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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds optimistic despite first outing loss
Photo: QRU The St.George Queensland Reds have taken plenty of positives from their first pre-season match of 2015, despite losing 28-13 to the Melbourne Rebels on a humid night in Cairns. Playing in front of 4,234 Queensland fans at Barlow Park in...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Prop Greg Holmes ruled out for nine weeks with thumb injury
St.George Queensland Reds prop Greg Holmes will be sidelined for up to nine weeks, after tearing a ligament in his left thumb while lifting in a lineout drill earlier this week. Holmes was recovering from a shoulder injury suffered during the National Rugby...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on GEAR, SCHWALGER HEADLINE DRAGONS TO FACE FORCE
The Asia Pacific Dragons have named six internationally capped players in their 24-man squad to take on the Western Force on their pre-season fixture this Saturday (31 January) at McGillivray Oval, Mount Claremont. The Dragons, coached by legendary All Blacks...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS TEAM TO PLAY REBELS IN CAIRNS
St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has named a 28-man squad for his side’s first pre-season match of 2015, with 11 players being given the opportunity to don the Queensland jersey for the first time. Former Queensland Under 16s Rugby rep...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO TACKLE THE DRAGONS
The Western Force has included its Wallaby contingent to take on the Asia Pacific Dragons in the club’s final pre-season fixture at McGillivray Oval this Saturday afternoon (31 January). Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Captain Matt Hodgson and No.8 Ben...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions extend contracts
Photo: Anton Geyser The Lions have announced new deals for several players, including Marnitz Boshoff, Jaco Kriel and Warren Whiteley, ahead of the new season. Springboks Boshoff and Julian Redelinghuys join Whiteley, Kriel and Ruan Dreyer in renewing their...
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Jan 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 26/01/15
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Star DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is likely to be unleashed on the Cheetahs in Friday’s pre-season clash at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h00). The powerhouse Springbok lock was rested from this past Saturday’s...
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Jan 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS
Durban born Waylon Murray has come a full circle after being offered a one year contract with the Cell C Sharks, having spent four years away from the team where his professional career all started. In 2005 he made his debut for the Cell C Sharks as a 19 year...
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Jan 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off
In twenty days tomorrow the Crusaders will host the opening game of the 2015 Super Rugby season, and mark the official start of their twentieth Crusade. Crusaders fans have already been securing their seats at AMI Stadium, with 4,000 season tickets sold...
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Jan 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY – PRE-SEASON: WESTERN FORCE V BRUMBIES
The Western Force returns to the field this Friday (23 January) for first the first time in 2015 when they take on 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby finalists, the ACT Brumbies, in the first of their two pre-season matches. The Force will be looking to its ‘Sea...
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Jan 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season clash
Crusaders and Highlanders fans will get their first opportunity to see their teams in action this weekend, when they meet in a pre-season clash in Timaru. The game kicks off at 2:30 at Alpine Energy Stadium and will be played in four quarters with rolling...
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Jan 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby pre-season friendlies Fixture List
29 January: Blues vs Chiefs Toll Stadium, Whangarei – Kick-off: 07h00 CAT January 30: Stormers vs Cheetahs, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 19h00 CAT 31 January: Hurricanes vs Crusaders, Eketahuna, Manawatu – Kick-off: 03h00 CAT...
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Jan 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on James Slipper named St.George Queensland Reds captain
Queensland Rugby Union today announced prop James Slipper will captain the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2015 Super Rugby season. He will be supported in the role by two new vice-captains in Reds and Wallabies lock Rob Simmons and recent signing...
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Jan 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers in Hermanus
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photogrsphy The team arrived in Hermanus early on Tuesday evening where they were treated to a braai at their sea-side base, the Windsor. On Wednesday, the entire playing squad set out on a team-building session, which saw them –...
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Dec 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on MOURITZ BOTHA JOINS SHARKS
We are delighted to announce the signing of English International lock Mouritz Botha, who has signed a two-year contract with the Cell C Sharks. Botha was born in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal and currently plays for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. After helping...
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Dec 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on SCOTT EARNS OPPORTUNITY WITH THE FORCE
The Western Force has signed Tasman’s ITM Cup-winning winger Mitchell Scott to its squad for the next two seasons. Born in Nelson, Scott, son of late All Blacks scrumhalf Stephen Scott, was a starting member of the Tasman Makos’ 2013 ITM Cup...
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Dec 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Kirsten to call it a day
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Wednesday confirmed the retirement from rugby by Vodacom Bulls prop Frik Kirsten. The former Junior Springbok player suffered a neck injury in March whilst playing his 34th match for the Vodacom Bulls and underwent surgery...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on McCaw out with broken rib
The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders make 5 changes for Reds clash
The Crusaders head to Brisbane tomorrow to face the Reds on Sunday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a side with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies last weekend. Corey Flynn will be the starting hooker this week and Ben...
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May 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their side for Brumbies clash
Brumbies vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 10 May 2014 Time: 11:40 (CAT) 19:40 (AST) Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Andrew Lees, James Leckie (Australia) Television Match Official: George Ayoub (Australia)...
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May 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury update
The Blues’ midfield stocks have taken a hit with both Francis Saili and Jackson Willison sidelined for extended periods of time. Willison suffered a proximal hamstring strain while scoring a try against the Reds on Friday night and is likely to miss between...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
The Western Force has announced its 26-man squad that will travel to South Africa ahead of the team’s Asteron Life Super Rugby matches against the Cheetahs and the Stormers. Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has included the match day squad that...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has picked Frans Steyn at flyhalf for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday morning (SA time). Steyn’s move means Tim Swiel drops out of the match-23, with Heimar Williams...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
The Crusaders will play their first home game in over a month when they face the Brumbies this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand
18 teams, four conferences, two regional groups confirmed Three new teams – South Africa, Argentina and one other Shorter competition – one week less A refreshed Super Rugby competition to kick off from 2016 offers the best chance to ensure it...
