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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women set to continue momentum in Italy
England Women Lead Coach Scott Bemand has made minimal changes to the squad that started against Scotland for their second Six Nations match against Italy away on Saturday. Having kicked off their 2016 Six Nations campaign with a confident 32-0 victory away...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on BMW becomes the driving force behind future Wallabies
One of the world’s most iconic brands, BMW, today announced it will bolster its commitment to Australian Rugby with an historic partnership across the national elite development pathway, the Pathway to Gold Program. BMW will drive the future growth of...
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Feb 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Should’ve gone to Specsavers? Not to worry, Investec Super Rugby refs have!
New Zealand Rugby’s high performance referees will have an even sharper eye on the action, thanks to a new partnership with Specsavers. The optometry brand has signed a three-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) that sees Specsavers getting behind...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Kings in a Super Rugby friendly
Toyota Cheetah coach, Franco Smith has announced the team to take on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 19:00. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Charles Marais 2 HOOKER Torsten van...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on Toulouse
Toulouse vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Thursday, 11 February 2016 Time: 20h45 (GMT+1) Venue: Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Willie le Roux 14. Wandile...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game
The Southern Kings team will run out against the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday under the leadership of Steven Sykes. Announcing his extended 26-man squad for the game at a press conference this afternoon, head coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to the...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of key players from duties in the HSBC Sevens World Series and in Japan. Stalwarts Schalk Burger and Eben Etzebeth joined up with the team last week after returning from stints in Japan, along with Damian de...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kankowski, Maritz join Springbok Sevens squad
Juan de Jongh and Cheslin Kolbe returned to the DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby franchises on Tuesday following appearances for the Springbok Sevens side in the first four rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. De Jongh and Kolbe, as well as Ryno...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of rugby for at least nine months after rupturing knee ligaments in training on Monday. He will be operated on Wednesday. Pollard’s injury came on the first day of...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season
Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Liam Gill will depart the St.George Queensland Reds at the end of the season to take up a contract in France. Gill is in his sixth season with the St.George Queensland Reds, after making his debut in 2011. He has played...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz show promise in Varsity Cup defeat
Despite ending on the losing side, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz showed some early-season promise in a wet FNB Varsity Cup encounter against the University of Johannesburg last night. Playing away from home, the Madibaz went down 19-12 in a hard-fought match...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
The following England players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at Stadio Olimpico. Forwards (16) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Jamie...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)
All SA Times – Rugby 15 will update the results after each game: Super Rugby Warm Up Games: February 2016 11 Toulouse 17 v Sharks 31 11 Highlanders 19 v Crusaders 19 12 Reds 18 v Brumbies 31 12 Chiefs 17 v Waratahs 12 12 Southern Kings 11 v Cheetahs 21 13...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks injury update
Durban, 8 February 2016: Last Friday, 5th February the Cell C Sharks played Toulon in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Mayol. It was a spirited performance from the Cell C Sharks who edged the European Champs by 29-21. Unfortunately, there were a few...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season
The BNZ Crusaders will play their second pre-season game this Thursday night against the Highlanders. The game wlll be played at Fred Booth Park in Waimumu as a feature of the Southern Field Days. After a pleasing 31 – 3 win against the Queensland...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 26-man squad for their second and final pre-season match against the Brumbies at Ballymore Stadium this Friday. Reds head coach Richard Graham has made a single change to the starting side, with Reds centurion...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Janse van Rensburg scores a brace as Pukke win in Pretoria
Match report: FNB UP-Tuks vs FNB NWU-Pukke FNB NWU-Pukke turned in a solid performance in their opening FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International match against FNB UP-Tuks as they scored four tries to win 38-15 in Pretoria on Monday night....
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings injury update
The Southern Kings have taken a few injuries following the pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said Hooker Edgar Marutlulle had sustained a blow to the head which resulted in a cut to...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match report: FNB Maties vs FNB CUT
FNB Maties thumps FNB CUT in opening round FNB Maties got off to the best possible start in the opening round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International, when they comfortably overcame FNB CUT in Stellenbosch. The FNB Maties were far too...
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Feb 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match report: FNB UJ vs FNB NMMU-Madibaz
Rain or shine, FNB UJ all the way! FNB UJ draws first blood in a very wet opening match to come out victorious over FNB NMMU. What started off as a very wet opening in Johannesburg, came to a dramatic pause due to the heavy rain and lightning, minutes after...
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Feb 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on CUT go down to Maties in Stellenbosch
Maties embrace a conservative second half performance to send CUT back to Bloem with no points, final score 40-0. With the new try points system it is believed to allow the fans to be entertained to some running and attacking rugby. However it was the first...
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Feb 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup Previews – 8 February 2016
Oskar Calitz from FNB Tuks, is set to make his FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International debut against FNB NWU-Pukke in the opening round of South Africa’s ultimate student rugby competition and feels honoured to pull over the No.12 jersey worn...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on New point allocations for #VarsityCup
Point allocation for tries scored: In Varsity Cup 2016 a try can be worth up to 9 points depending on where the move starts. If a team scores a try where the movement starts between the halfway line and the opponent’s 22m a 2 point bonus will be awarded...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB UCT IKEYS vs FNB UFS SHIMLAS Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 8 February 2016 Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Cape Town Kick-off: 19h00 TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen (Click on image to increase size) Ikeys: Shimlas...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB UJ vs FNB NMMU MADIBAZ Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 8 February 2016 Venue: UJ Stadium, Johannesburg Kick-off: 18h30 TV: Not Televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen (Click on image to increase size) UJ: Madibaz...
