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Dec 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on RFU Discipline: Chris Hala’Ufia suspended
CHRIS HALA’UFIA (London Irish) has been suspended for four weeks at an RFU Disciplinary Hearing today. The player was found guilty of a tip tackle, contrary to law 10.4 (j), on Sale Sharks’ David Seymour during the Aviva Premiership match between...
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Dec 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Retallick out for six months with knee injury
The Blues have been dealt a significant blow before the season has begun, with experienced lock Culum Retallick ruled out of action for six months. 28-year-old Retallick ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a training drill...
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Dec 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLK ensures black and white remain at the heart of The Sharks
International Sports Apparel Company BLK has today unveiled “The Cell C Sharks” home and away replica jerseys ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season. The playing and replica jersey design project commenced immediately following the announcement of a...
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Dec 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams to return to New Zealand rugby
Former All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is to return to New Zealand rugby, confirming a two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, it was announced today. The deal for 2015-2016 will see 28-year-old Williams again play for the...
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Dec 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on David Maidza moves to NMMU to coach Madibaz
Eastern Province Rugby coach, David Maidza, who coached both the Vodacom Cup and ABSA 1st division Currie Cup team this year, will officially join the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University rugby coaching staff from January. Maidza has already been assisting...
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Dec 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pools and draw confirmed for 2014 National Sevens
-Women’s competition expanded to 10 teams -All Blacks Sevens Wider Training Group places up for grabs -Final places in NZ Women’s Sevens contracted squad to be confirmed A new venue, an expanded women’s competition, and plenty at stake for players –...
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Dec 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby’s player of the year goes to
Ronnie Cooke has been crowned Eastern Province Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2013, after what has undoubtedly been a very long rugby season. “There can be no doubt that 2013 has been one of the most challenging as well as one of the most exciting years...
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Dec 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to take on Saracens
The Sharks: We are pleased to announce our first warm-up match for the 2014 rugby season to be played against Saracens at Allianz Park in London, on Saturday 25th January 2014. This marks an ideal opportunity to fine tune our preparation for the big season...
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Dec 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pretoria Boys will feature in the St. John’s Easter Rugby Festival in 2014
The St Johns Easter Rugby Festival takes place over the Easter long weekend from 17 – 21 April in 2014. The fixtures are yet to be confirmed. Two international schools have been invited in the form of Scots College (Australia) and St. John’s (Zimbabwe)....
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Dec 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Heineken Cup results Round 4 Results
Heineken Cup Round 4 13/12/2013: Ospreys 21 – 12 Castres Olympique Glasgow Warriors 7 – 9 Cardiff Blues 14/12/2013: Toulon 32 – 20 Exeter Chiefs Benetton Treviso 3 – 35 Ulster Rugby Saracens 64 – 3 Zebre Scarlets 13 – 31...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Matt Sexton returns to New Zealand to be with his family
Matt Sexton, who has been with Eastern Province Rugby since June 2012, will finish up at the union this month. Sexton, who joined the union to assist them in their preparations for their debut entry into Super Rugby, has decided to return home for personal...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN part ways
The partnership between the Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN South Africa came to an end as of Friday, 13 December 2013, with the company opting not to renew their sponsorship of the GLRU teams. After a fruitful three-year relationship, the telecommunications...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB names match officials for Six Nations
All coaches are consulted as part of the referee performance review process The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for the RBS 6 Nations 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee at its...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to face Proteas in T20 match
The Springboks will swap their boots and gum guards for bats and pads when they face the Proteas in a T20 match that will headline Day One of the Festival of Cricket at Sahara Park Newlands on 3, 4 and 5 January 2014. The Boks will be led by Jean de Villiers...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S RUGBY SEVENS HOPEFULS ANNOUNCED TO JOIN PATHWAY TO 2014 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES GOLD
Australian Rugby Union today announced a training squad of 22 young women in preparation for next year’s Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. Five States and Territories are represented in the squad, with nine players from Queensland, seven from New...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
EPRugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO EXCITE FANS AND DEVELOP ELITE PLAYERS IN 2014 AND BEYOND
Australian Rugby Union today announced it will launch a new domestic Rugby competition in 2014, the National Rugby Championship. Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said the competition will be an exciting spectacle for fans and will enhance the pathway to...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders announce 2013 financial result
Crusaders Chairman Murray Ellis has announced that the Crusaders achieved a break-even result for the 2013 financial year. He says the result, which was reported at today’s Annual General Meeting for the Crusaders (GP) Limited, is a satisfactory one for the...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs embark on new era off the field
• Seven year licence awarded to new operator • Includes six unions and private investors from Waikato and Taranaki • Taranaki RFU joins Chiefs’ catchment, will host two matches Investec Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs today ushered in a new era with...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union and HSBC form new partnership
Australian Rugby Union today announced HSBC as the Official Banking Partner of the Qantas Wallabies. The deal will see Australian Rugby align with one of the world’s largest international banks from 2014 through to 2016. Australian Rugby Union Chief...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mandela tributes from the SA Rugby fraternity
A number of South African provinces have also reacted to the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Tribute from WP Rugby Western Province Rugby has paid tribute to former state President, Mr Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013....
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SIX NATIONS WOMEN’S GAME CONFERENCE 2013
An increased level of co-ordination, communications and promotion of the girl’s and women’s rugby game across all Six Nations was agreed at the conclusion of the Inaugural ‘RBS 6 Nations – Growing the Women’s Game...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup format, 2014
Media are advised that a proposal to expand the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to eight teams in 2014 was withdrawn before being put to the vote at a Special General Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday. The...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Decision to promote EP Kings to Currie Cup Premier Division delayed again
The decision to promote the EP Kings from first division Currie Cup to Premier Division has once again been delayed, after the matter was withdrawn from the Special General Meeting in Cape Town this morning. EPRU President, Cheeky Watson said that the...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on King Edward VII School Rugby Festival Fixtures 2014 Final
DAY 1 THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2014 TIME MAIN-FIELD 1 09h00 – 10h10 Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 2 10h20 – 11h30 Northwood High School vs Graeme College 3 11h40 – 12h50 Queen’s College vs Parktown Boys’ High School...
