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Jun 28, 11 •
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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 Robert Gumede & Ivor Ichikowitz Guma TAC confirmed they have withdrawn from the Lions transaction.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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James Loretz •
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Ricky Januarie has withdrawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad after announcing his retirement from international rugby today.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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National •
Johan Jonck •
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...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers preview: Crusaders vs The Sharks
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS PREVIEW – CRUSADERS VS THE SHARKS The side with the best record ever in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs await The Sharks in Nelson on Saturday when they take on the New Zealand Conference winners, the Crusaders, in the second...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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James Loretz •
Comments Off on Sharks opt for Alberts over Kankowski
Sharks coach John Plumtree has named his side to face the Crusaders in the second Super Rugby qualifier on Saturday 25 June in Nelson, New Zealand. Plumtree has made only one change to the run-on side that beat the Bulls at Loftus a week ago. With wet, windy...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on The Coaches Corner with Pat Lam
For the Blues to be in the playoffs for first time in four years, the first time at home since 2003 and the first time in my coaching reign is pleasing and very exciting. There’s a great sense of satisfaction for everyone concerned, from the board right...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Holmes in for the Tahs
Scrumhalf Josh Holmes will fill the boots of Luke Burgess in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Qualifier against the Blues at Eden Park. Luke Burgess was ruled out of the team yesterday after scans revealed a broken bone in his hand suffered at training on...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Pumlani Nodikida of Eastern Province Kings on the road to recovery
PUMLANI NODIKIDA ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY EP Kings prop, Pumlani Nodikida, suffered an unfortunate injury in the SA Kings’ last match against Portugal in Bucharest. The injury occurred when the scrum collapsed and his C6 vertabra slipped onto the C7...
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Jun 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on Joubert, Kaplan appointed to Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series
SANZAR has confirmed the four referees who will control matches in the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series over the next three weekends, with South Africa’s Jonathan Kaplan and Craig Joubert each handed a semi-final. The SANZAR Referee Selection Team has...
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Jun 21, 11 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on DHL Western Province team announced to take on Boland in Friendly
John Dobson, head coach of DHL WP, today named the team to take on the Boland Cavaliers at Boland Stadium, Wellington on Thursday 23 June at 15h00 in an Absa Currie Cup friendly. DHL WP will use the friendly as pre-season preparation, for players not...
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Jun 20, 11 •
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International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Preliminary Springbok Rugby World Cup squad named
Twenty-one Rugby World Cup winners were among a preliminary Springbok squad of 49 players named for the 2011 tournament by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Monday. The final Rugby World Cup squad of 30 will be named on August 23. The names were...
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Jun 19, 11 •
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James Loretz •
Comments Off on SuperRugby play-offs explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the play-offs of the inaugural SuperRugby season’s new format. And we cannot blame you as we also had to take a few looks at it. Most people believe that the Reds will play against the winner of the Blues vs...
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Jun 19, 11 •
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Comments Off on Low-life with green laser causes a stir at Loftus
In Saturday’s do-or-die match between the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld you might have noticed that someone in the stands thought it would be fun to bring along his green laser and point it aT people’s eyes, including the eyes of...
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Jun 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Michalak and Bismarck promoted for crucial Bulls clash
Sharks coach John Plumtree has made some changes to his side that drew 30 all against the Lions as they prepare for their do-or-die match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The biggest change comes with French import Frederic Michalak...
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Jun 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Butch James cop a 4-week ban
Lions flyhalf Butch James been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play. James faced a SANZAR Judicial Hearing in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being cited for a dangerous high tackle on Sharks flank Keegan Daniel in a Super Rugby...
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Jun 15, 11 •
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Comments Off on Bakkies Botha back against Sharks for his 100th
Legendary Vodacom Bulls lock Bakkies Botha will play in his 100th Super Rugby match for his team when they take on the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Botha recovered from the knee strain that kept him out of last weekend’s match against the Stormers...
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Jun 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA Kings’ team announced to play Romania
SA Kings 1st Match jitters out the way: now the tournament heats up With their first tour victory under their belt (a 31- 17 victory over Georgia on 10 June) the SA Kings are looking forward to their next couple of games on the tour namely against...
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Jun 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team announced to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday
Please find herewith the Toyota Cheetah team to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday at 19:10 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. TOYOTA CHEETAHS 1. COENIE OOSTHUIZEN 2. ADRIAAN STRAUSS (CAPT) 3. W.P. NEL 4. FRANCOIS UYS 5. MARTIN MULLER 6. JOHAN...
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Jun 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province team accounced to play Boland in friendly
John Dobson, head coach of DHL WP, today named the team to take on the Boland Cavaliers at Boland Stadium, Wellington on Wednesday 15 June at 18h00 in a compulsory Absa Currie Cup friendly. DHL WP will use the friendly as pre-season preparation, for players...
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Jun 13, 11 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers
On behalf of SANZAR, we would like to clarify how the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers will be decided in the event that two or more teams finish the Vodacom Super Rugby regular season on equal log points. The final round of regular season...
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Jun 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Mpumalanga Pumas beats improved Kenyan team
The Kenya rugby team put forth an improved performance but lost 27-41 at the hands of the visiting Ford Pumas in an international friendly played Saturday at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds. The Pumas from Mpumalanga in South Africa went ahead with a converted...
