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Oct 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on Moody re-commits to NZ Rugby and BNZ Crusaders
All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022. The 30 year old has extended his contract with NZ Rugby beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, and will remain with the...
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Oct 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on BERNARD FOLEY RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND NSW WARATAHS
Qantas Wallabies flyhalf Bernard Foley has put pen to paper to re-commit to Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs until the end of 2019. Fresh from leading the Wallabies to their biggest comeback in Test history last weekend against Argentina, the 29-year old...
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Oct 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Peter Ryan appointed St.George Queensland Reds Defence Coach
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to bolster their coaching staff for 2019 with the appointment of Peter Ryan as Defence Coach. A dual-code premiership-winning player, Ryan will call Ballymore home for the next two years after signing a deal with...
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Oct 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds back in maroon for 2019
In recognition of 125 years of rich history, the St.George Queensland Reds have gone back to the future by announcing Queensland will play in maroon jerseys for the entire 2019 Super Rugby season. Manufactured by Queensland Rugby Union’s (QRU) new apparel...
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Sep 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Jim McKay appointed new St.George Queensland Reds Attack Coach
The St.George Queensland Reds have strengthened their coaching team for 2019 and beyond with the appointment of Super Rugby Championship winning coach Jim McKay as the new Attack Coach. McKay, who has coached at an elite and international level for 24 years,...
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Sep 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Brothers in arms – Rieko and Akira ink long-term deals with New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced that they have secured the key signatures of All Blacks, Blues and Auckland Rugby brothers, Rieko and Akira Ioane, who have both signed long-term contracts with the national body, their Blues club and the Auckland...
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Sep 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Samu Kerevi re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds for 2019
St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi has put pen to paper to ensure he remains at Ballymore after signing a new one-year deal. It further strengthens Queensland’s squad for 2019 following Izack Rodda, JP Smith, Filipo Daugunu, Chris Feauai-Sautia,...
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Sep 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUBEN VAN HEERDEN JOINS THE CELL C SHARKS
Ruben van Heerden, the 20-year old Vodacom Bulls lock has joined the Cell C Sharks on a three-year contract. Last year was a breakthrough year for this young lock who not only represented the SA U/20, but he also made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut. Confirming...
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Sep 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union announce new President
Following the resignation of former Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk last month, the union is pleased to announce that Neville Jardine has been appointed as the newly elected president. He thanked the Lions rugby fraternity for their support....
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Sep 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds prop JP Smith re-signs for further two years
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to shore up their squad for 2019 and beyond, with experienced prop JP Smith re-signing for a further two years. Smith, along with twin brother Ruan, joined the Reds ahead of the 2018 season. Both are now contracted...
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Sep 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on MARIKA KOROIBETE RE-COMMITS TO RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND THE MELBOURNE REBELS
Qantas Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 26-year old has quickly become a Test star for the Wallabies with his aggressive style, in both attack and defence, since returning...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Izack Rodda recommits to St.George Queensland Reds until 2020
St.George Queensland Reds lock Izack Rodda will remain at Ballymore through to the end of 2020 after signing a new two-year deal with Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia. Rodda had a standout season for the Reds in 2018 – starting in all but one...
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Aug 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on LFP Training joins WP Rugby as an associate sponsor
LFP Training has joined the Western Province Rugby fold as an associate sponsor of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province. The Strategic Training company joins title sponsors DHL and fellow associate sponsors BrightRock, Land Rover and Warwick in standing...
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Aug 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Angus Scott-Young re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds through 2019
Promising young back rower Angus Scott-Young has re-signed with the St.George Queensland Reds through 2019. The 21-year-old son of former Wallaby hard man Sam, Angus has already begun to establish his own reputation as a talented, hard-working forward....
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Lions Rugby Company confirm more signings
A host of experience signs at Lions and recommits Courtnall Skosan Dillon Smit Kwagga Smith Andries Coetzee Ruan Combrinck Dylan Smith Warren Whiteley Malcolm Marx Ross Cronje Aphiwe Dyantyi Cyle Brink Marvin Orie Lionel Mapoe Elton Jantjies...
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Aug 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby champion Crusaders
New Zealand Rugby has today congratulated back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders after they beat the Lions 37 – 18 at AMI Stadium, in Christchurch tonight. The Crusaders, playing their first Final at home since 2008, were cheered on...
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Aug 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders crowned 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions
Defending champs defeat Emirates Lions to win ninth title The Crusaders are the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions 37-18 in a memorable final on Saturday morning (SA time) at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The home...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions ready for daunting Vodacom Super Rugby title challenge
First time that same teams meet in consecutive finals Highvelders hope for better luck in third successive final The Emirates Lions can prepare themselves for a very daunting challenge when they take on the Crusaders – considered firm favourites by...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Vodacom Super Rugby Final Emirates Lions
Team Announcement: Vodacom Super Rugby Final Crusaders vs Emirates Lions (4 August 2018 – 09:35 SA time) JACQUES VAN ROOYEN MALCOLM MARX RUAN DREYER MARVIN ORIE FRANCO MOSTERT ALBERTUS “KWAGGA” SMITH CYLE BRINK WARREN WHITELEY ROSS CRONJE ELTON...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on BNZ CRUSADERS NAMED FOR FINAL
The BNZ Crusaders will host the Emirates Lions in Christchurch this Saturday night, in the Investec Super Rugby Final. The match will be the first time the Crusaders have played a Final on home soil since 2008. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team...
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Aug 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on MATT TOOMUA INKS TWO AND A HALF YEAR DEAL TO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA
Matt Toomua has put pen to paper on a two and a half year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels, to return to Vodafone Super Rugby next season. The veteran playmaker is now immediately eligible for the Qantas Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup campaign...
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Jul 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on BULLS EN LIONS: TWEE UITEENLOPENDE UNIES, TWEE UITEENLOPENDE AGENDAS
Medewerker- Bloemfontein Hoeveel dinge kan in ʼn jaar in ʼn rugby unie verander? Blykbaar baie, as dit te oordeel is aan die onlangse gebeure by die Bulls en by die Lions. John Mitchell het Pine...
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Jul 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions, Crusaders to contest 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby Final – Semi-final Review
The Emirates Lions and the Crusaders will meet each other for the second successive year in the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, this time in Christchurch, after both teams won their home semi-final matches on Saturday. The team from the Highveld scored six tries...
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Jul 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling action expected – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview
• Emirates Lions aim for third successive final appearance • Crusaders favourites against Hurricanes in Christchurch Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley will lead the Emirates Lions in their Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final match against the Waratahs at Emirates...
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Jul 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Impressive Emirates Lions roar into semis – Vodacom Super Rugby Quarterfinals Review
The Emirates Lions qualified for a third successive Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final with their impressive 40-23 victory over the Jaguares on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. They will meet the Waratahs next Saturday at Emirates Airlines Park from 15h05 in...
