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Jul 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder has made just one change to his team to face the Highlanders this Saturday night. Lock Sam Whitelock, who was a late withdrawal from last week’s team, has returned to the starting line-up, which means Jimmy Tupou...
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Jul 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs Together: Waratahs help tackle youth offending cycle
The Department of Justice and the NSW Waratahs yesterday teamed up to help Pacific Islander young offenders get back on track through community engagement and education. A group of young offenders supervised by Juvenile Justice in the community attended...
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Jul 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Just one change for DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers have made just one change to their starting line-up for Saturday’s final Vodacom Super Rugby league match of 2014 – against the Sharks at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h10). The only change to the starting XV that beat the Bulls by...
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Jul 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side
Johann Sadie will be running onto the field in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match of his career. He made his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers against the Reds in 2011 and played for the Bulls in 2012 where after he joined the Toyota Cheetahs in 2013....
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Jul 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Maku, Smit to start for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke handed flanker Roelof Smit a first time starting berth in announcing his team to play the Melbourne Rebels at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Smit debuted for the Vodacom Bulls from the bench against the DHL Stormers last weekend...
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Jul 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on No agreement in place for Sergeal Petersen
There is no loan agreement in place for Sergeal Petersen to play at the Cheetahs, said EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous. “We have always said that we would assist our players to secure Super Rugby experience in the build up to our re-entry to Super Rugby in...
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Jul 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on SCOTT HIGGINBOTHAM SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Player: Scott Higginbotham Team: Rebels Position: Number 8 Date of Yellow Card Incidents: Round 9: Chiefs v Rebels, 12 April 2014 Round 14: Reds v Rebels, 17 May 2014 Round 18: Lions v Rebels, 4 July 2014 Scott Higginbotham of the Rebels has been suspended...
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Jul 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks slip as Bulls title hopes are crushed
The Cell C Sharks will be the only South African team contesting the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs this year after the Vodacom Bulls slipped up in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, shortly before the KwaZulu-Natalians’ title hopes were dealt a blow in...
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Jul 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on HUGH MCMENIMAN SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: Hugh McMeniman Team: Force Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 5 July 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking. A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the...
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Jul 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ihaia West signs with the Blues
Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has signed with the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. It has been a remarkable rise for the 22-year-old livewire who was without a Super Rugby contract at the...
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Jul 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets
Kick-off: -9h10 CAT Cell C Sharks Team 1. Dale Chadwick 2. Kyle Cooper 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Anton Bresler 5. Stephan Lewies 6. Marcell Coetzee 7. Jean Deysel 8. Lubabalo Mtembu 9. Jacobus Reinach 10. Tim Swiel 11. Lwazi Mvovo 12. Francois Steyn 13. J.P...
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Jul 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on HUGH MCMENIMAN CITED
Player: Hugh McMeniman Team: Force Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 5 July 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking. A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder or knee(s). Elapsed time in match...
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Jul 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions side to take on Rebels at Ellis Park
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and loose trio that faced the Bulls before the...
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Jul 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on ALL BLACK STAR CONTEMPLATES A FIRST FOR CHARITY
As Crusaders captain Kieran Read prepares to face the Blues tomorrow night, he is also contemplating having to turn up to training wearing a Blues jersey! Read is one of four Child Cancer Foundation ambassadors taking part in the One Day...
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Jul 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW replacements confirmed
Michael Cheika has confirmed his eight-man bench for Sunday’s Round 18 Asteron Life Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders. The coach has opted six forwards, with scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin and wing Taqele Naiyaravoro covering the backline. The front row...
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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks keep sighs on top two – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview
Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa this weekend, with two pool matches remaining before the top six can set their sights on the playoffs. As it stands, the Cell C Sharks are assured of winning the South African Conference and will feature in...
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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloem
Cheetahs vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 5 July 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Toyota Free State XV Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Rohan Hoffman (Australia) Assistant Referees: Marius Jonker, Francois de Bruin Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein 15. SP...
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Jul 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues
Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo all return to the starting line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when they take on the Blues at AMI Stadium. They are four of six new faces in the starting fifteen. In the forwards, Ben Funnell...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers
Springbok flank Schalk Burger will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05), whilst SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla has been named on the bench. Burger missed his...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks
The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one. Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions opt for consistency
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park when Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS
The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE
Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV
Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...
