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Jun 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons
NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons ahead of biggest games of the season The NSW Waratahs have received more welcome re-signing news with 27-year-old prop, Paddy Ryan committing to the Club for a further two years until the end of...
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Jun 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings scrumhalf James Hall to play for Oyonnax during Super Rugby off season
The Southern Kings can confirm that scrumhalf James Hall will be moving to France to play for Oyonnax at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, but would be returning ahead of the 2017 season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed...
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Jun 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign George Smith on two-year deal
Queensland Rugby Union has secured the services of one of Australia’s greatest-ever flankers, with George Smith AM agreeing to join the St.George Queensland Reds on a two-year deal. Smith will join the Reds for the 2017 and 2018 Super Rugby seasons, while...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Bryn Hall for 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have secured the services of halfback Bryn Hall for the 2017 season. Hall currently represents the Blues in the Investec Super Rugby Competition and was the captain for North Harbour in the most recent national provincial competition....
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tony Brown appointed Head Coach of Highlanders for 2017
One of Otago’s favourite sons, Tony Brown has been appointed Head Coach of the Pulse Energy Highlanders for 2017, along with an exciting new coaching team, the southern club and New Zealand Rugby announced today. Brown, who has been Assistant Coach to Jamie...
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Jun 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK
Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 7 June 2016, 17:00 (AEST), 19:00 (NZST) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Adam Casselden Judicial Committee Members: Mike Mika and John Langford Player: David Havili Team: Crusaders...
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Jun 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPERRUGBY: WAT MAAK JOU SPAN? #PaleToe
Johnnie Davids, ‘n man vir statistieke skryf nou vir Pale Toe. Hier is sy eerste. Artikel deur Johnnie Davids vir #Pale Toe ʼn Week in Superrugby is so lank so ʼn leeftyd, of so iets het Breyten Paulse al gesê. Inderdaad is dit so, en hierdie afgelope week...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND WESTERN FORCE SEAL ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and RugbyWA announced today that they have finalised an alliance agreement, enabling the Western Force to continue as a Western Australian team. Under the agreement the ARU will integrate the professional Rugby program...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Experienced prop, Sekope Kepu makes a welcome return to the NSW Waratahs, re-signing for three seasons
The NSW Waratahs have received welcome news with the return of world-class prop, Sekope Kepu who has decided to re-join the club for three seasons from 2017 to 2019. Recently named in the Wallabies’ 39-man training squad for the upcoming England Test...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Good news for Vodacom Bulls as Ulengo, Schoeman extend stay
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed the extension of their contracts with Jamba Ulengo and Pierre Schoeman. Both players have agreed terms to stay part of the Bulls family till October 2018. Ulengo, a former Springbok Sevens player, has...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rossouw at fullback for Vodacom Blue Bulls against Griffons
Divan Rossouw will start at fullback when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Down Touch Griffons in a Currie Cup qualifier match in Welkom on Saturday. Rossouw started on the wing last week, but comes in for Warrick Gelant, with Kefentse Mahlo moving from the...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Kriel off to Japan in Currie Cup season
Jaco Kriel will join the Kubota Spears after completion of his Super Rugby duties in 2016 and will return to the Emirates Lions in time for the Super Rugby 2017 season. This will be a two year deal and Kriel will be available for the Springboks during this...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: 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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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on HITOSHI ONO SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Striking with head Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 38:28 Ono suspended for one week The...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR ON ALL FRONTS
30 MAY 2016 – The Emirates Lions 56-20 annihilation of the Vodacom Bulls over the weekend did not only launch the side to the top of their Vodacom Super Rugby Conference but secured their players top spots in the statistics on the All Out Rugby...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on RAMIRO HERRERA SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Ramiro Herrera Team: Jaguares Position: Prop Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER
By David Berrie (Western Force) on Sun 29th May 16 The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels 27-22 after a tight contest at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. The Rebels opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Reece Hodge found...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen / Rugby 15 The Emirates Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby group with a thrilling 56-20 victory over their neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls, in Pretoria on Saturday evening....
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on STORMERS GET BACK ON TRACK
The Stormers ended a three-game winless streak with a hard-fought 31-24 victory over the Cheetahs at Newlands. A typically physical South African Super Rugby derby saw the Stormers outscore their visitors three tries to two to provisionally move back to the...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR AT LOFTUS
The Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Super Rugby group with a 56-20 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The seven-try win over their Gauteng neighbours takes the Lions seven points clear of the Sharks at the Africa 2 summit...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on RYAN CROTTY ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING
Player: Ryan Crotty Team: Crusaders Position: Centre Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling: A player must not tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on HITOSHI ONO CITED
Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4.a. Striking with head Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Hitoshi Ono of the Sunwolves has been cited for alleged foul play during a...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI CITED
Player: David Kaetau Havili Team: Crusaders Position: Outside Back Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking: A player must not strike an opponent with the arm Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 65:15...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on BRUMBIES HIT SUNWOLVES FOR 60
It was all too easy for the Brumbies as they ran ten tries past the Sunwolves to win 66-5 in Canberra. The Brumbies now go into the international break level on points with the Waratahs, but in first place in the Australian Conference by virtue of having won...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on CRUSADERS BEAT BLUES TO GO TOP
The Crusaders moved to the top of the New Zealand Conference and overall table after claiming a hard-fought 26-21 win over the Blues in Auckland. In what was another superb advert for New Zealand rugby, both these sides deserve plenty of credit for making...
