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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on FORMER VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY CHAMPION, ROD DAVIES TO JOIN AUSSIE 7s IN CANADA
1.Nick Malouf (vc), University of Queensland, 33 caps2. Jesse Parahi (vc), Norths (Sydney), 42 caps 3. Michael Wells, Norths (Sydney), 6 caps 4. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 14 caps 5. Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 9 caps 6. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 21...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 4
· Emirates Lions to unleash exciting young cubs against the Jaguares · Pollard threat looms large as Durbanites shuffle line-up for Loftus In the only local Vodacom Super...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1224 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations •
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Comments Off on England squad announced to play Ital
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected his team to play Italy in their next Guinness Six Nations match on Saturday 9 March at Twickenham Stadium (KO 4:45pm live on ITV). There are five changes to the starting XV that played Wales a fortnight ago. Joe...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1174 Views •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Lions Rugby Company is excited about the wealth of talented junior players that have come through their ranks and knocked on the door of Vodacom Super Rugby. Coach Swys de Bruin will be giving some of them an opportunity against the Jaguares at Emirates...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C Sharks
Date: Saturday, 9th March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Christie du Preez Cell C Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez has...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1508 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hard work always pays off – Stedman Gans
Eighteen victories in 29 matches do not make for pretty reading to any faithful Springbok Sevens supporter, especially after the rich buffets of wins served up by the team in the previous two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The fact that the Blitzboks...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against the Waratahs in Sydney
The St.George Queensland Reds have made five changes to their starting XV for this weekend’s match against Queensland oldest rival, New South Wales in Sydney. Duncan Paia’aua replaces Jordan Petaia in Queensland’s backline after the dynamic centre...
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Mar 6, 19 •
939 Views •
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Comments Off on Fenton re-signs with Edinburgh until 2020
Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the re-signing of hooker Cameron Fenton on a one-year extension. Fenton, 23 – who is in his second season with the club – has so far made one appearance this current campaign...
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Mar 6, 19 •
1327 Views •
General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on FWD South China Tigers set to roar in Global Rapid Rugby Showcase
The Greater Bay Area’s first professional rugby club has made its debut with the official team launch of the FWD South China Tigers in Hong Kong. The Tigers will take part in the inaugural Showcase Series of the new regional rugby competition focused on the...
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Mar 6, 19 •
1064 Views •
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Comments Off on CHOC Children’s Carnival hosted at Loftus in partnership with the Vodacom Bulls
Founded in 1979, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is the only organisation in South Africa that provides nationwide comprehensive support to children and teenagers with cancer, life-threatening blood disorders and their families. This non-profit...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl to start for Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls prepare to take on the Cell C Sharks this weekend at Loftus Versfeld in another much-anticipated Vodacom Super Rugby Marvel inspired derby. Vodacom Bulls coach, Pote Human, made three positional changes to the team that left...
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Mar 6, 19 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Read confirms 2019 will be swansong year in New Zealand
Tributes are flowing for All Blacks Captain and BNZ Crusaders centurion Kieran Read, who has confirmed that 2019 will be his swansong year in New Zealand Rugby. 33-year-old Read will join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz next year at the end of what will be his...
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Mar 6, 19 •
1311 Views •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby revises coaching structures to tackle transformation
With a clear focus on meeting and exceeding its transformation objectives, Western Province Rugby has revised its coaching and team management structures. These revisions will ensure that Western Province Rugby will make the best strategic use of their...
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Mar 5, 19 •
5145 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Springboks’ World Cup-winning captain Smit sets sights on club rugby revival
· Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam team up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 5, 19 •
1242 Views •
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Comments Off on Arendse’s ‘goose bumps’ moment as he joins Blitzboks
Phone calls from coaches at crazy hours could easily spell trouble for players, and when SA Rugby Sevens Academy Manager Marius Schoeman rang at 06h30 on Monday morning, Kurt-Lee Arendse had no idea how his life was going to change. Schoeman himself just got...
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Mar 5, 19 •
1910 Views •
General News, School •
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Comments Off on Graeme ready to fire at annual Rugby Day
FOLLOWING a pre-season period which has met all its targets, Graeme College are ready to start their schools programme with a bang at the annual Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on March 16. The cream of Eastern Cape’s schools will...
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Mar 5, 19 •
1455 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 hopefuls preparing for final trial
50 players confirmed for final trial camp New Zealand to meet South Africa, Scotland and Georgia in pool play at U20 World Rugby Championship With just three months until the World Rugby U20 Championship, 50 players are preparing for the final trial...
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Mar 4, 19 •
1339 Views •
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Comments Off on Davids and Arendse to join Blitzboks in Vancouver
Zain Davids and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been called up to the Springbok Sevens team to do duty in Vancouver, Canada this weekend as the Blitzboks start their preparations for round six of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Davids, who has played in 17...
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Mar 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Competition Time:
You could stand a chance to win 1 of 4 sets of 4 tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like @RugbyFifteen and @BlueBulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question:Who all was present at the #Bulls press conference? Check...
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Mar 4, 19 •
1162 Views •
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Comments Off on Bronze for All Blacks Sevens in Las Vegas
The All Blacks Sevens have finished third at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens, beating Argentina in the bronze medal play off 26-19. Advancing unbeaten through pool play, the All Blacks Sevens were tasked with a tough quarter final assignment against Fiji on Day...
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Mar 4, 19 •
1255 Views •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES SEVENTH POSITION AT USA7s
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has fallen to England on the final day of the USA 7s, leaving Australia to take seventh position alongside South Africa. Australia was level with England at the break but were unable to rein in England’s quicker men...
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Mar 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on UJ sevens star targets a future with Blitzboks
Having had a taste of international competition, University of Johannesburg sevens rugby star Voice Ndou is eager to continue her association with the Blitzboks women’s team. The 19-year-old BA student, who is in the third year of a community development...
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Mar 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on UKZN pose stiff challenge for unbeaten Madibaz
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for what will be their toughest fixture to date when they tackle University of KwaZulu-Natal in the FNB Varsity Shield in Maritzburg on Monday (6.30pm). The sides are the only unbeaten teams in the competition. The...
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Mar 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA THROUGH TO USA7s QUARTER FINALS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has qualified through to the quarter finals of the USA 7s in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning its opening pool games against Wales and Scotland. The Aussie 7s will meet Fiji in their last pool game on Sunday...
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Mar 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Jarrod Evans signs new deal at CAP
Jarrod Evans has been rewarded for his fine form with a new long-term contract to remain at Cardiff Blues. The young fly-half, who made his regional debut in 2015, has established himself as an integral member of the first team squad and has now made 58...
