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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION WELCOMES RUDOLF STRAEULI
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until further notice
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Friday, has been postponed until further notice. The player was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final last Saturday and was scheduled to...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Fisher and Larkham move into new coaching structure
Laurie Fisher has been appointed the University of Canberra Brumbies Director of Rugby while Stephen Larkham is the club’s Head Coach, under the new coaching framework announced on Friday. Using a structure common to European rugby clubs, both Fisher and...
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Oct 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Marius van der Westhuizen promoted to Super Rugby referee panel
Marius van der Westhuizen on Thursday was named among six South African referees on the 18-member Vodacom Super Rugby panel announced by Sanzar for the 2014 season. Van der Westhuizen, who progressed through the refereeing ranks steadily in the last few...
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Oct 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR ANNOUNCES SUPER RUGBY REFEREE SQUAD FOR 2014
SANZAR today announced its referee squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season with two new faces joining senior ranks ahead of the forthcoming campaign. Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) and Matt O’Brien (Australia) each make the step up having...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until Friday
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Thursday, has been postponed until Friday due to the unavailability of the appointed Judicial Officer. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in...
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Oct 30, 13 •
3063 Views •
International, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on All Black rugby squad to play Japan in Tokyo
All Blacks to Japan: Forwards: Dane Coles, Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Dominic Bird, Brodie Retallick, Jeremy Thrush, Sam Cane, Steven Luatua, Richie McCaw (capt), Luke Whitelock....
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Australia, Europe, General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on England Squad to face the Wallabies
English squad: Forwards (13) David Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) Joe Launchbury (London Wasps) Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) Joe Marler (Harlequins) Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) Chris Robshaw...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad for 2014
Forwards: Josh Bekhuis, Shane Christie, Liam Coltman, Matias Diaz, Elliot Dixon, Gareth Evans, Ma’afu Fia, Tom Franklin, Kane Hames, John Hardie, Jarrad Hoeata, TJ Ioane, Chris King, Nasi Manu, Brayden Mitchell, Brad Thorn and Joe Wheeler. Backs: Kurt...
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Oct 30, 13 •
5117 Views •
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Comments Off on The Hurricanes Squad for 2014
The Hurricanes Squad for 2014 is: Forwards: Mark Abbott (Hawke’s Bay), James Broadhurst (Taranaki), Dane Coles (Wellington), Ash Dixon (Hawke’s Bay), Ben Franks (Hawke’s Bay), Reggie Goodes (Wellington), Jack Lam (Waikato), Faifili Levave...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sea Harvest wins SA Fish Industries tournament
Sea Harvest on Saturday emerged as the winners of the annual South African Fish Industries tournament in Velddrif on the West Coast after grinding out a 16-12 victory in the final against Club Mykonos in front of close to 4000 spectators. The two-day...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name their 2014 squad
The Crusaders have injected a Fijian flyer and a teenage halfback into their All Blacks-laden Super Rugby squad. Coach Todd Blackadder has named a typically-powerful squad for 2014, with the last couple of slots to be filled by two uncapped players at this...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad named for 2014
Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan unveiled his 2014 squad at a breakfast event exclusively for members and sponsors at Eden Park this morning. Kirwan said he was excited about a much more balanced squad in 2014 as he heads into his second campaign in charge...
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Oct 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed until Thursday. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town...
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Oct 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes cited
DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. Rhodes was penalised in second half for placing his arm around Sharks hooker Bismarck du...
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Oct 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls win Under-19 title
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 team crowned a perfect season on Saturday by beating a gutsy MTN Golden Lions side 35-23 in the final of the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship. This was the team’s 14th win of the season and they remained undefeated in...
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Oct 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP u21 team confirmed their age group dominance of the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship
The DHL Western Province Under-21 team confirmed their age group dominance of the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship by beating the Vodacom Blue Bulls 30-23 in the final of the competition at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The WP side dominated the round-robin...
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Oct 26, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Absa – Celebrating with our heroes at Absa Currie Cup Final
The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa – Celebrating with our heroes at Absa Currie Cup Final
The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Winner of the signed Springbok jersey courtesy of DHL Express Africa and #DHLDelivers
Congratulations to: Neels Redelinghuys He is the Lucky Rugby 15 reader who won a Springbok Rugby jersey signed by a line-up of SA rugby legends courtesy of DHL Africa Express. The answer to the question: Who was captain of the 1995 World Cup winning...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Women’s team to play Auckland in the Final
The Canterbury Women’s team has finished top of the table to qualify for the Women’s Provincial Championship Final on Saturday afternoon against Auckland. Head Coach John Sherratt has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat Wellington last...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kebble, Smid boost for DHL WP Under-21s
Key forwards Oliver Kebble and Rayn Smid will front up for the DHL Western Province Under-21 team in Saturday’s Absa Provincial Under-21 Final against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands. Kebble and Smid both missed the U21s’ dramatic 44-41 extra-time...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on First beneficiary school in KZN opens Boks for Books library
First beneficiary school in KZN opens Boks for Books library · Kwamanzini Primary School opens library to learners · Springboks involved in campaign to promote literacy in schools The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) major Corporate Social Investment...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their team for the Currie Cup final
Western Province vs The Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 October 2013 Time: 17h30 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees: Christie du Preez, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks: 15. SP Marais...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Pumas side for last Promotion Relegation game against Griquas
Drew van Coller will take his position on the bench as a tight head prop, after coach Jimmy Stonehouse decided to stick to his 5-2 forward-back combination this week. He made five changes to the starting line-up. Vincent Koch (loos head prop), Francois du...
