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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Marais brings back Basson, Paige and Brummer for Reds clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais made three changes to his backline to play the Reds in a Vodacom Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Bjorn Basson replaces Jamba Ulengo on the wing, Francois Brummer swops jerseys with Tian Schoeman at flyhalf,...
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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Parahi re-joins Australian Sevens set-up
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens program today announced that Jesse Parahi will re-join the squad from NRL outfit the Wests Tigers on a two-year deal, effective immediately. The 26-year-old powerful ball carrier from Avoca Beach has won 33...
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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Johnny McNicholl to join Scarlets in 2017
BNZ Crusaders outside back Johnny McNicholl will head to Wales at the end of this year to play for the Scarlets Club in Llanelli. McNicholl, who is playing his fourth season with the BNZ Crusaders, said he had been approached by the Scarlets Club and agreed...
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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby mourns Kurtis Haiu
New Zealand Rugby has today expressed its sadness at the death of former Blues and New Zealand age grade player Kurtis Haiu following his battle with cancer at age 31. “This is a devastatingly sad time for Kurtis’ young family, and for his rugby...
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Apr 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Liam Messam to captain All Blacks Sevens at Singapore Sevens
Liam Messam will captain the All Blacks Sevens in this weekend’s Singapore Sevens. Messam takes over the leadership following injury to Tim Mikkelson in Hong Kong and the decision to rest long serving former captain DJ Forbes. Former Rotorua Boys High...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Tuks Young Guns win the Young Guns Final
FNB Tuks Young Guns win the Young Guns Final, defeating FNB UJ Young Guns 47-24 FNB Tuks outmuscled FNB UJ 47-24 at UJ Stadium to win the Young Guns Final on Tuesday 12 April. Conditions were perfect on Tuesday afternoon in Johannesburg, as FNB Tuks...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas team to take on SWD Eagles
Currie Cup Qualifier: SWD Eagles vs Steval Pumas Venue: NMU Campus, George Date: 15 April 2016 Kick-off: 16:00 Currie Cup Qualifier 2016 Head Coach of the Steval Pumas, MJ Mentz announced his 22 man squad for the second 2016 Currie Cup Qualifier match...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Reds Ticket Giveaway #BullsFamily
We are giving away 10 sets of 4 tickets (40) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria on “Pink Day” (Saturday 16th April 2016 at 17h05) How can you win? Download the...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Historic Overview: Paarl Gimnasium vs Paul Roos
This Saturday sees the Premier Interschool’s showcase the second of its 12 derby matches for the season. Paul Roos make the short trip to neighbours Paarl for one of their biggest and toughest clashes of their local season. Both teams are...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand sevens replace three players for Singapore Sevens
Three players have been called into the All Blacks Sevens for this weekend’s Singapore Sevens as injury replacements. They are Antonio Kiri Kiri, Josh van Leishout and Isaac Te Aute who fly to Singapore tonight. Pita Ahki (shoulder), Sam Dickson (leg),...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Dry to replace Snyman for Singapore Sevens
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, called on Chris Dry to join his for the HSBC Singapore Sevens tournament, to be played on Saturday and Sunday, in place of the injured Philip Snyman. Snyman took a knock during the Blitzboks’ devastating semi-final...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on AANKONDIGING VAN DIE SPRINGBOKAFRIGTER #PaleToe
Simon Riekert #paletoe- Randburg SARU het vandag die naam van die nuwe Springbok breier onthul tydens ‘n mediakonferensie by die Supersport ateljee in Randburg. Allister Coetzee sal die Bokke vir die volgende vier jaar afrig en hy word bygestaan deur...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA SCORES VICTORY FOR KNOWLEDGE
13 APRIL 2016 – South African teams’ insatiable appetite for tries so far in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby will make the launch of 20 e-libraries possible through the Tries for Books campaign. Vodacom has pledged to donate R7000 towards setting up...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Repairs done to Emirates Airline Park pitch
The ‘El Nino’ effect has proven to have an even more devastating effect in its wake in 2016 with weather systems being adversely impacted around the world and also in South Africa where maize output have dropped by 30%. It has now also directly...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has said the bye weekend has come at a fortunate time, with a number of the Vodacom Super Rugby players still battling with injuries. Davids confirmed that both starting locks, namely captain Steven Sykes and JC Astle,...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eight school sides still in the running for that unbeaten season
SO AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF NORMAL RUGBY WE ONLY HAVE 8 SIDES STILL IN THE RUN FOR THAT UNBEATEN SEASON. Info by H Otto ...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 8
SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 8 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Jaguares @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 15 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Jaco Peyper AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Aaron...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPRINGBOK COACH #PaleToe
Simon Riekert #paletoe – Randburg SARU today announced the name of the new Springbok coach. Oregan Hoskins, President of SARU did the announcement at Supersport’s studios in Randburg. Allister Coetzee will coach the Boks for the next four years. He...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springbok Team Management confirmed
SA Rugby has assembled a vastly experienced team management to assist the new Springbok head coach with the core duties in preparing the team for the next four years. Former Springbok Sevens captain Mzwandile Stick will join Johann van Graan as assistant...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Allister Coetzee appointed as new Springbok coach
Photo by Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Allister Coetzee has been named as head coach of the Springboks for the next four years, ushering in an exciting new era for rugby in South Africa, said Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of SA Rugby. The 52-year-old former...
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Apr 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pukke Basks in Varsity Cup Glory
The Maties were looking for their forth Varsity Cup win last night but it was not to be. From the onset the Stellenbosch team made their intent clear. They wanted a win, dominating possession and territory in the opening 20 min. Both teams looked to run the...
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Apr 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions Injury Report
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Apr 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Fixtures 2016
2016 APR 30 08:00 Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen vs HTS Louis Botha _________________________________________ 2016 APR 30 09:10 Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Wildeklawer SARU XV vs Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale...
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Apr 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Five South African referees named on Olympic Panel
South African referees Craig Joubert, Rasta Rasivhenge, Marius van der Westhuizen, Ben Crouse and Aimee Barrett were named among an elite group of international referees selected to officiate at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in August, World Rugby announced on...
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Apr 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on OREGAN HOSKINS EN SARU SE BAKEN VAN HOOP #PaleToe
“Kom ons hoop ons wen die Wêreldbeker in 2019, want ek dink ons is eenparig.”-Oregan Hoskins, SARU President. Simon Riekert #Pale toe Môre hierdie tyd weet ons wie SARU so lank weggesteek het as Springbok afrigter. Daar was soveel bespiegel in die pers...
