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Jun 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on World first for Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa
• Crowds allowed at all 2020 Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa matches• Tickets to the opening two matches will be on sale soon• Kick off times moved to 7.05pm Saturdays and 3.35pm Sundays Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby...
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Jun 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA RULES ON SUPER RUGBY PLAYER ELIGIBILITY FOR CLUBS
Rugby Australia and the Australian Super Rugby teams have today given notice to premier clubs in their respective States that all contracted squad members preparing for the proposed Vodafone Super Rugby AU competition will be ineligible for club selection and...
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Jun 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on STATEMENT ON SUNWOLVES’ PARTICIPATION IN VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY AU
Rugby Australia and the Sunwolves have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the Japan-based team will be unable to participate in the proposed Vodafone Super Rugby AU competition. Despite the best efforts and intentions of both organisations, challenges...
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Jun 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news
SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed an announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under Level 3 lockdown easing. Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, made the announcement at a briefing on...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Libbok farewell
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that flyhalf Manie Libbok has decided to continue his career in Durban with the Cell C Sharks after five years of dedicated service to the #BullsFamily. Libbok, who can also play at fullback and has dabbled on the wing and centre,...
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May 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Du Toit commits to WP Rugby
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has withdrawn the contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to Western Province Rugby. This contract extension means that Du Toit will remain with the DHL Stormers until...
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May 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the DHL Stormers backline. The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25 on Wednesday, is one of the most exciting outside backs in...
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May 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa ready to kick off in June
• Start date and schedule for New Zealand competition unveiled• Matches to be played at 5.05pm on Saturdays and 3.05pm on Sundays• Mitre 10 Cup to now start on 11 September Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month following today’s...
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May 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Investec Super Rugby gets the green light
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that professional rugby and netball will resume at COVID-19 alert level two. “For our fans, our players and everyone involved in Investec Super Rugby, we are thrilled that the Sports...
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May 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Tournament Formats
SANZAAR would like to publicly correct the misleading information and speculation regarding suggestions in various media articles over the weekend about the future structure of SANZAAR and indeed tournament formats for Super Rugby. Whilst it is acknowledged...
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May 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe returns to Loftus Versfeld
It is with great excitement that the Blue Bulls Company welcomes back Springbok prop, Marcel van der Merwe, after a stint with French Top 14 club Toulon. The powerful yet mobile front rower will join the Vodacom Bulls as of July 2020. Van der Merwe...
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Apr 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on ‘Aratipu’ (Growth) of NZ Super Rugby Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the five NZ Super Rugby Clubs are undertaking a review of New Zealand’s Super Rugby model to ensure the future success for the clubs and competition on and off the field. The review, called Aratipu – is about growing,...
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Apr 9, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Friends deliver Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’
The DHL Stormers have teamed up with various artists and local celebrities to record a tribute video of Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’. Recorded and filmed in their bye week at the beginning of March, the video has been released on the DHL...
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Apr 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby Clubs working together to sustain the game
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an emergency grant will be made available to New Zealand’s five Super Rugby clubs to ensure the clubs and competition are in the best position possible for when the Investec Super Rugby competition resumes. NZR Chief...
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Mar 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on JANTJIES SIGNS TWO-YEAR EXTENSION WITH WP RUGBY
Springbok and DHL Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has signed a two-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby. This extension means that Jantjies will remain with the DHL Stormers until at least the end of the 2022 season. A product of Kylemore...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Covid19: Emirates Lions Update
The Emirates Lions arrived back from New Zealand on Sunday evening and have all gone into self-isolation for 14 days. The rest of the team management arrive back on Monday evening (16 March) and will also be in self-isolation (14 days). Please note that our...
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Mar 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
• Cell C Sharks too good for DHL Stormers • Reds comeback fell Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions suffer more pain on the road • Competition suspended, SA teams to return home The Cell C Sharks defeated the DHL Stormers 24-14 on Saturday in...
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Mar 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Jaguares v Highlanders Round 7
SANZAAR has today been informed by the Argentina Rugby Union that the mayor of the Government of Buenos Aires City in Argentina has issued a directive with regard to the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus). The government has directed that while major sports events...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Odendaal back to captain Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane • Emirates Lions mix things up for Auckland challenge • Unchanged Cell C Sharks ready for DHL Stormers’ charge The two Gauteng sides are both on the road in Australasia this weekend, and from a...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2020Time: 15h05Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, DurbanReferee: AJ JacobsAssistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan UysTelevision Match Official: Willie Vos Not only is the Cell C Sharks side unchanged from last week as they prepare for...
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Mar 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 7 team against the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby Double Header against the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium. James O’Connor will resume his role at flyhalf for the Round 7 clash after recovering from a minor...
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Mar 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Cell C Sharks take SA Conference lead with win over Jaguares • Rebels break duck over Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Vodacom Bulls thump Highlanders for first win of season The impressive Cell C Sharks climbed to the top of the South African Conference...
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Mar 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds narrowly defeated by Crusaders in Christchurch
The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 24-20 in a tightly contested affair against the Crusaders in Christchurch in Round Six of Vodafone Super Rugby. A valiant Queensland side traded tries with the defending premiers for much of the 80-minutes, scoring...
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Mar 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on Mitchum joins Vodacom Super Rugby as associate sponsor
SA Rugby welcomed Mitchum SA into their sponsorship family after Mitchum secured a new one-year partnership as an associate sponsor for Vodacom Super Rugby. Vodacom Super Rugby is the largest rugby union competition in the Southern Hemisphere, consisting of a...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Alberts and Simelane start for Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Sbu Nkosi returns for Jaguares clash in Durban • Vodacom Bulls hand out two debuts for Highlanders clash The Cell C Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday afternoon in their first...
