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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders named to play the NSW Waratahs
Liam Coltman will start in his 50th game for the Pulse Energy Highlanders against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night. Coltman, Highlander number 199, made his debut in 2013 and is known as a hard-working, uncompromising hooker. Injuries have forced...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Weg-wenne in hierdie kompetisie is soos pasellas. Dit maak ‘n reuse verskil aan spelers se gemoed en die punte leer, sê Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe. Daarom is dit vandeesweek belangrik om twee Suid Afrikaanse spanne dop te hou wat weg speel. Die een...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs v Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Chiefs v Force @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date: Saturday 26 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1 Mitchell Graham...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings show marked improvement against Canes
The Southern Kings put in a stellar performance against last year’s Super Rugby runners up, with the home team only securing their bonus point in the final minute of the game. The Hurricanes came out all guns blazing from the opening whistle, playing at...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play NSW Waratahs
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced their side to take on the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium in a blockbuster afternoon clash on Easter Sunday. The match-day 23 features three changes from last week’s team, with the welcome return of experienced...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bernard Foley returns as one of six changes to the Waratahs’ starting side for Queensland
NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has named his side for this Sunday’s round five Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. Bernard Foley returns to the starting fold in the number 10 jersey ready to make his first appearance since the...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby
Match: Hurricanes v Kings @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Friday 25 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Nick Briant AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Sharks
BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to his starting fifteen to take on the Sharks this weekend. The BNZ Crusaders are in Durban preparing for the battle at Kings Park on Saturday evening (local time). Joe Moody and Codie...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls give starts to Schoeman, Jenkins and Gqoboka
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais gave first starts to Tian Schoeman, Jason Jenkins and Lizo Gqoboka in his run-on team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves in Singapore. They all played off the bench in last weekend’s draw...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on FOUR CHANGES FOR DHL STORMERS IN BUENOS AIRES
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Jaguares in a historic Vodacom Super Rugby match in Buenos Aires on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made three changes and a positional switch to the forward pack that started the...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steven Sykes strikes 100 mark – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview
Southern Kings lock and captain Steven Sykes will become the first South African player this season to earn his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby cap – a feat only 34 domestic players have achieved since the inception of the competition. Sykes will achieve...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies
Toyota Cheetahs vs Brumbies The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Brumbies in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 26 March 2016. The game kicks off at 15:05. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their team to take on the Crusaders
Date : Saturday, 26 March 2016 Time : 17h15 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees : Jaco van Heerden, Cwengile Jadezweni Television Match Official : Johan Greeff 15. Willie le Roux 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12....
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIMITED CHANGES TO REBELS FOR HIGHLANDERS CLASH
Fullback Reece Hodge has overcome injury to be selected in the Melbourne Rebels’ 23-player team for Saturday night’s game against Super Rugby’s defending champions, the Highlanders, at AAMI Park. The 21-year-old proved his fitness on Thursday after...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR CLASH WITH CHIEFS
By Fraser Smith The Western Force have made two changes to the match-day 23 to face the Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton on Saturday, 26 March, as the Western Australian side goes on the hunt for their second win of the season. In the only changes to...
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Mar 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs team to take on the Western Force
There’s plenty to get excited about when the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Western Force at 7:35pm this Easter Saturday. Three players look set to make their debuts, Chiefs stalwart Stephen Donald will don the Chiefs jersey for the first time since 2011...
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Mar 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on CANES MAKE THREE CHANGES FOR SOUTHERN KINGS
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has made three changes to his starting fifteen for Friday’s Investec Super Rugby match against the Southern Kings at Westpac Stadium. Willis Halaholo, Jason Woodward and Michael Fatialofa all come into the starting side after...
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Mar 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby addresses threat of match fixing with Sportradar
SA Rugby has for the first time addressed the potential threat of match fixing in the sport by putting in a place a monitoring service for Vodacom Super Rugby and Springbok Test matches in 2106. SA Rugby has partnered with Sportradar, a Swiss-based...
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Mar 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Southern Kings’ Jaco van Tonder
Rugby 15 caught up with Southern Kings utility back, Jaco van Tonder. Not being part of the Southern Kings squad that traveled to New Zealand, van Tonder took time out of his busy training schedule for a quick Q&A. R15: You represented the SWD Eagles at...
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Mar 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Josh Mann-Rea suspended for 1 week
Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Josh Mann-Rea Team: Brumbies Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 19 March 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
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Mar 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tim Bond suspended for 1 week
Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Tim Bond Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 March 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 arms, or...
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Mar 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 5
SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 5 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Hurricanes v Kings @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Friday 25 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Nick Briant AR2 Kane McBride TMO Aaron...
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Mar 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sam Cane citing dismissed
Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 22 March 2016, 7pm (NZST), 5pm (AEDST), 8am (SAST), 3am (ARG) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Michael Heron QC Judicial Committee Members: David Croft Player: Sam Cane Team: Chiefs Position:...
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Mar 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten team – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 wrap
Cell C Sharks draw against Vodacom Bulls, but remain only unbeaten team in the competition Emirates Lions, DHL Stormers return to winning ways at home The Cell C Sharks have earned the bragging rights as the only unbeaten team in the 2016 Vodacom Super...
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Mar 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders outclass the Kings
The Southern Kings faced 7 time Super Rugby champions Crusaders in their first tour match at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch this morning. The visitors took an early ten point lead after an eight minute penalty kick by Louis Fouche followed by a try from...
