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Aug 30, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup semi-finals confirmed
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division semi-finals will play out in Pretoria on Friday evening and Durban on Saturday afternoon. Both matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport. In the first semi-final, the Vodacom Bulls will host DHL Western Province at...
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Aug 27, 21 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Chris Dry retires from international Sevens
Blitzboks forward Chris Dry has stepped away from international Sevens rugby and the 33-year-old says he leaves with no regrets and a mountain of great memories. Dry made his debut in 2010 in Adelaide, Australia, and went on to represent the Springbok Sevens...
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Aug 27, 21 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls at Loftus
In their last Currie Cup match of the 2021 season, the Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling north to encounter the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday at 16:45 in Pretoria. The action will be live on SuperSport. “We want to finish well. We are all disappointed with our...
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Aug 27, 21 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS READY FOR FINAL ROUND CLASH AGAINST TOYOTA CHEETAHS
The Vodacom Bulls have made a hand full of changes to their starting XV that will take on the Toyota Cheetahs in their final round match of the Carling Currie Cup on Saturday. The Tshwane-based side will head into the clash at Loftus Versfeld having made some...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS U20 EAGER FOR FS CHEETAHS ENCOUNTER
A strong and exciting Vodacom Bulls Under-20 side has been selected to take on their Toyota Free State counterparts in an SA Rugby Under-20 Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Friday afternoon. On the back of a hard-fought 31-33 win away from home...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pearce and Carley to officiate Boks Down Under
The match officials for the remaining nine Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches to be played in Perth, Brisbane, Townsville and Gold Coast in the coming weeks were announced by World Rugby on Thursday, with Englishmen Luke Pearce and Matthew Carley in...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Determined Springboks depart for Queensland
The Springboks departed for Queensland on Thursday for the away leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship determined to build on their strong start to the season as they look to defend their title in the southern hemisphere showpiece. The team travelled from...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Several changes to Cell C Sharks Team to face DHL Western Province
With one last push before the Currie Cup semi-finals next week, this Saturday’s match against DHL Western Province at Jonsson Kings Park is vital for maintaining the great form the team has shown over the last few weeks as they look to build before the...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL WP shuffle pack for Durban trip
There are five changes to the DHL Western Province forward pack for their Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. DHL Western Province require a win in their final league match, which kicks off at 19h00 on Saturday at...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #21
It’s make-or-break in the final round of the Carling Currie Cup on Saturday, with three teams effectively involved in knock-out matches to determine who will join the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks in the semi-finals. The semi-finalists will only be...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2021 Schedule – Second-Round Rugby Championship Match in Perth Confirmed
SANZAAR today confirmed, in association with Rugby Australia, that the outstanding second-round match of The Rugby Championship (TRC) between Australia and New Zealand, that was due to be played on Saturday 28 August, has been rescheduled for 1400 (AWST) on...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad ready for mammoth tour
The All Blacks squad has assembled in Auckland today to fly to Australia for the Fortinet Rugby Championship and then onto the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe. All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster said: “We’ll be playing ten Tests in 12 weeks in...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Reds announce 2022 Squad
The Queensland Reds have continued to invest in developing elite Rugby talent at Ballymore with a total of 31 players retained from this year’s program ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby season. After claiming their first Super Rugby title in 10 years and...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brad Weber puts pen to paper
Recommits with NZR and Gallagher Chiefs through to 2023 All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Super Rugby team, putting pen to paper through to the end of 2023. 30-year-old Weber has become a...
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Aug 25, 21 •
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Academy Week, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Youth Weeks •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Youth Weeks for 2021 cancelled
The 2021 SA Rugby Youth Week tournaments have been cancelled in light of the current challenges and uncertainties regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby, said that none of the national...
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Aug 25, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All-star “Champions Match” announced for November
Carling Black Label, sponsor of the Currie Cup, and SA Rugby have once again joined forces with the intention of recognizing and rewarding the champion voices of rugby fans, with a first and historic “Champions Match” on 6 November 2021. The Champion...
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Aug 25, 21 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Here are the nominees for the 5th Annual BrightRock Players’ Choice Awards 2021
Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth and Lukhanyo Am have all been nominated for the coveted Players’ Player of the Year The BrightRock Players’ Choice Awards, in partnership with MyPlayers, honour and...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks ready to travel to Queensland
The Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, where their four remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches which will be hosted in Queensland following the announcement of the new match schedule by tournament organisers SANZAAR. The ongoing...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster reappointed as All Blacks Head Coach
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has been reappointed through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced. NZR CEO Mark Robinson said he and the NZR Board were delighted to announce the appointment and said Foster could now...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2021 Schedule
Major Changes Confirmed With Eight Matches to be Played in Queensland SANZAAR today confirmed major changes to The Rugby Championship (TRC) match schedule. This is in response to the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the subsequent tightening of regulations...
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Aug 23, 21 •
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Comments Off on Grant Williams called up to Springbok squad
Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse due to a leg fracture. Hendrikse was stretchered off the...
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Aug 23, 21 •
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Comments Off on Two matches on Springbok Women’s tour to Europe confirmed
The Springbok Women’s team will embark on a tour of Europe later this year, with a Test against France in Vannes confirmed, as well as a first clash against the Barbarians Women as part of a unique double-header at Twickenham. The Test is scheduled for 6...
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Aug 23, 21 •
964 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup Results, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #20
Tafel Lager Griquas’ season-double over DHL Western Province on Sunday means an intriguing final weekend of action awaits when the league phase of the Carling Currie Cup concludes next weekend. While the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks have secured home...
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Aug 20, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sigma Lions welcome back PJ Botha and Carlu Sadie for the Cell C Sharks match
Burger Odendaal and the Sigma Lions are home for their last round robin match of the Carling Currie Cup this weekend. They host the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 21 August. PJ Botha and Carlu Sadie are welcomed back to the fray, while...
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Aug 20, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dayimani returns for DHL WP in Kimberley
Loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani makes his return from injury in one of six changes to the DHL Western Province starting line-up to face the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Sunday. There are five changes in the forward pack and one in the backline for the...
