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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vincent Koch earns Springbok start in Salta
Tendai Mtawarira to reach record-equalling 80th Test cap Top points’ scorer against Argentina, Morné Steyn, on the bench Vincent Koch will replace the injured Julian Redelinghuys in the only change to the Springboks’ starting fifteen to face Argentina on...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Human keen to continue momentum
Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 coach Pote Human is keen to continue with the progress showed by his team this far in the SA Rugby Under-21 Provincial Championship when they take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The Blue Bulls secured a first win out...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya “A” Edge Hong Kong In Tuesday Night Thriller
Trailing 10-11 at Half time, Kenya A picked themselves up, rallying to a 24-18 win over Hong Kong in an international friendly played under the Impala Club lights on Tuesday 23 August. After a tentative start, the Dragons settled into a rhythm, Conor...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on pre-match Steval Pumas vs Griquas, Mbombela Stadium 26th August 2016
Steval Pumas ready to welcome Griquas The Steval Pumas are hungry to record their first win of the Currie Cup Premier Division, as they prepare to face long-time rivals Griquas at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening. After losses to the Sharks and Lions in...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Marais changes three for Durban clash
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais made three changes to his starting team that will face the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The coach was forced into a change in the midfield with Dan Kriel injured in the match against the EP Kings, but as it...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on XEROX GOLDEN LIONS vs BOLAND Team Announcement
Programme for the day: 12:00 Gates open 12:30 Xerox Golden Lions U/19 vs. WP U/19 14:30 Xerox Golden Lions U/21 vs. WP U/21 17:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on FANS THE FOCUS OF 2016 BUILDCORP NRC
Following today’s official launch of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) season, players, coaches and fans are eagerly anticipating the competition’s kick off this Saturday, 27 August. The third season of Australia’s premier national...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Glenwood boys to represent South Africa in the U18 world youth polo championships
GLENWOOD boys Wanye Phillips, Dylan Cronje and Keagan Aiken at OR Tambo International Airport about to board their flight to Montenegro where they will be representing South Africa in the U18 WORLD YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS from 26 August – 3...
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Aug 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks resume Test preparations in Buenos Aires
The Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Monday and immediately started with their preparations on Tuesday in Buenos Aires, where they will be based until Friday in the build-up to the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Pumas....
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Action-packed start to APC tournaments
SA Rugby’s Northern, Central and Southern Amateur Provincial Competitions (APC) kicked off on Monday with a mixture of big wins and tight encounters entertaining fans at the three host venues across the country. The competitions feature the best amateur...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bulldogs team sheet
COMPETITION/AGE GRADE: Currie Cup 2016 ( First Division ) TEAM: Border Bulldogs Opposing Team: Namibia TEAM COACH 1 (name): E. Fana TEAM COACH 2 (name): BokSmart (BS) No. COACH 1: D.Dobela,C.Booi BokSmart (BS) No. COACH 2: MATCH REFEREE (name): BokSmart (BS)...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jadezweni third SA referee to make Test debut this year
Cwengile Jadezweni will become the third of South Africa’s young and upcoming refereering corps to make his Test debut this year when he takes charge of the match between Kenya and Hong Kong in Nairobi this weekend. The 2016 season has been rewarding for...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on ARGENTINA MAKE BOKS SWEAT
Argentina made the Springboks work for their 30-23 victory in their opening clash of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Nelspruit on Saturday. Statistics taken from the All Out Rugby App demonstrated clashes between the sides are no longer a one-sided...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Boks move on from Lambie
The Springboks are planning on being without Pat Lambie for at least the remainder of 2016 as the flyhalf battles to overcome the effects of a serious concussion. It is believed that Johan Goosen and Morne Steyn’s French clubs, Racing Metro and Stade...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 Currie Cup Log
FULL LOG : CURRIE CUP UNDER 19 COMPETITION TEAM PLAYED WON LOST DREW POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST POINTS DIFFERENCE TRIES FOR TRIES AGAINST LOSS BONUS TRIES BONUS POINTS WP U19 7 7 0 0 261 122 139 34 15 0 4 32 Blue Bulls U19 8 6 2 0 247 145 102 35 16 2...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on #MissingType: Donating our ‘Bs’… because our Blood is Blue
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is uniting with blood donor organisations across 21 countries to highlight an almost 30% international drop in people becoming blood donors compared to a decade ago. This is being highlighted through a...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby medallists share sevens stories on seven cities tour
New Zealand’s silver medal winning women’s sevens players will share their Olympic experiences on a national tour to inspire young rugby players. The tour will see the Olympian sevens players visiting schools, rugby clubs and girls’ rugby tournaments...
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Aug 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Waikato win tight final to take out Rippa Rugby Championship
Waikato have secured the Air New Zealand 2016 Rippa Rugby Championship title, defeating Auckland 25-15 in a tightly contested final of the two day national tournament in Wellington this afternoon. Auckland (representing Holy Cross School in Papatoetoe) took...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on CURRIE CUP PREMIER DIVISION 2016: Sharks too strong for Boland | Boland vs Lions on Friday
A DOMINANT first-half performance by the Cell C Sharks laid the platform for a convincing 41-20 Currie Cup Premier Division win over the Boland Cavaliers at the Boland Stadium in Wellington this past Friday. The Cavaliers put up a brave second half display,...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Reverend Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile Memorial Service
The Western Province Rugby Football Union will hold a memorial service in honour of the late Reverend Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, at 19h00, on Tuesday 23 August 2016, at the St. Saviours Anglican Church in Claremont. Reverend Stofile passed away peacefully on...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas inspired by Springbok visit
For the Steval Pumas, the visit of the Springboks to Nelspruit went far beyond just the thrilling victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium. The provincial side benefitted hugely from training with the Springboks, and also looked on with pride as former...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Medical Report for Steval Pumas
After the Steval Pumas had a bye this weekend, physiotherapist Luzahn Louw has compiled an updated injury report ahead of the team’s next game against Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday. New injuries: • Justin van Staden had surgery on a fractured toe...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Border, Golden Lions women secure final berths
Border have booked their place in the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial A Section Final, while the Golden Lions will feature in the B Section Final after both teams registered valuable victories in the penultimate round of pool matches this past weekend. In...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cardovillis Reflects On Driftwood Win
Kenya Harlequin Head Coach Charles Cardovillis has spoken after his side posted a 19-14 win over Menengai Cream Homeboyz to win the third round of the National Sevens Series, the Driftwood sevens this past weekend in Mombasa. In a post-match interview...
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Aug 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings lose skipper for rest of season
The Eastern Province Kings skipper Schalk Ferreira will most likely not be available for the rest of the season following a groin strain sustained during the Boland Cavaliers match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium two weeks ago. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend...
