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Jul 15, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 18
The DHL Stormers topped the Vodacom Super Rugby log for the first time and will be joined in the Finals Series by two other South African teams as the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks also qualified for the playoffs. The DHL Stormers, who fired hot and cold in...
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Jul 15, 12 •
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Comments Off on Quade Cooper cited for high tackle on Berrick Barnes
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC, Quade Cooper of the Reds will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Cooper is alleged to...
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Jul 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls beat Lions to book play-off spot
The Vodacom Bulls booked their spot in the 2012 Super Rugby play-offs when they beat the MTN Lions 37-20 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls secured 5th spot on the final SuperRugby log with a bonus point victory and will now travel to Christchurch to...
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Jul 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe returns for final Force hurrah
Lock Nathan Sharpe will return to the starting line-up as captain for his final match with the Emirates Western Force against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night. The 34-year-old, who will complete his rugby career with the Wallabies during the...
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Jul 12, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 18
With one round of league action to go, eight teams can still make the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, with only two – the DHL Stormers and the Chiefs – guaranteed of their positions. These two sides have already won the South African and New Zealand...
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Jul 11, 12 •
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Comments Off on Boom starts for the Cheetahs in Durban
1. Trevor Nyakane 2. Adriaan Strauss (Captain) 3. WP Nel 4. Andries Ferreira 5. Izak van der Westhuizen 6. Heinrich Brüssow 7. Pieter Labuschagne 8. Boom Prinsloo 9. Piet van Zyl 10. Riaan Smit 11. Philip Snyman 12. Barry Geel 13. Robert Ebersohn (Vice...
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Jul 11, 12 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to play Brumbies
Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is back to full fitness and will start against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night (kick-off 7:35am CAT). Faumuina hasn’t played for the Blues for two months since tearing his calf against the Lions in round 12,...
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Jul 11, 12 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes Host Final Round Robin Clash
The Hurricanes are back in action on Friday night following their second bye of the competition to take on Super Rugby leaders, the Chiefs. This is the final round robin game for the Hurricanes and their last chance to make a bid for the top six. Victor Vito...
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Jul 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 17
Three South African sides occupy places in the top six at the end of the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action and look set to reach the Finals Series. The Sharks moved into sixth spot thanks to their impressive 32-10 victory over the Vodacom Bulls...
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Jul 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on Lions sneak it in the end against Rebels
The MTN Lions rallied back late in the second half to beat the Rebels 37-32 at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The Lions started off with a flash and quickly scored two tries in the first ten minutes. Waylon Murray was first to cross over as the Lions spread...
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Jul 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on Leon Potgieter well settled at the Bulls
Grounded and experienced, Leon welcomes change yet knows the value of history. Eager to further commercialise the Blue Bulls brand, the Limpopo born Chartered Accountant is ready to take the Bulls game plan to the next level. Leon Potgieter’s passion and...
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Jul 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17
The race for places in the Finals Series is still wide open as the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action for 2012 kicks off on Friday morning. In New Zealand, the Chiefs will top their Conference – that is a fact. In Australia, the defending...
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Jul 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby
Super Rugby made a welcome return last weekend, with Round 16 serving up six local Conference derbies, and in terms of the final standings, the top-of-the-table Chiefs became the first franchise to secure a Finals Series position. The Chiefs 27-21 victory...
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Jul 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mealamu to lead Blues against Force
Captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when the Blues face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday night. Mealamu has not played for the Blues since round eight against the Sharks as a recurring calf injury...
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Jul 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues
The Emirates Western Force will feature a revamped back row as part of four changes to its starting XV to tackle the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night. In the absence of David Pocock (groin) and Matt Hodgson (ankle), who were both ruled out following last...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell
The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks
Sharks coach John Plumtree has announced his side to face the Vodacom Bulls in the penultimate match of the Super Rugby round-robin stages. The Sharks will have to do without two of their most influential Springboks with fullback Pat Lambie and loose forward...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Last home game for three Cheetahs
Morgan Piek – This weekend sees the Toyota Cheetahs face one of their toughest battles of the season. Considering the men from Bloemfontein were taught a rugby lesson of note by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend at Loftus, the task at hand this coming...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named
Three players have recovered from injuries this week to return to the Crusaders starting line-up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton this Friday night. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team that includes included Kieran Read at number 8...
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Jul 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs team announced to play the Crusaders
The Chiefs, who are currently top of the Investec Super Rugby table, have announced their team to play the Crusaders this Friday morning at 9;35am CAT at the Waikato Stadium. In one of the most anticipated games this season, the Chiefs have made a few changes...
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Jul 3, 12 •
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Comments Off on Young Gun Siya Kolisi made his first mark at Coca-Cola Craven Weeks
YOUNG GUN KOLISI MADE HIS FIRST MARK AT COCA-COLA CRAVEN WEEKS Siya Kolisi has been branded as one of the fearless young guns in current South African rugby circles. Now at the tender age of 21, this talented and unbridled youngster has his ambition firmly...
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Jul 3, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls stick to winning formula
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side to face the Sharks on Friday and the same match 22 that outclassed the Toyota Cheetahs last weekend, will again have to deliver the goods in Durban. Ludeke said team selection this week was straight...
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Jul 2, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls statement on signing of Paarl Gym's Handrè Pollard
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm that Junior Boks flyhalf Handrè Pollard will join the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2012. The 18 year old Paarl Gymnasium scholar was one of the stand-out players in the Junior Boks campaign and scored 42 points...
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Jul 1, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 16
The Vodacom Bulls inched closer to the DHL Stormers on the South African Conference log as both teams won their first Vodacom Super Rugby matches after the June Test break. The DHL Stormers beat the MTN Lions by 27-17 at DHL Newlands, but only got four log...
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Jun 30, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls too good for Cheetahs
The Vodacom Bulls ran in six tries to the four of the Toyota Cheetahs to claim a 40 – 24 victory during their Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls were leading 26 – 0 at half time thanks to a flood of tries by captain Pierre Spies...
