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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks keep sighs on top two – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview
Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa this weekend, with two pool matches remaining before the top six can set their sights on the playoffs. As it stands, the Cell C Sharks are assured of winning the South African Conference and will feature in...
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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloem
Cheetahs vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 5 July 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Toyota Free State XV Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Rohan Hoffman (Australia) Assistant Referees: Marius Jonker, Francois de Bruin Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein 15. SP...
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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues
Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo all return to the starting line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when they take on the Blues at AMI Stadium. They are four of six new faces in the starting fifteen. In the forwards, Ben Funnell...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers
Springbok flank Schalk Burger will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05), whilst SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla has been named on the bench. Burger missed his...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks
The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one. Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on SANDF Rugby Week underway in Potchefstroom
The South African National Defence Force Rugby Week 2014 returned to Potchefstroom this year after an absence of eight years and kicked off at the Johann du Randt Rugby Stadium at the Army Support Base on Monday. Matches on the opening day saw strong starts...
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Jul 2, 14 •
1947 Views •
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Comments Off on Lions opt for consistency
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park when Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs and Convicts make history with world rugby first
The Sydney Convicts, Australia’s first gay rugby union team, will make history this Sunday when they become the world’s first gay rugby team to play as part of a professional sporting event. The convicts will play their Suburban Rugby rival Macquarie...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS
The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE
Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV
Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...
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Jun 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury update
Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...
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Jun 27, 14 •
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Australia, General News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus
Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....
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Jun 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan
Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force
Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT). The 23-year-old blindside...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend. The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown
Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on George Whitelock confirms move to Japan
Crusaders and Canterbury flanker George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year’s Investec Super Rugby season. Crusaders and Canterbury CEO Hamish Riach said that as one of the most capped Crusaders...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on McCaw out with broken rib
The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children
Hamilton, New Zealand, 20 June 2014 – New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and...
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Jun 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border
TEAM SHEET: Boland Cavaliers OPPONENT: Border Bulldogs VENUE: East London DATE: 20 June 2014 COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup First Division (Qualifying rounds) 15. Eric Zana 14. Harlon Claassen 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10....
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Jun 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up
Sydney University has named three Waratahs captains past and present in its starting XV for this Saturday’s Magners Shute Shield Round 13 clash with Northern Suburbs (1pm). Joining fellow Students Pat McCutcheon and Tom Carter – who both led the Tahs last...
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Jun 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on England to support earthquake appeal
England shirts will carry the logo in support of the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust ENGLAND will be supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch by wearing the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust logo on their playing shirts...
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Jun 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s
Piri Weepu headlines an exciting Blues squad named today to compete in the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore this weekend. The 71-Test veteran will captain a Blues squad boasting more than 300 combined Super Rugby caps coupled with plenty of...
