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Mar 15, 11 •
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Comments Off on James Kamana Suspended for Three Weeks
The Lions fullback James Kamana has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing held in Johannesburg on Tuesday found him guilty of dangerous play. The hearing, chaired by Advocate Jannie Lubbe (SC), was called after Kamana was cited for...
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Mar 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Another teenager set for Springbok Sevens debut
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu today included another uncapped player in his squad for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Hong Kong and Adelaide. Tshotsho Mbovane, who last year played for the SA U18 High Performance Squad and represented...
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Mar 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing
Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Johannesburg on Tuesday 15 March after being cited for a dangerous tackle during last Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The hearing will be chaired by...
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Mar 13, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Review – Round Three
The Pampas XV maintained their undefeated run in this year’s Vodacom Cup in Potchefstroom on Saturday night following their 25-20 victory over the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Profert Olen Park. The Argentineans previously claimed the scalps of the Golden Lions...
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Mar 11, 11 •
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Comments Off on EPRU penalised for fielding ineligible players
The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) have been found guilty of breaching Regulation 4.2 of the Player Status, Player Contracts and Player Movement Regulations by fielding two players, Hannes Franklin and Jacques Coetzee, to play in four matches (two in the...
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Mar 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Boland slaggereed vir Leeus na geskiedkundige sege
Ná verlede Saterdag se geskiedkundige oorwinning oor die magtige Blou Bulle op Loftus Versfeld, kan die Boland Kavaliers eerskomende naweek die Goue Leeus met selfvertroue aandurf in ‘n Vodacombekerwedstryd op Moorreesburg. Die Kavaliers se 20-17 sege oor...
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Mar 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Review – Round Two
The defending champions – Vodacom Blue Bulls – conceded their second defeat in the 2011 Vodacom Cup after going down to the Boland Cavaliers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The defending champions conceded a 30-19 loss to the Sharks XVs last weekend, and...
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Mar 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Western Force centre Rory Sidey suspended for three weeks
Western Force centre, Rory Sidey, has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing found him guilty on the charge of dangerous tackling under law 10.4(j) during the Forces’ games against the Sharks on Saturday. SANZAR Judicial Officer...
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Mar 3, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Preview – Round Two
The Ford Pumas and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs be aiming to continue their great starts to the season when these teams meet up in their second Vodacom Cup match of the season at Ermelo on Saturday at 15h00. The team from Mpumalanga kicked off their...
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Mar 2, 11 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Cheetahs announced
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday 5 March. Kick off is at 17h05. Gates open at 15h30, and fans are encouraged to make their way to the stadium early as they can...
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Mar 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Boland announce six changes for clash with Bulls
Boland Team Jacquin Jansen, Cornal Hendricks, Johnathan Francke, Braam Gerber, PJ Vermeulen, Elgar Watts, Bolla Conradie (k), Alwyn Bester, Thor Halvorsen, Franzel September, Hottie Louw, Grant le Roux, Charl du Plessis, Clemen Lewis, Janro van Niekerk....
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Feb 28, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face powerful Samoa in Adelaide pools
The Springbok Sevens will face powerful champions Samoa in Pool D of the Australian International Rugby Sevens at the Adelaide Oval on 2-3 April. The IRB announced the pool draw for the sixth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series earlier today. Having won the...
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Feb 28, 11 •
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Comments Off on Hougaard not fit for Highlanders
Vodacom Bulls utility back, Francois Hougaard, has lost the moonboot, but also the race against time to play against the Highlanders on Saturday. Hougaard has returned to training today after been sidelined with a stress fracture to his foot, but will not be...
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Feb 27, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Review – Round One
Last year’s Vodacom Cup losing finalists – Toyota Free State Cheetahs – ended round one in first position on the South Section log after they kicked off their 2011 season to the perfect start following their 55-19 win over the Valke at the Free State...
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Feb 26, 11 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman suspended for one week
Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman has today been suspended from playing for one week after a SANZAR Judicial hearing following last night’s Super rugby match between the Rebels and the Brumbies in Melbourne. Chapman was called to answer a charge of...
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Feb 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies Flanker Mitchell Chapman to face SANZAR judicial hearing
Brumbies Flanker, Mitchell Chapman will face a SANZAR judicial hearing on Saturday morning (26 February) in Melbourne. The Brumbies Flanker was referred to the Citing Commissioner after the game against the Melbourne Rebels for an alleged incident at the end...
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Feb 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on Francois Davids re-elected as Boland Rugby Union president
Mr. Francois Davids was re-elected as president of the Boland Rugby Union last night (Thursday, February 24, 2011) during the union’s Annual General Meeting. Mr. Davids will serve as BRU president for a term of four years. VICE–PRESIDENT: Mr....
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Feb 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR Nations stand as one behind Christchurch and New Zealand
SANZAR today announced that the South African, Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby teams would stand as one in round two to show their support for the victims of this week’s earthquake in Christchurch. SANZAR CEO, Greg Peters said it was hard to...
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Feb 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup – Bringing Rugby back to You
Sixteen teams line up at the start of the 2011 Vodacom Cup on Friday, aiming to lift the title while SARU and provincial unions will take rugby back to the community by creating family fun days at selected matches. A total of 140 schools across the country...
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Feb 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu’s one week ban following a SANZAR judicial hearing this week, will be served out during his team’s next match against the Chiefs on 12 March. SANZAR Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC clarified that the one week...
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Feb 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise
SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has announced that the Crusaders will withdraw from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, following the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch yesterday. SANZAR rugby nations New Zealand,...
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Feb 23, 11 •
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Comments Off on Rugby New Zeeland 2011 Statement on Christchurch Earthquake
Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) CEO Martin Snedden today expressed sympathy to the people of Christchurch as the city deals with the aftermath of yesterday’s devastating earthquake. “Our thoughts are very much with the people of Christchurch during this...
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Feb 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included Chiliboy Ralepelle at hooker for his team’s second match of Super Rugby, against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The inclusion of the 25 year old rake is one of two changes to the side that secured a win...
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Feb 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...
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Feb 22, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA U20s squad named for Argentina Tour
More than a dozen players who competed in pre-season Vodacom Super Rugby and Vodacom Cup matches, as well as in the FNB Varsity Cup were selected in the South Africa Under-20 squad that will travel to Argentina to participate in a series of internationals...
