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Sep 7, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
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Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results
ITM Cup Auckland 51 (L Visinia 2, H Parkes, V Aso, M Fekitoa, S Silipa tries; S Hickey 4 con, pen, P Weepu 2 con, pen, O Ai’i pen) Taranaki 15 (James Broadhurst, Rhys Marshall tries; Daniel Brooks pen, con) Women’s Provincial Championship Auckland...
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Sep 6, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Storm team to face Canterbury
Women’s Provincial Championship Saturday, September 7 Western Springs Stadium Kick-off 12.30pm Auckland Storm coach Kallum Adams has named a strong line up to face Canterbury in their opening match of the 2013 Women’s Provincial Championship....
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Sep 5, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
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Comments Off on Auckland team to face Taranaki
ITM Cup Round 4 Saturday, September 7 Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off 2.35pm Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with Taranaki in New Plymouth. A number of changes are injury...
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Sep 5, 13 •
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General News, International, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s team announced for Rugby World Cup Qualifier
Border prop Asithandile Ntoyanto will make her debut for the Springbok Women’s team against Uganda at the Buffalo City Municipal Stadium on Saturday, but caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams could still on Thursday name an experienced team for this crucial Rugby...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings happy with progress being made ahead of 2016 inclusion
The news that a sixth Super Rugby team from South Africa will take part in the tournament from 2016, boded well for the future of the Southern Kings, said Eastern Province rugby CEO, Charl Crous. “The inclusion of a sixth team from South Africa into the...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Strong starts for WP, Border in the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province and Border on Monday registered strong starts to the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha as they played to convincing victories to establish themselves as early favourites in the competition. Defending champions, Western...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on WP the team to watch in Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province will have everything to play for at the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha in the next few days as they attempt to defend their title and extend their domination in SA’s amateur tournaments. The Cape-based union has been...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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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 •
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General News, South Africa •
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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 •
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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 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
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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 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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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 •
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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 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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...
