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Apr 13, 13 •
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National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings thank fans for their support while on tour
As messages of support and congratulations still continue to pour in over social networks, the Southern Kings have acknowledged their fan base as being a contributing factor in their win against the Melbourne Rebels today. Head Coach Matt Sexton said the...
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Apr 13, 13 •
2288 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings victorious over Melbourne Rebels
The Southern Kings put on a good display to beat the Melbourne Rebels in the 82nd minute, but battled to maintain their initial momentum that saw the team leading 14 points to nil 15 minutes into the first half. “Of course we’re exceptionally happy with...
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Apr 7, 13 •
2735 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks and Cheetahs march on in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 8 Review
The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs were the big winners this weekend as the Southern Kings averted defeat in their first ever tour match in Australia against the team that topped the Vodacom Super Rugby standings. It was a weekend of high drama in...
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Apr 6, 13 •
6007 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms
Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerda von Solms, the CEO of the Free State Rugby Union, SARU announced on Saturday. Mrs von Solms passed away suddenly on...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2729 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings happy to walk away with three points against top of the log Brumbies
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, said he was really happy with the three points collected by the Southern Kings in the surprise draw against top of the log Brumbies in Canberra, Australia today. The Southern Kings, who were down 14 to 19 at half time,...
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Apr 5, 13 •
11813 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union regrettably cancels USA Tour
Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America. This the unfortunate result of uncertainty...
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Apr 4, 13 •
4029 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone
DHL WP and Springbok lock Andries Bekker will become the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone for the Cape franchise when he takes to the field in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby match against the Cheetahs. Star...
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Apr 4, 13 •
3346 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on It’s all happening in Durbs and Bloem – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
Can The Sharks, leaders in the South African Conference, turn around their recent misfortunes in Vodacom Super Rugby against the Crusaders and will the Toyota Cheetahs finally get over that elusive “fifth hurdle” this weekend? Those are the two big...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2055 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Blues At Eden Park Tomorrow Night
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made two changes to the starting team that played the Reds in Dunedin last Friday night. Jamie MacKintosh makes his first start for the season replacing Tony Woodcock who has suffered a hamstring strain. Mose...
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Apr 3, 13 •
2504 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks named
The Crusaders play their fourth consecutive South African side this weekend when they meet the Sharks in Durban. The Sharks are currently sitting near the top of the table having won 4 out of 5 games and have come off a bye last week so will be rested and...
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Apr 3, 13 •
4069 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers change five for Cheetahs
Coach Allister Coetzee has made five changes to the DHL Stormers team to take on the Cheetahs at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). Of the five changes, one is positional, and two are injury-enforced after last week’s 14-19...
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Apr 3, 13 •
3019 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Allan Solomons discusses changes to the Southern Kings Super Rugby Team
The Southern Kings announced their team against Brumbies today, with a number of changes as team rotations come into effect. Most notable changes are: Waylon Murray starts at 13, with Ronnie Cooke moving to 11. Marcello Sampson returns from injury (bruised...
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Apr 3, 13 •
3069 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah Team Announced for Super Rugby clash with DHL Stormers
Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to play the DHL Stormers at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 6 April 2013 at 17:05. The Vodacom Cup curtain raiser between the Toyota Free State XV and EP Kings XV will...
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Apr 3, 13 •
2272 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Super Rugby 2013 – The Sharks Team Release for Team to Play Crusaders
Wednesday 03 April, 2013 The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY The Sharks vs Crusaders Date : Friday, 5 April 2013 Time : 19h10 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees : Craig Joubert, Reuben Rossouw Television Match...
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Apr 3, 13 •
1854 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings team announcement for the game against Brumbies
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BRUMBIES AT CANBERRA STADIUM, CANBERRA FRIDAY 5 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Ronnie Cooke 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Captain)...
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Apr 2, 13 •
1902 Views •
National, School, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EPRU extend their condolences to the Mavaleliso family following the death of Madodandile
The Eastern Province Rugby Union wish to express their condolences to the Mavaleliso family following the death of Mandodandile Mavaleliso over the weekend. Mavaleliso, 14, who hails from Port Elizabeth and who had secured a rugby scholarship at the Durban...
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Apr 2, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings extend their condolences to Chris Eaton on the loss of his wife
The Southern Kings wish to express their condolences to Western Force player, Chris Eaton, who lost his wife in a car accident over the weekend. Interim CEO, Charl Crous, said the franchise sent their condolences to Eaton for the loss of his wife,Hannah, who...
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Mar 31, 13 •
3860 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Old Bok rivalries at stake in inaugural Cell C Community Cup final
There will be plenty of history at stake at Outeniqua Park in George on Monday when two former Springbok team-mates come up against each other in the coaches’ box as Jonsson College Rovers and GAP Despatch slug it out to become the inaugural winners of...
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Mar 31, 13 •
2595 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi called up to replace injured Parkes
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi has been called up to replace the injured Hadleigh Parkes, who broke his left arm in three places during the game against the Hurricanes yesterday. The 20-year-old Soyizwapi flew out of Port Elizabeth this afternoon [Subs 31...
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Mar 31, 13 •
2558 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheetahs fly SA flag in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
The Toyota Cheetahs were the only South African Vodacom Super Rugby team to walk away with a win this weekend after they scored a brilliant victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The men from Central South Africa have now won...
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Mar 30, 13 •
2848 Views •
Australia, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brumbies by a whisker after scrumming of the Bulls
A penalty after the siren has sealed a three-point win for the University of Canberra Brumbies, with Christian Lealiifano landing the shot from 40 metres to sink the Bulls 23-20 on Saturday night. In a Canberra Stadium slugfest, the Brumbies managed to cling...
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Mar 30, 13 •
2100 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hadleigh Parkes to undergo surgery in New Zealand for broken arm
Southern Kings Player, Hadleigh Parkes, who was playing at wing against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand, will undergo surgery today, after breaking his arm in three places during the game. Southern Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said Parkes...
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Mar 30, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings post match report following game against the Hurricanes
The Southern Kings put up a valiant performance against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand today (SUBS 30 March 2013) with the final score Hurricanes 46 to Southern Kings 30. Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the Kings had been...
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Mar 29, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Changes to Crusaders Team to Play the Stormers
Fullback Israel Dagg has been withdrawn from the team to play the Stormers on Saturday night. Dagg has been withdrawn as a precautionary measure as a result of a tight hamstring. Tom Marshall will move to fullback while Zac Guildford will take up the wing....
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Mar 28, 13 •
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Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Big guns fire in Community Cup quarters
Polished performances by pre-tournament favourites East Rand Cranes Brakpan, Jonnson College Rovers, GAP Despatch and Rustenburg Impala saw them qualify for Saturday’s semi-finals of the inaugural Cell C Community Cup, being played at Outeniqua Park in...
