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Apr 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Kings team announced to take on Sharks
Relatively unchanged EP Kings team announced to take on Sharks in Durban The Eastern Province Kings will be heading to Durban this week as they face off against the Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park stadium on Friday in what is to be their final match of...
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Apr 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT – Flip van der Merwe
Hearing Details: Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 8am SAST, 4pm AEST, 6pm NZST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Flip van der Merwe Team: Bulls Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 April 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking. A...
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Apr 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Coastal sides win low-scoring derbies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10
April 20, 2014 The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers were victorious on a weekend where all five South African Vodacom Super Rugby franchises were involved in low-scoring matches. In all three matches involving teams from the Republic, the most points the...
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Apr 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Benji Marshall
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby can confirm they have received a request from Benji Marshall to be released early from his contract. All parties are currently in discussions regarding this request and need to work through a formal process before making any...
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Apr 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues injury update
Injury update First five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a concussion in Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes. He still presented with symptoms this morning and will be retested tomorrow morning to be considered for selection for Friday’s...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs vs Crusaders teamsheets
Chiefs 1. Pauliasi Manu , 2. Rhys Marshall , 3. Ben Tameifuna , 4. Michael Fitzgerald , 5. Brodie Retallick , 6. Liam Messam © , 7. Tanerau Latimer 100th Chiefs Match , 8. Liam Squire , 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow , 10. Gareth Anscombe , 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks vs Cheetahs teamsheets
Date :Saturday 19 April Venue : Kings Park Kick Off local: 15:00 Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Ref 1: Craig Joubert Assistant Ref 2: Marius Jonker TMO: Deon van Blommenstein Teams Sharks 15. Lwazi Mvovo , 14. Tonderai Chavhanga , 13. S’bura Sithole ,...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs vs Bulls Teamsheets
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Cam Crawford, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Dave Dennis (captain), 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jacques Potgieter, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Will Skelton, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets
Stormers: 15 Peter Grant, 14 Damian de Allende, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Demetri Catrakilis, 9 Nic Groom, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Nizaam Carr, 5 Michael Rhodes, 4 Ruan Botha, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday.In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of the injured Willie Wepener. Jaco Kriel returns...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK
The Western Force’s winning streak has come to an end at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels, 22-16, at Melbourne’s AAMI Park tonight. The Western Australians entered the match with five successive victories over the Rebels, Highlanders, Chiefs, Reds and...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting fifteen to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. In the forwards, Owen Franks and Nepo Laulala have switched places again so that Franks takes the number 3 jersey this week and...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash
Ma’a Nonu has been ruled out of tonight’s match against the Hurricanes through injury. The All Black midfielder had been experiencing some tightness in his left calf during the week, and while he travelled with team to Wellington yesterday, he was...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview
The two coastal sides both host South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies on Saturday afternoon as the Vodacom Bulls crossed the Tasman Sea for their third tour match. The Cell C Sharks will get a rare opportunity to host a 15h00 game at Growthpoint Kings...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash
Cell C Sharks vs Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 April 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14....
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Apr 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to face the Stormers
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10: DHL STORMERS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands on Saturday. In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of Willie...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash
Stormers 15. Peter Grant , 14. Damian de Allende , 13. Juan de Jongh , 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen (vice-captain) , 7. Siya Kolisi , 6. Nizaam Carr , 5. Michael Rhodes ,...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash
Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues
1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes
Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back
The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs
Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 April at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban. Changes to the team from last week: · Caylib Oosthuizen replacing Trevor Nyakane on prop · Heinrich...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mvovo has “Vooma”
14 APRIL 2014: Cell C Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo proved this weekend he was equally adept in the last line of defense as on the wing. There had been questions whether director of rugby Jake White made the right decision to shift the flyer from the wing to...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on All to play for in the North as the South is settled – Vodacom Cup Round 6 Review
While the four teams who will contest the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals from the South Section have been decided, the race to get into the playoffs in the North Section is not over yet after the penultimate round of pool action. And to add some spice, in the...
