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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings vs Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup
Venue: Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: 9 May 2015 Time: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen EP Kings: 15. Siviwe Soqizwapi 14. Siyanda Grey 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Luther Obi 10. Hansie Graaff 9. Jaco Grobler 8....
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Scotland name squad for sold out Glasgow Sevens
The Glasgow Sevens at Scotstoun Stadium has sold out and Calum MacRae has revealed the host’s squad for round eight of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Colin Gregor, who surpassed Waisale Serevi in fourth in the all-time point scorer chart, will become...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina Sevens squad for the #Glasgow7s
Santiago Alvarez, Marcos Bollini, Nicolas Bruzzone, Santiago Cordero, Rodrigo Etchart, Ramiro Finco, Fernando Luna, Ramiro Moyano, Axel Muller, Gaston Revol, German Schulz, Segundo Tuculet #Glasgow7s: 9th and 10th May...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on USA Eagles Sevens squad for #Glasgow7s
Carlin Isles, Mataiyasi Leuta, Danny Barrett, Garrett Bender, Zack Test, Andrew Durutalo, Folau Niua , Maka Unufe, Nate Augspurger, Madison Hughes (c), Perry Baker, Martin Iosefo #Glasgow7s: 9th and 10th May...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia ready to rise to the challenge in Glasgow
Lewis Holland, James Stannard and Alex Gibbon return in an extended 14-man Australia squad for the Glasgow Sevens. Australia Sevens coach Geraint John has named an extended 14-man squad for the penultimate round of the 2014-15 HSBC Sevens World Series at...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens squad for #Glasgow7s
Fiji: Amenoni Nasilasila, Apisai Domolailai, Isake Katonibau, Jerry Tuwai, Josaia Wini, Kitione Dawai, Osea Kolinisau, Pio Tuwai, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenaca Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou...
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May 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks chasing gold in series climax
South Africa lead the current HSBC Sevens World Series by four points and believe if their processes are right in Glasgow and London, the results will take care of themselves. “I think the Olympics play a big role in sevens rugby. It will make the sport...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Leopards XV for Windhoek clash
Leopards: 15. Myburgh Briers, 14. Sergio Torrens, 12. Adriaan Engelbrecht, 11. Adri Jacobs, 10. Kobus du Plessis, 9. Malherbe Swart, 8. Juan Language (C), 7. Henro-Pierre Swart, 6. Jaco Jordaan, 5. Francois Robertse, 4. Danie Jordaan, 3. Stephan Bezuidenhout,...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks XV team to play the EP Kings
Sharks XV: 15. Garth April, 14. Paul Perez, 13. Paul Jordaan, 12. Marius Louw, 11. Tonderai Chavhanga, 10. Heimar Williams, 9. Hanco Venter, 8. Lubabalo Mtembu, 7. Johan Meyer, 6. Khaya Majola, 5. Jean Droste, 4. Christiaan De Bruin, 3. Marne Coetzee, 2....
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Hala’ufia suspended for five weeks
CHRIS HALA’UFIA (London Welsh) was today suspended for five weeks after pleading guilty to striking an opponent, contrary to Law 10.4 (a), during the game against Leicester Tigers on April 25. Antony Davies, sitting as a Sole Judicial Officer at the London...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jacques Potgieter Signs With The Cell C Sharks
We are pleased to announce the signing of Waratahs loose-forward Jacques Potgieter on a two-year contract with the Cell C Sharks. Potgieter is no stranger to the Cell C Sharks, having played his junior rugby in Durban. Over the last few years he has made...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on DOUBLE DECKER DELIGHT FOR SPORTS FANS THIS WEEKEND AT NMB STADIUM
READY FOR ACTION: Chippa United mid-fielder Manti Moholo and Lizo Gqoboka, EP Kings loose-head prop are ready for the upcoming Double Decker Delight weekend. Lourens Oberholzer, Access Management Operations Manager, says PE can look forward to a sizzling...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Six South African players in Stats XV
Stats XV review: After Round 12 The South African Conference has contributed six players to the Stats XV team for the second consecutive week of Vodacom SupeRugby. Four of the six players are among the forwards pack with Vodacom Bulls eighthman Arno Botha,...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Open letter from John Smit to Sharks fans
So I got this sent to me by some mates and must admit it got me thinking, laughing at first but then thinking!!! Which is why I decided to write a note to all of you. There is so much that has been done, not done, said and not said, and along the way, the...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on FRANS STEYN RETURNS
The Cell C Sharks will be able to call on the services of 2007 Rugby World Cup winning centre Frans Steyn who will return to action this Saturday for their second tour match. “It’s wonderful to have a guy like Frans back,” admitted Director of Rugby...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on BOLAND PLAYING FOR PRIDE AGAINST THE BULLDOGS
The Boland Cavaliers will be looking to redeem themselves against the Border Bulldogs in East London on Saturday, after going down 44-10 against the EP Kings this past weekend. The Kings, who led 19-10 at half-time, scored seven tries against one, to sink the...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Spotlight on Windhoek and Polokwane – Vodacom Cup Round 9 Preview
The Leopards XV and Hino Valke will have all to play for when they travel to Windhoek and Polokwane respectively in the final round of Vodacom Cup pool action. These two sides will be competing to be the final team in the top four of the tightly-contested...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on REINACH HAND INJURY ADDS TO SHARKS’ WOES
Sharks’ scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has broken his hand and will play no further part in the Durban-based outfit’s Australasian tour. Reinach sustained the injury in the first-half of last Friday’s 48-15 loss to the Highlanders in Dunedin and,...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Watson to captain the EP Kings against the Sharks XV
EP Kings: 15 Siviwe Soqizwapi 14 Siyanda Grey 13 Ronnie Cooke 12 Tim Whitehead 11 Luther Obi 10 Hansie Graaff 9 Jaco Grobler 8 Tim Agaba 7 Thembelani Bholi 6 Luke Watson (capt) 5 Cornell Hess 4 Stefan Willemse 3 Simon Kerrod/Enoch Mnyaka 2 Edgar Marutlulle 1...
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May 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Reds
The Crusaders will play their last guaranteed home game in Christchurch for this season on Friday night when they take on the Reds. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the starting line-up and a new face enters the reserves. Nepo...
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May 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU appoints Rhino Rugby as official equipment supplier
Albert Pestana of Rhino Rugby South Africa (back row, second left) with Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer, and players at the announcement of Rhino’s appointment as the official supplier of breakdown and scrumming equipment to the Springboks. The players are...
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May 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on BEAUDEN BARRETT TO MISS A MONTH
The Hurricanes have confirmed Beauden Barrett will sit out the next month of Super Rugby. Barrett’s scans revealed a grade two tear of his medial collateral ligament (MCL) which he suffered during the Hurricanes’ match against the Crusaders on Saturday,...
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May 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens focus on individual skills for final World Series events
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Tuesday their focus for the England and Netherlands Women’s Sevens World Series tournaments would be on improving the players’ individual skills as they look to finish the season on a...
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May 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on OFM AND TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS – A WINNING COMBINATION
OFM, the sound of central South Africa, is proud to announce that it will once again be the exclusive electronic media sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the ABSA Currie Cup tournament over the next three years. The radio station has...
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May 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks make one change for Argentina tour
Vodacom Blue Bulls lock RG Snyman on Tuesday was withdrawn from the Junior Springbok touring squad to Argentina due to an ankle ligament injury. The big lock hurt his ankle during a training session in Stellenbosch and will be out of action for between...
