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Feb 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on England v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations
Eddie Jones has named his England side for their opening 2021 Guinness Six Nations match this weekend. England will take on Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, in the Calcutta Cup, on Saturday 6 February (4.45pm KO). The game marks the 150-year anniversary of the...
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Feb 4, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce squad for Waratahs pre-season match in Narrabri
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 25-man squad for tomorrow night’s pre-season fixture against the New South Wales Waratahs in Narrabri. The squad features a strong mix of experience and exciting fresh talent in what will be the Reds only...
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Feb 4, 21 •
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Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on CARLING CURRIE CUP REWARDS ALL TEAMS AS THE VODACOM BULLS ARE CROWNED CHAMPIONS
THE VODACOM BULLS CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN CARLING BLACK LABEL’S INAUGAURAL YEAR AS TITLE SPONSOR In a year where global sports and entertainment was hard-hit by restrictions due to COVID19, South Africa’s leading beer brand partnered with SA Rugby as title...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women embrace support from Springbok coaches
Springbok Women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi embraced the support for her team following a visit by Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and scrum coach Daan Human on Tuesday as they continue their preparation for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Nienaber...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY AU SET FOR TAKE-OFF ON NEW BROADCAST HOME IN 2021
Super Rugby AU is set for 2021 take-off with Australia’s next generation of superstars on show from Friday 19 February. Rugby will be live and ad-free on its new home, Stan Sport, as well as one game a week simulcast live and free-to-air on the Nine...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRIOR TO LEAD THE FORCE IN 2021
The Western Force is delighted to announce that Ian Prior will remain captain of the club for the 2021 Super Rugby campaign. This will be the distinguished scrumhalf’s fourth season as captain after taking the reigns in 2018. With over 70 Force caps to...
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Feb 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee released early to join Bath
DHL Western Province loose forward Jaco Coetzee has been released early from his contract and will join Bath after signing a deal with the English Premiership team. The former SA Schools captain moved to Cape Town straight after school and attended the...
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Jan 31, 21 •
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Currie Cup, Currie Cup Results, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review – The Final
The Vodacom Bulls won the Carling Currie Cup for the first time since 2009 when they defeated the Cell C Sharks in a dramatic and nail-biting final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, which only ended after a weather-enforced suspension in play and 20...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira becomes a Toyota Cheetah
The seasoned campaigner, Schalk Ferreira, has joined the Toyota Cheetahs on a two-year deal. Ferreira will link up with the Toyota Cheetahs just days before his 37th birthday, but despite his age, the prop will bring a lot to the Cheetahs, especially...
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Jan 29, 21 •
802 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to keep pushing for that perfect game
Despite the lack of game time in the last year, the Springbok Sevens squad can ill afford one sub-standard training session as it could come back to bite them at a vital stage when the season finally resumes. That is the firm belief of Blitzboks captain,...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women to face France in RWC opener
The Springbok Women will hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September after being drawn to face France in their opening match in Auckland. The team will play the French, who are currently in fourth place on the Women’s World...
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Jan 29, 21 •
2498 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SANZAAR Announces New Leadership Team
Following its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has appointed Brendan Morris, currently the Chief Operating...
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Jan 28, 21 •
851 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Preview – Final
Every inch will count when the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks cross paths in the Carling Currie Cup final in Pretoria on Saturday in what promises to be an epic battle. Both teams will enter the match – which will be broadcast live on SuperSport at 15h00...
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Jan 28, 21 •
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Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls look to experience for final
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has named a match day squad jam packed with experience while keeping consistency in the team’s selection ahead of their Carling Currie Cup final clash against the Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday,...
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Jan 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Team named for Carling Currie Cup Final
Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C SharksDate: Saturday, 30th January 2021Time: 15h00Venue: Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaReferee: Jaco PeyperAssistant Referees: AJ Jacobs, Griffin ColbyTelevision Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen The Cell C Sharks will take on the...
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Jan 27, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New players joining the Toyota Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs is delighted to welcome three new players to the Cheetah family when training resumes on 3 February. The 29-year-old lock, Rynier Bernardo, will be making a return to the Toyota Cheetahs following a stint abroad with the Canon Eagles in...
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Jan 25, 21 •
992 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR GUINNESS PRO14 CONCLUSION
Fixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16. A total of 29 fixtures will take place between February 19 and March 22 with the Conference winners...
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Jan 25, 21 •
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Comments Off on Peyper to referee fifth Carling Currie Cup final
Jaco Peyper will join a select group of referees who have taken charge of five Carling Currie Cup finals on Saturday when the Vodacom Bulls welcome the Cell C Sharks to Pretoria for the grand finale of South Africa’s flagship domestic competition. The...
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Jan 25, 21 •
909 Views •
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Comments Off on Brown joins experienced Blitzboks on the plane to Spain
The uncapped Ronald Brown, who has recently recovered from serious illness, will join a raft of experienced Springbok Sevens players when they travel to Madrid next month for two tournaments to be hosted by the Spanish Rugby Union. South Africa’s two...
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Jan 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review – Semi-finals
• Vodacom Bulls book Carling Currie Cup home final • Cell C Sharks edge DHL WP in Cape Town The Vodacom Bulls will host the Cell C Sharks in the first Carling Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld since 2009 after the teams held their nerve in testing...
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Jan 22, 21 •
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Comments Off on Global Partnerships Continue for The Sharks
In yet another first within the South African rugby landscape, The Sharks are excited to announce a new global partnership with the internationally acclaimed agency, Roc Nation. This partnership will ensure the strength and growth of The Sharks as an...
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Jan 22, 21 •
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Comments Off on Three uncapped players join sevens squads
Northland’s Brady Rush, son of All Blacks Sevens legend Eric Rush, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the All Blacks Sevens squad as a contracted player in 2021. Rush, along with North Harbour’s Moses Leo and Waikato’s Manaia Nuku are...
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Jan 21, 21 •
906 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls return to full strength for Xerox Lions semi-final
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has named a full strength match day squad that will face the Xerox Lions in their Carling Currie Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 23 January 2021. Stravino Jacobs retains his spot on the left wing as...
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Jan 21, 21 •
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Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Team named for the Semi-Final
The Carling Currie Cup semi-finals have finally arrived with the Cell C Sharks travelling to Cape Town to take on DHL Western Province on Saturday afternoon boasting a strong line-up for the crunch match. The Cell C Sharks head coach has now been able to...
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Jan 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi leads DHL WP in DHL Newlands semifinal
Siya Kolisi is back to captain DHL Western Province in their Carling Currie Cup semifinal against the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday.Having missed the previous two games due to COVID-19 protocols, Kolisi returns at openside flank for the play-off...
