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Jan 20, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on After World Cup, Brits is ready to make new memories
Schalk Brits is still revelling in the memory of the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph. But it is a measure of Brits as a man that his most treasured memories have nothing to do with the William Webb Ellis Trophy. Instead, they involve a tent, a...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1365 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Welsh rugby legend Roberts bolsters DHL Stormers
Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts will add valuable experience as both a player and mentor for the DHL Stormers in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The seasoned midfielder has joined the DHL Stormers through the financial support of a...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1954 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions confirms teams, management
The Emirates Lions management for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season is as follows:Ivan van Rooyen: Head CoachSean Erasmus: Defence CoachNeil de Bruin: Attack, Backs & skills CoachJulian Redelinghuys: Forwards – Scrum Coach Warren Whiteley:...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1567 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks announce 28-man squad for Superhero Sunday
The four South African sides competing in the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby tournament will all be in action in Soweto this Sunday as the teams conclude their pre-season preparations. The Cell C Sharks will take on the DHL Stormers, while the Emirates Lions...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1222 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers doubling up in Knysna and Soweto
The DHL Stormers will conclude their pre-season fixtures this weekend as they face the Isuzu Southern Kings in Knysna on Friday and the Cell C Sharks in Soweto on Vodacom SuperHero Sunday. DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson has named both teams, which...
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Jan 15, 20 •
1309 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom #SuperHeroSunday: #Bullsfamily balanced and exciting team
The Vodacom Bulls have announced their matchday team for #SuperHeroSunday that includes a World Champion, Blitzboks, Vodacom Super Rugby stalwarts and several youthful players who will front up against the Emirates Lions at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, 19...
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Jan 14, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #MitsubishiSArugby develop children’s skills and lives
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa in partnership with world rugby referee Rasta Rashivenga, have introduced a new skills development coaching platform to develop and enhance young children’s skills by way of an introduction to the game of rugby. This is...
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Jan 14, 20 •
6107 Views •
Australia, Europe, General News, International, IRB Laws, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Top 14, Top 14, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big year for player welfare law trials kicks off
With rugby set to continue to experience exponential participation and fan growth as a new decade begins, World Rugby’s evidence-based drive to reduce the risk of injury in the sport continues to make a positive impact. Player welfare is the sport’s...
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Jan 10, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls eager to stretch legs against FNB UP-Tuks
The Vodacom Bulls have returned from their festive season break with renewed spirits as they put the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. They will face three-time FNB Varsity Cup champions, FNB UP-Tuks, in two...
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Jan 9, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers squad faces Varsity Day work-out
A 28-man DHL Stormers squad will get a thorough work-out against four different teams on Varsity Day at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday. In the first pre-season fixture of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, the extended squad will face University...
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Jan 8, 20 •
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Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright appointed St.George Queensland Reds captain
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Liam Wright as the St.George Queensland Reds captain for the 2020 Vodafone Super Rugby season. The 22-year-old backrower made his debut for Queensland in 2018 and has since amassed 28 caps for his state, before...
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Jan 8, 20 •
1453 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers start 2020 with Varsity Day in Ravensmead
The DHL Stormers will get the preparations for their 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign underway in earnest with a Varsity Day at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday, which will see them tested by some of the best young talent in the Western Cape. An...
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Dec 12, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Transport and safety get top priority ahead of Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
An integrated security and transport plan will be in place for Vodacom Super Hero Sunday at FNB Stadium on January 19. In confirming its plans yesterday, Stadium Management South Africa, which manages the stadium precinct, announced that a multi-faceted...
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Dec 11, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok trio stand out at WPRFU awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove on Tuesday. World Rugby Player of the Year Du Toit was named DHL Forward of the Year, while...
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Nov 29, 19 •
1806 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020
Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super hero action in 2020 as Vodacom Super Rugby, one of the toughest competitions in the world, continues its collaboration with Marvel....
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Nov 29, 19 •
2199 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PUMA AND VODACOM BULLS GIVE IT HORNS IN 2020
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2020 kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The new #GiveItHorns jersey features a repeating pattern of bull heads with...
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Nov 8, 19 •
2078 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Eastern Cape routes for the weekend
The third and fourth legs of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in East London on Saturday and Port Elizabeth on Sunday, with the final leg scheduled for Cape Town on Monday. The first two legs were in Gauteng and Durban. The actual bus trips...
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Nov 7, 19 •
3868 Views •
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Comments Off on FAREWELL TO TENDAI “BEAST” MTAWARIRA
The Cell C Sharks bid a fond farewell to an icon and an absolute legend of Sharks rugby, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of his retirement from international rugby, The Sharks today confirm that he will retire from...
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Nov 3, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Toit and Scarratt named World Rugby Players of the Year 2019
South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Emily Scarratt have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2019 in association with Mastercard respectively at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday. On a night to...
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Nov 3, 19 •
3129 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New era for WP Rugby at Cape Town Stadium from 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved a Binding Heads of Agreement between the City, the Cape Town Stadium and Western Province Rugby which will make Western Province Rugby the primary Anchor Tenant at the Cape Town Stadium from 1 February 2021...
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Oct 29, 19 •
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Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily 2020 Season Ticket… FULLY LOADED
2019 was an emotional roller-coaster for Bulls fans, with some amazing memories and achievements. Finishing the best of all local teams in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, and powering into the playoffs giving the hosting Hurricanes an absolute run for...
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Oct 23, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS WELCOME HOLLYWOODBETS
Hollywoodbets were today unveiled as The Sharks new associate sponsor, on a three-year deal. The roots of these two iconic brands may be firmly entrenched in KwaZulu-Natal but through a pioneering spirit and strong vision, both brands have been able to...
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Oct 22, 19 •
2867 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Match officials announced for Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals
World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals at International Stadium Yokohama this weekend. Nigel Owens (Wales) will take charge of England versus New Zealand on Saturday (17:00 JST) with Romain Poite and Pascal...
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Oct 21, 19 •
2682 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PAT LAMBIE JOINS AS CONSULTANT
The Sharks are delighted to announce that the much-loved Patrick Lambie, will be making a welcome return to Jonsson Kings Park, as the Cell C Sharks Tactical and Technical Kicking Consultant. He joins The Sharks on a one-year contract and will work with...
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Sep 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mission Accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job
South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday. Erasmus gave his team a qualified pass mark in the nine-tries-to-nil victory – the...
