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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby makes changes to concussion protocols in age-group rugby
SA Rugby has made significant changes to its concussion protocols in age-group rugby in an attempt to limit the potential risk of long-term effects sustained by players. The changes are designed to allow players a greater opportunity to participate...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on ASICS challenges you to ‘WANT IT MORE’
South Africa, 18 February 2016 True sport performance brand, ASICS aims to deliver its most provocative and inspiring brand campaign yet with ‘WANT IT MORE,’ a direct call for all sport enthusiasts to step up their training efforts and realize...
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Feb 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce co-captains for 2016
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has appointed Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe as co-captains for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season. De Jongh has 84 Vodacom Super Rugby caps for the DHL Stormers and is no stranger to the captaincy role, having led DHL...
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Feb 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cape Town 10s lauded as Best Live Experience!
Nasser Hussain – Former England Cricket Captain, Kagiso Rabada – Current Protea Bowler, Gerhardi Odendaal – takealot.com Cape Town 10s Event Director and Ron Rutland, – Co-Founder of the takealot.com Cape Town 10s. takealot.com Cape...
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Feb 12, 16 •
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General News, International, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Yantolo appointed new SA Rugby Referees Manager
Former referee Mzwamadoda “Banks” Yantolo has been appointed as SA Rugby’s new Referees Manager as a slight restructure will see the Referees Department henceforth operate within the Rugby Department based at SA Rugby’s offices in Cape Town....
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER BRINGS MEN TOGETHER TO BEAT BREAST CANCER
Castle launch #BraBrigade to galvanise men around the Pink Drive cause Johannesburg – Castle Lager, the official team sponsor of the Proteas, is launching the first ever #BraBrigade in support of the Pink Day, taking place at the 4th Momentum ODI...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings outscore SWD in friendly
The Southern Kings travelled to George on Friday where they faced the SWD Eagles in their second pre-season friendly at Outenique Park. Despite two first half tries, the visitors trailed 12 – 13 at the break. SWD took an early three point lead after a...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on #takealot10s ticket giveaway
We are giving away two double tickets to attend the Cape Town 10s on Saturday 6 February. There are loads of new additions to this year’s takealot.com Cape Town 10s tournament; beach volleyball has been introduced which includes the Flying Fish Pro Beach...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on New ‘Live the 10s’ Rugby Village!
takealot.com Cape Town 10s launches first ever on-site accommodation (Cape Town, February 2016) The takealot.com Cape Town 10s, SA’s biggest sport and lifestyle event will for the first time ever provide an on-site accommodation option. The new...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on From Rugby 10s to Perfect 10s
Less Than 1 week to SA’s Most EPIC Sport and Lifestyle Event (February 2016) Brace yourself, The takealot.com Cape Town 10s is a drop kick away! Taking place on 5 & 6 February 2016 at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point, this year’s event is...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on R.I.P oom Jannie le Roux
Message from Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk on the passing of Jannie le Roux: It is with great sadness that we have come to learn of the passing of Jannie le Roux, president of the Transvaal Rugby union from 1965-1985. Le Roux was...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on KEEGAN DANIEL RETURNS HOME
Durban, 1st February 2016: The Sharks are pleased to announce that Keegan Daniel, who has spent two seasons with Kubota in Japan, will be making a welcome return to the Cell C Sharks for the 2016 Super Rugby season. With 199 caps to date for the Cell C...
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Jan 29, 16 •
3167 Views •
General News, International, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on STORMAGTIGE TYE IN 2016 SE RUGBYLAND ?
Simon Riekert van #Pale toe! skryf: So hier met die begin van die nuwe jaar is groet tyd seker in orde? Vrede en vreugde vir jou in die komende rugby jaar. Mag jou span wen, en as hulle nie wen nie, mag hulle jou rugby hart baie bly maak. Sonder om te veel te...
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Jan 29, 16 •
5913 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Mbiyozo joins new-look Boland Rugby Institute
Former Springbok Sevens captain Mpho Mbiyozo has been appointed to assist Stanley Raubenheimer at the new Boland Rugby Institute, which from this season will be based in Riebeek West. Apart from Mbiyozo, who captained South Africa at the Sevens World Cup in...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings unaffected by liquidation application against EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd
SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday that the operations and participation of the Southern Kings in Vodacom Super Rugby would be unaffected by an application to liquidate EP Rugby (Pty) Ltd. The action was brought by the South African Rugby Players’ Association...
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Jan 28, 16 •
5508 Views •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas give back
MBOMBELA – The Steval Pumas know the value of community involvement. That is why the team, in conjunction with some of their sponsors and partners invested in a water project to assist in the areas in the country where water is desperately needed. The...
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Jan 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Less than 2 weeks to takealot.com Cape Town 10s
Don’t miss out on the Mother City’s Biggest Sport and Lifestyle Event! (January 2016) The takealot.com Cape Town 10s, South Africa’s biggest sport and lifestyle event rears its head in less than a month. Taking place on the 5 & 6 February 2016...
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Jan 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on BrightRock announces DHL Stormers and WP Rugby sponsorship
Fast-growing life insurance player BrightRock today announced the signing of a three-year Official Associate Sponsorship agreement with the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province, effective from January 2016. The deal signals a major milestone for the company,...
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Jan 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on SARU KINGS RUGBY ACADEMY SIGNINGS
Caption: At the Kings Academy signing of three Linkside High School pupils on Wednesday, January 26, at Linkside High were (from left) Academy head Robbi Kempson, Lubabalo Ndamase, Thabo Matiso, Hussayn Banzi and Academy analyst Zuko Ndlela ...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results
Thursday 18: Rebels vs Manu Samoa Friday 19: Lions vs Jaguars (Emirate Airline Park, JHB, Time: TBC) Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs Chiefs vs Blues ***Some venues and times still need to be confirmed***...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Slight Rugby Law Changes
South Africa’s top match officials met in Newlands for its annual course and were told small changes to the laws. The changes make things clearer, always a good idea for laws. 1. Maul When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier,...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Condolences on the passing of Border Deputy President Saki Manakaza
SA Rugby President Mr Oregan Hoskins on Monday paid tribute to Saki Manakaza, Deputy President of the Border Rugby Union, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 50. Manakaza, who was involved in rugby in Border since 2004, passed away in an East...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby exchange programme offers previously disadvantaged players big dreams
A handful of young rugby players from previously disadvantaged communities around South Africa have developed big dreams thanks to the SA Rugby Exchange Programme in conjunction with the British High Commission. The programme, which SA Rugby joined in...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Two of the Biggest Sporting Events Join Forces!
takealot.com Cape Town 10s to host National Flying Fish Volleyball Series in Feb 2016 (Cape Town, January 2016) SA’s biggest sport and lifestyle event takealot.com Cape Town 10s, has partnered with the South African Breweries’ (SAB) premium flavoured...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Investec brings together UK and South African sponsorships to shine a light on the rhino crisis
9 January 2016: England bowlers and Investec ambassadors Stuart Broad and Steven Finn took time out from their busy Test Cricket schedule while in South Africa to learn more about the relentless poaching of rhinos. Representatives from Investec Rhino...
