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Jan 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU strengthens support to clubs with ‘ClubWise’ initiative
A new, in-depth training programme called ClubWise has been launched by the South African Rugby Union to up-skill rugby club administrators in order to sustain and grow the game at grass-roots level. The new programme is approved by Cathsseta (the Culture,...
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Jan 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Strong interest across Australia in 2014 National Rugby Championship
Australian Rugby Union today confirmed it has received 41 Expressions of Interest from across the country for this year’s National Rugby Championship (NRC) which will kick off in August. The National Rugby Championship has been established with the...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup 2014 Fixtures
All times CAT (SA, GMT+2) February 2014 3 FNB NMMU v FNB MATIES NMMU Stadium, PE 16:45 3 FNB UCT 1ST XV v FNB NWU-PUKKE UCT Rugby Fields, Cape Town 17:00 3 FNB UP – TUKS 1 v FNB UJ Tuks Rugby Stadium, Pretoria 19:00 3 FNB UFS SHIMLAS v FNB WITS Xerox...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers, Burger to lead Stormers’ charge
Senior Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger will head up the DHL Stormers’ leadership group in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season. De Villiers, who has led the Springboks with such success in 2012 and 2013, will again captain the DHL Stormers...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their touring squad
TOURING SQUAD FOR PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY On Saturday 25th January, 2014 the Cell C Sharks will play Saracens in a pre-season friendly at Allianz Park in London. The following players will form part of the touring squad to London: Forwards Adriaanse Lourens...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ackermann pleased with pre-season progress
Super Rugby pre-season preparations are still in full swing in Johannesburg and Lions head coach Johan Ackermann is content with the squad’s outlook and overall progress thus far. “The guys are showing a lot of enthusiasm and the whole squad has a real...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from Steven Luatua and the Blues
Blues and All Blacks loose forward Steven Luatua has issued an apology after his appearance in a video posted on social media. Luatua appeared in a video pouring beer down a man’s throat at a private function as part of a current social media craze called...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Samurai crowned champs in George
The SARU Sevens Academy team’s victory at the George 7sPL tournament on Sunday capped a remarkable seven weeks in which they not only won three tournaments, but also saw the Springbok Sevens team contest two finals in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News, Heineken Cup, National •
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Comments Off on Compulsory concussion education for professional game in England
Aviva Premiership, Greene King IPA Championship and Regional Academy players and coaches will complete an online concussion education module, and further resources will be extended to professional game referees and, through the Immediate Care in Sport...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on The DHL Delivery Run competition
One Lucky Rugby 15 readers will win a chance to bring 2 friends to take part in the DHL Delivery Run on the beach. The winner of the short race will win the new DHL Stormers Jersey PLUS get the chance to meet Stormers players and Springbok legends to get his...
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Jan 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Defending champions Taranaki and Manawatu through to National Sevens finals
Defending men’s champions Taranaki and women’s champions Manawatu qualified for tomorrow’s quarter finals after pool play at the Bayleys National Sevens in Rotorua today. Wellington in the men’s draw and Auckland in the women’s draw, loom as serious...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bellville High School 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Bellville HS Fixtures 2014 1st XV: 22/03/2014Brackenfell Rugby Day 29/03/2014Oakdale Festival 31/03/2014Oakdale Festival 02/04/2014Oakdale Festival 12/04/2014Bellville vs Brackenfell 01/05/2014Bellville vs Walvis Bay HS...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Senior, Saxons, Under-20s and RBS 6 Nations squads
ENGLAND Head Coach Stuart Lancaster today announced one change to the Senior England Elite Player Squad. George Ford (Bath Rugby, right) replaces Leicester Tigers’ Toby Flood in the mid-season squad revision under the Rugby Football Union’s agreement with...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders wish Guildford well
The Crusaders have passed on their best wishes to Zac Guildford following the announcement by French rugby club Clermont Auvergne that it has signed the winger for a two year contract with the option of a third year. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Force finalize 2014 playing roster
The Western Force has completed its 2014 squad with the signing of Natal Sharks back-rower Brynard (pron: bray-nard) Stander for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons. Stander’s recruitment continues the club’s move away from a reliance on Australia’s...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ben Mowen to Pursue International opportunities from 2015
Australian Rugby Union today announced current Qantas Wallabies Captain, back rower Ben Mowen, will pursue his Rugby career in France at the end of 2014. Mowen said the decision is based on personal and family considerations. “I have loved the...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Men’s & Women’s Sevens Teams Head To Nationals
The Canterbury men’s and women’s sevens teams travel to Rotorua tomorrow to contest the Bayleys Nationals Sevens title. Both teams head to the Nationals following their recent title successes at the South Island tournament hosted in Timaru in November....
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on European Competitions
The RFU continues to urgently work with all parties, with the clear aim of ensuring that a competitive European tournament continues beyond this season, to grow the game both domestically and across Europe. Bill Beaumont, RFU Chairman said, “The RFU has...
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman names strong side for George 7’sPL
Three members of the Springbok Sevens team that won the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in December have been included in the SA Sevens Academy team for the George 7sPL tournament this weekend. The George 7sPL will be played at Outeniqua Park on...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tony Hanks appointed Blues high performance manager
The Blues have appointed Tony Hanks as high performance manager. Hanks, who boasts an extensive coaching résumé that includes roles with the Auckland Rugby Union, Junior All Blacks, Waikato, the Chiefs, London Wasps and the Russian national side, said he...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches
RFU Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches: Friday, January 3 Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks (19:45) Bruce Reece-Russel Northampton Saints v Harlequins (19:45) John Byett Saturday, January 4 Gloucester Rugby v Saracens (15:15) Shaun...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Horak to join Eastern Province Rugby in 2014
EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous has confirmed that Michael Horak will be joining Eastern Province Rugby as their defensive coach later in the year. The 36-year-old Horak, who has been the Free State Cheetahs defence coach since 2010, has also held the position of...
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Dec 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions award winners
The full list of award winners is as follows: U19 Forward Player of the Year Malcolm Marx U19 Backline Player of the Year Koch Marx U19 Player of the Year Cyle Brink U21 Forward Player of the Year Steph de Wit U21 Backline Player of the Year Marais Schmidt...