: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Time: 5:35pm AEDT Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD. ABC Grandstand app and online via www.abc.net.au/grandstand Match Information: The Aquis Brumbies have won...
