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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Jerry Collins from New Zealand Rugby and Tim Castle
New Zealand Rugby has tonight expressed its shock and sadness at the death of former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana in a car crash in France earlier today. The crash has also left the couple’s baby daughter Ayla in a critical condition in...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on VALE JERRY COLLINS
SANZAR Chief Executive, Greg Peters, has issued the following statement in the wake of the tragic news that Jerry Collins and his partner, Alana Madill, have passed away in France. “Jerry Collins is an undisputed legend of the game for Wellington, the...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on R.I.P Jerry
The rugby world is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of ex All Black captain and true rugby legend Jerry Collins. Collins, 34, and his wife, Alana Madill, died in a car accident in Beziers, France. Their three month old daughter, Alya, survived...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player
Canterbury Rugby CEO Hamish Riach has expressed regret today at the news that a Canterbury club rugby player has been banned from all rugby for two years for possessing a human growth hormone. Lincoln University player Finn Hart-Strawbridge was found guilty...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on ASICS unveils the most technologically advanced jersey the Springboks have ever worn
Available today, the Springbok’s new jersey is an imposing look that fans and players alike will be proud to wear. A true sport performance brand, ASICS developed the jersey with direct insights from the Springboks. Scientists from the ASICS...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Stormers v Lions @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie verklaaring
Mnr. Jannie Louw, President – Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie: Dit verg unieke persone om in unieke omstandighede te presteer. Die produsente en personeel van ORC produseer druiwe en verwerk dit tot wêreldklas wyne in uiters unieke omstandighede. So ook...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on UJ rugby player joins BlitzBokke training camp
CAPTION: University of Johannesburg forward Andries Oosthuizen was invited to join the Springbok rugby sevens team, the BlitzBokke, for a training camp in Stellenbosch last week ahead of their European tour to Italy and Switzerland next week (June 8 to 22)....
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks and ASICS launch new RWC jersey
The new ASICS-designed and manufactured Springbok jersey for the Rugby World Cup was launched at a glittering event in Cape Town on Thursday, with the 100 day mark to the start of the global showpiece fast approaching. The launch of the iconic jersey...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs make late change
Willie Le Roux replaces Joe Pietersen on the bench. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP BG Uys 2 HOOKER Torsten van Jaarsveld 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van Dyk 4 LEFT LOCK Carl Wegner 5 RIGHT LOCK Francois Uys ( c ) 6 LEFT FLANKER Boom Prinsloo 7 RIGHT...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home
The DHL Stormers have announced just three changes to their starting line-up, with two new faces on the bench, for Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). The DHL Stormers can...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview
With only two rounds of action left before the top six teams in Vodacom Super Rugby start fighting it out for the grand prize, there is still a lot that happen before the final positions on the log are secured. What we do know is that the Hurricanes...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp
South African players absolutely dominate this week’s Stats XV with nine players from this country making the team following this week’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. The team consists of a healthy spread of players from the five South African franchises...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Cheetahs v Waratahs @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 23:00 AEST, 01:00* NZST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Reds v Chiefs @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Andrew Lees TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James O`Connor, 14. Chris...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Teitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Matt Vaega, 14. Ben...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 21:00 AEST, 23:00 NZST, 13:00 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Damien Mitchelmore AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Rebels v Bulls @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Dominic...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes
Tomorrow night’s game will feature a new captain, vice-captain and have five players running out onto their home field when the Highlanders clash with the table topping Hurricanes. Head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named a side that features six changes to the...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER
First five-eighth Beauden Barrett will return to the Hurricanes’ starting team this Friday night in one of three changes to the side which faced the Crusaders. Coach Chris Boyd has opted to move Blade Thomson into flanker and Victor Vito to No. 8, giving...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Hurricanes v Highlanders Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off:19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Shane McDermott AR2: Paul Williams TMO: Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. James Marshall, 14. Nehe...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Women’s squad announced for Rugby Super Series
Hunter leads England out against Canada in the 2014 WRWC England Women’s Head Coach Simon Middleton has named a squad of 28 players for this month’s Rugby Super Series in Canada where England will play the USA, New Zealand and Canada. Rugby...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions make two forced changes
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 17: DHL STORMERS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to face the DHL Stormers at Newlands Stadium on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency for the clash, making just...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies team to take on the Force
Brumbies 1. Scott Sio , 2. Stephen Moore (c), 3. Ben Alexander, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Blake Enever, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. David Pocock, 8. Ita Vaea, 9. Nic White, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Joe Tomane, 12. Robbie Coleman, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on PREVIEW: REBELS VS BULLS, ROUND 17
Setting the scene: The Rebels and Bulls head into this clash with different motivations and different levels of comfort, however the same aspirations; to claim a crucial victory. For the Rebels, it’s a case of finishing the season on a positive note; two...
