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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...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Cell C Sharks ground out their sixth win of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to stay at the top of the standings, but for the other three South African teams in action this weekend, the ninth round wasn’t a happy one. The KwaZulu-Natalians beat a plucky...
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Apr 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr
Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Baden Kerr who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. After fracturing a bone at the base of his thumb in a pre-season...
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Apr 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s match against the Western Force in Perth by Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury. The decision was made by the Australian Rugby...
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Apr 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on European Rugby
RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont CBE said: “The benefits will be seen far and wide, from the clubs to the supporters, sponsors and everyone who has followed the fabulous mix of high class rugby and good natured rivalry – all played out in many spectacular...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS
Outside centre Marcel Brache earns his first opportunity in the starting line-up when the Western Force fronts the NSW Waratahs at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this Saturday (12 April). The Force returns home on the back of four successive victories...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on CAVALIERS MUST PLAY FULL 80 MINUTES AGAINST KINGS
If there is one thing the Regent Boland Cavaliers would want to replicate in their clash against the Eastern Province Kings this coming Friday, it would be their first-half display against the Vodacom Cup log leaders, the Cell C Sharks XV, this past Saturday...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV announced
Tusker Simba XV vs Cell C Sharks XV Date: Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time: 14h00 Venue: City Park, Cape Town 15. Sean Robinson 14. Sizo Maseko 13. Quentin Crocker 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Tonderai Chavhanga 10. Tim Swiel 9. Shannon Rick 8. Johan Meyer 7. Justin...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions team announced for Vodacom Cup fixture
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM CUP ROUND 6: LIMPOPO BLUE BULLS VS GOLDEN LIONS Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Polokwane on Friday. The match will kick off at 15h00. Ricky Schroeder will once...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat XV vs DHL WP
Toyota Vrystaat XV speel Saterdag, 12 April teen DHL WP in die City Park Stadion in Kaapstad. Die wedstryd skop om 15:30 af. Toyota Vrystaat XV vs DHL WP City Park Stadion, Kaapstad Saterdag, 12 April 2014 15 Full back Cyster Luke 14 Right wing Brandt Alvin...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to captain the...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Israel Folau back to face Force
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury. Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV Team announced
Tusker Simba XV vs Cell C Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time : 14h00 Venue : City Park, Cape Town 15. Sean Robinson 14. Sizo Maseko 13. Quentin Crocker 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Tonderai Chavhanga 10. Tim Swiel 9. Shannon Rick 8....
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM CUP ROUND 6: LIMPOPO BLUE BULLS VS GOLDEN LIONS
Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Polokwane on Friday. The match will kick off at 15h00. Ricky Schroeder will once again captain the side. 15. Chrysander Botha 14....
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team announced for home clash against the Sharks
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 9: LIONS VS CELL C SHARKS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the Cell C Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. Ackermann has opted for consistency, making just one...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on All eyes on Ellis Park – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview
The bulk of the attention will be on Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend, where the Lions are hosting the Vodacom Super Rugby table-topping Cell C Sharks in what could be a humdinger. It’s the only South African derby of round nine, where the...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA
SANZAR has completed an investigation into the alleged conduct of Waratahs’ head coach Michael Cheika during the Sharks v Waratahs match played at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on 29 March 2014. SANZAR has referred the matter for a hearing in accordance...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Israel Folau back for Waratahs to face Force
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury. Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks side announced for clash with Lions
Lions vs Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time : 19h10 Venue : Ellis Park, Johannesburg Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Marius van der Westhuizen, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Odwa...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to...
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Apr 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Griquas name their side to take on the Valke
GWK Griquas team to play the Valke on Friday 11 April, 15h00 at GWK PARK, Kimberley Luxolo Koza was injured in training on Tuesday and will be unavailable , this delayed team selection as we needed to completely shuffle the team, we are also using this...
