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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers thrive at Wilderness training camp
The DHL Stormers have been gearing up for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season on a training camp in Wilderness and George this week. The 38-man training squad travelled from Cape Town on Tuesday, and embarked on a teambuilding exercise on Wednesday that saw...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz sweating ahead of Varsity Cup
Following an intensive period of pre-season training that will culminate in three warm-up matches, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz are quietly confident heading into next month’s Varsity Cup campaign. “We’ve had a good break,” said Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick....
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Everyone gets their chance at the Steval Pumas
The Mpumalanga Rugby Union believes in giving everyone a fair chance to see if they do have what it takes to be a professional rugby player. That’s why nine local amateur players were given the opportunity to train with the Steval Pumas during their annual...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby 2016 Squads
South African Group: Africa 1 Conference: Cheetahs: (Extended squad) Justin Basson, Ryno Benjamin, Clayton Blommetjies, Tienie Burger, Willie Britz, Johan Coetzee, Luan de Bruin, Lood de Jager, Maphutha Dolo, Jacques du Toit, Joseph Dweba, Sias Ebersohn,...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Under 19s Squad for 2016
Photo: Vodacom Bulls The start of the New Year is always an amazing time, as it bubbles over with hopes, dreams and a ton of anticipation. It’s always a little more exciting for us at Loftus Versfeld, as we officially welcome our new group of Under 19s to...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tuks announce extended squad
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Tuks will play three warm up games in January ahead of the Varisy Cup tournament which kicks off on the 8th of February. Coach Pote Human has selected an extended squad of 45 players who will take on the Valke (15 January),...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions warm-up games confirmed
Photo by Anton Geyser The Emirates Lions have returned to the Lion’s Den ready to commit to another unforgettable Super Rugby Season. The Emirates Lions have scheduled 4 warm up matches before their first Super Rugby match against Japan and will continue...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Two of the Biggest Sporting Events Join Forces!
takealot.com Cape Town 10s to host National Flying Fish Volleyball Series in Feb 2016 (Cape Town, January 2016) SA’s biggest sport and lifestyle event takealot.com Cape Town 10s, has partnered with the South African Breweries’ (SAB) premium flavoured...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup rule changes promises exciting rugby
The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is entering into its ninth season in 2016. In a rugby nation impassioned about witnessing an exciting brand of attacking rugby, Varsity Cup has been at the forefront of driving just that. Also serving...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rachel Taylor will lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations
Rachel Taylor will again lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations with six uncapped players included among the 28-strong squad. The campaign will also confirm the teams who qualify for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. England, Ireland and...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones announces first England squad
EDDIE Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign. The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February. Jones has named a...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on St Benedicts College Fixtures 2016
MAR 16 Golden Lions Jeppe High School vs St Benedicts College __________________________________ 2016 MAY 07 *SOUTH AFRICA St Albans College vs St Benedicts College __________________________________ 2016 MAY 14 Golden Lions St Benedicts...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tim Mikkelson to captain All Blacks Sevens for World Series
Veteran sevens specialist Tim Mikkelson will captain the All Blacks Sevens for the remaining eight tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Mikkelson replaces Scott Curry who suffered a season ending shoulder injuring at the Dubai Sevens last month....
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Investec brings together UK and South African sponsorships to shine a light on the rhino crisis
9 January 2016: England bowlers and Investec ambassadors Stuart Broad and Steven Finn took time out from their busy Test Cricket schedule while in South Africa to learn more about the relentless poaching of rhinos. Representatives from Investec Rhino...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers training camp squad announced
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Gill, Ward & Horwill
Three players will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow night following the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens. Rhys Gill of Saracens has been charged with dangerous tackling contrary to Law 10.4(J). Gill was sent...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cummins inks 2016 deal with Qantas Australian Sevens program
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens program today confirmed the signing of Wallaby outside back Nick Cummins for 2016. The 28-year-old will link up with the squad in March and will be available for selection for the final four legs of 2015-16 HSBC...
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Jan 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Manly duo, Wycliff Palu and Matt Lucas bolster NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Squad for 2016
The NSW Waratahs have received a timely boost with Manly duo, Wycliff Palu and Matt Lucas returning to the fold as part of the 38-man extended squad announced for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season. Palu is set to add to his 121 Super Rugby caps for the...
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Jan 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on TESSMANN RETURNS TO THE FORCE FOR SEASON 2016
Western Force hooker Heath Tessmann has signed on for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season, and will look to back up another strong year of rugby after playing all 16 matches for the Force last season. The Western Australian side has retained the bulk of...
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Jan 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Inaugural Americas Rugby Championship schedule released, U.S. venues announced
BOULDER, Colo. – Americas Rugby Championship announced Friday, December 4 the schedule for the 2016 inaugural competition featuring six of North and South America’s top-ranked international rugby union teams. The United States’ Men’s National...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jeppe High School for Boys’ Rugby Fixtures for 2016
3/3 Blue Bulls Schools evening at Loftus (1st XV) 9/3 Kempton Park warm up game Away 16/3 St Benedict’s...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Engelbrecht returns to the Southern Kings
Jacques ‘Vleis’ Engelbrecht has signed with the Southern Kings for the 2016 Vodacom Super rugby season. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said the Southern Kings were excited to have Engelbrecht back for the 2016 season. “Jacques made a significant...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Iconic music acts to headline Sydney 7s
Australia’s premier pop duo The Veronicas and the iconic Hoodoo Gurus have been named as the headline musical acts for the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s. The Veronicas, the hitmakers behind ‘Untouched’, ‘4ever’ and ‘If You Love...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cane and Cruden to co-captain the Chiefs
Experienced campaigners Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden will co-captain the Gallagher Chiefs in 2016. Cane made his Investec Super Rugby debut for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2011, with Cruden moving north from the Hurricanes to join the Chiefs in 2012. To date, the...
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Jan 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Italy training squad for the Six Nations
*** SA Born Players Forwards: Valerio Bernabo (Zebre), George Fabio Biagi (Zebre), Pietro Ceccarelli (Zebre), Dario Chistolini (Zebre), Tommaso D’Apice (Zebre), Giuseppe Di Stefano (Golden Flames Rome), Matthew Ferro (Femi-CZ Rovigo), Ornell Gega...
