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        May 25, 15 •
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		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 24, 15 •
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		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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		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...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 23, 15 •
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		  Player: Will Skelton Team: Waratahs Position: Lock 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 are still off the ground...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 23, 15 •
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		NSW Waratahs 32 – Canterbury Crusaders 22 Asteron Life Super Rugby round 15 – ANZ Stadium, Sydney The NSW Waratahs have bested the Crusaders 32-22 in a thrilling rematch of the 2014 Super Rugby Final at ANZ Stadium.  A brace to Taqele Naiyaravoro and...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 23, 15 •
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		The Cell C Sharks head into Round 15 of this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition on a six match losing streak, as they traveled to Brisbane to face the Queensland Reds at the Suncorp Stadium. Heading into this match the Reds have won just two of...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 23, 15 •
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        Comments Off on SILATOLU LATU CITED #SuperRugby
    
    
		Player: Silatolu Latu Team: Waratahs 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 are still off the...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 21, 15 •
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        Comments Off on Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs
    
    
		VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: TOYOTA CHEETAHS VS EMIRATES LIONS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.   Ackermann has opted to rotate several players for this...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 21, 15 •
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		St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season, after signing with the Melbourne Rebels. Hanson made his Reds debut in 2010 and has played 80 games for Queensland. He has also played nine...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 21, 15 •
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        Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs
    
    
		The Crusaders head to Sydney this evening to prepare for their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday night.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the side that beat the Reds two weeks ago.   Keeping the number 1 jersey this week is prop...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 20, 15 •
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		Bulls head coach Frans Ludeke has handed hooker Callie Visagie his first start of the season when they face the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday. Visagie moves from the bench and replaces Adriaan Strauss for this Super Rugby clash, with Jaco Visagie replacing his...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 20, 15 •
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        Comments Off on Cheetahs team for Lions clash
    
    
		Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions   The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Lions on Saturday, 23 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Kick-off is at 17:05 and gates open at 15:30.   Rayno Benjamin will be running onto the...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 20, 15 •
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        Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Sharks at Suncorp Stadium
    
    
		St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made one change to his match-day squad to take on the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium this Friday. In the most consistent week-to-week lineup this season, the only change to last week’s side which defeated...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 18, 15 •
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		NSW Waratahs utility back Jono Lance will join the Western Force for 2016, after signing with the Western Australian club for two seasons. Lance, who can play flyhalf, centre and fullback, was a starting member of the Queensland Reds’ 2011 Asteron Life...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 18, 15 •
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		Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Reggie Goodes Team: Hurricanes Position: Prop Date of Incident: 16 May 2015 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 16, 15 •
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		NSW Waratahs 33 – Durban Sharks 18 Asteron Life Super Rugby round 14 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney   The NSW Waratahs have overcome the Sharks 33-18 in a gripping arm wrestle at Allianz Stadium. Both sides traded blows in a see-sawing second half but it...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 16, 15 •
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		Player: Reggie Goodes Team: Hurricanes Position: Prop Date of Incident: 16 May 2015 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 without...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 15, 15 •
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		The Vodacom Bulls’ hopes of making the playoffs took a nose-dive with a frustrating 23-18 loss to the lowly Blues at Eden Park on Friday. While the Bulls technically stay in second and level on points with the DHL Stormers because of the losing bonus...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 14, 15 •
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		  Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Brumbies  at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. Ackermann has made two changes to the forwards for the encounter, as Martin Muller will start at lock and Robert...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 14, 15 •
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		The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm that Fijian-born winger Taqele Naiyaravoro’s application for an Australian Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa (subclass 401) has been approved by the Department of Immigration and he will be available to travel...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 14, 15 •
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		Crusaders Assistant Coach Tabai Matson has confirmed that he is committed to his current role at the Crusaders, despite reports linking him with the Blues.   Matson said he wanted nothing more than to help the Crusaders towards the play-offs this season...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 13, 15 •
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		  Regular Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies is back at the helm and at no8 for the Vodacom Bulls team to face the Blues in Auckland on Friday. Spies played as a replacement in the team’s last Vodacom Super Rugby clash, against the Emirates Lions...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 13, 15 •
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        Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Highlanders clash
    
    
		Toyota Cheetahs vs Highlanders The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Highlanders on Saturday, 16 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Changes to the team: Danie Mienie will be replacing Caylib Oosthuizen on prop Tian Meyer...
    
    
 
   				
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        May 13, 15 •
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		The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Monday confirmed reports that Vodacom Bulls assistant coach Pieter Rossouw’s contract terminates at the end of the current season. Rossouw, who has served as assistant coach since 2008, will be pursuing business interests...