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Comments Off on Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018
The Road Safety Western Force announced today the continued support of global payment and risk management company AFEX, for the 2017 and 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby seasons. AFEX has been a sponsor of the club since 2014, starting as a Perth Spirit sponsor...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp
The Kenya U20 side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on Tuesday,...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on More injury woes for Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls suffered a couple of injury setbacks following their close tussle with the Chiefs in New Zealand, with four players unable to continue to Japan, where the Vodacom Bulls will play the Sunwolves on Friday. Conrad van Vuuren, who joined the...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions
Following its preliminary investigation into the replacements made in the latter stages of the France v Wales match on 18 March 2017 (and in particular the replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani), Six Nations Rugby has decided to refer the matter to the...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp
The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed
County U20 sides confirmed for semi-finals View all the fixtures and results here Semi-finalists have been confirmed in the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship and Shield competitions with both finals set to be played on Saturday, 6 May. Defending...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity
Talented DHL Stormers and SA Schools flyhalf Damian Willemse is relishing the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the Junior Springbok team to travel to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia in May and vowed that he will do his best to be...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings
PORT ELIZABETH, 3 APRIL 2017 – Taking on the ultimate test of endurance requires nerves of steel and a little help, encouragement and advice from friends, which is exactly what two lucky Vodacom Red clients received in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 29...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame
World Cup winner and All Blacks great Dan Carter has today been named as the latest inductee into the RPA Hall of Fame, in association with KPMG. The former Crusaders, Perpignan and current Racing 92 fly-half will be honoured at the RPA Players’ Awards 2017...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Johan Ackermann and Lions Rugby in mutual agreement
On his departure after Super Rugby It was announced today that by mutual consent the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd and Johan Ackermann will be parting ways at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season. Ackermann has been nothing but outstanding in his time at...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on No Beer Ban At KRU Events
The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to clarify that there is absolutely no truth in the article “Rugby: Beer Pressure Banned”, published in the most recent edition of The Nairobian. Entertainment has been, and remains a critical component of the Safari Sevens...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Students draw with Ireland
England Students draw 36-36 with Ireland England denied win in final momentsEngland Students rallied to a late lead against the Combined Students of Ireland at Oxford University RFC on Sunday but were unable to hold on as the teams fought to a 36-36 draw....
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks
New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby has joined the DHL Stormers on a short-term contract as injury cover in midfield. The experienced Treeby will be with the DHL Stormers for the next four months, as they look to build on what has been an encouraging start to...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season
Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks
Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title
The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited
Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France
England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Missed opportunities cost Pumas
The Steval Pumas couldn’t convert multiple opportunities against Western Province at fortress Newlands on Saturday, falling to a 40-19 loss in a pre-season friendly. The visitors were starved of possession during the first half and ended up conceding six...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit
The inspiration for both the home and away shirts was drawn from African tribal body painting, along with the colours of the country’s flag, proudly adhering to the roots of the Kenyan people. The in-house design team at Samurai Sportswear worked over...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return
Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs
BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening. In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3
Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...
