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Oct 28, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Hoskins congratulate SA match officials on RWC final appointments
South African Rugby Union (SARU) president, Mr Regan Hoskins, on Wednesday congratulated SA match officials Shaun Veldsman and Jaco Peyper on their appointments for the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday in London. New Zealand and Australia will contest the...
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Oct 28, 15 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on 2016 Blues squad announced
The Blues have named a largely home-grown squad with returning stars and a heavy accent on youth for the 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The Blues squad for 2016 is: Forwards: Hookers: James Parsons (North Harbour), Matt Moulds (Northland), Quentin MacDonald...
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Oct 28, 15 •
2042 Views •
Betmatch, General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on IT’S ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE #Betmatch
When you look back on your life there will be memories that stand out; moments that you hold dear as you lie there in your futuristic life-support-and-orgasm machine. You will think to yourself, “That was awesome.” The Springboks narrow loss to the All...
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Oct 27, 15 •
2838 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on 2016 Highlanders Team
Click on picture to enlarge Courtesy of the Highlanders...
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Oct 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad announced
The BNZ Crusaders will contest the 2016 Investec Super Rugby competition with a squad strong in experience but also brimming with new talent. Eleven players join the squad for the first time in 2016, and a further four players have been promoted from the 2015...
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Oct 27, 15 •
1730 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens squad return to Singapore
The Springbok Sevens squad members travelled to the Far East on Tuesday to continue with their pre-season preparations for the upcoming season. The squad, which features several promising youngsters, will take part in the annual Singapore Cricket Club Sevens...
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Oct 27, 15 •
2448 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Russell Winter takes up coaching position with WP
The Golden Lions Rugby Union will bid farewell to coach Russell Winter who has signed a contract to coach the forwards at Western Province as of November 2015. Winter is severing his ties with the Golden Lions after an association with the Union that...
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Oct 26, 15 •
2198 Views •
General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on BOS SPORT CELEBRATES BRAND NEW PACKAGING WITH GOBOS CAMPAIGN GOBOS WITH #BOSSPORT
Since its inception, BOS Sport has been serious about researching and developing the ultimate sports aid for its consumers. Without altering the science behind its formulation, and by keeping its three delicious flavours: Lemon Lime, Mandarin...
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Oct 26, 15 •
4344 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Match official appointments for RWC 2015 bronze final and final
LONDON, 26 Oct – Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee the final of Rugby World Cup 2015. The 44-year-old from Wales is a veteran of 67 tests but on Saturday at 16:00 he will take charge of the biggest match of his career to date. Owens will become...
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Oct 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on New appointment at MRU
The CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby Union, Pieter Burger, today announced the appointment of a new Manager: Amateur Rugby at the Mpumalanga Rugby Union (MRU) Mr Roelof Kotzé. The 47-year old Kotzé joined the Pumas last week and takes over the reins from Arrie...
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Oct 25, 15 •
4221 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Wallabies advance to Rugby World Cup Final after 29-15 Semi Final victory over Argentina
An Adam Ashley-Cooper hat-trick helped send the Wallabies into their fourth Rugby World Cup Final, as they beat Argentina 29-15 in a tense Semi-Final at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Australia have set up an epic showdown with New Zealand at...
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Oct 25, 15 •
1904 Views •
Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on 2015 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship – Semi-Final Review
NRC giants to square off in Grand Final Brisbane City will meet the University of Canberra Vikings in the Grand Final of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship next Saturday afternoon at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane (kick off 3pm local). The Queenslanders...
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Oct 25, 15 •
1569 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens Olympic preparation on track after Central Coast victory
The Australian Men’s Sevens program has kept its preparation for the Rio 2016 Regional Olympic Qualifier in Auckland next month firmly on track with an impressive win at the Central Coast Sevens. In a tournament featuring the national side from New...
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Oct 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Perfect ending for unbeaten Xerox Golden Lions
Xerox Golden Lions captain, Jaco Kriel, and coach, Johan Ackermann, paid tribute to the team spirit of the Johannesburg side who beat DHL Western Province 32-24 at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday to clinch the Absa Currie Cup and finish the season unbeaten....
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Oct 24, 15 •
4215 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer gutted as mistakes cost Springboks
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said his team’s inability to adapt to the rainy conditions in the second half of their Rugby World Cup semi-final cost them dearly despite delivering a heroic semi-final performance against New Zealand. The defending...
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Oct 24, 15 •
4004 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Dependable Dan Carter steers All Blacks to final with 20-18 victory over South Africa
LONDON, 24 Oct – New Zealand justified their status as Rugby World Cup favourites but were pushed to the limit by South Africa to win the first RWC semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. After a disappointing and indisciplined first half, the...
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Oct 23, 15 •
4212 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Argentina Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 25 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Wallabies: 1. James Slipper 2. Stephen Moore (C) 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Kane Douglas 5. Rob Simmons 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper (VC) 8. David Pocock...
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Oct 23, 15 •
3406 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Argentina’s Marcelo Bosch returns for semi-final against Australia
LONDON, 23 Oct – Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has named his team to face Australia in their semi-final which kicks off at Twickenham at 16:00 on Sunday. He has made one change to the starting line-up that defeated Ireland in the quarter-finals....
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Oct 23, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez: We’re going all out for the Final
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Springbok have set their sights on reaching the Rugby World Cup final for the third time when they face New Zealand in the first semi-final at Twickenham in London on Saturday. The Boks have been boosted with...
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Oct 23, 15 •
3766 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Pocock and Folau fit for Rugby World Cup Semi Final showdown with Argentina
David Pocock and Israel Folau will return to action for the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Final against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday 3am AEDT). Pocock and Folau have been declared fully fit for the clash after Friday’s training...
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Oct 23, 15 •
2700 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on 1995 Boks to jog the memory
Photo: Anton Geyser The entire 1995 world champion Springbok squad are inviting all rugby supporters to join them on a gentle jog through the streets of London tomorrow morning (Saturday 24 October). On the morning of the 1995 RWC final, the...
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Oct 23, 15 •
3797 Views •
General News •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup u19 Final Preview
HAVING dominated the league phase, the EP Kings will be looking to put the finishing touches to a superb season when they clash with the Blue Bulls in the Absa Provincial Championship U19 rugby final at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday...
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Oct 23, 15 •
2290 Views •
General News, Pale Toe •
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Comments Off on CURRIEBEKER EINDSTRYD VIR MIDDAGETE #PaleToe
TussenVierLyne is #Pale Toe! se kristalbal vir plaaslike rugby. Simon Riekert skryf vandeesweek oor die komende Curriebeker eindstryd wat gaan verseker dat ondersteuners van dié edele spel, hout sal begin brand van vroeg tot laat Saterdag. Wanneer laas het...
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Oct 23, 15 •
2716 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on DIE SPRINGBOKKE KOOP BIER VIR DIE KOPLOSE KIWI #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe! skryf oor die vooruitsig dat Saterdag se semifinaal tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks, een van die rugby hoogtepunte van 2015 kan word. Kyk eers na hierdie syfers: 90: dit is hoeveel keer die twee spanne teen mekaar gespeel...
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Oct 22, 15 •
3077 Views •
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Comments Off on Glory beckons for EP u19s
Eastern Province will make history on Saturday when they face the Blue Bulls in the ABSA Under 19 Competition, as the young men from Port Elizabeth will play their first final at Emirates Airline Park, after beating the Cheetahs 31 – 15 in their...
