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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI
Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs make late change
Change to the Toyota Cheetah team: Gouws Prinsloo will be replacing the injured Riaan Smit on the bench for this weekend’s clash against the Stormers. ...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview
A full and exciting weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby lies ahead with all five South African franchises in action on Friday and Saturday. The weekend kicks off with the Cell C Sharks taking on the Blues in Albany, where the team from KwaZulu-Natal will be...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Glenwood vs Maritzburg College Fixtures 24 May
2014 MAY 24: 15:15 Classic Clashes Glenwood High School vs Maritzburg College...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE 32-MAN SQUAD FOR CASTROL EDGE FRANCE TOUR
Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has launched the 2014 Castrol EDGE France Tour with the announcement of a strong 32-man Australian squad. The group will assemble at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast on Sunday 1 June before competing against 2011...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wallaby Squad named
Uncapped Waratahs lock Will Skelton and 15 Test veteran Rob Horne are two of the 11 Tahs named in the today’s 32-man Wallaby squad. The 22-year-old, 135kg Skelton earned his selection against the Lions last Sunday, making his physicality felt by taking his...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: WESTERN FORCE VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made six changes, including wholesale changes to the front row....
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders
The Crusaders meet their southern rivals, the Highlanders, in Dunedin this Saturday night and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with six changes from last week. The entire front row has been replaced so that Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns. The ‘new names’ are...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on EP Women’s team to take on KZN in Durban this weekend
The EP Women’s rugby team will make their way to Durban this weekend to play against KZN at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday the 24th of May, at 15:00. This game will be their third game of the season, and they will be keen to build on the successes...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers
Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...
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May 21, 14 •
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Academy Week, Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, Grant Khomo Week, School •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby announce their Craven Week, Academy and Grant Khomo Teams
The month of July is undoubtedly the most exciting time on the school rugby calendar with the various National Rugby Weeks taking place across the country. National School Rugby Weeks for 2014 fixtures: Event Date Venue U18 Craven Week 13 – 19 July...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named
Blues vs Cell C Sharks Date : Friday, 23 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Referee : Nick Briant (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser (NZ), Aki Aso (Japan) Television Match Official : Aaron...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok amongst EP Kings new signings
CJ and Edgar join the Kings ranks The Eastern Province Kings have confirmed two new player contracts ahead of their re-entry into the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous confirmed that the EP Kings have signed CJ van der Linde till...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Fish Hoek High Rugby Fixtures 2014
DATE OPPONENTS VENUE 12 Apr SOMERSET COLLEGE HOME NO MATCHES OVER THE LONG WEEKENDS 10 May TABLEVIEW AWAY 17 May SETTLERS HOME 24 May BOSMANSDAM...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on King Edward vs Westville Boys High
Weekly Rugby Fixtures Saturday 24 May The possible starting XV for King Edward vs Westville Boys’ High: Mlungisi Macheke Willem Du Plessis Keagan Mills Dorian Botha Senzo Mkhize Brendan O’ Donoghue Michele...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday, 24 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby at Newlands in Cape Town. The match kicks off at 17:05. Previous Vodacom SupeRugby encounters between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Stormers:...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown
The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting line-up that will battle to retain the Weary Dunlop Shield against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday (May 23). Abrasive lock Jacques Potgieter returns to the tight five, whilst Alofa Alofa is named to...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys
Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys for BNZ/Plunket charity initiative Thursday 22 May 2014 at 12.00pm – Rugby Park, Cnr Rutland & Malvern St, Christchurch Members of the Crusaders squad will be presented with a truly unique...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks
Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS
Hearing Details: Tuesday May 20 2014 at 9pm NZST, 7pm AEST, 11am SAST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must...
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May 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on SWD name their Craven Week and Academy Week teams
SWD Craven Week team SWD Academy Week team 15 Ruan Barnard (Landbou Oakdale) 15 Logan Stoffels (Outeniqua) 14 Corné de Klerk (Outeniqua) ...
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May 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australian u20 final preparation for Junior World Cup
The National Under 20s will today reunite in camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen when the squad meets to start final preparations for the IRB Junior World Championship, being held from Monday 2 June to Friday 20 June in Auckland, New Zealand....
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on SA Under 18 Sevens aim for gold in Botswana
The SA Under 18 Sevens team will be aiming to emulate the 2013 Australian Youth Olympics winners when they participate in the 2014 African Youth Games on 23 and 24 May in Gaborone, Botswana. Last January, a powerful SA U18 Sevens squad which had outstanding...
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Chris Ashton
The RFU has reviewed an incident involving Saracens winger Chris Ashton just before halftime in the Aviva Premiership semi-final against Harlequins when he shouted “push-it” to Nick Evans as he was taking a conversion. Respect is one of the Core Values of...
