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Apr 3, 13 •
1745 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team to face the Highlanders
Blues head coach SirJohn Kirwanhas made two changes to the starting XV for Friday night’s clash with the Highlanders atEdenPark(kick-off 7.35pm). Tasman prop Tim Perry will start at loosehead in place of Tom McCartney, while Jackson Willison replaces...
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Apr 2, 13 •
1825 Views •
National, School, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EPRU extend their condolences to the Mavaleliso family following the death of Madodandile
The Eastern Province Rugby Union wish to express their condolences to the Mavaleliso family following the death of Mandodandile Mavaleliso over the weekend. Mavaleliso, 14, who hails from Port Elizabeth and who had secured a rugby scholarship at the Durban...
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Apr 2, 13 •
2029 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings extend their condolences to Chris Eaton on the loss of his wife
The Southern Kings wish to express their condolences to Western Force player, Chris Eaton, who lost his wife in a car accident over the weekend. Interim CEO, Charl Crous, said the franchise sent their condolences to Eaton for the loss of his wife,Hannah, who...
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Apr 2, 13 •
2404 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens arrival in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team, whom won the Tokyo Sevens tournament this past weekend, were delayed in Hong Kong en-route from Japan and their expected time of arrival in Cape Town is on Wednesday, 3 April at 12h15 on flight SAA 323. What:...
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Apr 1, 13 •
7510 Views •
Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Despatch top of the club world again
It was almost fitting that it took 79 minutes of the final to determine the eventual winners of the inaugural Cell C Community Cup, but in the end it was GAP Despatch who ran out 26-24 winners over Jonsson College Rovers, courtesy of a last-gasp penalty on...
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Mar 31, 13 •
3771 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Old Bok rivalries at stake in inaugural Cell C Community Cup final
There will be plenty of history at stake at Outeniqua Park in George on Monday when two former Springbok team-mates come up against each other in the coaches’ box as Jonsson College Rovers and GAP Despatch slug it out to become the inaugural winners of...
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Mar 31, 13 •
2525 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi called up to replace injured Parkes
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi has been called up to replace the injured Hadleigh Parkes, who broke his left arm in three places during the game against the Hurricanes yesterday. The 20-year-old Soyizwapi flew out of Port Elizabeth this afternoon [Subs 31...
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Mar 31, 13 •
2875 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens crowned Tokyo champions
South Africa won the Tokyo Sevens on Sunday morning when they beat New Zealand 24-19 in the Cup final of round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. It was a repeat of the USA final, which South Africa also won in February. The result moves the Springbok...
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Mar 31, 13 •
2503 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheetahs fly SA flag in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 7 Review
The Toyota Cheetahs were the only South African Vodacom Super Rugby team to walk away with a win this weekend after they scored a brilliant victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The men from Central South Africa have now won...
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Mar 30, 13 •
3250 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on College Rovers and Despatch in Community Cup final
It will be Jonnson College Rovers and GAP Despatch in the final of Monday’s Cell C Community Cup showpiece after both came through their semi-finals with nail-biting wins at Outeniqua Park in George on Saturday. Rovers scored in the 80th minute of their...
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Mar 30, 13 •
2808 Views •
Australia, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brumbies by a whisker after scrumming of the Bulls
A penalty after the siren has sealed a three-point win for the University of Canberra Brumbies, with Christian Lealiifano landing the shot from 40 metres to sink the Bulls 23-20 on Saturday night. In a Canberra Stadium slugfest, the Brumbies managed to cling...
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Mar 30, 13 •
2823 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke advance to Tokyo quarterfinals
South Africa shrugged off a 29-12 loss against Hong Kong champions Fiji to register pool victories over Spain and Portugal at the Tokyo Sevens rugby tournament on Saturday morning. The two wins enabled the Springbok Sevens to secure a Cup quarterfinal clash...
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Mar 30, 13 •
2050 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hadleigh Parkes to undergo surgery in New Zealand for broken arm
Southern Kings Player, Hadleigh Parkes, who was playing at wing against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand, will undergo surgery today, after breaking his arm in three places during the game. Southern Kings Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said Parkes...
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Mar 30, 13 •
1895 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings post match report following game against the Hurricanes
The Southern Kings put up a valiant performance against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand today (SUBS 30 March 2013) with the final score Hurricanes 46 to Southern Kings 30. Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the Kings had been...
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Mar 29, 13 •
7198 Views •
Premier Schools, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on POWERADE & John Mitchell help school rugby coaches and players ‘Power Through’
There are no limits when it comes to what you can achieve with peak performance on the sports field and Powerade understands what it takes to power through. Together with former New Zealand All Black, and international rugby coach, John Mitchell, high...
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Mar 29, 13 •
2094 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Changes to Crusaders Team to Play the Stormers
Fullback Israel Dagg has been withdrawn from the team to play the Stormers on Saturday night. Dagg has been withdrawn as a precautionary measure as a result of a tight hamstring. Tom Marshall will move to fullback while Zac Guildford will take up the wing....
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Mar 29, 13 •
2854 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke hope for Cecil Afrika boost in Japan
South Africa get their Tokyo Sevens campaign underway with a tough battle against Hong Kong Sevens rugby champions Fiji early on Saturday morning. The Pool A clash in Tokyo starts at 03h44 and will be shown live on SuperSport 6. The Springboks Sevens’...
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Mar 28, 13 •
2997 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Big guns fire in Community Cup quarters
Polished performances by pre-tournament favourites East Rand Cranes Brakpan, Jonnson College Rovers, GAP Despatch and Rustenburg Impala saw them qualify for Saturday’s semi-finals of the inaugural Cell C Community Cup, being played at Outeniqua Park in...
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Mar 28, 13 •
4060 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20 training group named for Argentine tour
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed a 34-man squad on Thursday for the SA Under-20 tour to Argentina in April. The Junior Springboks will play one midweek match and two friendly internationals against Argentinian opposition as part of their...
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Mar 28, 13 •
2129 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers host their NZ bogey – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview
The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their great victory from last weekend when they host the most successful foreign Vodacom Super Rugby team ever to play at DHL Newlands, the Crusaders, on Saturday evening. No Australasian team has beaten the...
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Mar 28, 13 •
2797 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to play against the Hurricanes
The Southern Kings have announced their team to take on the Hurricanes in their second game of their Australasia tour. Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the team will be led by Andries Strauss, who returns after recovering from a bruised...
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Mar 28, 13 •
2455 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Team List for Southern Kings vs Hurricanes
The Southern Kings has announced the side to play the Hurricanes on the 30th of March TEAM: Southern Kings DATE: 30 March Southern Kings v Hurricanes No. Position name NOTES 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Schalk Ferreira 2 HOOKER Bandise Maku 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Kevin Buys 4...
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Mar 28, 13 •
1826 Views •
New Zealand •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders appoint High Performance Leader
The Crusaders are very pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Smith as High Performance Leader. Smith replaces Steve Lancaster who left the role in December to take up a high performance job with Rugby Canada. Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said the High...
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Mar 28, 13 •
2576 Views •
General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blues team to face Chiefs
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwanhas made just one injury enforced change to the starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Chiefs inMountMaunganui. Angus Ta’avao will start at tighthead prop in place of Charlie Faumuina who tore his right calf against...
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Mar 27, 13 •
2144 Views •
General News, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Stormers named
The Crusaders are in South Africa this week to face Cape Town’s Stormers. Despite having won 72% of their games against the Stormers the Crusaders are taking nothing for granted. The Stormers are a formidable side that play a very physical game and...
