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Aug 7, 19 •
3637 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools, SA Schools Players, SA Schools Team, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa U18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Goosen, Cairns to lead SA Schools teams in U18 International Series
Border hooker Jacques Goosen will lead the SA Schools team, and DHL Western Province No 8 Jarod Cairns has been appointed captain of the SA Schools A team for the forthcoming Under-18 International Series, which kicks off in Stellenbosch on Friday. Goosen,...
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Aug 6, 19 •
1441 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Proudfoot: Springboks understand the difficulty of Argentina challenge
The two Tests against Argentina, starting with Saturday’s challenging encounter in Salta, will provide the Springboks with more opportunities to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, Matt Proudfoot (assistant coach) said in Buenos Aires on Monday....
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Aug 5, 19 •
1384 Views •
General News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on CURRIEBEKER 2019: WIE GAAN DIE UITKLOPHOUE PLANT?
-Simon Riekert: Nelspruit Die Vodacom Blou Bulle is teen die planke, terwyl die sogenaamde kleiner unies amok maak in die 2019-Curriebekerreeks.Verlede Saterdag se 15-37 loesing teen die Tafel Lager Griekwas, was net een te veel vir die Blou Span se afrigter,...
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Aug 5, 19 •
1259 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Latsha to lead Springbok Women in World Cup Qualifier
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women’s team, with Zinhle Ndawonde serving as her vice-captain for the Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier, which runs from Friday 9 to Saturday, 17 June, in Brakpan, Gauteng. Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok...
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Aug 4, 19 •
2925 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Reviews: Premier Division and First Division
Tafel Lager Griquas reclaimed the top spot on the standings in the Currie Cup – sponsored by DirectAxis Financial Services – while the Xerox Golden Lions remained the only unbeaten team, and the Phakisa Pumas created one of the biggest upsets in the...
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Aug 4, 19 •
1703 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Western Province Women book home final
Defending SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial champions, Western Province, booked a rewarding home final in the competition this weekend as they outplayed neighbours, Boland, 28-0 in Worcester in the penultimate pool round of the A Section. The victory, which...
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Aug 2, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD FOR NEW ZEALAND TEST AT OPTUS STADIUM IN PERTH
Qantas Wallabies squad for Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) ForwardsAllan Alaalatoa (32 Tests, Brumbies, 25)Rory Arnold (21 Tests , Brumbies, 29)Adam Coleman (31, Melbourne Rebels,...
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Aug 2, 19 •
3253 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus satisfied with outcome of Bok camp in Auckland
SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, said the Springboks achieved what they set out to do as they concluded their training camp in New Zealand with a final field session at the Ponsonby Rugby Club ground in Auckland on Friday morning. Almost half...
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Aug 1, 19 •
4067 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Previews: Premier Division and First Division
Gaining valuable momentum will be the focus for all the teams in action in the Currie Cup – sponsored by DirectAxis Financial Services – this weekend, as some sides reach the halfway stage of their campaigns and others edge closer to the final stages of...
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Aug 1, 19 •
1905 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens start search for first ‘Imbokodo’
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team and major team partner, Castle Free, on Thursday announced an exciting new joint venture to find the next ‘Imbokodo’ to join the national squad. In what may be a first for women’s sport in South Africa, female...
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Aug 1, 19 •
1682 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions on Friday evening at 19:15 in Toyota Stadium. Gates open at 16:00 with a curtain raisers between Old Greys and Police at 16:30. Daniel Wesley will be providing entertainment at the Castle...
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Aug 1, 19 •
1588 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Phakisa Pumas vs. Cell C Sharks
Date: Saturday, 3rd August 2019Time: 15h00Venue: Mbombela Stadium, NelspruitReferee: Cwengile JadezweniAssistant Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron, Stephan GeldenhuysTelevision Match Official: Christie du Preez The Cell C Sharks team named to play the Phakisa...
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Aug 1, 19 •
1305 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The pressure is on in the Women’s Interprovincials
The pressure in the A Section of the Women’s Interprovincial competition will rise significantly this weekend as the scramble for places at the top end of the standings intensifies in what marks the penultimate pool round. All three matches will play out on...
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Jul 31, 19 •
3474 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers vs Valke
Currie Cup First Division 2019Boland Cavaliers vs ValkeSaturday 3 August 2019Esselen Park Stadium, Worcester The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on the Valke in a Currie Cup First Division match at the Esselen Park Stadium in Worcester on...
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Jul 31, 19 •
1898 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Libbok back at pivot for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Flyhalf Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday when they take on Tafel Lager Griquas in round four of the Currie Cup, sponsored by Direct Axis Financial Services. Libbok played off the bench last weekend in...
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Jul 31, 19 •
1930 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FNB partners with rising Springboks star Aphiwe Dyantyi
FNB is continuing its support for homegrown talent by partnering with Springboks star Aphiwe Dyantyi as the first professional player to be part of the FNB Patron programme. The programme is designed to prepare players for life beyond their professional...
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Jul 31, 19 •
1681 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
The All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. The squad is as follows: ForwardsHookers: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman and Codie Taylor.Props: Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Joe Moody, Atu Moli, Angus...
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Jul 30, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Get ready! HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets on general sale from Wednesday
Get rea • Tickets from R195 to R400 – R150 for Friday’s play• The HSBC Cape Town 7s … where #AnythingCanHappen• 4 Tournaments – 4 different winners• 5 Marriage proposals – 1Runaway bride Rugby supporters are urged to be on their marks at...
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Jul 30, 19 •
2033 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on XEROX GOLDEN LIONS VS TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS
The Xerox Golden Lions will face log leaders, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. The Cheetahs sport an impressive 70 points difference on the Currie Cup log while the young Lions side currently reside in third spot after their...
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Jul 30, 19 •
3573 Views •
Academy Week, General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa, Youth Weeks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby reveals Youth Week venues until 2022
Die-hard rugby fans in several provinces throughout the country will experience top-class junior provincial rugby at its best in the next three years after SA Rugby on Monday revealed the host unions and venues for the SA Rugby Youth Week tournaments from...
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Jul 30, 19 •
2871 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Players dig deep to launch 2019 Mitre 10 Cup
New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup teams are digging in deep to help kick off the competition’s 2019 season. Players from 13 of the national provincial rugby teams in the competition converged on Mangere’s Koru School today for the official launch, nine days...
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Jul 30, 19 •
1497 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Jordie Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes
All Blacks and Hurricanes outside back Jordie Barrett has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and his Hurricanes team, extending his time in New Zealand for at least another three years, through to 2022. 22-year-old Barrett, the younger brother of Beauden and...
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Jul 29, 19 •
2471 Views •
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Comments Off on Esterhuizen, Orie to join Springbok squad in New Zealand
Andre Esterhuizen and Marvin Orie are set to join the Springbok squad in Auckland, New Zealand, where the South Africans are preparing for their last match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which takes next Saturday against Argentina in Salta....
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Jul 28, 19 •
4340 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Reviews: Premier Division Round 3 and First Division
The Toyota Cheetahs showed off their attacking skills in the Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored by DirectAxis Financial Services – as they powered their way to the top of the standings thanks to a 10-try romp against Tafel Lager Griquas in a gripping...
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Jul 28, 19 •
1746 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good starts for Lions, SWD and Griquas Women
The Golden Lions, SWD and Griquas women’s teams got their SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section campaigns off to a winning start this weekend, scoring over 20 points each in their opening matches of the season. A hat-trick by Golden Lions fullback...
