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Jun 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on SARU launches Rugby World Cup Bokday campaign and anthem
Wednesday, 1 June 2011 Award-winning South African music superstars Freshlyground and Goldfish have collaborated on an anthem to accompany the Springboks’ RugbyWorld campaign, commissioned by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). The song, “Let’s Do It...
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May 31, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Logs 2011
Australian Conference Pos Team P W D L B PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 Reds 16 13 0 3 2 429 309 120 45 32 6 66 2 Waratahs 16 10 0 6 2 398 252 146 48 21 9 57 3 Western Force 16 5 2 9 2 333 416 -83 [&hellip...
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May 31, 11 •
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Comments Off on Danie Rossouw earns start for Vodacom Bulls against Waratahs
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke added close to 200 Super Caps to his side in making two changes for Friday night’s Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs at Loftus Versfeld. Ludeke drafted in Danie Rossouw (113 caps) and Gary Botha (84 caps) to his...
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May 31, 11 •
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June 2011 18 Toyota Cheetahs 34 – 44 DHL Stormers Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 18 Vodacom Bulls 23 – 26 Sharks Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 18 Waratahs 41 – 7 Brumbies Sydney 18 Crusaders 16 – 9 Hurricanes Wellington 18 Chiefs 11...
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May 31, 11 •
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June 2011 24 Blues v Waratahs Auckland 09:35 25 Crusaders v Sharks Nelson 09:35 July 2011 2 Reds v Lowest-ranked qualifier TBA 2 DHL Stormers v Highest-ranked qualifier Newlands TBA 9 Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 ...
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May 31, 11 •
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Comments Off on Former Stormer joins Cheetahs
Bloemfontein – A more physical and mature Pieter Myburgh climbed off an aeroplane here on Monday to continue his rugby career at the Cheetahs. The 25-year-old flank, who previously played for the Stormers, rubbed shoulders with some big names at the...
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May 31, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL STORMERS GOLF DAY presented by Boland Rugby
DHL STORMERS GOLF DAY Presented by Boland Rugby Paarl Golf Club – 16 June 2011 The DHL Stormers Golf Day (hosted by Boland Rugby) will take place on 16 June 2011 in benefit of two hearing-impaired institutions in Worcester – the De La Bat...
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May 31, 11 •
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Comments Off on Rhodes banned for 6 weeks. Piutau off the hook.
Lions flank Michael Rhodes and Highlanders wing Siale Piutau attended hearings chaired by SANZAR Judicial Officer, Nick Davidson QC in Wellington on Monday. Both players were cited after an incident in a Super Rugby match in Dunedin last Saturday in which...
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May 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Venter's Sarries role lauded
Cape Town – Brendan Venter’s role as founder of the “blueprint” by which Saracens went about securing their maiden English Premiership rugby title on Saturday has been praised. London-based Sarries beat Leicester in the final at Twickenham on...
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May 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders bid farewell to Carisbrook in Green
The Highlanders’ will mark their last home game at Carisbrook by playing in a new 2012 strip in their Investec Super Rugby match against the Force on Friday, the franchise announced today. Highlanders General Manager Roger Clark said today that while the...
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May 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award
Edinburgh- A shortlist of three nominees, two New Zealanders and one South African, has been unveiled for the IRB’s Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. According to the IRB website, at the end of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World...
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May 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow
Durban- Jean Deysel’s SANZAR Judicial Hearing has been postponed to Tuesday, May 31, after he was cited for dangerous play during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday. Deysel has been cited under Foul Play Law...
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May 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA Teams Super Rugby Review: Round 15
The DHL Stormers, The Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls strengthened their aspirations for qualification in next month’s Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs after they each secured crucial victories this weekend. And the MTN Lions made it four wins for South African...
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May 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on Citings for Deysel, Rhodes and Piutau
Sharks flank Jean Deysel, Lions flank Michael Rhodes and Highlanders wing Siale Piutau will all face SANZAR Judicial Hearings on Monday 30 May, 2011 after being cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby matches on the weekend. The Rhodes and Piutau...
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May 27, 11 •
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Comments Off on Peter Grant withdrawn, Coleman starts & Earl Rose called up to Australia for Stormers
Grant withdrawn, Coleman starts and Rose called up to Australia After advice from a specialist on his ankle strain, Peter Grant has been withdrawn from the game to play the Brumbies and will return to South Africa. The injury requires 2-3weeks of...
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May 27, 11 •
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Comments Off on Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition
Details of the Twitter comp can easily be found here: http://www.ruggaworld.com/2011/05/16/oakley-rugby-antix-twitter-competition-details/ We will extend the deadline to 14:00 For you convenience, here is a list of shops that stocks the Oakley Antix: ...
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May 27, 11 •
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Comments Off on Stormers call up Earl Rose
The Stormers have suffered a late blow with the withdrawal of first choice flyhalf Peter Grant from the team to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. Grant, who was being treated for an ankle injury, had been bracketed with 21-year-old Kurt Coleman, who...
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May 26, 11 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team for Waratahs
Durban – The Sharks host the Waratahs at Kings Park in their final home game of the Vodacom Super Rugby pool stages, intent on putting in a strong performance to maintain their hopes of finishing in the Top 6. According to Sharks website editor, Mike...
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May 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on Akona Ndungane back against Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls stalwart Akona Ndungane is back on the wing for his side’s crucial clash against the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Ndungane slots into the wing berth vacated by Francois Hougaard, who moves to his more familiar scrumhalf position,...
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May 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers team announced playing against The Brumbies
DHL Stormers team announced playing against The Brumbies Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named a team with a number of changes to the side that beat the Blues 28-26 in Auckland last Friday. In an injury enforced change, Brok...
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May 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions Team Announcement playing against Highlanders
MTN Lions Team Announcement playing against Highlanders The MTN Lions will be playing the Highlanders this Saturday, 28 May 2011 in Dunedin. Kick off is at 19:35 (New Zealand time). The team was announced this morning and is: No Position Name...
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May 24, 11 •
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Club Rugby, National, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up – Big derby in Durban
The club rugby spotlight will fall firmly on Durban on Friday when national club champions Jonsson College Rovers will look to extend an incredible winning streak when they face resurgent arch-rivals Acer Durban Collegians in a highly-anticipated KZN Fidelity...
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May 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Stonehouse rumours false
This morning the the social media was a hype of activity with rumors that current Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse will be taking over the helm at GWK Griquas. To set the record straight, Jimmy Stonedhouse himself has rubbished the reports. Rumour had it that a...
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May 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on Trouble for Cheetahs' Benjamin
Cheetahs wing Ryno Benjamin will face a SANZAR Judicial hearing on Monday after being sent off during the Super Rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Melbourne Rebels in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Benjamin received a red card in the 75th minute of the match...
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May 21, 11 •
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Comments Off on Late changes by Vodacom Bulls
The Bulls have made some late changes to their team ahead of Saturday evening’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban. Danie Rossouw has been promoted to blindside flank, with Dewald Potgieter dropping to the bench. Potgieter has almost...
