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Aug 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on New-look DHL Western Province team heads to PE
A new-look DHL Western Province team will head to Port Elizabeth to open their 2014 Absa Currie Cup campaign against the Eastern Province Kings on Friday night (kick-off 19h10). Centre Juan de Jongh, in his first senior match as captain of DHL WP, will...
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Aug 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders update on injuries
The Crusaders are able to provide the following update on the status of players injured during the Investec Super Rugby Final on Saturday night: Dan Carter took a knock to his lower leg and a scan has revealed a small crack in his upper fibula. The size of...
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Aug 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Souths shock Eastwood to progress to semis
The 2014 Magners Shute Shield Semi-Final line ups have now been confirmed, with Manly, Sydney University, Southern Districts and Eastwood through to the second week of finals action. Top seed Manly’s dominant win over Randwick on Saturday sees them line...
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Aug 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on SPIRIT UNVEILS COACHING SQUAD FOR BUILDCORP NRC
Western Force Senior Assistant Coach David Wessels and Backs Coach Kevin Foote have been named as joint head coaches of the Perth Spirit for the 2014 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). The pair will be assisted by RugbyWA Junior Elite Coach, Dwayne...
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Aug 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on HODGSON CLAIMS 2014 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL
Western Force captain Matt Hodgson has been awarded the 2014 Nathan Sharpe Medal at the HBF Stadium in Perth tonight. This is the third time Hodgson has claimed the premier award, having previously received the club’s Player of the Year Award (now Nathan...
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Aug 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Alcock re-signs for FOrce’s 10th season
The Western Force’s retention drive has continued with flanker Chris Alcock the latest to re-sign with the Western Australian club for its 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015. Alcock, who has re-signed for another two seasons, has played 19...
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Aug 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Juan de Jongh takes the reins as Captain at DHL WP
Star centre Juan de Jongh will captain DHL Western Province in the 2014 Absa Currie Cup competition. The 26-year-old takes over the squad captaincy from Deon Fourie, who is now playing in France, and will lead his province in the absence of national skipper...
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Aug 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs vs Crusaders Team Sheets
Date : Saturday 2 August 2014 Match : Waratahs v Crusaders – 2014 Super Rugby Grand Final Venue : ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (11h40 CAT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub Teams Waratahs 1. Benn...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP announce 2014 Sevens team for Limerick, London
The DHL Western Province Sevens team has been announced for the 2014 World Club Sevens tournaments in Limerick and London, which are set to take place over the next fortnight. The Province squad, coached once again by Ricky Petersen, will depart for Ireland...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings go down to Free State Cheetahs in Cradock
THE Eastern Province Kings lost their final warm up friendly to the Free State Cheetahs, losing 12 (5) points to the Cheetahs 28 (7) at the Cradock Sports Fields this afternoon (SUBS: Friday 1 August). The Kings took to the field with a much changed team from...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP announce 2014 Absa Currie Cup squad
DHL Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has released his playing squad for the upcoming 2014 Absa Currie Cup season. Seven players in the group are still eligible for the DHL WP Under-21 team – including star wing Cheslin Kolbe – but the likes...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY EXTENDS FORCE RETURN
The Western Force has received a further boost in the lead-in to its 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby with the retention of local product Dane Haylett-Petty for the 2015 season. Perth-raised Haylett-Petty returned to the Force in 2014 after playing...
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Jul 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged side to take on the Waratahs on Saturday night. The Crusaders and Waratahs will meet for the first time this season in this final clash of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby...
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Jul 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final
Craig Joubert of South Africa has been appointed to referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final in Sydney on Saturday, SANZAR has announced. It will be the third time that Joubert will referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final. His first final at this level was in 2010...
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Jul 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL
Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 2 August 2014 Waratahs v Crusaders ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (19:40 local, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST, 09:40 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub...
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Jul 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch
The 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season came to an abrupt halt for the Cell C Sharks on Saturday morning when they were beaten by 38-6 by the Crusaders in the first semi-final. The Durbanites would be the first to admit that they were not at their best...
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Jul 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium. The NSW Waratahs team to...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi
Only 5,000 tickets remain for Saturday’s massive Semi-Final derby clash between the NSW Waratahs and the Brumbies (7.30pm). With over 38,000 tickets now sold, the match is expected to be played to a record-breaking capacity Allianz Stadium crowd and the...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview
A mammoth task, to become the first South African team to win a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff in New Zealand, awaits the Cell C Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday. Their opponents are the seven-time champion Crusaders, winners of the New Zealand...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made two changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Highlanders two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has recovered from injury to return to the line-up and will play at number 6 on Saturday night. That sees Jordan...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders
Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit
PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Blue Bulls has unveiled a new Currie Cup rugby kit inspired by heritage and tradition – with no pink colourways or camo designs in sight. The jersey in the Blue Bulls’ customary blue is also...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs
1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years? The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit
PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs has unveiled a new heritage-inspired Currie Cup rugby kit in the customary white and russet orange. “As always the Toyota Free State Cheetahs are looking forward to the...
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Jul 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Eleven Waratahs named in Qantas Wallabies squad
Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has included 11 NSW Waratahs in his 32-man squad for the upcoming 2014 Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship. Five NSW forwards and six Waratah backs will wear Wallaby gold in The Rugby Championship. Up front are seasoned...
