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Sep 15, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Former SARU vice president passes away
Jakobus ‘Koos’ Adriaan Albertus Basson Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), on Sunday paid tribute to former SARU vice-president and long-serving rugby administrator, Koos Basson, who passed away on Saturday. He was 74. Mr...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on “We still have a lot to play for” – De Villiers
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers pointed to some errant defensive errors and ‘mistakes that show we are not quite up there with the best team in the world’ in reflecting on his side’s 29-15 loss to New Zealand’s All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday....
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Sep 15, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Central Amateur Provincial Competition set for kick-off
Amateur players from the Central regions will look to make their presence felt from Monday to Friday as the Central Amateur Provincial Competition begins in Kimberley. The tournament marks the grand finale to the SARU Amateur Provincial series following the...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Southern Sub-Union Competition begins in Margate on Monday
The top platteland rugby players from the Southern Regions will take to the field in provincial colours this week as they receive a rare opportunity to represent their provinces at the SARU Southern Sub-Union tournament in Margate. The competition runs from...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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Comments Off on Changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls Team to face Western Province
Ulrich Beyers has been ruled out of this weekend’s clash against Western Province. The outside centre, who has been nursing an ankle injury this week, failed a late fitness test and will be replaced by Waylon Murray in the starting line-up. Murray has shown...
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Sep 11, 13 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on De Kock Steenkamp to captain Western Province team to play Blue Bulls
De Kock in the lead for DHL WP Lock De Kock Steenkamp will captain DHL Western Province in Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld (kick-off 17h05). Steenkamp takes over the captaincy from injured flanker Deon...
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Sep 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks unchanged for Eden Park Test
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named an unchanged match-23 to face New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland in the fourth round of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday. “We’re very fortunate to have a touring squad of 28 fit players to choose...
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Sep 7, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Women book RWC 2014 spot
The Springbok Women on Saturday booked their place in the 2014 IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in style by thumping Uganda 63-3 at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London. The win marked the biggest victory in the history of the SA Women’s team and reaffirmed...
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Sep 7, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Western Province defend their Southern Amateur Provincial title
Western Province on Friday defended their Southern Amateur Provincial Championship title in a tight final against SWD in Saldanha to add another win to their string of amateur victories this year. Hosts Boland, meanwhile, outclassed their Invitational side,...
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Sep 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s team announced for Rugby World Cup Qualifier
Border prop Asithandile Ntoyanto will make her debut for the Springbok Women’s team against Uganda at the Buffalo City Municipal Stadium on Saturday, but caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams could still on Thursday name an experienced team for this crucial Rugby...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Strong starts for WP, Border in the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province and Border on Monday registered strong starts to the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha as they played to convincing victories to establish themselves as early favourites in the competition. Defending champions, Western...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WP the team to watch in Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province will have everything to play for at the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha in the next few days as they attempt to defend their title and extend their domination in SA’s amateur tournaments. The Cape-based union has been...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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Comments Off on Sharks, Cheetahs leapfrog WP in Premier Division
The Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend climbed into the top two spots on the log table in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division as favourable results pushed them ahead of DHL Western Province on the standings. In an entertaining round, the...
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Aug 30, 13 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Northern Amateur Provincial champions
The Blue Bulls on Friday registered a clean sweep of victories on the final day of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition at Loftus Versfeld to emerge as the Cup and Plate winners. The Blue Bulls defeated their Gauteng rivals, the Golden Lions, 24-23 in...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial final a Gauteng affair
The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions on Wednesday night secured their places in the final of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition to be hosted at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday after finishing the first two rounds unbeaten. The Blue Bulls built on...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU announce ASICS as new apparel sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday named sports performance brand ASICS as the new apparel sponsor of the Springboks and their associated national teams. The six-year deal runs from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019, taking in the Rugby World...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s squad announced for Rugby World Cup qualifier
Springbok Women’s caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams on Wednesday announced a talented 28-member squad for their Rugby World Cup qualifier against Uganda at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London on September 7. A victory for the Springbok Women would secure...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Two players added to Springbok squad to Australasia
Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand for the next two Tests in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The squad of 26 players who returned from Argentina on Monday was retained, with...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again
Vodacom Blue Bulls winger Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against The Sharks after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the MTN Golden Lions. Ismaiel, who scored his first Currie Cup try,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Away wins dominate Premier Division
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division delivered another thrilling round of action this weekend as the home teams all failed to capitalise on their advantage, resulting in a full-house of away-wins. The Sharks pipped the Toyota Free State Cheetahs 18-15 in...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION
The Blue Bulls Company would like to announce their full support of the J9 Foundation – a support group and charity established in honour of former Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. With the foundations goal being to create awareness of the...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks step up preparations in Argentina
The Springboks lifted the intensity in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for Saturday’s second Test in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina in Mendoza. The team was greeted by bright sunshine in the Argentine capital and the players enjoyed getting...
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Aug 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend withstood extreme character tests in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to leap to the top of the log standings and remain the only unbeaten teams in the series. In a thrilling weekend of action,...
