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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on The Coaches Corner with Pat Lam
For the Blues to be in the playoffs for first time in four years, the first time at home since 2003 and the first time in my coaching reign is pleasing and very exciting. There’s a great sense of satisfaction for everyone concerned, from the board right...
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Jun 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Holmes in for the Tahs
Scrumhalf Josh Holmes will fill the boots of Luke Burgess in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Qualifier against the Blues at Eden Park. Luke Burgess was ruled out of the team yesterday after scans revealed a broken bone in his hand suffered at training on...
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Jun 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on Joubert, Kaplan appointed to Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series
SANZAR has confirmed the four referees who will control matches in the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series over the next three weekends, with South Africa’s Jonathan Kaplan and Craig Joubert each handed a semi-final. The SANZAR Referee Selection Team has...
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Jun 19, 11 •
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Comments Off on SuperRugby play-offs explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the play-offs of the inaugural SuperRugby season’s new format. And we cannot blame you as we also had to take a few looks at it. Most people believe that the Reds will play against the winner of the Blues vs...
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Jun 19, 11 •
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Comments Off on Low-life with green laser causes a stir at Loftus
In Saturday’s do-or-die match between the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld you might have noticed that someone in the stands thought it would be fun to bring along his green laser and point it aT people’s eyes, including the eyes of...
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Jun 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Michalak and Bismarck promoted for crucial Bulls clash
Sharks coach John Plumtree has made some changes to his side that drew 30 all against the Lions as they prepare for their do-or-die match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The biggest change comes with French import Frederic Michalak...
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Jun 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Butch James cop a 4-week ban
Lions flyhalf Butch James been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play. James faced a SANZAR Judicial Hearing in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being cited for a dangerous high tackle on Sharks flank Keegan Daniel in a Super Rugby...
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Jun 15, 11 •
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Comments Off on Bakkies Botha back against Sharks for his 100th
Legendary Vodacom Bulls lock Bakkies Botha will play in his 100th Super Rugby match for his team when they take on the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Botha recovered from the knee strain that kept him out of last weekend’s match against the Stormers...
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Jun 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA Kings’ team announced to play Romania
SA Kings 1st Match jitters out the way: now the tournament heats up With their first tour victory under their belt (a 31- 17 victory over Georgia on 10 June) the SA Kings are looking forward to their next couple of games on the tour namely against...
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Jun 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team announced to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday
Please find herewith the Toyota Cheetah team to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday at 19:10 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. TOYOTA CHEETAHS 1. COENIE OOSTHUIZEN 2. ADRIAAN STRAUSS (CAPT) 3. W.P. NEL 4. FRANCOIS UYS 5. MARTIN MULLER 6. JOHAN...
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Jun 13, 11 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers
On behalf of SANZAR, we would like to clarify how the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers will be decided in the event that two or more teams finish the Vodacom Super Rugby regular season on equal log points. The final round of regular season...
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Jun 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA teams SuperRugby review: Round 17
The Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks are still in the hunt to qualify for the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, while the DHL Stormers have confirmed their place in the Top Six after a weekend of nailbiting action in two South African derbies. The bonus point...
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Jun 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on O'Connor cops one-week ban while Butch awaits his fate
The Western Force’s star player James O’Connor has been suspended from rugby for one week and will miss his side’s final Super Rugby match of the season against Melbourne Rebels next weekend. O’Connor was cited after his side’s...
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Jun 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on Beast starts as Smit moves back to hooker
The Sharks have announced their team to do battle with the Lions at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday 11 June at 16h00. 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Stefan Terblanche 12. Meyer Bosman 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Charl McLeod 8. Ryan...
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Jun 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions announced to play against The Sharks this Saturday 11 June 2011
MTN Lions Team Announcement The MTN Lions will be playing The Sharks this Saturday, 11 June 2011 at Coca-Cola Park. Kick off is at 16:05. The team was announced this morning and is: No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback Jaco Taute 14 Right Wing Dylan Des...
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Jun 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls at Newlands
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday 11 June 2011. The team has been selected as follows: Wicus Blaauw Deon Fourie Brok Harris Rynhardt Elstadt Andries Bekker Schalk...
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Jun 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions vs Sharks please bring old or new blankets for those in need
Lions Blanket Drive – 11 June 2011 June 2 – Winter has officially arrived in Johannesburg, and if the first few days are anything to go by, we are in for a very cold few months. The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to invite you to make a...
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Jun 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Stats favour Habana over Bjorn
Cape Town – Bjorn Basson will come to Newlands this week with two personal goals: to improve on the Bulls try-scoring record he jointly holds with Bryan Habana and to stake his claim for the Springbok No 11 jersey. However, don’t be surprised if...
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Jun 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on O'Connor to stay with the Force
Perth – In-demand Wallabies sensation James O’Connor is poised to re-sign with the Western Force after knocking back pitches from the Reds, Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels. O’Connor is expected to sign a new one-year deal with the Force in the...
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Jun 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Knee injury forces Bakkies out
Bakkies Botha is out of the Vodacom Bulls/Stormers clash on Saturday. The lock, who was due to play his 100th Super Rugby match for the Vodacom Bulls, cried off during Tuesdays training and was ruled out by team doctor, Org Strauss. “Bakkies is battling...
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Jun 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA Teams SuperRugby Review: Round 16
With two rounds of league action left, three South African teams are well placed as the race for Vodacom Super Rugby play-off places intensifies. Victories for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks, coupled with the Reds, Blues, Waratahs and...
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Jun 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders lose McCaw again
The Crusaders will be without skipper Richie McCaw for next weekend’s vital Super Rugby clash with the Blues due to injury. The openside, who had a screw inserted into a broken metatarsal earlier this year, went for scans following the Crusaders’...
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Jun 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR explains Judicial process
The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...
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Jun 5, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vaea banned one week for Ioane KO
Brumbies No 8 Ita Vaea has been suspended for one week for his dangerous tackle on Reds winger Digby Ioane in their clash at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Vaea was not penalised for a high tackle in the second half which left Ioane unconscious and...
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Jun 3, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls beat spirited Waratahs
The Vodacom Bulls held out a spirited Waratahs side with 14 men to claim a 23-17 victory and take one step closer to a spot in the play-offs. The first half was dominated by play in the middle of the field and a brace of penalties from both sides...
