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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...
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May 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks
Blues injury update Blues doctor Stephen Kara has confirmed fullback Charles Piutau has suffered a grade two medial ligament strain to his right knee. He is currently in a brace and on crutches and is expected to be out of action for between six to eight...
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May 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Late changes to Toyota Cheetahs Team
Due to an injury, Andries Ferreira will be replaced by Waltie Vermeulen. Willem Serfontein will be on the bench. Toyota Cheetahs...
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May 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls match v Brumbies brought forward by 24 hours for Presidential inauguration
The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the ACT Brumbies scheduled for Saturday, 24 May 2014 (kick off 19h10) has been brought forward 24 hours to accommodate the inauguration ceremony of South Africa’s President Elect, SANZAR announced today. The...
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May 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Late change to Blues team
Blues loose forward Peter Saili is out of tonight’s match against the Chiefs. He has returned home to Auckland today as his partner is expecting a baby. He will be replaced by Steven Luatua at blindside flanker, while local boy and Taranaki captain Kane...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Force kicks off South Africa tour against the Cheetahs
The Western Force kicks off their South African tour against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday night (11.05pm AWST). The Force returns to the field following a bye and will be chasing their seventh victory for the season and their third on the road in...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Burger to captain Stormers against Bulls
Team: 15. Jaco Taute, 14. Damian de Allende, 13. Juan de Jongh, 12. Peter Grant, 11. Cheslin Kolbe (Super Rugby starting debut for the Stormers), 10. Kurt Coleman, 9. Nic Groom, 8. Duane Vermeulen, 7. Schalk Burger (c), 6. Nizaam Carr, 5. Ruan Botha, 4. Jean...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Western Force name unchanged side to face the Cheetahs
The Western Force has named an unchanged squad to tackle the Cheetahs at Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium on Saturday (10 May). Head Coach Michael Foley has maintained the same 23-man squad that overcame the Bulls, 15-9, in the team’s last match in Perth...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders make 5 changes for Reds clash
The Crusaders head to Brisbane tomorrow to face the Reds on Sunday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a side with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies last weekend. Corey Flynn will be the starting hooker this week and Ben...
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May 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues name their side for Chiefs clash
Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Friday May 9 Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury-enforced change to the starting XV for Friday’s match against reigning champions the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium...
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May 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Read ruled out of Reds match
The Crusaders have made the decision not to play Kieran Read against the Reds in Brisbane this Sunday. He is recovering from a concussion suffered against the Chiefs on 19 April. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder said that, while Read’s concussion was...
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May 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Taqele Naiyaravoro signs with the Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have signed exciting Wests Tigers winger Taqele Naiyaravoro for the rest of 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby season and 2015. “I always knew I would come back to union and joining the Waratahs is very exciting,” said Naiyaravoro. “I’m...
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May 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Western Force
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Western Force on Saturday, 10 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 17:05 and gates open at 15:00. Entertainment Supporters can again make use of the Weber-braai area to braai a nice...
