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May 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Era and Structure for the Blues
The new era continues for the Blues with the announcement today of a new partnership to acquire a licence to operate the Blues franchise until 2020. The new structure is a limited liability partnership with Rugby Holdings Ltd (comprised of the three...
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May 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Big weekend for South African Super Rugby sides – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview
The two local franchises in action on Saturday – the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs – may be facing teams from opposite ends of the Vodacom Super Rugby log, but they will both have their work cut out for them. On Friday, the DHL Stormers and The...
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May 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Crusaders
A number of experienced campaigners return to the Blues starting XV for Saturday night’s heavyweight clash with the Crusaders inChristchurch. 102 Test veteran Keven Mealamu has overcome a calf strain to start at hooker, while Culum Retallick and...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is hoping that a new-look loose trio will kick-start his team’s bid for victory in Friday evening’s Super Rugby clash against the Rebels in Melbourne (11h40 SA time). Regular hooker Deon Fourie will pack down in...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues named
The Crusaders face old rivals the Blues this weekend at AMI Stadium (Addington). The game takes place on Saturday 18 May with kick-off at 7.35pm Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team to play the Blues with only one change to the team that...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team Announced
Die Toyota Cheetahs sê Saterdagaand, 18 Mei die Reds die stryd aan in ‘n Vodacom Super Rugby kragmeting in die Vrystaat Stadion, Bloemfontein. Die wedstryd skop om 19:10 af. Hekke open om 16:00 en Karlien van Jaarsveld tree na afloop van die wedstryd...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Steyn, Spies milestones for Highlanders clash
It will be a special day for Vodacom Bulls stalwarts Pierre Spies and Mornè Steyn at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when their team takes on the Highlanders in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash. Spies will play in his 100th Super match for his team, becoming the...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change seven for Rebels
The DHL Stormers have announced a team showing seven changes for their final Super Rugby match Down Under – against the Rebels at AAMI Park on Friday (kick-off 11h40 SA time). Two of the changes are injury-enforced, with Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Stormers fined after SANZAR judicial hearing
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing conducted by Mr Terry Willis (Australia) has found the Stormers Team guilty of Misconduct under the SANZAR Code of Conduct following charges of insulting and offensive conduct towards Match Officials during the Stormers vs Hurricanes...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes name unchanged line-up to tackle Chiefs
Hurricanes coaches Mark Hammett and Alama Ieremia have decided to stick with the line-up from their final tour match against the Cheetahs this weekend. The Hurricanes have returned to New Zealand, after a two week trip to South Africa, to tackle Conference...
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May 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks respond to newspaper allegations about Keegan Daniel
Durban, 14 May 2013: With reference to an article that appeared in the Beeld Newspaper yesterday, The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to place on record the following: The Sharks strongly condemn this article, which borders on sensational and tabloid journalism....
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May 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update – 14 May 2013
There is plenty of enthusiasm in the DHL Stormers camp ahead of their final Vodacom Super Rugby tour match Down Under – against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. The Stormers are chasing a second tour triumph this weekend and assistant coach Matt...
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May 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2013 – The Sharks Team Release
Force vs The Sharks Date : Friday, 17 May 2013 Time : 19h45 (Perth, Australia time) 13h45 (South African time) Venue : nib Stadium, Perth, Australia Referee : James Leckie Assistant Referees : Ian Smith, Damien Mitchelmore Television Match Official : Steve...
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May 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour and injury update
There was better news on the injury front for the DHL Stormers on Monday, with hooker Deon Fourie being given until Wednesday to prove his fitness ahead of his team’s final Australasian tour match. The Stormers will end their tour against the Rebels on...
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May 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kirchner to miss Highlanders clash
Vodacom Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner has been ruled out of this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld. It was hoped that Kirchner, who had a finger operation two months ago, would be fit to face the New Zealanders,...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Elstadt, Vermeulen return to South Africa
Western Province Vodacom Cup star Gerbrandt Grobler has flown to Australia to bolster the DHL Stormers’ forward resources, with back row stars Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane Vermeulen on their way home with knee injuries. Both Elstadt and Vermeulen limped...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings rule in PE, but other SA teams falter
The Southern Kings bounced back in fine style in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament on Saturday to score a four-try bonus point win against the Highlanders at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, beating the New Zealand team 34-27 in what saved the...
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May 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers suffered three potential injury-blows during their 15-21 Vodacom Super Rugby defeat to the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The Stormers led 15-11 going into the final ten minutes of the game, but conceded a late converted try –...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sanzar Judicial Hearing for Misconduct against the Stormers & Team Management
SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING A SANZAR Judicial Hearing commenced on Tuesday night May 7 2013 to hear complaints of Match Day Misconduct against the Stormers and their Team Management relating to the Hurricanes v Stormers Super Rugby match played on 26 April 2013...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview
Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview It’s Aussie time for The Sharks and the DHL Stormers as they move into the second half of their Vodacom Super Rugby tours in Brisbane and Sydney...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team to Play Highlanders
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play Toyota Cheetahs on 10 May 2013
Hurricanes v Cheetahs this Weekend The Hurricanes will play their final match in South Africa this weekend before heading back to New Zealand. The Canes will face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday morning (NZ Time). Victor Vito will lead the side which...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to play Melbourne Rebels on 11 May 2013
Blues team to face the Melbourne Rebels Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Saturday May 11 Eden Park Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Melbourne Rebels at Eden Park...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Hurricanes on 10 May 2013
Toyota Cheetahs vs Hurricanes Toyota Cheetah are playing against the Hurricanes in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 10 May at 19:10. Gates open at 16:00 and Ricus Nel will provide entertainment on the Castle Deck after the match. Parents...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks team to play Reds on 10 May 2013
Reds vs The Sharks Date : Friday, 10 May 2013 Time : 19h40 (Brisbane, Australia time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Rohan Hoffmann, Graham Cooper Television Match Official :...
