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May 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs hand Rebels a six-tries-to-one drubbing to retain Weary Dunlop Shield
Rebels 19 – NSW Waratahs 41 The NSW Waratahs have avenged last year’s loss to the Rebels in Melbourne with a six-tries-to-one 41-19 drubbing at AAMI Stadium, leaving coach Michael Cheika smiling and retaining the Weary Dunlop Shield. “All in all, very...
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May 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby live: Highlanders vs Crusaders Half-time score
#SupeRugby live: HIGHLANDERS 12 vs CRUSADERS 10 Half-time #HIGvCRU ...
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May 24, 14 •
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#SupeRugby live: HIGHLANDERS vs CRUSADERS from Forsyth Barr Stadium Kick-off: 07:35 CAT #HIGv...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Shark Bites In Auckland City
Tonight was certainly a make or break game for the Blues team as they faced the number one ranked team in the SupeRugby tournament. First 3 or so minutes, the Blues put in a good effort, but after a failed attempt at the try line, the Sharks appeared to turn...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: JAMES HORWILL
SANZAR has completed an investigation into comments made by James Horwill in an on-field post-match interview following the Reds v Rebels match played at Suncorp Stadium on 17 May 2014. The comment in question attributed to Mr Horwill is: “In the end,...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on MATHEWSON COMMITTED TO THE FORCE UNTIL 2016
Former All Black scrumhalf Alby Mathewson has extended his stay with the Western Force, re-signing for an additional two years through until 2016. The 28-year-old joined the Western Force for the 2013 Super Rugby season as a marquee international signing...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs make late change
Change to the Toyota Cheetah team: Gouws Prinsloo will be replacing the injured Riaan Smit on the bench for this weekend’s clash against the Stormers. ...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview
A full and exciting weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby lies ahead with all five South African franchises in action on Friday and Saturday. The weekend kicks off with the Cell C Sharks taking on the Blues in Albany, where the team from KwaZulu-Natal will be...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: WESTERN FORCE VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made six changes, including wholesale changes to the front row....
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
The Crusaders meet their southern rivals, the Highlanders, in Dunedin this Saturday night and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with six changes from last week. The entire front row has been replaced so that Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns. The ‘new names’ are...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers
Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named
Blues vs Cell C Sharks Date : Friday, 23 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Referee : Nick Briant (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser (NZ), Aki Aso (Japan) Television Match Official : Aaron...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday, 24 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby at Newlands in Cape Town. The match kicks off at 17:05. Previous Vodacom SupeRugby encounters between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Stormers:...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown
The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting line-up that will battle to retain the Weary Dunlop Shield against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday (May 23). Abrasive lock Jacques Potgieter returns to the tight five, whilst Alofa Alofa is named to...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks
Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS
Hearing Details: Tuesday May 20 2014 at 9pm NZST, 7pm AEST, 11am SAST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE
Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 16th minute SANZAR NEWS RELEASE...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME
Hearing Details: Monday 19 May 2014 (5pm AEST, 9am SAST, 7pm NZST) Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Ed O’Donoghue Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions injury update
INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 15 The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the Vodacom Super Rugby outfit’s 41-13 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney yesterday. Unfortunately utility backs Lionel Mapoe (MCL),...
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May 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers too Strong for Force
The Western Force will return to Perth with one win from its two-match South African tour after succumbing to the Stormers, 24-8, at Cape Town’s DHL Newlands tonight. The Western Australians were forced to defend for the bulk of the first half with the...
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May 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury
Due to an injury, Riaan Smith will be replacing Raymond Rhule on the bench for Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies at 19:10 in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan...
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May 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury Update
Midfielders Francis Saili (high ankle sprain) and Jackson Willison (grade two hamstring strain) are progressing well from their injuries and should be available for any games the Blues play during the June Test window. Charles Piutau (grade two medial...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview
Three Australian sides and the most successful team of all time stand in the way of the four South African franchises in action in Vodacom Super Rugby, as a number of players celebrate personal milestones this weekend. First up, in Christchurch, the Cell C...
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May 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant
Peter Grant will start at flyhalf for the DHL Stormers – against the Force at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05) – in what will be his 100th match for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...
