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Sep 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Win a limited edition Parow Pythons Rugby Jersey with Jack Parow, Movember and the Vodacom Blue Bulls
Photo: Anton Geyser /RugbyFifteen One of South Africa’s most loved rugby teams, the Vodacom Blue Bulls, have partnered with Movember and their long-term ambassador Jack Parow this year to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues including...
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Sep 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers announces retirement from Test rugby
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Sunday announced his retirement from international rugby, following a jaw fracture he sustained in a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Samoa on Saturday. The 34-year-old De Villiers, who...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby community pays tribute to Duif du Toit
Mr Oregan Hoskins, the president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), led the tributes from the rugby community to legendary sports photographer, Duif du Toit, who passed away on Thursday following a short illness. He was 57. Duif photographed the...
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Aug 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Township School Rugby Revival Programme
The Eastern Cape Sports Council and Border Rugby Union have launch a new programme for Mdantsane Primary Schools. The programme is called Township School Rugby Revival Programme. This initiative is aimed at developing and promoting rugby in Mdantsane....
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Aug 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheet #CurrieCup
Date: 8 august 2015 Kick-off: 14h15 Venue: Bloemfontein Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs: 15 Full back Van Wyk Coenie 14 Right wing Blommetjies Clayton 13 Right centre Venter Francois (vc) 12 Left centre Benjamin Ryno 11 Left wing Rhule...
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Aug 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kempson committed to building EP rugby
EP Kings Rugby Academy manager Robbi Kempson has confirmed his belief in the future of rugby in the province in the wake of recent media reports regarding Saru’s withdrawal of funding. Kempson said the academy, which is based at NMMU’s human movement...
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Aug 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Win one of two Powerade ION4 Hampers valued at R400 with Rugby 15
We are giving away 2 x R400 hampers of the new Powerade ION4. Answer the following question: When an athlete sweats they lose fluids and may lose four minerals… Name two? Email your answer and contact details to rugby views@gmail.com Hint: Visit link...
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Jul 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Match Report
Drakenstein Correctional Services, Franschoek 18 July, 2015 Final Score 06 – 19 The Steval Pumas had a great start to their Absa Currie Cup campaign with a 06 – 19 win over the DHL Western Province in their first warm-up match in Franschoek....
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Jul 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bulls too strong for Kings
The Vodacom Blue Bulls scored three first half tries and a further two more in the second half to beat the Eastern Province Kings in their first Currie Cup warm-up match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. The Kings struggled...
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Jul 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province to do their 67 Minutes ‘with’ Mandela
DHL Western Province will do their 67 Minutes for Mandela on Friday, July 17 at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre – where the late Nelson Mandela spent his final months in prison before his release in February 1990. A DHL WP Absa Currie Cup XV will be...
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit Departs the Cell C Sharks
Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit, today confirmed his departure from the Cell C Sharks at the end of his contract, which expires in October 2015. Having made his debut for The Sharks in 2012, du Toit with his strong physicality and presence has become an...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom selects the SA Stats XV
With Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer set to name his first team of the season, the Vodacom Rugby App has made its own calculations to produce the SA Stats XV from all 16 rounds of this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. The Vodacom Rugby App has...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on André Watson’s employment with SARU terminated
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today confirmed the arbitration award that was issued by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to the effect that the employment of André Watson, the General Manager Referees, with SARU...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union releases Dave McDuling to take up contract with Durban-based Sharks
Queensland Rugby Union has released St.George Queensland Reds lock Dave McDuling from the remainder of his 2015 contract, to allow him to join the Durban-based Sharks ahead of their Currie Cup preparations. McDuling has signed a one-year contract with the...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Matt Proudfoot to move abroad
DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has opted not to renew his contract with Western Province Rugby, but he might not be lost to the union on a permanent basis. Proudfoot will be linking up with outgoing DHL Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee at Kobe...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Battle lines drawn for SARU Women’s Interprovincials
The battle lines have been drawn as SA’s top female provincial players prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday in the opening round of the SARU Women’s Interprovincial competition. Defending champions, Border, who secured their second consecutive title...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event
Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...
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Jun 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on 1995 Rugby World Cup final ‘live Tweet’ produces 181 million impressions #HomeGroundAdvantage
A South African Rugby Union initiative to ‘live Tweet’ a re-broadcast of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final generated phenomenal interest, according to statistics prepared for SARU. The hashtag #19995reunited trended for almost the entire duration of...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Joel Stransky – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen caught up with 1995 World Cup winning Springbok Flyhalf, Joel Stransky. The man who kicked an extra time drop goal to clinch victory over the mighty All Blacks. We got to relive some special moments with the players at the 1995 reunion held at...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Francois Pienaar interview – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen was fortunate enough to catch up with this remarkable man and Captain of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks, Francois Pienaar. The 1995 squad reunited yesterday, 20 years after they lifted the trophy and changed South Africa forever....
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Jun 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Puma toon verbetering na ernstige siekte hom weer plattrek
“Sy gemoed is sterk en hy is vasbeslote dat hy weer ten volle gaan herstel.” Só het die spandokter van die Steval Pumas, dr. Kobus Hugo Donderdag vertel oor die toestand van die slot, Eduan van der Walt. Die 27-jarige wat sedert Vrydag 5...
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Jun 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Voormalige Puma-breier droom steeds van Superrugby-pos
Skrywer: Carli Koch Jimmy Stonehouse, hulpafrigter van die Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan, sê een of twee unies het hom genader om weer in Suid-Afrika te kom afrig. Skaars nadat seker een van ons land se beste afrigters sy brood en botter elders gaan verdien...
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Jun 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on A year on ASICS SA continues to get behind Tag Rugby® Adopt-a-School Programme in the Western Cape
– ASICS sponsored Heathfield Primary in the Tag Rugby ‘Adopt a School’ programme last year and continues to commit to and grow the cause a year on. The programme uses sport as a platform to build communities – ASICS have been...
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May 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A new Vodacom Cup champion was crowned in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon when the Steval Pumas lifted the coveted trophy for the first time ever. The Lowvelders, coached by former Springbok Sevens player MJ Mentz, became...
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May 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS
Match | Wedstryd: DHL WP vs Steval Pumas Venue | Tuisveld: Newlands, Cape Town | Nuweland, Kaapstad Date | Datum: 30-5-2015 Kick-off | Afskop: 14:10 Televised | Uitsending: SuperSport 1 Point scorers | Puntemakers: Steval Pumas: 1e Tries | Drieë 16 min:...
