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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Wits extend their unbeaten run to three with a win over FNB UWC
FNB Wits hosted FNB UWC in Johannesburg as both sides were looking to be in the top two on the log after the FNB Varsity Shield game. Both sides would have been hoping to build on their previous victories, but it was ultimately the hosts who emerged...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Historic win for the men from Alice as FNB UFH register first victory
FNB UFH were aiming for a maiden win in 2016, in front of a home with a crowd. And they managed it in nail-biting fashion at the death against FNB UFH. It was a fairytale victory that could not come at a better time. It was a strong, physical encounter. FNB...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Shimlas remained unbeaten after hosting FNB Madibaz
FNB Shimlas beat FNB Madibaz 46-19 at Xerox Shimla Park in their first home game of the season. The defending champions put on a strong display for the home fans, running in six tries in difficult circumstances. It took FNB Shimlas just three minutes to open...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB UJ comfortable victors over FNB CUT
The afternoon match at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg left the home crowd cheerful as FNB UJ comfortably beat FNB CUT 14-0 to record their third win and remain unbeaten so far in the 2016 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. The opening...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tigers losing their Stripes?
The much anticipated match between and Ikeys and Pukke took place today at a vey windy and cold Green mile. The Pukke dominated much of the possesion and territory during the first half of the match. Rhyno Smith, full back of The Pukke, converted a penalty...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Saal hat-trick secures Maties third win
Hat-trick of tries from former Kasselsvlei High player, Duncan Saal ensured the Maties continue their winning ways by thumping the UP-Tuks in the Varsity Cup fixture on Monday 22 February 2016 at the Danie Craven Stadium, 29-16. The boys from Stellenbosch...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Squad Named For Round 3 Of RBS 6 Nations Championship
Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney. Cian Healy and Mike Ross return to the squad after proving their fitness. Tadgh Furlong and Rob Herring are both...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Provisional Squad Announced
The Southern Kings provisional squad that has been submitted to SANZAAR this morning is as follows. 1. Schalk Ferreira 2. Edgar Marutlulle 3. Jacobie Adriaanse 4. Steven Sykes 5. John Charles Astle...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on PAM GOLDING GRAEME RUGBY DAY
WITH a largely untried team and a new coach in Jonty van der Meulen, hosts Graeme College know they will have their work cut out when they take on Marlow in the annual Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on March 12. On a day which will see...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby makes changes to concussion protocols in age-group rugby
SA Rugby has made significant changes to its concussion protocols in age-group rugby in an attempt to limit the potential risk of long-term effects sustained by players. The changes are designed to allow players a greater opportunity to participate...
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Feb 22, 16 •
2286 Views •
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Comments Off on Habana boost for Springbok Sevens
Experienced Springbok wing Bryan Habana will join the Springbok Sevens squad in Stellenbosch on Tuesday following an agreement with his French club side, Toulon, SA Rugby confirmed on Monday. Habana will be available for selection for the next two...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Scotland RBS 6 Nations squad update
Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter has made five changes to the Scotland squad for the 2016 RBS 6 Nations. Glasgow Warriors trio Grayson Hart (scrum-half), Rob Harley and Ryan Wilson (back-row), join Edinburgh Rugby’s uncapped hooker George Turner and...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB UJ vs FNB CUT Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 22 February 2016 Venue: UJ Stadium Kick-off: 16h45 TV: SuperSport 1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen UJ: CUT Ixias: ...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Maties vs FNB UP-Tuks Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 22 February 2016 Venue: Danie Craven Stadium Kick-off: 19h00 TV: SuperSport 1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Maties: Tuks: ...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad for Round 3 of RBS 6 Nations Championship
The National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean O’Brien and Dave Kearney. Cian Healy and Mike Ross return...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women’s draw announced for Las Vegas Invitational
The SA Select Women’s Sevens have been drawn in a challenging pool with Brazil, the USA Select 7s and a mixed international team, Stars Rugby 2, at the Las Vegas Invitational from 3 to 6 March. The tournament kicks off one day before the USA Sevens...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings vs Cell C Sharks Preview
The Southern Kings will make their return to Vodacom Super Rugby after a three years break when they take on the Cell C Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Kings and Sharks are part of the extended competition’s...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 – ROUND TWO
GARDENS and Spring Rose continued to impress in the second round of the Eastern Cape Super 12 club rugby competition to confirm their status as favourites from their groups to qualify for the play-offs. Spring Rose were always set for a tight match against...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Gilbert Enoka to move into fulltime role with New Zealand Rugby
Gilbert Enoka, a mainstay of the All Blacks management team for many years, is to work fulltime for New Zealand Rugby (NZR) in an expanded role, it was announced today. NZR CEO Steve Tew said Enoka, who has been involved with the All Blacks since 2000, is...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
32 players assembled at Pennhyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham. Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints) replaces Ollie Devoto (Bath Rugby) who suffered concussion playing for his club on...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Aussie7s win Cup Final in Sao Paulo
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team finished undefeated at the Sao Paulo Sevens, after dominating against Canada to win the final 29-0. After back to back victories on the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai and Sao Paulo, Australia now sits...
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Feb 20, 16 •
1982 Views •
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Comments Off on TOYOTA AND CHEETAHS SPORT NEW CONTRACT
Toyota South Africa Motors renews contract with Free State Cheetahs for another three-year period. Free State Stadium becomes Toyota Stadium Three players are chosen as part of the Hilux Tough Ambassador programme. Hilux Memorabilia Kit in support of the...
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Feb 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on VARSITY SHIELD PREVIEWS 22 FEBRUARY 2016
VARSITY SHIELD FNB WITS vs FNB UWC at Wits Rugby Stadium, 18h30 Why change the winning team when it does the job? That seemed to be what FNB UWC coach Chester Williams had in mind when he made only one shift to the side that beat FNB TUT Vikings...
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Feb 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on VARSITY CUP PREVIEWS 22 FEBRUARY 2016
VARSITY CUP FNB UJ vs FNB CUT Ixias at UJ Rugby Stadium, 16h45 (Live on SS1) With a good start to their season thus far, FNB UJ will hope to make it 3 wins in a row when they tackle FNB CUT in the third round of the 2016 FNB Varsity Cup presented by...
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Feb 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Ikeys vs FNB NWU-Pukke Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 22 February 2016 Kick-off: 18h30 Venue: UCT Sports grounds TV: No Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Ikey Tigers: 15 Gerard Pieterse, 14 Nathan Nel, 13 Hendrik Lategan, 12 Kofi Appiah, 11 Suwilanji Chibale, 10 Hilio De Abreu, 9 Dylan Tidbury, 8 Nyasha...
