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Jan 19, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sale of Newlands Stadium remains key to WP Rugby’s future
The sale of Newlands Stadium remains crucial to the future sustainability of Western Province Rugby. Following the move of Western Province Rugby’s professional teams to their new home at DHL Stadium in early 2021, Newlands Stadium has ceased to be a...
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Jan 18, 23 •
2846 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi: Continuous growth important in NZ
Morning, noon or night, the Blitzboks know they have to be switched on and ready to deliver as they aim to continue their growth as a squad at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens this weekend. That was the message from Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi on...
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Jan 18, 23 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN SEVENS TEAMS CONFIRM SQUADS FOR HAMILTON 7S
The Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens programs have confirmed their travelling squads for the HSBC Hamilton Sevens tournament across January 21-22. A party of 26 players departed for New Zealand yesterday, as both teams seek to start the year with a...
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Jan 17, 23 •
2833 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS NAME STRONG EUROPEAN TOURING SQUAD
The Vodacom Bulls have named a 31-men European touring squad that will do battle in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup against Lyon and the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship versus Scarlets. The side departs OR Tambo International Airport – on...
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Jan 17, 23 •
2483 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks 28-man touring squad
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has named a 28-man touring squad, who will travel tonight to London for their Heineken Champions Cup return leg pool match against Harlequins at The Stoop on Saturday. The two teams met in early December at...
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Jan 17, 23 •
2580 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS SIGN HENRY IMMELMAN
The Vodacom Bulls are happy to announce the signing of Henry Immelman from Scottish side Edinburgh, on a three-year deal that will run from 01 July 2023 through June 2026. Immelman – a Grey College alumni – with playing colours for CUT Ixias, Free...
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Jan 17, 23 •
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EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Malherbe extends DHL Stormers legacy
Experienced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension to continue his considerable legacy as a DHL Stormer. The World Cup winner has only ever played for one team in his professional career and will continue to add to his 126...
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Jan 17, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens sign exciting new talent
Fresh from high school, two rising stars for sevens rugby have signed on with the All Blacks Sevens, alongside All Blacks Sevens newest debutant. Kelston Boys’ High School’s Xavier Tito-Harris and Hamilton Boys’ High School’s Payton Spencer and Tepaea...
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Jan 16, 23 •
1153 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad named by Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park for five days as...
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Jan 16, 23 •
2597 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks to celebrate milestones in Hamilton
Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton, when he is due to compete in his first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in New Zealand, although he has...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2921 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Baron to debut for Blitzboks
Former Boland Kavaliers standout, Jaiden Baron, has been named in the Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Australasia to contest the HSBC NZ Sevens and HSBC Sydney Sevens tournaments later this month. The New Zealand event takes place in Hamilton on...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2679 Views •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby picks a powerful side
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has picked a powerful side to take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s return leg Heineken Champions Cup clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. With a heavy workload and playing in two concurrent tournaments,...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2238 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers team for the Heineken Champions Cup encounter with London Irish in Brentford on Sunday. There are two changes to the forward pack and two in the backline, along with a few positional switches, for the return clash...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2587 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s season starts with Stellenbosch camp
Nine uncapped players are amongst the 31 invited to assemble in Stellenbosch on Sunday as the Springbok Women get their 2023 season underway. Saliswa Miseli (Border Ladies), Vainah Ubisi (Mastercard Golden Lions Women); Mary Zulu (Cell C Sharks Women),...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2204 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS READY TO DISARM THE CHIEFS
The Vodacom Bulls have named a formidable ensemble to duel the Exeter Chiefs in the 3rd round of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in Pretoria. The battle for a spot in the round of 16 in the North and South’s most revered club...
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Jan 12, 23 •
2779 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play Scarlets
The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Wales on Monday, where they will be facing Scarlets for their third EPCR Challenge Cup match on Friday, 13 January. Kick-off at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli is at 20:00 (22:00 SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 211....
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Jan 9, 23 •
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Comments Off on JAKE WHITE UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY SURGERY
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) wishes to notify the public that Vodacom Bulls mentor and director of rugby, Jake White underwent successful emergency – abdominal – surgery on Sunday evening, 08 January 2023. White had been under the weather during...
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Dec 9, 22 •
6930 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team for EPCR Challenge Cup match
The Toyota Cheetahs are in France and set to make their long-awaited return to top-class rugby when they face Paloise on Saturday, 10 December, at the Stade du Hameau in Pau. The EPCR Challenge Cup match kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) and will be live on...
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Dec 9, 22 •
6712 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff leads DHL Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand
Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will earn his 124th cap and draw level with fellow front row stalwart Frans...
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Dec 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks clash with Harlequins
Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi leads a formidable Cell C Sharks side for this Saturday’s opening round Heineken Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell, has named a Bok-laden side to host...
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Dec 8, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
Dr Deb Robinson awarded prestigious Steinlager Salver AwardBlack Ferns win adidas New Zealand Team of the YearArdie Savea recognised for second year in a row, as All Blacks Player of the Year Black Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has...
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Dec 8, 22 •
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EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on South African teams break new ground in Europe
Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment for SA rugby. The Emirates Lions will get their first...
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Dec 7, 22 •
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Comments Off on Peter de Villiers Announces SA Deaf Rugby National Squad Ahead of World Deaf Sevens Championship
The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) team management has revealed the Men’s Elite Training Squad for the 2023 World Deaf Sevens Championship in Cordoba, Argentina. The tournament will take place from 5-9 April 2023, and marks the first occasion...
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Dec 6, 22 •
8029 Views •
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Comments Off on South African Teams Will Take European Rugby To A New Level
Springboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Heineken Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s former team, the Vodacom Bulls, will...
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Dec 6, 22 •
6816 Views •
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Comments Off on Sbu Nkosi & Mental Health in Professional Rugby
On behalf of our members, staff and board, MyPlayers would like to express its considerable relief that Springboks and Bulls winger Sbu Nkosi has been found and that he is physically unscathed. We also want to express our gratitude to the Blue Bulls Company...
