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Sep 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Unprecedented response for HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets
The unprecedented demand for tickets to the HSBC Cape Town Sevens was underlined once more when 34,428 registrations for 163,424 tickets were received for the two-day event at www.capetown7s.com by yesterday’s closing deadline. SA Rugby thanked the public...
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Sep 14, 18 •
1944 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl takes charge for DHL WP
Captain Chris van Zyl will make his first start for DHL Western Province this season against Xerox Golden Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Having played off the replacements bench in the last game against the iCollege Pumas, lock Van Zyl takes over...
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Sep 13, 18 •
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General News, National •
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Comments Off on Focus on final berths in Women’s Interprovincials
The focus in the Women’s Interprovincial Competition will fall squarely on the battle for final berths in the A and B Sections as the pool rounds reach a conclusion on Saturday and every point counts with a handful of teams still in the race. A Section...
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Sep 13, 18 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED FOR CLASH WITH ARGENTINA ON THE GOLD COAST
Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast on Saturday 15 September, 8.00pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (48 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (85 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (26 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (16 Tests) 5. Izack Rodda (10 Tests) 6....
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Sep 13, 18 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds prop JP Smith re-signs for further two years
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to shore up their squad for 2019 and beyond, with experienced prop JP Smith re-signing for a further two years. Smith, along with twin brother Ruan, joined the Reds ahead of the 2018 season. Both are now contracted...
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Sep 13, 18 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on MARIKA KOROIBETE RE-COMMITS TO RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND THE MELBOURNE REBELS
Qantas Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 26-year old has quickly become a Test star for the Wallabies with his aggressive style, in both attack and defence, since returning...
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Sep 13, 18 •
1959 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Erasmus tweaks Springbok line-up for NZ contest
Kriel to wing as Pollard, Am and Marx return to starting team Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington, while Malcolm Marx and Lukhanyo Am are also back in the starting line-up...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Freedom Cup Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 15 September. The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Karl Tu’inukuafe (6)...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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Currie Cup, General News •
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Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Saturday, 15 September 2018 Kick-Off: 17:15 On SS1 Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley 15. AJ Coertzen 14.Ederies Arendse 13.Kyle Steyn © 12.Andre Swarts 11.Enver Brandt 10.George Whitehead 9.Christiaan Meyer 8.Jonathan Janse van Rensburg 7.Sias Koen...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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Currie Cup, General News •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls starts for Van Zyl and Van der Westhuizen
Ivan van Zyl and Dayan van der Westhuizen will make first starts for the Vodacom Blue Bulls Currie Cup team this season on Friday, when they host iCOLLEGE Pumas at Loftus Versfeld. Van Zyl made two appearances off the bench since returning from the Springboks...
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Sep 12, 18 •
1246 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on SA teams target fresh start at home in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will target fresh starts at home in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they look to recover from slow starts to the tournament in Europe. Both sides will go in search of their first victories against teams who come...
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Sep 12, 18 •
1480 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Core group of All Blacks Sevens players re-commit through to 2020
The All Blacks Sevens have secured the services of Regan Ware, Sione Molia and Vilimoni Koroi through to the 2020 Toyko Olympics. They join co-captains Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson along with Joe Webber in forming the core of the All Blacks Sevens squad for...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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General News, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Izack Rodda recommits to St.George Queensland Reds until 2020
St.George Queensland Reds lock Izack Rodda will remain at Ballymore through to the end of 2020 after signing a new two-year deal with Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia. Rodda had a standout season for the Reds in 2018 – starting in all but one...
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Sep 12, 18 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on Referee Rebecca Mahoney set to make New Zealand Rugby history
Former Black Fern Rebecca Mahoney is set to become the first New Zealand female referee to officiate a first class men’s fixture when she controls the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship match between Thames Valley and King Country this Saturday. Mahoney was...
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Sep 11, 18 •
1744 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Springboks relishing ultimate challenge
The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot. The Springboks did not manage to get positive...
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Sep 11, 18 •
1337 Views •
General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on Manawatu win 2018 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship
Manawatu have won the 2018 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship in a high-scoring gold medal match against Bay of Plenty in Wellington today. Manawatu, represented by College Street Normal School, and Bay of Plenty (Te Akau ki Pāpāmoa school), traded...
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Sep 10, 18 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Injured Springbok wing Mapimpi to return home
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has returned to South Africa after he sustained a knee injury in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Brisbane. No replacement will be added to the South African squad. Mapimpi was withdrawn from...
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Sep 9, 18 •
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Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Full house for Lions, Sharks in Currie Cup
The Xerox Golden Lions and Cell C Sharks continued their fine form in the Currie Cup this weekend as they produced the goods to earn their third round of bonus-point wins for a full house of points halfway through their campaigns. The Vodacom Blue Bulls also...
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Sep 9, 18 •
1439 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams fall short in Wales in Guinness PRO14
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will return to South Africa determined to bounce back from successive defeats in the Guinness PRO14 following an unsuccessful weekend in Wales. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against the Dragons in...
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Sep 9, 18 •
1495 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Individual errors sink Springbok effort in Brisbane
Individual mistakes derailed the Springboks’ ambition of gaining a valuable away win at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, as the Wallabies defeated the visitors 23-18 in an error-strewn match. The home side were trailing 18-17 at the halftime...
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Sep 7, 18 •
1181 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Scarlets name strong side for huge Guinness PRO14 clash
Scarlets face a thrilling challenge in the Guinness PRO14, despite it only being the championship’s second round of action. The West Wales region will welcome champions Leinster Rugby to Parc y Scarlets on Saturday 8thSeptember, in the first home game of...
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Sep 7, 18 •
1111 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues make one change for Benetton trip
Cardiff Blues have made one change for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 encounter with Benetton Rugby and have been boosted by an international trio returning among the replacements. George Earle replaces Seb Davies, who picked up a knee injury in the agonising...
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Sep 7, 18 •
1172 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Scarlets
The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to face the Scarlets in tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14, Round 2 game has been announced by Head Coach Leo Cullen. Leinster will travel to Wales for the second time in a week to take on the Scarlets in...
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Sep 7, 18 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Moriarty makes debut in Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Number Eight Ross Moriarty will make his Dragons debut as the Men of Gwent battle Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). Moriarty missed the opening game of the season through suspension, but is called up as...
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Sep 7, 18 •
1095 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Toyota Cheetahs
The Ospreys team to play Toyota Cheetahs at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday 8thSeptember 2018, KO 5.30pm, is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 George North 13 Scott Williams 12 Owen Watkin 11 Tom Williams 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott...
