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Sep 13, 10 •
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Comments Off on Capturing the action and passion of the game we love.
The old adage reads “A picture is worth a thousand words”. This has never been more appropriate when it comes to our beloved sport rugby. Ever so often the committed and hard work of the sports photographers goes unnoticed until the next day when it is...
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Sep 10, 10 •
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Comments Off on Sharks 'knock' over Pumas
The Sharks put in an unconvincing performance to beat the Pumas 30-14 in Witbank and bag 5 points to remain top of the log. The Sharks fired for the first 20 minutes and claimed their bonus point with four quick tries before easing of the pace and allowing...
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Sep 9, 10 •
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Comments Off on Griquas bench Pretorius
Griquas head coach Dawie Theron rocked the Griquas foundations by dropping his star scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius to the bench. The Griquas face off against the Lions at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg on Saturday 11 September at 15h00. Both teams find themselves in...
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Sep 8, 10 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls welcome back stars
The Vodacom Blue Bulls travel to Bloemfontein where they will face the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs in the second round of matches of the ABSA Currie Cup. The Blue Bulls are out to return the favour in Bloem after the FS Cheetahs snatched victory in the dying...
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Sep 8, 10 •
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Comments Off on Final FNB Top 20 for 2010
Yet another year of School rugby has gone past and yet again Bloemfontein’s Grey College claims first place in the rankings. The final rankings for 2010 as published by Rugby365: 1. Grey College – Bloemfontein, FS 2. Paarl Gim – Paarl, WC 3. Paul Roos...
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Sep 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on Aussies snatch last minute victory
The Springboks made an impressive comeback after another shocking first half, but this time fell short and failed to close the game as the Wallabies beat them 41-39 at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The Boks trailed 13-31 at half-time and fought back to lead...
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Sep 3, 10 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs beat Griquas in Kimberley
The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs came from behind and held off another late charge from the GWK Griquas to beat them 33-28 at GWK Park in Kimberley. The Cheetahs scored three tries including a double from Jongi Nokwe as they came from behind after trailing 9-0...
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Sep 1, 10 •
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Comments Off on Van Velze back for Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Vodacom Blue Bulls have recalled their regular number eight, Gerrit-Jan van Velze, to the starting line-up for their Absa Currie Cup clash against the Natal Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday. Van Velze scored a try in the earlier Cup clash between the sides...
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Aug 31, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team announced
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has named his team to face the Wallabies at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 4 September at 17h00 In one of two changes Danie Rossouw and Flip van der Merwe switch places with Rossouw starting and Van der Merwe...
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Aug 29, 10 •
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Comments Off on Boks clinch thriller to end losing streak
The Springboks brushed aside an awful start to beat the Wallabies 44 – 31 in a strange but yet entertaining match at Loftus in Pretoria. A total of nine converted tries were scored, four in the first 15minutes of the match and seven in the loose first half....
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Aug 27, 10 •
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Comments Off on Pumas and Cheetahs grind out wins
The Pumas caused a major upset when they beat an errant Blue Bulls side at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The Sharks smashed Griquas in Durban, but not before Bjorn Basson scored four tries against them. The Lions convincingly beat the Leopards in...
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Aug 24, 10 •
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Comments Off on Three Boks back for Blue Bulls
The Vodacom Blue Bulls welcomes back Springbok midfielder, Wynand Olivier, to their side for Friday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Pumas in Nelspruit. Olivier is part of the Springbok Tri-Nations group, but was released by management for this match and...
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Aug 24, 10 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team announced
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers announced his team for their penultimate Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies at Loftus in Pretoria on 28 August 2010 at 17h00. Frans Steyn makes a welcome return to the squad while Gio Aplon drops out of the match 22....
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Aug 23, 10 •
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Comments Off on Referee takes a knock in Tri-Nations
We’ve had a few requests for a video clip or photos of referee Nigel Owens getting “tackled” by Schalk Burger in Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test at FNB Stadium Please note that Rugby15 does not condone acts of violence against referees,...
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Aug 22, 10 •
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Comments Off on FNB Stadium clash: In pictures
Some of the awesome photos we received from fans that attended the historic clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at FNB Stadium on 21 August 2010. The All Blacks won in the dying minutes, read the full match report here:...
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Aug 22, 10 •
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Comments Off on Improved Boks get their hearts broken
A much improved Springbok team had to watch in disbelieve as the All Blacks scored 12 points in the final five minutes of the historic Tri-Nations Test at FNB Stadium in Gauteng, breaking 90’000+ Bok fans’ hearts with a 22-29 victory over the...
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Aug 20, 10 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls get lucky at Loftus
The Griquas put in a great first half performance and last five minutes against defending champions the Blue Bulls but a missed try conversion after the hooter cost them a crucial victory. The Griquas led 27-14 at half-time but a composed second half...
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Aug 19, 10 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to face WP
The Sharks coaching staff have named a very strong Sharks side to face the unbeaten Western Province at Newlands on Saturday 21 August at 19h00. Beast Mtawarira and Bismarck du Plessis have both been included in the starting line-up while Ryan Kankowski,...
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Aug 19, 10 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams announced
Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on the Sharks u21 side at Absa Stadium, Durban, on Saturday 21 August. Kick-off is at 17h05. Vodacom WP remain unbeaten at the top of the Group A log, following their 27-16 win over the...
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Aug 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on The Centurion
This Saturday in Soweto, more than 80’000 rugby fans will witness Springbok captain John Smit suit up in a Springbok jersey and run onto the world rugby stage for the 100th time. Rugby15 pays tribute to a loyal, tenacious and inspirational South African...
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Aug 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on Nokwe back for Leopards clash
The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs today announced their squad to face the Platinum Leopards in Bloemfontein on Friday, 20 August 2010 at 19h00 Most notably is the return of Springbok wing Jongi Nokwe. Sias Ebersohn also gets a start while Louis Strydom moves to...
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Aug 17, 10 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter ready for Griquas clash
Springbok and Vodacom Blue Bulls loose forward, Dewald Potgieter, has been declared fit to play and will start for the Blue Bulls in their Absa Currie Cup match against Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. Potgieter suffered a heavy blow to the neck in...
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Aug 16, 10 •
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Comments Off on No surgery for Botha
The Vodacom Blue Bulls on Monday received the good news that their captain and Springbok hooker Gary Botha doesn’t require surgery. Botha will miss the next four weeks of Currie Cup action after suffering medial ligament damage inside the first quarter...
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Aug 15, 10 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 6
Western Province wins the North v South derby and remains unbeaten while the Lions record their first major victory against the Free State Cheetahs. Friday 13 August, GRIQUAS 58 – 25 PUMAS, Kimberley (Half-time 22 – 20) As we have become accustomed, the...
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Aug 15, 10 •
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Comments Off on French Top 14: Round 1
All the results from Round 1 of the French Top 14. In a rematch of the previous season’s final Perpignan got sweet revenge against Clermont in an extremely physical battle. Toulouse and Stade Français both put in convincing wins against Agen and...
