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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales changes four ahead of France
FranceWales have made four changes to their side to face France on Saturday with George North, Samson Lee, Luke Charteris and Scott Baldwin all coming into the starting XV. Charteris and Baldwin are promoted from replacement roles in the victory over Scotland...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to cover Tom...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making
The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION CONTRACTING UPDATE
Photo: @HowzitJax The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to share a further contracting update, with news of a fresh signing at the Union as well as the re-signing of two Vodacom Super Rugby players. The GLRU has secured the services of lock Andries Ferreira...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Sir to make England Counties XV debut alongside former student
A TEACHER and one of his former students will make their England Counties XV debuts alongside each other against Scotland Club XV at their home club ground of Fylde on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Back row forward Evan Stewart, who captains Fylde in National...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on TETERA FAULKNER SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY AND WESTERN FORCE
The Australian Rugby Union has re-signed promising Western Force prop Tetera Faulkner on a new two-year contract extension through until the end of 2017. The talented 26-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2014 campaign where he made his Test debut against Wales...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs Rugby Announce New Chief Executive Officer
Waratahs Rugby Chairman, Roger Davis, today announced that Rugby Union Player’s Association CEO, Greg Harris will take up the role as Chief Executive Officer of the Waratahs as of Monday 2 March 2015. “The Waratahs’ Board are delighted to make this...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on OWEN FRANKS SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Owen Franks Team: Crusaders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on FAULKNER REMAINS WITH FORCE THROUGH TO 2017
Western Force and Wallabies prop Tetera Faulkner has re-committed to the Western Australian club and Australian rugby for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. Faulkner’s re-signing continues the club’s consolidation of its front-row...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on FINALS OF THE KENFIELD TYRE RUGBY NIGHT SERIES
We are looking forward to some fantastic games on the final night of the Kenfield Tyres Rugby Night Series on Friday 27 February 2015. The Program for Friday 27 February 2015 as follows: 16:00 – 16:55: 2XV Pool: 3rd / 4th Place: George Campbell 2nd XV vs...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS
Photo: @HowzitJax Chris Pollock was not considered for selection after sustaining a minor injury during his pre-game preparation last Saturday. He will be given another week to return to full fitness. Jaco van Heerden is set to make his Super Rugby debut...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union statement regarding Karmichael Hunt
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today further confirms its position in relation to Karmichael Hunt. As QRU advised on Friday 20 February, Karmichael has been served with a Notice to Appear in Court. He is expected in Southport Magistrates Court on 5 March 2015....
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was this evening called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 23/02/15
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen February 23, 2015 DHL Stormers flanker Rynhardt Elstadt has officially been ruled out of action for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday. SupeRugby: DHL...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on #FanUp and win with Rugby 15 and Vodacom – with additional VIP hospitality and on field experience
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Cell C Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mixed bag for South African teams – Vodacom Rugby App Review
After Round 2: 23 FEBRUARY 2015 – While a sense of normality returned to Vodacom SupeRugby over the weekend with the big-name teams winning their matches, South African teams hardly dominated the positive statistics on the Vodacom Rugby App. The Toyota...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup – Round 1 Review
PHOTO CAPTION: Fullback Yazeed Johnson of One Logix United Bulk Villagers Worcester passes the ball despite the attentions of Evergreens centre Deon Stoffels during Saturday’s Cell C Community Cup opening match in Pacaltsdorp. Evergreens won 22-15. Photo by...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby
26 Grey College Old Boys that are currently playing SupeRugby in 2015 Season. Full break down including management, coaches, medical and referees: CHEETAHS: Jean Cook Coenie Oosthuizen* Francois Venter Joe Pietersen Boom Prinsloo Heinrich Brussouw* JW Jonker...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five added to Scotland squad
Head coach Vern Cotter today (Monday) added five capped internationalists to Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations squad, five days out from the round three Test against Italy this Saturday at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm). Scrum-half Chris Cusiter...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on CUT vs SHIMLAS Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: Monday 23 February 2015 Venue: CUT Rugby stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 16h45 CAT (televised live on Supersport One) Referees: Quinton Immelman, Cwengile Jadezweni Assistant referees: Local TMO: JJ Wagner FNB CUT: 15 Henry Immelman, 14 Jessie du Toit,...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on TUKS vs Maties Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Photo: Anton Geyser Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: Tuks Stadium, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h00 CAT (televised live on Supersport One) Referees: Lourens van der Merwe, Jaco Kotze Assistant referees: Local TMO: Willie Vos FNB UP-Tuks: 15. Duncan Matthews, 14....
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on UJ vs PUKKE Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Photo: Marita Holder Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: UJ Stadium, Johannesburg Kick-off: 18h30 CAT Referees: Francois Pretorius, Rodney Boneparte Assistant referees: Local FNB UJ: 15 Ronald Brown, 14 Bradley Moolman, 13 Robert De Bruyn, 12 Adriaan Vermeulen,...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ikeys vs Madibaz Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Photo: Marita Holder Date: Monday, 23 February 2015 Venue: The Green Mile, Cape Town Kick-off: 18h30 CAT Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Tahla Ntshakaza Assistant referees: Local FNB UCT: 15 Paul Cohen, 14 Khanyo Ngcukana, 13 Lihleli Xoli, 12 Nicholas Holten,...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS
The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS
Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Kane Hames Team: Highlanders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
