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  • Wildeklawer SuperSchools Fixtures 2013

    Jan 10, 13 • 7374 Views • School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Wildeklawer SuperSchools Fixtures 2013

    2 May 2013 07:50 – Hoërskool DR EG Jansen vs Hoërskool Noord-Kaap 09:00 – Glenwood High School vs Hoër Landbouskool Boland 10:10 – HTS Drostdy vs Hoërskool Monument 11:20 – Grey College vs Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale 12:30 –...

  • 2013 School Rugby Fixtures for Western Cape

    Jan 10, 13 • 11132 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on 2013 School Rugby Fixtures for Western Cape

    13 April 2013 Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Bishops College SACS vs Hoër Landbouskool Boland Paarl Gimnasium vs Hoërskool Duineveld Wynberg Boys’ High School vs Rondebosch Boys’ High School Hoërskool Stellenberg vs HTS Drostdy Paarl Boys’ High School vs...

  • Tamati Ellison blow for Highlanders

    Jan 10, 13 • 2036 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Tamati Ellison blow for Highlanders

    The Highlanders will have to make do without All Black Tamati Ellison for most of the Super Rugby season. Ellison is recovering from pre-Christmas shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for up to six months. The 29-year-old midfield back tweeted that he...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby halftime break extended to 12 minutes

    Jan 10, 13 • 3237 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby halftime break extended to 12 minutes

    SANZAR on Thursday announced that halftime breaks for the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season would be extended to 12 minutes. SANZAR also confirmed the draw and all venues for the 120 regular season matches to be played in the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season....

  • Draw and all venues confirmed for Super Rugby 2013

    Jan 10, 13 • 2965 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Draw and all venues confirmed for Super Rugby 2013

        Draw and all venues confirmed for Super Rugby 2013     Halftime breaks for 2013 season to be extended to 12 minutes SANZAR can today confirm the draw and all venues for the 120 regular season matches to be played in the 2013 Super Rugby season. The...

  • Full Springbok schedule for 2013

    Jan 9, 13 • 17971 Views • General News, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on Full Springbok schedule for 2013

    The Springboks will end off a busy international season with a tour to Wales, Scotland and France in Europe in November this year, while the venues for the first two Springbok Tests of 2013 have been reversed to avoid an event clash. The opening fixture of a...

  • SA U18 Sevens teams selected for Youth Festival

    Jan 9, 13 • 4942 Views • General News, International, National, School, Womens RugbyComments Off on SA U18 Sevens teams selected for Youth Festival

    The future of South African Sevens rugby will be on show in Sydney next week when two Under-18 teams for men and women, consisting of 12 players each, will take part in the annual Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) on 18 and 19 January. It’s the first...

  • Carter handpicks three young helpers

    Jan 9, 13 • 6196 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Carter handpicks three young helpers

    Three young rugby fanatics have been handpicked by All Blacks superstar Dan Carter to help him practice his pre-season goal-kicking tomorrow. Carter, on holiday in Taupo, created a stir on Twitter earlier this week when he asked his 130,000 followers:...

  • Limpopo to play in Vodacom Cup

    Jan 8, 13 • 3565 Views • General News, National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Limpopo to play in Vodacom Cup

    Limpopo will play in the Vodacom Cup as a separate team for the first time when this 16-team competition kicks off on the second weekend of March. The region, which is a sub-union of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, has been granted a place in the tournament in...

  • Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium

    Jan 8, 13 • 2519 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce that popular beverage company Coca-Cola has chosen not to renew their naming right sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium. Coca-Cola, who have been the naming rights sponsor of the stadium since 2008, have chosen...

  • A Force to be reckoned with?

    Jan 8, 13 • 2055 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on A Force to be reckoned with?

    The overhaul of the Emirates Western Force backline is complete with Waikato flyhalf Sam Christie claiming the final Extended Playing Squad contract for 2013. Christie, who is Australian-eligible through his Adelaide-born father, is the ninth new member to...

  • Waratahs' Wallabies back in training

    Jan 8, 13 • 2934 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Waratahs' Wallabies back in training

    The majority of the Waratahs’ Wallabies players reported back for club duty today, a week earlier than required. But there was no easing into things for the internationals, who joined the rest of the squad for a skills session before enduring a hill running...

  • Waratahs’ Wallabies back in training

    Jan 8, 13 • 2002 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Waratahs’ Wallabies back in training

    The majority of the Waratahs’ Wallabies players reported back for club duty today, a week earlier than required. But there was no easing into things for the internationals, who joined the rest of the squad for a skills session before enduring a hill running...

  • Pick n Pay Durban Challenge gives fans opportunity to interact with Kwazulu-Natal's most loved sports stars

    Jan 7, 13 • 3198 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Pick n Pay Durban Challenge gives fans opportunity to interact with Kwazulu-Natal's most loved sports stars

    Pick n Pay Durban Challenge Pick n Pay is doing it again, bringing an action-packed day of fun for the whole family in a charity event featuring two of South Africa’s favourite sport teams: rugby and cricket, in the Pick n Pay Durban Challenge. The Sharks...

  • Pick n Pay Durban Challenge gives fans opportunity to interact with Kwazulu-Natal’s most loved sports stars

    Jan 7, 13 • 2615 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Pick n Pay Durban Challenge gives fans opportunity to interact with Kwazulu-Natal’s most loved sports stars

    Pick n Pay Durban Challenge Pick n Pay is doing it again, bringing an action-packed day of fun for the whole family in a charity event featuring two of South Africa’s favourite sport teams: rugby and cricket, in the Pick n Pay Durban Challenge. The Sharks...

  • Junior Springbok training squad named

    Jan 7, 13 • 5378 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Junior Springbok training squad named

    South Africa Under-20 head coach Dawie Theron on Monday named 34 players for the latest training camp in preparation for the IRB Junior World Championships to be played in France in June. The Junior Springboks will defend the title won in South Africa last...

  • Kieran Low extends contract with Exiles

    Jan 7, 13 • 4306 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on Kieran Low extends contract with Exiles

    London Irish is delighted to announce that lock forward Kieran Low has extended his contract with the Club for a further two years. The 6’6′ forward has played 12 times for Irish this season including six appearances in the Aviva Premiership....

  • Elis Lloyd picks up December accolade

    Jan 7, 13 • 2112 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Elis Lloyd picks up December accolade

    Carmarthen Quins flanker Elis Lloyd has been voted Principality Premiership Player of the Month for December. The 22-year-old, who played all his junior and youth rugby for Hendy before joining the Quins four seasons ago, produced some impressive performances...

  • SA man takes cancer battle to K2

    Jan 7, 13 • 3047 Views • NationalComments Off on SA man takes cancer battle to K2

    Raising the awareness about Cancer has long been a mission for Sharm Naicker, a mountaineer from Durban. As we all know, overcoming odds and beating cancer is a major obstacle, Sharms’ goal is to educate people about the decease and help them overcome the...

  • 2013 Varsity Cup & Shield Fixtures

    Jan 4, 13 • 3002 Views • General News, National, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on 2013 Varsity Cup & Shield Fixtures

    Monday, February 4: • FNB Maties v FNB UJ, Danie Craven Stadium – 5pm (TV) • FNB NWU-Pukke v FNB UP-Tuks, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds – 7pm (TV) • FNB UCT v FNB NMMU, UCT Rugby Fields – 7pm • FNB Wits v FNB Shimlas, Wits Rugby...

  • 2013 Varsity Cup & Shield Fixtures

    Jan 4, 13 • 2487 Views • General News, National, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on 2013 Varsity Cup & Shield Fixtures

    Monday, February 4: • FNB Maties v FNB UJ, Danie Craven Stadium – 5pm (TV) • FNB NWU-Pukke v FNB UP-Tuks, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds – 7pm (TV) • FNB UCT v FNB NMMU, UCT Rugby Fields – 7pm • FNB Wits v FNB Shimlas, Wits Rugby...

  • 2013 Sharks Super Rugby squad

    Jan 4, 13 • 9899 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on 2013 Sharks Super Rugby squad

    Fullbacks: Louis Ludik, Gouws Prinsloo, Riaan Viljoen.   Wings: Lwazi Mvovo, Odwa Ndungane, JP Pietersen, Sibusiso Sithole.   Centres: Meyer Bosman, Paul Jordaan, Wandile Mjekevu, Frans Steyn, Tim Whitehead, Heimar Williams.   Flyhalves:...

  • Pick n Pay Durban Challenge

    Dec 21, 12 • 2882 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Pick n Pay Durban Challenge

    Venue:  Sahara Stadium Kingsmead Durban Join us for the Pro20 matchup and see the Sunfoil Dolphins take on the Sharks! Date:  13 January 2013 Start time: 10:00 Pick n Pay is bringing an action-packed day of fun for the whole family in a charity event...

  • Mayan Calender doesn't predict the end of Rugby

    Dec 20, 12 • 2809 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Mayan Calender doesn't predict the end of Rugby

    Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...

  • Mayan Calender doesn’t predict the end of Rugby

    Dec 20, 12 • 1940 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Mayan Calender doesn’t predict the end of Rugby

    Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...