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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Francois Steyn Cited following Super Rugby Match Chiefs v Sharks
Francois Steyn of the Sharks has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Steyn is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the...
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Armand to join up with DHL Stormers in Auckland as a replacement for the injured Michael Rhodes
DHL Stormers utility forward Don Armand will fly to New Zealand on Sunday afternoon as a replacement for the injured Michael Rhodes. Rhodes, who scored his team’s opening try in their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes on Friday, will play no further part in...
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Apr 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Squad for South Africa Confirmed
The Hurricanes begin their trip for South Africa today for their two week tour of the Republic. A 25 man squad will depart Wellington today with one more to be confirmed, as Motu Matu’u has been side-lined for 6-8 weeks with injury. Matu’u suffered a...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after Hurricanes
DHL Stormers tour update – 26/04/13 DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes on Friday, as the Stormers started their four-game Super Rugby tour on a high. The Stormers edged out...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT
PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT The Blue Bulls Company (BBC) partnered with its sponsors Puma to take the brand to the fans, by surprising Atterbury Value Mart shoppers with a special visit by a group of Vodacom Bulls players,...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Rebels on 28 April 2013
Crusaders team to play the Rebels named The Crusaders have announced their team to play the Rebels in their afternoon Investec Super Rugby encounter at AMI Stadium, Addington on Sunday at 4.05pm. Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder is enthusiastic about...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers, Sharks start their overseas tours – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview
DHL Stormers, Sharks start their overseas tours – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview The DHL Stormers and The Sharks – the only two South African Vodacom Super Rugby teams that have not played abroad in 2013 – will get their Australasian adventures...
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Apr 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Home grown talent recommit to Blues
A trio of exciting, home grown players have recommitted to the Blues until the end of 2015. Former New Zealand Under 20 stars Steven Luatua, Francis Saili and Charles Piutau have all extended their current contracts with the franchise by an extra year....
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company (BBC) is reminds fans about variety of facilities available at Loftus Versfeld on match day.
The Vodacom Bulls have returned to their mighty fortress after a clinical and extremely rewarding 34 – 0 thumping of the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth last Saturday night. In the build up to this Saturday’s clash against the Waratahs, the Blue...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play Southern Kings on 27 April 2013
Toyota Cheetahs vs Southern Kings Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to play the Southern Kings the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 27 April 2013 at 19:10. The Vodacom Cup curtain raiser between the Toyota...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks team to play Chiefs on Saturday 27 April 2013
Chiefs vs The Sharks Date : Saturday, 27 April 2013 Time : 19h35 (New Zealand time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand Referee : Chris Pollock Assistant Referees : Glen Jackson, Shane McDermott Television Match Official...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dean Greyling back for the Bulls against Waratahs
Greyling back for Vodacom Bulls Dean Greyling will make his first start for the Vodacom Bulls this season, when the Pretoria-based side takes on the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Greyling missed the first part of the...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update – 24 April 2013
DHL Stormers tour update – 24/04/13 Head coach Allister Coetzee on Wednesday announced the DHL Stormers team for this Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes. Coetzee made just three changes to the starting XV that did duty...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bryan Habana back for Stormers
Bryan Habana back for DHL Stormers April 24, 2013 The DHL Stormers team has been announced for the Cape outfit’s first Vodacom Super Rugby tour game of the 2013 season – against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday (kick-off 09h35 SA...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Head to Palmerston North
The city of Palmerston North is getting right behind the Hurricanes ahead of Friday’s match with already over 5,000 tickets pre-sold. That number is well ahead of where the match was two years ago in pre-sale figures. The clock tower has turned yellow and...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Reds
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one change to the starting XV for Friday night’s clash with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium (kick-off 9.40pm NZT). Rene Ranger returns to his regular position at centre as Francis Saili is relegated to...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announcement against the Cheetahs
The Southern Kings have named Andries Strauss as captain, with Luke Watson coming on from the bench for the match against the Cheetahs on Saturday in Bloemfontein. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the decision to bench Watson had been made following a...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs laat SA regopsit
Adriaan Strauss en sy spanmaats laat Suid-Afrikaners, én die res van die Sansar-rugbywêreld, ná hul uitstekende Super-oorwinning die afgelope Saterdag van 12-6 oor die Haaie op ‘n sopnat Kingspark in Durban skielik regop sit. Die Toyota Cheetahs is ná...
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Apr 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had two training sessions in Auckland on Tuesday, with backline coach Robbie Fleck confirming that experienced winger Bryan Habana was looking “fit and strong” ahead of his potential return to action. Habana picked up a knee...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury updates from Vadocom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse will be out of action for three months following a knee injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Southern Kings, but there is a green light to the fitness of Wynand Olivier and Dewald Potgieter. A MRI scan on Monday...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update
There are no major Southern Kings injury concerns ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said aside from the usual bumps and bruises following the game against the Vodacom Bulls, the team were...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kirchner to leave Blue Bulls for Leinster later this year
Kirchner to leave Blue Bulls Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner is to take up a contract with Irish side Leinster later this year. Despite a five month long effort by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd to have 28-year old fullback...
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Apr 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers Tour Update 22 April 2013
DHL Stormers tour update – 22/04/13 The DHL Stormers had their first training session in Auckland today (Monday), as they step up preparations for the first match of their four-game Vodacom Super Rugby tour of New Zealand and Australia. Speaking after...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Good weekend for Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Review
The Vodacom Bulls jumped from third to first in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference after their bonus-point victory over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Their fourth try was scored in injury time, but it was enough for...
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Apr 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea charged with assault
Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Julian Savea has been charged with common assault and will appear in the Wellington District Court tomorrow, the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby confirmed today. Hurricanes CEO James Te Puni said today that the charge related...
