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Sep 1, 13 •
2609 Views •
Currie Cup Results, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Sharks, Cheetahs leapfrog WP in Premier Division
The Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend climbed into the top two spots on the log table in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division as favourable results pushed them ahead of DHL Western Province on the standings. In an entertaining round, the...
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Aug 30, 13 •
4471 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Northern Amateur Provincial champions
The Blue Bulls on Friday registered a clean sweep of victories on the final day of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition at Loftus Versfeld to emerge as the Cup and Plate winners. The Blue Bulls defeated their Gauteng rivals, the Golden Lions, 24-23 in...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial final a Gauteng affair
The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions on Wednesday night secured their places in the final of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition to be hosted at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday after finishing the first two rounds unbeaten. The Blue Bulls built on...
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Aug 29, 13 •
2304 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mealamu back in blue and white hoops
Keven Mealamu is set to play his first match for Auckland in five years, having been named to start against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. Mealamu is joined by Charles Piutau, having been released from the All Blacks, and are two of a number of changes to the...
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Aug 28, 13 •
3866 Views •
General News, South Africa, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SARU announce ASICS as new apparel sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday named sports performance brand ASICS as the new apparel sponsor of the Springboks and their associated national teams. The six-year deal runs from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019, taking in the Rugby World...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s squad announced for Rugby World Cup qualifier
Springbok Women’s caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams on Wednesday announced a talented 28-member squad for their Rugby World Cup qualifier against Uganda at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London on September 7. A victory for the Springbok Women would secure...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Crusaders sign Lee-Lo for 2014/15
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that midfield back, Rey Lee-Lo, will be moving south to join them next season. “Lee-Lo has signed a two year contract to play for the Crusaders in the 2014 and 2015 Investec Super Rugby seasons,” Crusaders Chief...
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Aug 28, 13 •
3058 Views •
General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Two players added to Springbok squad to Australasia
Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand for the next two Tests in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The squad of 26 players who returned from Argentina on Monday was retained, with...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Waikato
Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play Waikato on Thursday night. Two players have returned from the All Black camp to take the field – Colin Slade and Luke Whitelock. A shoulder injury to Joe Moody in last week’s match...
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Aug 26, 13 •
2675 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again
Vodacom Blue Bulls winger Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against The Sharks after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the MTN Golden Lions. Ismaiel, who scored his first Currie Cup try,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
3472 Views •
General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa
Pablo Matera of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. Matera is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly made contact with the eyes of...
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Aug 25, 13 •
2265 Views •
General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Away wins dominate Premier Division
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division delivered another thrilling round of action this weekend as the home teams all failed to capitalise on their advantage, resulting in a full-house of away-wins. The Sharks pipped the Toyota Free State Cheetahs 18-15 in...
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Aug 24, 13 •
1955 Views •
General News, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results
Northern Region B Competition Auckland B 35 (O Katoa 2, D Polataivao, O Auva’a tries; C Perry 3 con, 3 pen) Auckland Juniors 12 (S Vaiangina, N Nu’u tries; M Faiva 1 con) Under 20 Auckland 33 (N Smith, K Finau, S Fa’aso’o, C Vui, J...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER
2013 will end with a sad farewell to dedicated current Team Manager Wynie Strydom. But with farewells, come promotions and so Blue Bulls Company would like to welcome new Super Rugby and Currie Cup Team Manager come 2014, Tim Dlulane. 2014 is bound to be a...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION
The Blue Bulls Company would like to announce their full support of the J9 Foundation – a support group and charity established in honour of former Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. With the foundations goal being to create awareness of the...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springboks step up preparations in Argentina
The Springboks lifted the intensity in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for Saturday’s second Test in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina in Mendoza. The team was greeted by bright sunshine in the Argentine capital and the players enjoyed getting...
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Aug 20, 13 •
4081 Views •
General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Human Spirit and Madiba Magic evident at Soccer City
Bafana Bafana and Springboks dig deep to find their Human Spirit to honour Madiba The Human Spirit was again experienced this weekend at the Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day where the Springboks and Bafana Bafana were on top in their respective matches....
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Aug 19, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on The Sharks confirm new signing
The Sharks are delighted to confirm the signing of Griquas tighthead prop, Lourens Adriaanse on a two-year deal. Adriaanse will officially join The Sharks in November 2013 to participate in The Sharks pre-season training ahead of the start of the Vodacom...
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Aug 18, 13 •
2679 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Women’s Interprovincial Series goes down to the wire
The Women’s Interprovincial series will go down to the wire in the final round of pool matches in two weeks as there are still two semifinal spots up for grabs in the A Division, while three teams will battle it out for final spots in the B Division. With...
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Aug 18, 13 •
2947 Views •
Currie Cup Results, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend withstood extreme character tests in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to leap to the top of the log standings and remain the only unbeaten teams in the series. In a thrilling weekend of action,...
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Aug 16, 13 •
5511 Views •
General News, New Zealand, School, School Rugby Fixtures, School Rugby Results •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on The Press Cup Results
The Press Cup – Semi Finals: St Bede’s College vs Nelson College Final Score 15-13 to Nelson College at St Bede’s Tries for St Bedes: (1) Conversions: (1) Penalty Goals: (2) Tries for Nelson College: None Conversions: None Penalty Goals: Finn-Hart...
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Aug 15, 13 •
2704 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Semifinal spots to inspire Women’s Interprovincial teams
The determination to earn semifinal places will be the driving force for the teams in the Women’s Interprovincial series this weekend as they look to make the most of the penultimate round of pool matches to determine their fate. The round-robin stages are...
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Aug 15, 13 •
3956 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on More tight clashes predicted in Currie Cup Premier Division
The tightly-fought nature of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is expected to continue this weekend as some teams look to build momentum in round two, while others try to find their rhythm following disappointing starts to the tournament. The Sharks host...
