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Apr 18, 14 •
4167 Views •
Cell C Community Cup, General News •
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Comments Off on New Cell C Community Cup champion to be crowned
April 18, 2014 A new Cell C Community Cup champion will be crowned on Monday after defending champions GAP Management Despatch were knocked out of the final stages of the competition by Roodepoort on the opening day’s play of the Easter Playoffs at...
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Apr 17, 14 •
3300 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
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Comments Off on KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2013
KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2013 MATCH 5 GLENWOOD 31 – DALE COLLEGE 17 In the first half of the penultimate game of the first day, local team Glenwood scored three tries courtesy...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview
The two coastal sides both host South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies on Saturday afternoon as the Vodacom Bulls crossed the Tasman Sea for their third tour match. The Cell C Sharks will get a rare opportunity to host a 15h00 game at Growthpoint Kings...
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Apr 17, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash
Cell C Sharks vs Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 April 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14....
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Apr 17, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Lions team to face the Stormers
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10: DHL STORMERS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands on Saturday. In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of Willie...
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Apr 16, 14 •
2019 Views •
International, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash
Stormers 15. Peter Grant , 14. Damian de Allende , 13. Juan de Jongh , 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen (vice-captain) , 7. Siya Kolisi , 6. Nizaam Carr , 5. Michael Rhodes ,...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash
Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...
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Apr 16, 14 •
1463 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues
1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...
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Apr 16, 14 •
2439 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on SANZAR have announced the draw for the 2014 Rugby Championship
SANZAR have announced the draw for the 2014 Rugby Championship which will start on the 16th of August when Australia host New Zealand in Sydney. The 2014 Super Rugby season ends on August the 2nd and then the Southern Hemisphere’s best players will get...
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Apr 16, 14 •
1850 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes
Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...
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Apr 16, 14 •
1760 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women Sevens face tough pool in Amsterdam
The Springbok Women Sevens will a face a tough task at the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Amsterdam on May 16 and 17 after being drawn in a challenging pool with Australia, Russia and France. Australia and Russia are two of the eight core teams on the...
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Apr 16, 14 •
1768 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back
The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...
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Apr 16, 14 •
2170 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs
Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...
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Apr 16, 14 •
2305 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
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Comments Off on Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival kicks off tomorrow
The Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival, which kicks off tomorrow (Thursday), has again attracted the cream of the country’s rugby-playing schools and is expected to provide some thrilling play between participating teams, many of which don’t ordinarily play...
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Apr 16, 14 •
2124 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 April at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban. Changes to the team from last week: · Caylib Oosthuizen replacing Trevor Nyakane on prop · Heinrich...
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Apr 14, 14 •
1990 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Mvovo has “Vooma”
14 APRIL 2014: Cell C Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo proved this weekend he was equally adept in the last line of defense as on the wing. There had been questions whether director of rugby Jake White made the right decision to shift the flyer from the wing to...
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Apr 14, 14 •
2707 Views •
General News, Premier Schools •
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Comments Off on Match Review – Paul Roos vs Grey High
If ever there was a game of two halves, this must surely be it. On a very hot April day in Stellenbosch, the two schools provided the perfect kick off for the Mutual and Federal Premier Interschools series. Paul Roos started off like a house on fire and...
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Apr 14, 14 •
2711 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on All to play for in the North as the South is settled – Vodacom Cup Round 6 Review
While the four teams who will contest the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals from the South Section have been decided, the race to get into the playoffs in the North Section is not over yet after the penultimate round of pool action. And to add some spice, in the...
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Apr 14, 14 •
1690 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women Sevens defend CAR title
The Springbok Women Sevens on Saturday progressed through the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Sevens tournament in Kenya unbeaten to defend their title in style – a result which inspired coach Renfred Dazel with an eye on the IRB Women’s Sevens World...
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Apr 14, 14 •
1730 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Cell C Sharks ground out their sixth win of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to stay at the top of the standings, but for the other three South African teams in action this weekend, the ninth round wasn’t a happy one. The KwaZulu-Natalians beat a plucky...
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Apr 14, 14 •
2698 Views •
Craven Week, General News, School •
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Comments Off on Limpopo Craven Week trials
For limpopo craven week first trials nylstroom starting xv first team 1.thabang mothoa 2.stephan bekker 3.sunnyboy rasebeka 4.jaco greef 5.schalk du plessis 6.riaan du toit 7.bernard schmidt 8.jasper minaar 9.lerato keagile 10.ruve louw 11.allen de koker...
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Apr 14, 14 •
1543 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr
Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Baden Kerr who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. After fracturing a bone at the base of his thumb in a pre-season...
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Apr 11, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s match against the Western Force in Perth by Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury. The decision was made by the Australian Rugby...
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Apr 11, 14 •
2709 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
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Comments Off on Treat for spectators at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival
Twelve of the country’s top rugby-playing schools, many of which don’t ordinarily play each other during the season, are gearing up for next week’s clashes at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. A strong mix of teams will be participating this year:...
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Apr 11, 14 •
2190 Views •
Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on European Rugby
RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont CBE said: “The benefits will be seen far and wide, from the clubs to the supporters, sponsors and everyone who has followed the fabulous mix of high class rugby and good natured rivalry – all played out in many spectacular...
