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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on It’s all about the Aussies and a local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Preview
The DHL Stormers will be hoping to retain their top spot in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference when they host the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, while the three other local teams are in action against Australian opposition. Round 16 kicks...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on #SUPERRUGBY PREVIEW: CRUSADERS vs HURRICANES
It truly is last chance saloon for the Crusaders in terms of Finals Series hopes when they face the Hurricanes at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on Friday. They currently sit in ninth spot on the overall standings, seven points off the knockout positions with three...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Carr to win his 50th cap for the Stormers
One of the changes sees Nizaam Carr replace Schalk Burger at No.6, the latter being rested as part of the SA Franchises’ agreement with SA Rugby and Carr winning his 50 DHL Stormers cap in the process. In the second change up front, Vincent Koch gets a...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions team to face the Waratahs
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 16: EMIRATES LIONS VS WARATAHS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his 23-man outfit to face the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made three changes to...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on ZEILINGA JOINS CHEETAHS
Further to current media reports, The Sharks confirm the departure of flyhalf Fred Zeilinga who has been given an early release from his contract to join the Free State Cheetahs ahead of the start of the Absa Currie Cup tournament. Confirming his departure,...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Date: Friday 29 May 2015 Venue: Trafalgar Park, Nelson Kick-off: 19:35 local (07:35 GMT, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST) Referee: Ben O’Keeffe Assistant Referees: Kane McBride, Richard Kelly TMO: Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 15 Tom...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Date: Friday 29 May 2015 Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra Kick-off: 19:40 local (09:40 GMT, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST) Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Ed Martin TMO: Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15 Jesse...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on #SuperRugby Preview: BRUMBIES vs VODACOM BULLS
Fresh off their bye week, the Brumbies will be looking to re-take their top spot in the Australian Conference when they tackle the Bulls in Canberra. A nasty run of injuries to their backline appears to have come to a welcome end for Stephen Larkham’s...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on FORCE UNCHANGED TO TACKLE QUEENSLAND REDS
The Western Force has named an unchanged 23-man squad to take on the Queensland Reds at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday (30 May). It is the first time this season the side has named an unchanged line-up, and the first time since the...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force in Perth
St.George Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will make his return from a two-month injury layoff this Saturday after being named in the starting side to take on the Western Force in Perth this Saturday. Cooper’s inclusion is one of two changes to the...
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May 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kankowski back for the Sharks
The Cell C Sharks will feature at Growthpoint KINGS PARK for the first time since mid-April where they host the Melbourne Rebels in the Australian team’s second South African Vodacom Super Rugby fixture. The Rebels are still seeking their first success on...
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May 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Visser to start against Brumbies
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named Jurgen Visser at fullback in his team to play the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday. Visser will replace Jesse Kriel who has been named on the bench for this match, the first of two on Australian soil for the...
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May 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Crusaders v Hurricanes @ Trafalgar Park, Nelson Date Friday 29 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Ben O’Keeffe AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Richard Kelly TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders 1Alex Hodgman...
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May 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Stormers
Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers The Toyota Cheetah team to take on the DHL Stormers Saturday, 30 May at 17:05 at the Newlands in Cape Town has been announced. Changes to the team: ...
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May 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
The Crusaders will host the Hurricanes in Nelson this Friday night, in their final home game of this season. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made seven changes to the starting line-up that faced the Waratahs last weekend and four further...
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May 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on ROBBIE COETZEE SUSPENDED FOR THREE MATCHES #SuperRugby
Hearing Details: 26 May 2015 @ 8:30am SAST, 4:30pm AEST and 6:30pm NZST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Robbie Coetzee Team: Lions Position: Hooker Date of...
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May 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 16 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Crusaders v Hurricanes @...
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May 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on WILL SKELTON SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Hearing Details: 25 May 2015 @ 3:30pm AEST, 5:30pm NZST and 7:30am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Will Skelton Team: Waratahs Position: Lock Date of Incident: 23 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting...
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May 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on SILATOLU LATU SUSPENDED FOR FOUR WEEKS
Hearing Details: 25 May 2015 @ 3:30pm AEST, 5:30pm NZST and 7:30am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Silatolu Latu Team: Waratahs Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 23 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j)...
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May 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs Statement
Following the citing of NSW Waratahs players Silatolu (Tolu) Latu and Will Skelton for foul play during the Round 15 match against the Crusaders, the matter has been heard at the SANZAR Judicial Hearing and the two players were sanctioned. Latu and Skelton...
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May 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Du Plessis turns over a new leaf #FanUp
Bismarck du Plessis proved the adage that you can’t keep a good man down with a superb showing for the Cell C Sharks in their Vodacom SupeRugby victory over the Reds over the weekend. Following his suspension for foul play in the ill-disciplined match...
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May 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers go top as Cell C Sharks return to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Review
There was a lot of movement in the South African Conference after Round 15 of Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend, with the DHL Stormers going top and the Emirates Lions surpassing the Vodacom Bulls into second spot. The Vodacom Bulls started well against...
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May 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Silatolu Latu to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Details: 25 May 2015 @ 3:30pm AEST, 5:30pm NZST and 7:30am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Silatolu Latu Team: Waratahs...
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May 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on ROBBIE COETZEE CITED #SuperRugby
Player: Robbie Coetzee Team: Lions Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 23 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet...
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May 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS DOWN WESTERN FORCE IN PERTH
The Western Force has fallen to the Highlanders, 23-3, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight. While creating numerous opportunities throughout the match, the home side was unable to complete them, with the Otago side scoring the only two tries...
