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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY – WEEK 16: CRUSADERS V WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force will tackle the Crusaders in Christchurch this today (30 May) in their final match before the June Test window. The Force currently sits fourth on the Asteron Life Super Rugby ladder, and will front the third-placed Crusaders, who have won...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings show their support for Tekkie Tax Day
The Eastern Province Kings have put their best feet forward to show their support for national Tekkie Tax day and SOS Children’s Village Port Elizabeth. SOS Children’s Villages is one of the national NGO’s that benefit from the Tekkie Tax initiative,...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Board of the Central Cheetahs Franchise expresses full Support to Existing Management
The Board of the Central Cheetahs Franchise consisting out of three Directors each from Free State, Griquas and Griffons took the following decisions during a meeting on 28 May 2014: That the current Coaching and Management team of the Super Rugby Franchise...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bulls team to tackle the Lions
Bulls team (with Super caps) is: Jurgen Visser (23), Akona Ndungane (106), JJ Engelbrecht (46), Jan Serfontein (25), Bjorn Basson (68), Jacques-Louis Potgieter (53), Francois Hougaard (69), Jacques Engelbrecht (24), Jacques du Plessis (14), Jono Ross (16),...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen to lead DHL Stormers in Durban
Springbok star Duane Vermeulen will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Sharks in Durban (kick-off 19h10). Vermeulen will lead the team from his regular No.8 position in the absence of...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAMED FOR CHRISTCHURCH CRUSADE
Back-rower Brynard Stander and utility back Patrick Dellit have been named in the Western Force starting XV to take on the Crusaders at Christchurch’s AMI Stadium (Addington) on Friday (30 May). Stander earns his first opportunity in the run-on side after...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Brent Impey elected new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby
Brent Impey is the new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby following the recent retirement of former Chairman Mike Eagle. The respected businessman, broadcaster and independent Board member of New Zealand Rugby was elected to the role at the May Board meeting this...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement regarding Zac Guildford
New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed that Crusader Zac Guildford’s contract has been terminated. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen said that following discussions with the Crusaders and with Guildford, the national union has agreed to...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side to face the Stormers
Cell C Sharks vs Stormers Date: Saturday, 31 May 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Johan Greeff 15. SP Marais 14. JP Pietersen 13. S’bura...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Hurricanes
Livewire first five-eighths Ihaia West will make his first Super Rugby start when the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park this Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm). It has been a remarkable rise for the Hawke’s Bay playmaker who was brought into the Blues squad...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Counties XV name squad for Georgia tour
THE England Counties XV selectors have included 13 newcomers in a 26-strong squad for the two match tour of Georgia next month. The squad has been selected from players who have played for their counties in this season’s Championship or National Under 20...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs stick solid for clash with Chiefs
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named the same team that defeated the Melbourne Rebels for the showdown with the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday. “I think against the Chiefs, it is the right formula,” said Cheika. “The team has a good balance:...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team to play the Bulls
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local derby encounter at Ellis Park. In the forwards, Ackermann has made wholesale changes to the front row. Schalk van der Merwe, Robbie Coetzee and...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on England XV squad announced for Barbarians match
The England XV to face the Barbarians this Sunday (1 June) at Twickenham Stadium has been announced. Leicester Tigers second row Graham Kitchener will captain the England selection which includes players from seven Premiership sides. Henry Slade, the 21...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Xavier Rush returns to Auckland Rugby in coaching role
Newly appointed Auckland ITM Cup coach Paul Feeney has announced former Auckland stalwart, Xavier Rush, as his assistant coach for the upcoming ITM Cup season. Rush played 80 games for Auckland between 1997 and 2004, captaining the side to three National...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Force
The Crusaders have made just one change to their team to play the Force, with Kieran Read returning to play for the first time in six weeks. Read, who has fully recovered from both the concussion sustained in the Chiefs game and the cold that kept him...
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May 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nathan Catt joins England squad for New Zealand tour
NATHAN CATT (Bath Rugby) will fly out with the England tour party to New Zealand this evening. England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “In light of Mako Vunipola’s ongoing treatment for a knee injury ahead of the Aviva Premiership final and Joe Marler...
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May 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australian Barbarians to play Australian Under 20s tonight
Chatswood Oval will tonight play host to an all-Aussie clash, with the Australian Barbarians taking on the Junior World Championship-bound Australian Under 20s side. The clash will be the young guns’ final preparation before they travel to New Zealand to...
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May 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls dominate weekend stats
The Vodacom Bulls were in top form this weekend which was reflected on the Vodacom Rugby Stats App. The Pretoria side turned in possibly their best performance of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby season when they convincingly dismantled the Brumbies 44-23 at Loftus...
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May 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY LAUNCHES PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDS OF RUGBY UNION
Australian Rugby Union today joined Federal Treasurer the Hon Joe Hockey MP and Senator the Hon Kate Lundy in launching the Parliamentary Friends of Rugby Union Group in Canberra. The bi-partisan group will provide a forum for Members of Parliament and...
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May 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on ADRIAAN STRAUSS SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Adriaan Strauss Team: Cheetahs Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 24 May 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that...
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May 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RECORDS $19.5m PROFIT FOR 2013 CALENDAR YEAR
Australian Rugby Union today announced a $19.5 million surplus for 2013, in a year that saw the return of the British & Irish Lions to Australia; increased participation; a new Head Coach for the Qantas Wallabies; and a new strategy to grow the game. The...
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May 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dan Bowden returning home to join the Blues
Dan Bowden is coming home after signing with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. 28-year-old Bowden, a former Highlander and Crusader, has been playing rugby in England since 2010 and is relishing the...
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May 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues injury update
Blues first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a suspected partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon in his right arm during a match for the Blues development team on Friday. He is having an ultrasound today. North Harbour outside back Marty Swart, brought...
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May 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE CLAIMS CLUB RECORDS WITH LIONS WIN
The Western Force has climbed back into the Asteron Life Super Rugby top six with a 29-19 bonus point win over the Lions at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this evening. Tonight’s result sealed a record fifth consecutive home victory for the club and...
