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May 27, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER STARTS ITS NEW BRAND JOURNEY FUELLED BY COURAGEOUS OPTIMISM
Castle Lager’s storied brand history book in South Africa stretches across 127 years and the latest chapter kicked off yesterday (25 May 2022) at Imbizo Shisanyama, Mall of Tembisa, where the launch of its new campaign entitled #ItsWithin took place....
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May 26, 22 •
1504 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Second Rugby World Cup appointment for Barrett-Theron
Five years after her first refereeing appearance at a Rugby World Cup, Aimee Barrett-Theron will do so again later this season in New Zealand after being included on an 18-member match official panel for the global showpiece from 8 October to 12 November....
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May 26, 22 •
727 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL WP boosted for Sigma Lions clash
DHL Western Province have been boosted by the inclusion of some experience for their Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Sigma Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Props Ali Vermaak and Sazi Sandi, lock Adre Smith and loose forward Junior Pokomela...
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May 26, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls debut for Vermaak as Steyn returns to face Airlink Pumas
New Vodacom Bulls signing, Ruan Vermaak, will make his debut for the side when they take on Airlink Pumas in a Carling Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. The 24-year-old lock will be in the starting lineup, where he will partner with Janko...
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May 25, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Excitement mounts in VURC with individual award winners to be revealed
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is set for a thrilling conclusion in the next few weeks as the competition reaches the playoff stages, with three South African teams in contention for the inaugural title, while 10 individual award winners are set to be...
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May 25, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL STORMERS DELIVER SHIELD FOR THE PEOPLE
Being crowned the South African Shield winners in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has liberated the elated DHL Stormers from a dark era in their history. DHL Stormers coach John Dobson, in expressing the squad’s relief at getting the last-minute win...
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May 25, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC playoffs ticket sales open at Loftus
The Vodacom Bulls on Tuesday opened their ticket sales for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff match against the Cell C Sharks which will be played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, June 4. The Tshwane-based side confirmed a home quarterfinal spot...
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May 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn remain part of the Toyota Cheetahs family
Free State Rugby have confirmed that two of the most experienced and versatile players in world rugby, Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar, have extended their contracts which will see them remain at the Toyota Cheetahs until at least the end of 2023. “We are...
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May 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on Bok hooker Dweba signs with DHL Stormers
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will return to South Africa next season, having signed a three-year deal with the DHL Stormers. The front row powerhouse has spent the last two years playing in France for Top14 side Bordeaux-Begles and will be back on home soil...
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May 23, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC quarter-final match details confirmed
The three South African franchises that booked their spots in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs will all take the field next Saturday, 4 June, on a jam-packed weekend of knock-out action, the tournament organisers confirmed on Monday. Only one...
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May 23, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WARNING: Fake rugby tickets on circuit
The South African rugby fraternity is cautioning rugby lovers about purchasing fake match-day tickets from fraudulent websites who have no rights to sell any rugby tickets in SA. SA Rugby, franchises and unions have received numerous queries and complaints...
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May 20, 22 •
1554 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7S CONFIRM TEAMS FOR TOULOUSE
The Australian Men’s and Women’s sides have both confirmed their sides for the 7th leg in the World Series in Toulouse France. Australian Men’s Coach John Manenti has not made too many changes to his side debuting Northern Suburbs utility back Max Burey...
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May 20, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens take the field tonight in Toulouse
It has been well over two years since the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens took the field together in a World Series tournament, that all changes tonight at the Toulouse Sevens in France. The teams are; All Blacks Sevens Black Ferns Sevens 1. Kitiona...
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May 20, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Moerat and Ungerer come in for DHL Stormers
There are two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday. The final round of the regular season before the play-offs will see the DHL Stormers face the Welsh side at...
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May 19, 22 •
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Comments Off on All to play for in Vodacom URC clash between Vodacom Bulls and Ospreys
There will be all to play for when Ospreys host the Vodacom Bulls at Swansea.com Stadium in Wales on Friday night. A win for the Vodacom Bulls will keep their hopes alive of potentially securing a home Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final, pending...
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May 19, 22 •
710 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brutal scrum battle expected against Ospreys in crucial Vodacom URC clash
The Vodacom Bulls expect a tough battle when they face Ospreys in a crucial encounter in Swansea on Friday night. While the South African side will be hoping that a win will put them in a good position for a potential home quarter-final, the Welshmen will...
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May 19, 22 •
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Comments Off on Lukhanyo Am returns to the Cell C Sharks
The inspirational Lukhanyo Am returns to the Cell C Sharks starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship final pool clash against Ulster in Belfast on Friday evening. Head coach Sean Everitt has made just three changes from the last outing, a...
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May 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on England men’s squad for training camp named
Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England men’s squad who will meet on Sunday for a three-day training camp. The squad will train in London as they begin preparations for next month’s home game against Barbarians [Sunday 19 June] and ahead of their tour...
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May 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on NIC WHITE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE 2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Rugby Australia and Brumbies Rugby are thrilled to announce the re-signing of halfback Nic White until the end of 2023. The 31-year-old returned to Australian rugby in 2020 after stints in France and England, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup before helping...
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May 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Strong 28-man Vodacom Bulls squad for Ospreys clash
A 28-man Vodacom Bulls squad will be preparing for their crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Ospreys in Swansea this week. Although a playoff spot has already been secured, the Tshwane-based side travels to Wales where they will want to put...
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May 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on A 24-man DHL Stormers squad will leave for Wales
A 24-man DHL Stormers squad will leave for Wales on Monday evening for their final league match of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign. The DHL Stormers face Scarlets in a Round 18 encounter at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday, 21 May. While...
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May 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
In a first for Cheetahs rugby, a festival is planned to precede the Currie Cup match on Saturday between the Toyota Cheetahs and Sharks in the Toyota Stadium. Fans are invited to participate in a car boot sale or tuck into food from the food trucks at the...
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May 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Exciting Vodacom Bulls team for Sigma Lions clash
Bismarck du Plessis will make a return to play with a starting berth for the Vodacom Bulls when they take on the Sigma Lions in a Carling Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The veteran hooker will form part of an exciting front row after...
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May 13, 22 •
1939 Views •
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Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS CLAIM WIN OVER FORCE IN DUNEDIN
A fast start in both halves from the Highlanders has seen the Force defeated 61-10 in the Round 13 Super Rugby Pacific clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The Highlanders opened the scoring in the second minute, with prop Andrew Makalio reaching over...
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May 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Tough Carling Currie Cup assignment for Cell C Sharks
The Cell C Sharks have a tough Carling Currie Cup assignment this weekend when they travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Toyota Free State. With three rounds of the tournament remaining – including this week’s action – five sides remain in contention...