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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name their 2014 squad
The Crusaders have injected a Fijian flyer and a teenage halfback into their All Blacks-laden Super Rugby squad. Coach Todd Blackadder has named a typically-powerful squad for 2014, with the last couple of slots to be filled by two uncapped players at this...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad named for 2014
Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan unveiled his 2014 squad at a breakfast event exclusively for members and sponsors at Eden Park this morning. Kirwan said he was excited about a much more balanced squad in 2014 as he heads into his second campaign in charge...
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Oct 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Amateur Provincial Champions
The Blue Bulls were crowed the 2013 Amateur Provincial Champions on Saturday after edging Western Province 31-30 in a gripping match at DHL Newlands. The teams met in the final round-robin match between the winners of the Central, Southern and Northern...
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Oct 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tom Donnelly joins the Blues
Former All Black lock Tom Donnelly is heading north to join the Blues for the 2014 Investec Super Rugby season. The 32-year-old former Highlander and Crusader has signed with the franchise for one year and said he was looking forward to a fresh new challenge....
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Oct 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff to the Hurricanes for 2014
Southland midfielder Cardiff Vaega has claimed the final spot in the Hurricanes squad for 2014. Vaega signed with the franchise this week, after Wellington Lions lock Mark Reddish also recommitted to the team for 2014. The two signings round off the...
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Oct 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Stirling joins the Hurricanes
Chris Stirling is focusing on success as he settles into his new role as general manager high performance at the Hurricanes. The Tawa rugby stalwart, who played more than 200 games for the club, recently stepped into the position after spending a period of...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2014 SUPER RUGBY DRAW RELEASED
The 2014 Super Rugby season will get underway in South Africa with the Cheetahs and Sharks scheduled to host back-to-back matches on Saturday February 15 that will spark the new campaign into life. Lions fans won’t have to wait long to see their...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on JAKE WHITE APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the appointment of former Springbok World Cup winning coach, Jake White, as our new Director of Rugby. White’s tenure will be effective from the end of October 2013. Confirming his appointment, The Sharks CEO John...
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Oct 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Argentinian Prop Signs with Highlanders For 2014
The Highlanders have announced today that young Argentinian tight-head prop Matias Diaz has signed a one-year deal with the Franchise. 20-year old Diaz plays for the Teqüe Rugby Club rugby in Argentina, and made his Test debut for the Pumas this year against...
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Oct 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Recruit Local Talent
The Highlanders have announced today that local Otago forwards Gareth Evans and Tom Franklin have signed with the franchise, and also that livewire Halfback Fumiaki Tanaka has recommitted to the Highlanders for the 2014 season. Highlanders’ Head Coach,...
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Sep 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks release a statement regarding Jake White
With reference to media reports that surfaced yesterday pertaining to Jake White’s possible move to The Sharks, we would like to state the following: The Sharks CEO John Smit said: “Here at The Sharks we have a definite plan for our team. Could Jake...
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Sep 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Black Savea set to stay with Wellington and Hurricanes
All Black Julian Savea pledged his allegiance to the Ricoh Wellington Lions and Hurricanes today, signing on for another two years. Savea announced his intentions to stay in Wellington via Twitter this evening. Wellington Rugby and Hurricanes chief executive...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings happy with progress being made ahead of 2016 inclusion
The news that a sixth Super Rugby team from South Africa will take part in the tournament from 2016, boded well for the future of the Southern Kings, said Eastern Province rugby CEO, Charl Crous. “The inclusion of a sixth team from South Africa into the...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders sign Lee-Lo for 2014/15
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that midfield back, Rey Lee-Lo, will be moving south to join them next season. “Lee-Lo has signed a two year contract to play for the Crusaders in the 2014 and 2015 Investec Super Rugby seasons,” Crusaders Chief...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER
2013 will end with a sad farewell to dedicated current Team Manager Wynie Strydom. But with farewells, come promotions and so Blue Bulls Company would like to welcome new Super Rugby and Currie Cup Team Manager come 2014, Tim Dlulane. 2014 is bound to be a...
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Aug 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks confirm new signing
The Sharks are delighted to confirm the signing of Griquas tighthead prop, Lourens Adriaanse on a two-year deal. Adriaanse will officially join The Sharks in November 2013 to participate in The Sharks pre-season training ahead of the start of the Vodacom...
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Aug 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby league star Benji Marshall signs with the Blues
Rugby league star Benji Marshall has today announced he will be moving back to New Zealand to play rugby for the Blues. Marshall has signed a two year deal to play for the Blues franchise in the Investec Super Rugby competition for 2014/15 and will be...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings congratulate Lions on Super Rugby inclusion
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president Cheeky Watson today congratulated the MTN Lions on securing their position in Super Rugby for 2014. “On behalf of the Southern Kings, I would like to congratulate the Lions on their inclusion in next year’s...
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Jul 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues fan drives away with brand new Hyundai Accent
The 2013 Blues season might not quite have finished as strongly as many fans had hoped, but for one lucky member the final game of the year was certainly one to remember as he drove away with a brand new Hyundai Accent. Jim Smith has been a Blues...
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Jul 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert to officiate in Super Rugby Final
Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 3 August, 2013 Chiefs v Brumbies Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand Kick-off (1935 local, 1735 NSW/ACT, 0935 SAT, 0735 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Garratt Williamson TMO: Vinny Munro ...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on End of the road for Vodacom Bulls after loss to Brumbies – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Review
The Vodacom Bulls missed out on a fourth Vodacom Super Rugby final in seven years when they were beaten in the second tense semi-final by a spirited Brumbies team in Pretoria on Saturday evening. As a result, the Brumbies will now travel to Hamilton to...
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Jul 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders re-sign coaches
The Crusaders are pleased to announce that Head Coach Todd Blackadder has re-signed with the organisation for another season and that contract negotiations with Assistant Coaches Dave Hewett, Tabai Matson and Aaron Mauger are in the final stages. ...
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Jul 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Final confirmed
SUPER RUGBY FINAL CONFIRMED FOR SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Chiefs v Brumbies @ 1935 (NZ) 1735 (AEST) 0935 (SAST) 0735 (GMT) After 124 games, just 80 minutes stands between the Chiefs or the Brumbies being crowned 2013 Super Rugby Champions. The Chiefs earned the right...
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Jul 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls aiming for fourth Final – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview
And then there were four, one of which – the three-time champion Vodacom Bulls – will fly the South African flag in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals. The Vodacom Bulls host the two-time champion Brumbies from Australia, coached by...
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Jul 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Assistant referee changes for Bulls v Brumbies
Due to logistical circumstances, the following assistant referee changes have been made for Saturday’s Bulls v Brumbies Super Rugby Semi-Final AR1: Jonathan Kaplan replaces Jaco Peyper AR2: Marius Jonker replaces Stuart Berry No changes...
