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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE DEFEAT HURRICANES IN GOSFORD
The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford this evening. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team named for pre-season game against Reds
The BNZ Crusaders will kick their pre-season off with a game against the Queensland Reds this Saturday. A raft of players are set to pull on the BNZ Crusaders strip for the first time, and a new captain will lead the team onto Ballymore Stadium. ...
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs squad announced for Zimbabwe
The Toyota Cheetah squad who will be touring to Zimbabwe on Friday has been announced. They will be playing against the Bulls in Harare on Saturday at 15:00 in a Super Rugby warm-up match. Herewith the squad in alphabetical order: 1. Clayton Blommetjies 2....
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rasivhenge, Immelman added to Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel
Seven South African referees on panel Try-scoring bonus point criteria changed TMO protocols to remain the same Organisation name changed to SANZAAR Two of South Africa’s brightest refereeing prospects, Rasta Rasivhenge and Quinton Immelman,...
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on REFEREES AND LAW VARIATIONS REVEALED AS SUPER RUGBY PREPARES FOR KICK-OFF
2016 Super Rugby referees announced with nine first-time members of the squad including Federico Anselmi (Argentina) and Shuhei Kubo (Japan); Try-scoring bonus point criteria changed to encourage more competitive rugby for the full 80 minutes; Teams may now...
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAME SQUAD FOR CLASH WITH HURRICANES
The Western Force will return to the field this Wednesday, 3 February, when they take on 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby grand finalists the Hurricanes in the first of their two pre-season matches. The Force have travelled to Gosford on the Central Coast to...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on No major injuries to Southern Kings from Madibaz game
Following the contact session against the NMMU Madibaz on Friday last week, a few players have picked up minor injuries and will be monitored through the week. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said Lukanyo Am had sustained a bruised knee, while Malcolm...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on R.I.P oom Jannie le Roux
Message from Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk on the passing of Jannie le Roux: It is with great sadness that we have come to learn of the passing of Jannie le Roux, president of the Transvaal Rugby union from 1965-1985. Le Roux was...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on KEEGAN DANIEL RETURNS HOME
Durban, 1st February 2016: The Sharks are pleased to announce that Keegan Daniel, who has spent two seasons with Kubota in Japan, will be making a welcome return to the Cell C Sharks for the 2016 Super Rugby season. With 199 caps to date for the Cell C...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dave Dennis to depart NSW Waratahs at season’s end after signing with the Exeter Chiefs
Waratahs Rugby has today confirmed Dave Dennis has signed with English Premiership club, the Exeter Chiefs for three years. Dennis will depart following this year’s Super Rugby season, joining Queensland Reds prop, Greg Holmes in the side previously...
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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fleck encouraged by George display
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was encouraged by his team’s performance in their 40-15 victory over the South Western Districts Eagles in George on Saturday. In what was their first pre-season friendly of the year the DHL Stormers outscored their...
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Jan 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on STORMAGTIGE TYE IN 2016 SE RUGBYLAND ?
Simon Riekert van #Pale toe! skryf: So hier met die begin van die nuwe jaar is groet tyd seker in orde? Vrede en vreugde vir jou in die komende rugby jaar. Mag jou span wen, en as hulle nie wen nie, mag hulle jou rugby hart baie bly maak. Sonder om te veel te...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers squad to face SWD Eagles
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 30-man squad for their pre-season friendly against the South Western Districts Eagles in George on Saturday. Following their successful pre-season match against the Eagles at Outeniqua Park in 2015, Fleck said...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Whiteley lead Emirates Lions in 2016 Super Rugby
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Warren Whiteley will be captaining the Emirates Lions for the third consecutive Super Rugby season when he again takes the reigns for 2016. The experienced Whiteley welcomed the responsibility of the captaincy bestowed...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bryce Hegarty signs with the NSW Waratahs for 2016
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the signing of fly-half Bryce Hegarty who has been added to the main squad for 2016. With 33 Super Rugby caps to his name, Hegarty is the final piece of this year’s Waratahs outfit. A former Melbourne Rebels...
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Jan 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers relishing Jaguares challenge
The DHL Stormers are looking forward to testing themselves against Vodacom SupeRugby newcomers, the Jaguares, in their pre-season friendly at DHL Newlands on February 13. The team from Argentina boasts a formidable squad which features a large number of the...
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Jan 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on BrightRock announces DHL Stormers and WP Rugby sponsorship
Fast-growing life insurance player BrightRock today announced the signing of a three-year Official Associate Sponsorship agreement with the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province, effective from January 2016. The deal signals a major milestone for the company,...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Three more signings for the Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have confirmed three more player signings ahead of their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 competition. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed the signing of the young up and coming lock, Phillip du Preez (22) the versatile...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings secure friendly against SWD in George
The Southern Kings have confirmed that they will be playing their first friendly match against the SWD Eagles in George on the 5th of February. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said the team had originally been planning to play the Stormers, but this was...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Simmons named interim St.George Queensland Reds captain
Queensland Rugby Union today announced lock Rob Simmons as interim captain of the St.George Queensland Reds, until prop James Slipper returns from injury. It will be Simmons’ first time captaining Queensland, but he has spent the last 12 months in a senior...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Christian Lealiifano signs on with Australian Rugby and Brumbies for two more years
Qantas Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano has today inked a new two-year deal with the Australia Rugby Union and the Brumbies. The flexible contract will see the 16-Test utility remain with the Brumbies until at least the end of 2018, while enabling him...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on More players join the ranks of the Southern Kings squad
The Southern Kings have confirmed a number of new signings following a week of intensive training with the SA rugby Mobi Unit. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed that Pumas flanker, Chris Cloete, (24) and Sharks Lock John-Charles (JC)...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results
Thursday 18: Rebels vs Manu Samoa Friday 19: Lions vs Jaguars (Emirate Airline Park, JHB, Time: TBC) Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs Chiefs vs Blues ***Some venues and times still need to be confirmed***...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pollard might miss start of Vodacom Super Rugby season
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard might miss the opening weeks of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition due to a shoulder strain. This was confirmed by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday. Pollard picked up a...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Slight Rugby Law Changes
South Africa’s top match officials met in Newlands for its annual course and were told small changes to the laws. The changes make things clearer, always a good idea for laws. 1. Maul When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier,...
