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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns. The ‘new names’ are...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers
Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named
Blues vs Cell C Sharks Date : Friday, 23 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Referee : Nick Briant (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser (NZ), Aki Aso (Japan) Television Match Official : Aaron...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday, 24 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby at Newlands in Cape Town. The match kicks off at 17:05. Previous Vodacom SupeRugby encounters between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Stormers:...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown
The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting line-up that will battle to retain the Weary Dunlop Shield against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday (May 23). Abrasive lock Jacques Potgieter returns to the tight five, whilst Alofa Alofa is named to...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys
Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys for BNZ/Plunket charity initiative Thursday 22 May 2014 at 12.00pm – Rugby Park, Cnr Rutland & Malvern St, Christchurch Members of the Crusaders squad will be presented with a truly unique...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks
Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS
Hearing Details: Tuesday May 20 2014 at 9pm NZST, 7pm AEST, 11am SAST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby
MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014 – South African franchises experienced a successful Vodacom SupeRugby weekend in general while Toyota Cheetahs eighthman Boom Prinsloo was one of the star players in Round 14. The livewire loose forward was instrumental in his...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE
Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 16th minute SANZAR NEWS RELEASE...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME
Hearing Details: Monday 19 May 2014 (5pm AEST, 9am SAST, 7pm NZST) Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Ed O’Donoghue Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions injury update
INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 15 The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the Vodacom Super Rugby outfit’s 41-13 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney yesterday. Unfortunately utility backs Lionel Mapoe (MCL),...
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May 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers too Strong for Force
The Western Force will return to Perth with one win from its two-match South African tour after succumbing to the Stormers, 24-8, at Cape Town’s DHL Newlands tonight. The Western Australians were forced to defend for the bulk of the first half with the...
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May 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury
Due to an injury, Riaan Smith will be replacing Raymond Rhule on the bench for Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies at 19:10 in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan...
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May 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury Update
Midfielders Francis Saili (high ankle sprain) and Jackson Willison (grade two hamstring strain) are progressing well from their injuries and should be available for any games the Blues play during the June Test window. Charles Piutau (grade two medial...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview
Three Australian sides and the most successful team of all time stand in the way of the four South African franchises in action in Vodacom Super Rugby, as a number of players celebrate personal milestones this weekend. First up, in Christchurch, the Cell C...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant
Peter Grant will start at flyhalf for the DHL Stormers – against the Force at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05) – in what will be his 100th match for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs team for Lions clash
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just the one change to his starting line-up for the Tahs’ must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday afternoon (4.05pm) at Allianz Stadium. After a standout performance off the bench in the win over the Hurricanes,...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night. He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend. Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side to take on the Crusaders
Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 17 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser, Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television Match Official :...
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May 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies
Toyota Cheetahs vs Brumbies The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Brumbies on Saturday, 17 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Out of the previous past eight encounters...
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May 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby
Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard may have only started in two Vodacom SupeRugby matches but he has shown signs that he could live up to expectations. The 20-year-old was on song with his deft place-kicking in his side’s 28-12 victory over the DHL...
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May 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Corey Flynn confirms move to Toulouse
Crusaders and Canterbury hooker, Corey Flynn, has confirmed that he has signed a 2 year contract with Toulouse rugby club in France starting after the current Crusaders season. Flynn said the time is right for him to move on to the next step of his rugby...
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May 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Force beat the cheetahs to start off their SA Tour
The Western Force has won the first match of their South African tour and broken a three-match losing streak against the Cheetahs with a 23-16 victory in Bloemfontein tonight. The Cheetahs had the majority of possession (66%) and pressured the Western...
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May 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls with only South African win in Round 13
The Vodacom Bulls flew the South African flag in Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend as the other four teams all lost their matches on Saturday. The team from Pretoria won their traditional North-South derby against the DHL Stormers by 28-12 on Saturday evening...
