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Jul 24, 14 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs
1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years? The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit
PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs has unveiled a new heritage-inspired Currie Cup rugby kit in the customary white and russet orange. “As always the Toyota Free State Cheetahs are looking forward to the...
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Jul 22, 14 •
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Craven Week, General News, International, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on SA Schools Squad Chosen
July 21, 2014 SARU has announced a squad of 55 school boy rugby players to attend the SA Schools trials on Saturday, 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.The SA Schools trial squad was selected by the national selectors following the...
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Jul 21, 14 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on St Stithians Rugby Golf Day with Joost and Naas
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Jul 21, 14 •
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Jul 21, 14 •
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Club Rugby, General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Back to Business for EPRU Referees
The Eastern Province Rugby Referees Society will return to adjudicating Eastern Province Rugby Union club matches from today, after EPRU cancelled all club games last weekend over the poor treatment of referees. Eastern Province Rugby Union President, Cheeky...
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Jul 20, 14 •
5254 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Interview with Referee Rasta Rasivhenge
We can’t play the game without them. By far more influencial than the players themselves. Ask the Sharks in 2007 or the Springboks in 2011. I caught up with Rasta Rasivhenge. Why would someone be a referee? So who is Rasta? Rasta is a referee who was...
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Jul 16, 14 •
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General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on TREATMENT OF REFEREES AT CLUB GAMES
Following concerns raised by the Eastern Province Rugby Referees Society relating to the conduct towards them at club matches, the Eastern Province Rugby Union has decided to cancel all club matches this weekend. “We initially received a notification from...
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Jul 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby statement – 14/07/14
Western Province Rugby can confirm that one of its players was held on suspicion that his blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit. The player’s vehicle was stopped at random on Saturday night and there is no allegation that he drove the vehicle...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on SANDF Rugby Week underway in Potchefstroom
The South African National Defence Force Rugby Week 2014 returned to Potchefstroom this year after an absence of eight years and kicked off at the Johann du Randt Rugby Stadium at the Army Support Base on Monday. Matches on the opening day saw strong starts...
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Jun 19, 14 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border
TEAM SHEET: Boland Cavaliers OPPONENT: Border Bulldogs VENUE: East London DATE: 20 June 2014 COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup First Division (Qualifying rounds) 15. Eric Zana 14. Harlon Claassen 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10....
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Jun 5, 14 •
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General News, International, South Africa •
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Comments Off on EP side to take on Wales in an international friendly
The EP Kings team: Hansie Greeff, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Ronnie Cooke, Shane Gates, Scott van Breda, George Whitehead, Kevin Luiters, Lizo Gqoboka, Edgar Marutlulle, Charl du Plessis, Darron Nell (captain), Cameron Lindsay, Thembelani Bholi, Devin Oosthuizen, Paul...
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Jun 5, 14 •
3463 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boland cavaliers team to face Griffons
[Photo from left to right : Khwezi Mkhafu, Ulrich Pretorius, JC Astle, Hanno Kitshoff, Edwin Sass ] The Boland Cavaliers have announced a strong starting XV to face the Griffons in Welkom in their first Absa Currie Cup First Division match of the season on...
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Jun 2, 14 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Schalk Burger in Japan twin deal
Western Province Rugby stalwart Schalk Burger has signed a two-year contract with Japanese club, Suntory Sungoliath, but he will continue to be available to play for the DHL Stormers. “First of all, I think everybody would agree with me when I say that...
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May 31, 14 •
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General News, School, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Fortress Loftus invaded by Vodacom Bulletjies
Fortress Loftus was on Saturday stormed and invaded by approximately 5000 little boys and girls aged from 6 to 8 years old for the annual Vodacom Bulletjie Rugby Day. While the pint-sized players imitated their Vodacom Bulls heroes, the day succeeded in its...
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May 29, 14 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings show their support for Tekkie Tax Day
The Eastern Province Kings have put their best feet forward to show their support for national Tekkie Tax day and SOS Children’s Village Port Elizabeth. SOS Children’s Villages is one of the national NGO’s that benefit from the Tekkie Tax initiative,...
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May 29, 14 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Board of the Central Cheetahs Franchise expresses full Support to Existing Management
The Board of the Central Cheetahs Franchise consisting out of three Directors each from Free State, Griquas and Griffons took the following decisions during a meeting on 28 May 2014: That the current Coaching and Management team of the Super Rugby Franchise...
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May 22, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI
Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....
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May 20, 14 •
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Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, School Rugby Overview, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Paarl Boys vs Grey College Overview
Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools Paarl Boys vs Grey College Derby Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s...
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May 17, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time
GWK Griquas dethroned the defending champions to clinch the Vodacom Cup for the fifth time when then beat the Golden Lions by 30-6 in the final at GWK Park in Kimberley on Friday evening. These two teams are now the undoubted kings of Vodacom Cup rugby, both...
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May 14, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on And the Cup goes to… – Vodacom Cup Final Preview
The two biggest ‘dogs’ in the history of the Vodacom Cup, the Golden Lions and GWK Griquas, take on each other in Kimberley on Friday evening in the grand finale of the competition in 2014. Between these two sides, who will clash at 19h10 at GWK Park,...
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May 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Griquas name their side to face the Lions
GWK Griquas team to play the Lions at GWK PARK on Friday 16th May. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Martin Bezuidenhout 3. Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4. Jonathan Adendorf 5. Hilton Lobberts 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Jaco Nepgen 8. Burger Schoeman 9. Tian Meyer 10. Francois...
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May 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions name their side for the Vodacom Cup Final against Griquas
Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the GWK Griquas in the 2014 Vodacom Cup final, in Kimberley, on Friday evening. Winter has opted for consistency, selecting the exact same team that won both their quarter final clash...
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May 13, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Final Program
Vodacom Cup Final 16 May 2014 19:10 – GWK Griquas vs. Golden Lions GWK Park, Kimberley 13:00 : Gates open. 14h00: Tag rugby 14h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/16– B – Field. 15h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/19 – B...
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May 11, 14 •
1975 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Griquas and Lions in Vodacom Cup Final
The two most successful teams in Vodacom Cup history, GWK Griquas and the Golden Lions, will contest the 2014 final after both won their semi-finals away from home this weekend. In both matches, the team that scored more tries were knocked out and the...
