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Feb 24, 13 •
2017 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 2
The Southern Kings, The Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls set the tone with good opening round wins despite some rustiness as Vodacom Super Rugby got underway in South Africa in 2013. It was a special evening on Saturday in Port Elizabeth, as the Southern Kings...
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Feb 23, 13 •
4196 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings v Western Force Team Sheet
Herewith find the Team Sheet for the clash at 19h00 between the Southern Kings and the Western Force: Southern Kings : Western Force...
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Feb 21, 13 •
2164 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA handed tough Hong Kong Sevens task
The Springbok Sevens were paired against Wales, Argentina and Australia on Thursday when the IRB confirmed the pool draw for round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the 2013 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, on 22-24 March. The draw took place earlier...
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Feb 20, 13 •
2376 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks announce Team for clash against Toyota Cheetahs
The Sharks vs Cheetahs Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Saturday 23 February, 2013 @ 17:05 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Francois Steyn (C) 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8. Ryan Kankowski 7. Marcell...
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Feb 17, 13 •
5187 Views •
Club Rugby, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Impressive starts for Rovers, Police & Bombers
JONSSON College Rovers kicked off the inaugural Cell C Community Cup with an impressive win over GAP Despatch, while there were also victories for wild cards African Bombers, Raiders and Roses United on the opening weekend of the new 20-team national...
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Feb 13, 13 •
4055 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks Team announced Pre-Season Warm-up: The Sharks vs Pumas
The Sharks Pre-season Warm-up The Sharks vs Pumas KaNyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit Friday 15 February, 2013 @ 19:00 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Francois Steyn ( C ) 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8....
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Feb 11, 13 •
3298 Views •
Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on NMMU Madibaz at home in Varsity Cup
The FNB NMMU Madibaz are looking forward to the home ground advantage when they take on Varsity Cup newbies FNB Wits at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. Madibaz captain Roy Godfrey said good crowd support...
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Feb 10, 13 •
4948 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Etzebeth ruled out for 6-8 weeks
DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth will miss the start of his team’s 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, after being ruled out of action for six to eight weeks. Etzebeth limped off in the first half of team’s 57-0 pre-season win over the Regent Boland...
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Feb 9, 13 •
2205 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings show character in first friendly against Lions
The Southern Kings showed grit and determination, despite losing to the MTN Lions in their first friendly at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg this afternoon. The final score saw the Southern Kings down 10 points to the MTN Lions, losing 41 to 31 after...
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Feb 8, 13 •
3547 Views •
Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Varsity Cup set to rock Port Elizabeth
Varsity Cup rugby arrives in Port Elizabeth for the first time this year on Monday, February 11, when the FNB NMMU Madibaz square off with newcomers FNB Wits at the NMMU Stadium. The Madibaz got their 2013 campaign off to an encouraging start last week when...
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Feb 1, 13 •
2676 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings take a scrappy victory over Despatch
The Eastern Province Vodacom Cup players took a scrappy win over Despatch at the Despatch Rugby Club this evening, winning the game 21 to 5. Head coach David Maidza said overall the game had been poor. “We gave away too many penalties, especially in the...
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Feb 1, 13 •
1914 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings beat Franchise XV in disappointing clash at Outeniqua Park
The Southern Kings beat the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park in a disappointing clash, with the final tally at 29 to 13 (10 to 6). Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said he was disappointed in the performance. “In the first half the lineouts were...
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Jan 27, 13 •
2877 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings beat College Rovers in opening season friendly
The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team beat the College Rovers in their first friendly match played on the NMMU B Field on Saturday, the 26th of January. The EP Kings trailed behind the Rovers during the first 60 minutes, but finally drew ahead,...
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Jan 27, 13 •
2959 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings President responds to Rapport article
Following the article that appeared in the Rapport this morning, which states that SA Rugby have dismissed the Southern Kings request to field more than two foreign players, President Cheeky Watson wishes to state the following. “The Southern Kings have not...
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Jan 19, 13 •
2532 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA boys claim Sevens gold at Australian Youth Olympics
• SA girls finish fourth in debut tournament The South African Under-18 men’s team won the Sevens gold medal at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney on Saturday morning (SA time) after defeating host nation Australia 22-7 in the final....
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Dec 19, 12 •
3936 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SANZAR Announces Referee Team for Super Rugby 2013
SANZAR today announced an 18-man strong referee team for the 2013 Super Rugby competition. The announcement includes five new referees to the Super Rugby circuit, including Argentinean Francisco Pastrana (who controlled his first Super Rugby match in 2012)....
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Dec 14, 12 •
3376 Views •
National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU confirms appointment of Academy staff
The South African Rugby Union on Friday confirmed the appointment of the managers and coaches to run four SARU Academies in a ground-breaking initiative funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). Former Springbok prop Robbie Kempson as...
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Dec 14, 12 •
4268 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Swys De Bruin named MTN Golden Lions assistant coach
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Swys de Bruin as the new assistant coach for the MTN Golden Lions senior side. De Bruin’s appointment was finalised on Thursday afternoon. He is looking forward to joining the Union and...
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Dec 8, 12 •
2047 Views •
International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU wins IRB Development Award
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012 for its innovative and practical approach to player development regardless of ethnic origin, the IRB announced on Saturday, SARU President Oregan Hoskins was presented with...
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Nov 30, 12 •
2580 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Activities
• The Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens is round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series which consists of 9 tournaments worldwide • South Africa are one of 16 countries participating in this international showpiece • The iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
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Nov 27, 12 •
12003 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on 2013 MTN Golden Lions Fixture Schedule
The Golden Lions Rugby Union are pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2013 MTN Golden Lions fixture schedule. The 2013 schedule includes fixtures from our new tournament, the Lions Challenge, and local matches in the Super Rugby promotion/relegation...
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Nov 20, 12 •
9523 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth found not guilty of foul play
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth was on Tuesday cleared of foul play by an independent IRB-appointed Judicial Officer, David Martin of Ireland. Etzebeth was cited for allegedly making contact “with the eye or eye area” of Scotland flyhalf Greig Laidlaw in the...
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Nov 20, 12 •
1990 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Janse van Rensburg replaces injured Van der Linde in London
MTN Golden Lions prop JC Janse van Rensburg will fly to London on Tuesday evening to replace the injured CJ van der Linde in the Springbok squad. Van der Linde will return home to South Africa. He picked up a hamstring injury at training on Monday. “Seeing...
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Nov 17, 12 •
3586 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Statement from Tendai Mtawarira on irregular heart rhythm
Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira is recovering from a successful minor medical procedure to correct an intermittent irregular heart rhythm he experienced last weekend. Mtawarira returned home to South Africa from the Springbok touring squad last Monday. This...
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Oct 29, 12 •
2825 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Western Province victory parade in Cape Town on October 30, 2012
The Absa Currie Cup-winning DHL Western Province squad will embark on a victory parade through three parts of Cape Town on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Both players and management will be joined by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Cape Town City Mayor...
