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May 7, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Semi-finalist gear up for an exciting weekend
With 12 titles out of 16 between them, three of the four teams contesting the Vodacom Cup semi-finals this weekend – all of them from the North Section – know a thing or two about winning this competition. It’s only the Steval Pumas, runners up in 2013...
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May 7, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blues name their side for Chiefs clash
Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Friday May 9 Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury-enforced change to the starting XV for Friday’s match against reigning champions the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium...
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May 7, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Read ruled out of Reds match
The Crusaders have made the decision not to play Kieran Read against the Reds in Brisbane this Sunday. He is recovering from a concussion suffered against the Chiefs on 19 April. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder said that, while Read’s concussion was...
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May 7, 14 •
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Australia, General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Taqele Naiyaravoro signs with the Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have signed exciting Wests Tigers winger Taqele Naiyaravoro for the rest of 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby season and 2015. “I always knew I would come back to union and joining the Waratahs is very exciting,” said Naiyaravoro. “I’m...
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May 7, 14 •
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Australia, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on MATT TOOMUA RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL END OF 2017
Qantas Wallabies playmaker Matt Toomua has signed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union and ACT Brumbies that will take him through until the end 2017. The signature of the 24-year-old Qantas Wallabies rising star ensures Toomua will remain in...
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May 6, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Confirmed Vodacom Cup Semi-final fixtures
The match between the Golden Lions and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will take place in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon and not in Johannesburg, as previously stated. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Semi-final fixtures: Friday, 9 May Steval Pumas v GWK...
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May 6, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Western Force
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Western Force on Saturday, 10 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 17:05 and gates open at 15:00. Entertainment Supporters can again make use of the Weber-braai area to braai a nice...
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May 6, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Malherbe props up the try stats
It is a rare sight for props to get onto the score sheet and even a greater feat when they go over the whitewash more than once in a match. DHL Stormers frontrower Frans Malherbe scored a brace over the weekend in his side’s entertaining encounter against...
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May 3, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blues Injury update
The Blues’ midfield stocks have taken a hit with both Francis Saili and Jackson Willison sidelined for extended periods of time. Willison suffered a proximal hamstring strain while scoring a try against the Reds on Friday night and is likely to miss between...
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May 2, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on JAMES SLIPPER CITED
Player: James Slipper Team: Reds Position: Prop Date of Incident: 2 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 player’s feet are still off the ground such...
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May 2, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face
On a windless evening in Auckland, the first half of the Blues-Reds game initially seemed to get off to a slow start, but in the 7th minute, Simon Hickey slotted one of two penalties for the Blues, bringing the scoreboard to 6-0 for the Blues by the 12th...
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May 2, 14 •
2969 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Will Carling, Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell discuss the final countdown to the Heineken Cup
Once again Will Carling is joined by fellow hosts: Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell in The Cabbage Patch Pub, Twickenham. With two sensational Semi-Finals last weekend & one final epic Heineken Cup winner to be decided, the guys had plenty to discuss! Watch...
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May 2, 14 •
2705 Views •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat XV in Vodacombeker Kwarteindrondte
Toyota Vrystaat XV speel Saterdag, 3 Mei teen die Vodacom Blou Bulle in die kwarteindrondte van die Vodacombeker kompetisie. Die wedstryd wat in die Vrystaat Stadion in Bloemfontein gespeel word, skop om 15:00 af en toegang is gratis. Slegs die hoofpaviljoen...
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May 2, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Gavin re-appointed as NSW Rugby Union President
Tim Gavin has been re-elected as President of the NSW Rugby Union. The NSW legend, who represented the Waratahs on 83 occasions including 30 as captain, was elected for a further 12-month term at the NSW Rugby Union Annual General Meeting held at Moore Park...
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May 2, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
The Western Force has announced its 26-man squad that will travel to South Africa ahead of the team’s Asteron Life Super Rugby matches against the Cheetahs and the Stormers. Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has included the match day squad that...
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May 1, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has picked Frans Steyn at flyhalf for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday morning (SA time). Steyn’s move means Tim Swiel drops out of the match-23, with Heimar Williams...
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May 1, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on It’s elimination time in the Vodacom Cup – Quarter-finals Preview
Any slip-ups this weekend will be punished with elimination when the four Vodacom Cup quarter-finals take place in Nelspruit, Durban, Bloemfontein and Kimberley on Friday and Saturday. Of the eight teams in the quarter-finals, six are back from 2013, while...
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May 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
The Crusaders will play their first home game in over a month when they face the Brumbies this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has...
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May 1, 14 •
1958 Views •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand
18 teams, four conferences, two regional groups confirmed Three new teams – South Africa, Argentina and one other Shorter competition – one week less A refreshed Super Rugby competition to kick off from 2016 offers the best chance to ensure it...
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May 1, 14 •
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Australia, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Waratahs Rugby confirms more than $1,000,000 contribution to grassroots rugby
Waratahs Rugby Limited has confirmed it contributed $1,083,278 to the community game for the year ending December 31, 2013. Chairman Roger Davis told Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting at Moore Park that after payment of the grassroots contribution of $1.1...
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May 1, 14 •
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Australia, General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on ARU WELCOMES NEW VISION FOR SUPER RUGBY
Fans will continue to see Australian Super Rugby teams take on teams from the world’s top-ranked Rugby-playing nations, with an increased focus on greater interaction between Australian and New Zealand teams and an expanded finals series, under the new...
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May 1, 14 •
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Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Counties Under 20s selectors name squad to face Georgia
THE England Counties Under 20s selectors have named a 25-man squad for the international against Georgia Under 20s at Cambridge’s Volac Park on Saturday May 24 (2pm). The squad was selected after a recent development and selection weekend at Welbeck Defence...
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May 1, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on All to play for as June break looms – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
All five South African franchises will want to ensure they are in a good position with the June break in Vodacom Super Rugby now less than a month away. The Cell C Sharks kick off proceedings from a local point of view when they take on the Rebels in...
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May 1, 14 •
2222 Views •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SARU ‘ticks boxes’ with new Vodacom Super Rugby format from 2016
· Six South African teams in expanded Super Rugby competition from 2016 · Argentina and a potential fifth new nation to be included in SA Group · Entries sought to join 18-team, four conference structure NOTE TO EDITORS: Please find attached a graphic...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Franks re-signs with NZ Rugby and Crusaders
All Blacks and Crusaders front row stalwart Owen Franks has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for the next three years, re-signing with the national body and his Crusaders team through to 2017. 26-year-old Franks has been a regular tighthead prop in the...
