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Jul 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on TOYOTA VRYSTAAT CHEETAHS EN SUPERSPORT NOOI U UIT NA ‘N OPWINDINDE REGSTREEKSE T.V UITSENDING!
TOYOTA VRYSTAAT CHEETAHS EN SUPERSPORT NOOI U UIT NA ‘N OPWINDINDE REGSTREEKSE T.V UITSENDING! Die glans geleentheid vind plaas op 1 Augustus 2011 by Grey College. Kostes beloop R5000.00 per tafel (10 mense) elke tafel het ‘n keuse van ‘n oudspeler of...
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Jul 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Young Cheetahs to face strong EP Kings led by Watson
The Free State Cheetahs named an upcoming team to face the EP Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a Currie Cup warm-up match on Friday night with the coaching staff of Os du Randt and Michael Horak deciding to put their youngsters to the test against an...
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Jul 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Upcoming Toyota Cheetahs team announced to play EP Kings
Upcoming Toyota Cheetah team announced to play EP Kings on Friday 8th July 2011 at Port Elizabeth at 19:00 1. Marcel van der Merwe 2. Michael van Vuuren 3. Trevor Nyakane 4. Francois Uys...
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Jul 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Legends Dream Team
There are a lot of names out there at aren’t on this list. This is a a team of legends that never got an opportunity to represent the Springboks at a World Cup. Rugby has changed tremendously over the years and one might agrue that some of these men...
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Jul 4, 11 •
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Comments Off on 2011 VODACOM SUPER RUGBY SEMI-FINAL REVIEW
Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-Finals Review of Stormers vs Crusaders & Reds vs Blues The Crusaders became only the third team in the history of Vodacom Super Rugby to cross the Indian Ocean and win a playoff match when they beat the DHL Stormers in the second...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Guma TAC explains terminiation at press conference
Johannebsurg 1 July 2011 “We have had the support of the Lions supporters and players throughout the process and we are sorry that we had to take a decision which is not good for the Lions.”, Guma chairman Robert Gumede said today while explaining why he...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Lions refute ‘leak’ claims
Lions refute ‘leak’ claims The Golden Lions Rugby Union is looking forward with renewed vigour and excitement to the kick off of the 2011 Absa Currie Cup tournament on July 15, said Union president Kevin de Klerk on Friday. Mr De Klerk dismissed...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Rugby15 "Springbok Hall of Fame"
Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – It has been nearly twenty-five years since the All Blacks beat Italy 70-6 on 22 May 1987 at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand in the very first IRB Rugby World Cup match ever played. The Springboks however were unable to...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Sarel moves to the Tahs
The NSW Waratahs have moved quickly to bolster their halfback ranks for the next Super Rugby season with the acquisition of Cheetahs No.9 Sarel Pretorius. Pretorius has signed as the Waratahs’ senior foreign player and will be with the franchise for the...
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Jul 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu becomes a Blue
All Blacks and former Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Blues after committing to New Zealand rugby for two more seasons. Nonu, 29, today confirmed speculation he would be moving north after being axed by the Hurricanes for being a...
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Jun 30, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format
The General Council of the South African Rugby Union has the final responsibility for determining the format of the Absa Curie Cup competition, Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, confirmed at the launch of the 2011 tournament in Johannesburg on...
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Jun 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final
The local domestic Women’s season kicks off on Saturday with a rematch of the 2010 Women’s Provincial Championship final between Western Province and the Golden Lions in Cape Town. Last year WP managed to break a five year winning streak of Eastern...
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Jun 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”
South African rugby fans are known for their unwavering support for their provincial sides and that is exactly what they have been urged to provide at today’s launch of the 72nd Absa Currie Cup. The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on...
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Jun 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR unveils new Vodacom Super Rugby Trophy
The new trophy that will be presented to the inaugural Vodacom Super Rugby champions on 9 July, 2011 has been unveiled by SANZAR. The trophy is made from solid stainless steel, stands 65 cm tall, weighs 18 kilograms and will be the symbol of Vodacom...
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Jun 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers team announced for Semi-Finals against The Crusaders
DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE CRUSADERS ANNOUNCED Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Crusaders at DHL Newlands on 02 July 2011. The team is as follows: Wicus Blaauw Tiaan Liebenberg Brok Harris...
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Jun 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on Pine Pienaar joins Bulls with Heyneke at head of professional structures
The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) is pleased to announce several new additions to its current coaching staff, as well as the long term appointment of Heyneke Meyer as Executive: Rugby. Meyer will run a streamlined rugby department, which will see the...
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Jun 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on Why The Springbok is on the sleeve
The Springbok emblem which up until now has always been seen on the front of the South African national-team jersey will be moved during this year’s World Cup in New Zealand. Instead it will be seen on the left sleeve as the International Rugby Board...
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Jun 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview – DHL Stormers Vs Crusaders
The DHL Stormers will host only their third Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match in the history of the competition when they face the Crusaders at 17:05 in the second semi-final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. South African conference winners, the DHL Stormers,...
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Jun 28, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Statement from Guma TAC regarding contract with Lions Rugby
Joint statement by Guma TAC, Mr. Robert Gumede & Ivor Ichikowitz Guma TAC confirmed they have withdrawn from the Lions transaction. We also confirm that Guma TAC has provided a detailed letter of withdrawal with several fundamental reasons to Golden Lions...
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Jun 28, 11 •
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Comments Off on Gumede terminates lucrative deal with Lions
June 28 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union today wishes to confirm that negotiations around the completion of the shareholders agreement with GUMA TAC has been terminated by GUMA TAC. It is with deep regret that the Lions received this notification today as...
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Jun 28, 11 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Captain saves womans life
New Zealand rugby union player Jamie Mackintosh is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from choking – even though he broke her rib in the process. Mackintosh, the captain of Super 15 side the Highlanders, was dining at a restaurant in Dunedin...
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Jun 28, 11 •
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Comments Off on Battle of the centres
Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – While 38-year-old, Tana Umaga is recovering from surgery he underwent to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. In coming Waikato Chiefs, Coach Dave Rennie might have sleepless nights trying to put together a squad for next...
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Jun 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Tenacious and feisty.
By Morgan Piek Enrico “Ricky’ Januarie has always been bit of a controversial figure in South African Rugby. He has never been one to shy away from a challenge, both on and off the field. Be it because of DUI charges or weight issues. Like most ...
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Jun 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Ricky Januarie announces his retirement from international rugby
Ricky Januarie has withdrawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad after announcing his retirement from international rugby today. The 29-year-old DHL Western Province scrumhalf made his decision after discussions with Springbok coach Peter...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Regent Insurance Company Limited announces new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd
Regent Insurance Company Limited today announced its new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd at the home of the Boland Cavaliers, the Boland Stadium in Wellington. Regent is a well-respected insurer offering a comprehensive range of quality insurance...
