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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth returns to full duty for DHL Stormers
Etzebeth returns to full duty for DHL Stormers Lock Eben Etzebeth will make his first start of the 2013 Super Rugby season when the DHL Stormers take on the high-flying Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Etzebeth made his return to action...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Refs go back to school to tidy up sideline behaviour
As part of Auckland Rugby’s ongoing efforts to encourage appropriate sideline behaviour at rugby fixtures across the union, a new initiative by the Auckland Rugby Referee’s Association in collaboration with De La Salle College has been trialled and...
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play the Highlanders on 11 May 2013
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) 14. Siyanda Grey 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Shaun Venter 1. Schalk Ferreira 2....
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Medical Update
Durban, 7 May 2013: On Sunday, The Sharks arrived back in Australia for the reminder of their tour matches. The Sharks who have historically enjoyed a good tour record, have suffered several injuries to key players that has depleted the depth in the squad....
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tien spanne kan nog Super Rugby uitkloprondes haal!
Die Toyota Cheetahs het die afgelope naweek ‘n welverdiende ruskansie ná 11 taai naweke gehad, waarin hulle onder andere hul besoek Doer Onder gehad het en drie van hul vier wedstryde gewen het. Daar was ná die naweek se kragmetings g’n verandering...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth to play in a highly innovative new Canterbury boot
Canterbury has, since 1904, produced many legends of the game by understanding the needs and requirements of each individual rugby player, including legends like Josh Cronfeld , Zinzan Brook, Stephan Larkam and South Africa’s very own Victor Matfield...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had an intense day of analysis on Monday and will return to training on Tuesday ahead of their Super Rugby encounter against the high-flying Waratahs. The Stormers are in Sydney at present – having traveled from New Zealand at the...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Green light for Serfontein, Kirchner when Bulls take on Highlanders
Green light for Jan Serfontein, Marcel van der Merwe & Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Injury Update offers green light for Serfontein and Kirchner
Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two weeks’ time. Kirchner has another week of recovery left from his finger...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury Update: Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have ruled Jacques Engelbrecht out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday following a bad sprain in the 49th minute of the game against the Waratahs. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said that Engelbrecht had been for X-rays...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Van den Heever wings his way to Australia
DHL Stormers winger Gerhard van den Heever has flown to Australia, as a squad replacement for injured lock De Kock Steenkamp. Steenkamp took a big blow to his sternum during Friday’s 17-18 loss to the Blues and he will be out of action for up to four...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review
Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review The Vodacom Bulls recorded their 100th Vodacom Super Rugby victory in some style and consolidated their position at the top of the SA Conference on a weekend where their countrymen struggled....
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad Traveling To South Africa Today
Highlanders squad traveling to South Africa today. Forwards Josh Bekhuis Liam Coltman Elliot Dixon Ma’afu Fia John Hardie Jarrad Hoeata Andrew Hore TJ Ioane Chris King Jamie Mackintosh Brad Thorn Mose Tuiali’i Joe Wheeler Tony Woodcock Backs Phil...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on James Horwill issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
James Horwill of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or Trampling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Horwill made contact with Western Force player Pek Cowan at a breakdown with his...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Pieter-Steph du Toit of the Sharks has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. du Toit made contact above the line of the shoulders of Highlanders player...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Disappointment in DHL Stormers camp after narrow 17-18 Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Blues
There was plenty disappointment in the DHL Stormers camp after their narrow 17-18 Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Blues at the North Harbour Stadium on Friday. Coach Allister Coetzee was left lamenting a high error-rate afterwards – despite his side...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn To Start His 100th Super Rugby Match Against The Sharks In Dunedin
Brad Thorn will run out onto Forsyth Barr Stadium for his 100th Super Rugby appearance tomorrow night. He joins fellow Highlander Chris King who also reached this significant milestone in 2013. Thorn made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in 2001...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings chasing Aussie clean sheet in maiden season – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
A rare achievement is in sight for the Springbok and DHL Stormers record-setting wing Bryan Habana, while the Vodacom Bulls will be aiming for their 100th Vodacom Super Rugby victory this weekend. And considering their results thus far this year, the...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for battle with Highlanders
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs. The Sharks Date : Saturday, 4 May 2013 Time : 19h35 (New Zealand time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand Referee : Steve Walsh Assistant Referees : Mike...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
Crusaders team to play the Brumbies named The Crusaders travel to Canberra this weekend to face Investec Super Rugby’s top of the table team the Brumbies. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team making five changes to the starting fifteen that bet...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Bulls
Hurricanes Prepare for Battle with Bulls The Hurricanes will play their first match on South African soil this season, when they meet the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria this Sunday (NZ Time). This will be the Canes’ second of a three week run against...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls calls on Stegmann and Olivier
The return to fitness of flanker Deon Stegmann, fullback Jürgen Visser and midfielder Wynand Olivier prompted Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke to make three changes to his side for their clash against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Stegmann...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update – 1 May 2013
Allister Coetzee has welcomed back fit-again players Eben Etzebeth and Elton Jantjies into the DHL Stormers 22, and is looking forward to the duo making an impact from the bench on Friday. The duo will start as replacements for the DHL Stormers against the...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth named on DHL Stormers bench
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has kept the changes to a minimum for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Blues at North Harbour Stadium in Albany (kick-off 09h35 SA time). Coetzee has made three changes to the starting line-up that did...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Stormers
Blues team to face the Stormers Investec Super Rugby Round 12 Friday, May 3 North Harbour Stadium Kick-off 7.35pm Talismanic hooker Keven Mealamu will make his first start of the season when the Blues face the Stormers at North Harbour Stadium on Friday night...
