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May 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Malherbe props up the try stats
It is a rare sight for props to get onto the score sheet and even a greater feat when they go over the whitewash more than once in a match. DHL Stormers frontrower Frans Malherbe scored a brace over the weekend in his side’s entertaining encounter against...
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May 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury update
The Blues’ midfield stocks have taken a hit with both Francis Saili and Jackson Willison sidelined for extended periods of time. Willison suffered a proximal hamstring strain while scoring a try against the Reds on Friday night and is likely to miss between...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on JAMES SLIPPER CITED
Player: James Slipper Team: Reds Position: Prop Date of Incident: 2 May 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the ground such...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face
On a windless evening in Auckland, the first half of the Blues-Reds game initially seemed to get off to a slow start, but in the 7th minute, Simon Hickey slotted one of two penalties for the Blues, bringing the scoreboard to 6-0 for the Blues by the 12th...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Will Carling, Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell discuss the final countdown to the Heineken Cup
Once again Will Carling is joined by fellow hosts: Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell in The Cabbage Patch Pub, Twickenham. With two sensational Semi-Finals last weekend & one final epic Heineken Cup winner to be decided, the guys had plenty to discuss! Watch...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Gavin re-appointed as NSW Rugby Union President
Tim Gavin has been re-elected as President of the NSW Rugby Union. The NSW legend, who represented the Waratahs on 83 occasions including 30 as captain, was elected for a further 12-month term at the NSW Rugby Union Annual General Meeting held at Moore Park...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
The Western Force has announced its 26-man squad that will travel to South Africa ahead of the team’s Asteron Life Super Rugby matches against the Cheetahs and the Stormers. Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has included the match day squad that...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has picked Frans Steyn at flyhalf for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday morning (SA time). Steyn’s move means Tim Swiel drops out of the match-23, with Heimar Williams...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
The Crusaders will play their first home game in over a month when they face the Brumbies this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand
18 teams, four conferences, two regional groups confirmed Three new teams – South Africa, Argentina and one other Shorter competition – one week less A refreshed Super Rugby competition to kick off from 2016 offers the best chance to ensure it...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on ARU WELCOMES NEW VISION FOR SUPER RUGBY
Fans will continue to see Australian Super Rugby teams take on teams from the world’s top-ranked Rugby-playing nations, with an increased focus on greater interaction between Australian and New Zealand teams and an expanded finals series, under the new...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on All to play for as June break looms – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
All five South African franchises will want to ensure they are in a good position with the June break in Vodacom Super Rugby now less than a month away. The Cell C Sharks kick off proceedings from a local point of view when they take on the Rebels in...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU ‘ticks boxes’ with new Vodacom Super Rugby format from 2016
· Six South African teams in expanded Super Rugby competition from 2016 · Argentina and a potential fifth new nation to be included in SA Group · Entries sought to join 18-team, four conference structure NOTE TO EDITORS: Please find attached a graphic...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Franks re-signs with NZ Rugby and Crusaders
All Blacks and Crusaders front row stalwart Owen Franks has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for the next three years, re-signing with the national body and his Crusaders team through to 2017. 26-year-old Franks has been a regular tighthead prop in the...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah Rugby congratulate Adriaan Strauss on his 100th Vodacom SupeRugby match
On Saturday at 17:00, Adriaan Strauss will as usual lead the Toyota Cheetahs on to the field at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. This Saturday will however be different. Not only will he be running front of the team because he is the captain, but also because it...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on the Rebels
Rebels vs Cell C Sharks Date: Friday, 2 May 2014 Time: 11:40 (CAT) 19:40 (AST) Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Referee: Andrew Lees (Australia) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, James Leckie (Australia) Television Match Official: Peter Marshall (Australia) 15....
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on HOSKINS, COLEMAN RE-COMMIT TO FORCE TO 2016
The Western Force has locked away two of its outstanding up-and-coming forwards with the re-signing of young guns Adam Coleman and Oliver Hoskins for a further two years. Both players have been regulars in the Force’s match day squad in 2014, with...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions name their team to tackle the Chiefs
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 12: CHIEFS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. In the forwards there has been just one change to the team which went down to the DHL Stormers a fortnight...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Reds
Investec Super Rugby Round 12 Friday May 2 Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury-enforced change to the starting XV for Friday’s clash with the Reds at Eden Park (kick-off 7.35pm). Brendon O’Connor starts at openside...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on MICHAEL CHEIKA GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT
Waratahs Head Coach Michael Cheika has pleaded guilty to Misconduct relating to an incident that occurred during the Sharks v Waratahs match played at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on 29 March 2014. In a hearing conducted by SANZAR Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Swiel the weekend’s kicking king
29 April 2014 – Stepping out of the shadows of Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie, Tim Swiel proved that he is one to watch after an encouraging performance for the Cell C Sharks against the Highlanders. South Africa has a tradition of producing metronomic...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs named for Vodacom Bulls clash
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, 3 May at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan Strauss (c ) 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team Announced for clash with Vodacom Bulls
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, 3 May at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. No. Position name 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan Strauss (c ) 3...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs team to host Hurricanes
Photo (Supplied): Wycliff Palu and Pat McCutcheon modelling the 2014 NSW Waratahs’ charity jersey being worn for the game against the Hurricanes Inspirational No. 8 Wycliff Palu will return to the starting line-up as the NSW Waratahs bid to blow the...
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Apr 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE EDGES OUT BULLS IN FOURTH STRAIGHT AT FORCE FIELD
The Western Force has recorded its fourth straight victory at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) following its 15-9 win over the Bulls tonight. In wet conditions, field position was highly sought after with both sides determined to play the match down their...
