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Mar 21, 13 •
3332 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC Offers Hong Kong Sevens Fan the Chance to go Global!
HSBC are continuing the search for the ultimate Sevens Fan at round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The fan campaign was launched at the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast,...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2050 Views •
Australia, General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Prior, Palmer return to starting side for Brumbies
Jake White has made just two changes to his team which will face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday, with Ian Prior named to start at scrumhalf for the first time this year and Dan Palmer returning as tight-head prop. Prior spent plenty of time in the No. 9...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2083 Views •
New Zealand •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Development Charity Match Tomorrow to raise funds for paralysed player
The Hurricanes Development team will host the Northern Suburbs, an Australian club team, for a charity match tomorrow to help raise funds for Seti Tafua. Wellingtonian Tafua was left paralysed in June last year, after suffering a spinal injury during a match...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2236 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks XV Team announced for Vodacom Cup Clash with Free State XV
The Sharks XV vs Free State XV Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 14h45 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Archie Sehlako, Blake Beattie Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman Sharks XV 15. Gouws Prinsloo 14. Sbura Sithole...
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Mar 21, 13 •
1969 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira to lead Southern Kings against the Crusaders
Veteran rugby player Schalk Ferreira will lead the Southern Kings out against the Crusaders in the first away match, with Ronnie Cooke taking up the role of Vice Captain. “Schalk Ferreira, who I think is an exemplary player, who always gives everything in...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2167 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game
Highlanders’ stalwart Chris King will run out onto Waikato Stadium tomorrow night for his 100th Super Rugby appearance – his 84th for the Highlanders. King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 and will join a small and illustrious group of...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2036 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Southern Kings named
The Crusaders take on new comers the Southern Kings this Saturday. While the Kings are new to the Investec Super Rugby tournament, their coach Matt Sexton is no stranger to the Crusaders and he will be out to show his old team mates what his South African...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2826 Views •
Currie Cup Results, International, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Harris, Botha, Rhodes bolster DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup side
DHL Stormers forwards Brok Harris, Ruan Botha and Michael Rhodes will bolster the DHL Western Province team in Friday evening’s Vodacom Cup, Round Three clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19h00). DHL WP will be chasing a win away from home...
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Mar 20, 13 •
3287 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC launches innovative new online fan engagement tool for all British & Irish Lions Fans
– HSBC and British & Irish Lions create a digital Lions shirt – Join HSBC’s legendary Lions journey HSBC and The British & Irish Lions have launched a digital Lions shirt designed to be a central online destination for all rugby...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2256 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Round 3 Preview
EP Kings host WP in Vodacom Cup After two defeats in the opening rounds of the Vodacom Cup, under pressure defending champions DHL Western Province will be a looking to get their campaign back on track when they travel to Port Elizabeth to face the EP Kings...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2159 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheeky Watson flies to New Zealand as Kings recall two foreign players from touring squad
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) President, Cheeky Watson, left Port Elizabeth this afternoon for New Zealand, to go and address the Southern Kings touring squad following the announcement from the SA Rugby Union (SARU) relating to the foreign player...
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Mar 20, 13 •
5590 Views •
General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY The Sharks vs Rebels Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2190 Views •
International, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for clash with Sharks XV
The Toyota Free State XV has been annou Toyota Free State XV vs Sharks XV Mr Price Kings Park, Durban ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2495 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Brumbies clash
Fit-again Springbok centre Juan de Jongh will start at outside centre for the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the unbeaten Brumbies (kick-off 19h10). De Jongh will play in his first competitive match of the 2013 season,...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2560 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Change in venue for Vodacom Cup game against Western Province
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has moved the game between the Eastern Province Kings and the Western Province from the Zwide Stadium to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stadium. “Following an inspection of the stadium this morning, we discovered...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2744 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team announced to take on Western Province
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY WESTERN PROVINCE AT NMMU STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013 19H00 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi 11. Yamkela Ngam 13. Wayne Stevens (VC) 12. Siyabonga Mangweni 14. ...
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Mar 19, 13 •
2645 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings respond to SARU’s announcement on Foreign Players
Eastern Province Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, can confirm that he was contacted telephonically by the leadership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in connection with the issue of foreign players that were fielded during the game against the Chiefs on...
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Mar 19, 13 •
2221 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU investigating Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby selections
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an investigation into a suspected breach of SARU’s Vodacom Super Rugby participation agreement by the Southern Kings. Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU, contacted Cheeky Watson, the chairman of the Kings board,...
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Mar 19, 13 •
10357 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 18, 13 •
4144 Views •
School, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Rugby Union and FutureLife in partnership with rugby development projects
There is increased pressure on players, especially at school level, to perform at their best. Following a well balanced diet is critical to a young player’s success and career longevity. This year, Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) and FutureLife continue to...
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Mar 18, 13 •
2923 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad announced
Players Andries Strauss Bandise Maku Cornell Du Preez Daniel Adongo David Bulbring Demetri Catrakilis Elric Van Vuuren George Whitehead Grant Kemp Hadleigh Parkes Jaco Engels Jacques Engelbrecht Johannes Franklin Kevin Buys Marcello Sampson Nicolas Vergallo...
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Mar 17, 13 •
2326 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas, Sharks setting pace; Leopards produce record win – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review
Only two teams retain 100 per cent records after the opening two rounds of the Vodacom Cup while a further three can boast of being unbeaten as the tournament has made a fascinating kick off to 2013. Sitting pretty at the top of the respective sections are...
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Mar 17, 13 •
4123 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Dramatic finale sees ‘home’ team Evergreens snatch Cell C Community Cup Easter Champs place – Round 4 review
THE eight qualifiers for the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships are finally confirmed after a pulsating final weekend of pool action which saw Evergreens book their ticket with a injury-time try and wild cards Raiders’ hearts broken with a missed...
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Mar 17, 13 •
3147 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheetahs have history in their sights – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review
After the feast of round four – with three victories over New Zealand teams – came the near famine of round five with only the Toyota Cheetahs of South Africa’s four teams in action picking up a victory. The Toyota Cheetahs recorded a third...
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Mar 17, 13 •
1834 Views •
General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ben Funnell Suspended for One Week
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC has accepted a guilty plea from Ben Funnell of the Crusaders for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling after he was Cited following a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Funnell has been suspended...
