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May 3, 14 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks score huge win over Argentina U20
The Junior Springboks scored six tries in each half to score a convincing 78-31 victory over Argentina Under-20 on Friday in Saldanha Bay on the West Coast. The encounter was the first of three matches as the two teams fine-tune their preparations for the...
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May 3, 14 •
2319 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks tackle Scotland in Glasgow Sevens quarters
Despite suffering a 19-5 defeat against New Zealand in their final Pool A match at the Glasgow Sevens, defending champions South Africa will tackle hosts Scotland on Sunday afternoon in one of the four Cup quarter-final matches. The knockout match against the...
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May 3, 14 •
2544 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Scotland fixtures
Times: CAT May 2014 4 Samoa v USA Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:30 4 Argentina v Japan Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:52 4 Spain v Portugal Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:14 4 France v Wales Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:36 4 New Zealand v Australia Scotstoun...
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May 2, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on JAMES SLIPPER CITED
Player: James Slipper Team: Reds Position: Prop Date of Incident: 2 May 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the ground such...
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May 2, 14 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Changes to Springbok 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup kick-off times announced
The Springboks will play all four of their 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup pool fixtures in England at 16h45 following an announcement by Rugby World Cup Limited and England Rugby 2015 Limited on Friday that amendments had been made to the match times. These...
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May 2, 14 •
2294 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Scotland Fixtures
Times: CAT May 2014 3 Fiji v Argentina Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:30 3 Wales v Kenya Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:52 3 England v France Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:14 3 Canada v Japan Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:36 3 New Zealand v Samoa Scotstoun...
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May 2, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face
On a windless evening in Auckland, the first half of the Blues-Reds game initially seemed to get off to a slow start, but in the 7th minute, Simon Hickey slotted one of two penalties for the Blues, bringing the scoreboard to 6-0 for the Blues by the 12th...
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May 2, 14 •
2438 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat XV in Vodacombeker Kwarteindrondte
Toyota Vrystaat XV speel Saterdag, 3 Mei teen die Vodacom Blou Bulle in die kwarteindrondte van die Vodacombeker kompetisie. Die wedstryd wat in die Vrystaat Stadion in Bloemfontein gespeel word, skop om 15:00 af en toegang is gratis. Slegs die hoofpaviljoen...
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May 2, 14 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face daunting task in Glasgow
The Springbok Sevens face a daunting task at the Glasgow Sevens this weekend, and their performance in Scotland will no doubt have a significant effect on their ambition to challenge log leaders New Zealand for the HSBC Sevens World Series crown. With the...
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May 2, 14 •
2056 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Gavin re-appointed as NSW Rugby Union President
Tim Gavin has been re-elected as President of the NSW Rugby Union. The NSW legend, who represented the Waratahs on 83 occasions including 30 as captain, was elected for a further 12-month term at the NSW Rugby Union Annual General Meeting held at Moore Park...
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May 2, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
The Western Force has announced its 26-man squad that will travel to South Africa ahead of the team’s Asteron Life Super Rugby matches against the Cheetahs and the Stormers. Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has included the match day squad that...
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May 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has picked Frans Steyn at flyhalf for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday morning (SA time). Steyn’s move means Tim Swiel drops out of the match-23, with Heimar Williams...
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May 1, 14 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on It’s elimination time in the Vodacom Cup – Quarter-finals Preview
Any slip-ups this weekend will be punished with elimination when the four Vodacom Cup quarter-finals take place in Nelspruit, Durban, Bloemfontein and Kimberley on Friday and Saturday. Of the eight teams in the quarter-finals, six are back from 2013, while...
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May 1, 14 •
1776 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies
The Crusaders will play their first home game in over a month when they face the Brumbies this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has...
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May 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand
18 teams, four conferences, two regional groups confirmed Three new teams – South Africa, Argentina and one other Shorter competition – one week less A refreshed Super Rugby competition to kick off from 2016 offers the best chance to ensure it...
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May 1, 14 •
2761 Views •
Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on Waratahs Rugby confirms more than $1,000,000 contribution to grassroots rugby
Waratahs Rugby Limited has confirmed it contributed $1,083,278 to the community game for the year ending December 31, 2013. Chairman Roger Davis told Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting at Moore Park that after payment of the grassroots contribution of $1.1...
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May 1, 14 •
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Australia, General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on ARU WELCOMES NEW VISION FOR SUPER RUGBY
Fans will continue to see Australian Super Rugby teams take on teams from the world’s top-ranked Rugby-playing nations, with an increased focus on greater interaction between Australian and New Zealand teams and an expanded finals series, under the new...
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May 1, 14 •
2190 Views •
Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on England Counties Under 20s selectors name squad to face Georgia
THE England Counties Under 20s selectors have named a 25-man squad for the international against Georgia Under 20s at Cambridge’s Volac Park on Saturday May 24 (2pm). The squad was selected after a recent development and selection weekend at Welbeck Defence...
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May 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on All to play for as June break looms – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
All five South African franchises will want to ensure they are in a good position with the June break in Vodacom Super Rugby now less than a month away. The Cell C Sharks kick off proceedings from a local point of view when they take on the Rebels in...
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May 1, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU ‘ticks boxes’ with new Vodacom Super Rugby format from 2016
· Six South African teams in expanded Super Rugby competition from 2016 · Argentina and a potential fifth new nation to be included in SA Group · Entries sought to join 18-team, four conference structure NOTE TO EDITORS: Please find attached a graphic...
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May 1, 14 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks training squad to test readiness against Argentina
The South Africa Under-20 squad will be able to test their readiness for this year’s Junior World Championship (JWC) when they tackle Argentina Under-20 in three international friendly matches in the Western Cape. The first clash takes place on Friday at...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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General News, International, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Franks re-signs with NZ Rugby and Crusaders
All Blacks and Crusaders front row stalwart Owen Franks has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for the next three years, re-signing with the national body and his Crusaders team through to 2017. 26-year-old Franks has been a regular tighthead prop in the...
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Apr 30, 14 •
5459 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV team named
Cell C Sharks XV vs Lions Date: Friday 2 May, 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: KP2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Jongi Nokwe 13. Quentin Crocker 12. Adriaan Esterhuizen 11. Alcino Izaacs 10. Jean Luc du Plessis 9. Stefan Ungerer 8. Johan Meyer 7....
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Apr 30, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah Rugby congratulate Adriaan Strauss on his 100th Vodacom SupeRugby match
On Saturday at 17:00, Adriaan Strauss will as usual lead the Toyota Cheetahs on to the field at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. This Saturday will however be different. Not only will he be running front of the team because he is the captain, but also because it...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on the Rebels
Rebels vs Cell C Sharks Date: Friday, 2 May 2014 Time: 11:40 (CAT) 19:40 (AST) Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Referee: Andrew Lees (Australia) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, James Leckie (Australia) Television Match Official: Peter Marshall (Australia) 15....
