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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Aaron Smith agrees new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and Highlanders
In a major coup for New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper – and signed a new two-year deal with NZR and his Super Rugby side through to...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to keep things simple in Hong Kong – Chris Dry
He has been around the block – and the globe – with the Blitzboks, and he arrived in Hong Kong for his eighth visit this weekend, so when Chris Dry said that Springbok Sevens team will aim “to keep things simple this week”, his advice will be taken to...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 7
· Pollard kicks Vodacom Bulls to dramatic win in Durban · DHL Stormers go down to Blues in thrilling Auckland clash A last minute penalty goal by Handre Pollard allowed the...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok ‘season ticket’ goes on sale for first time
· Unique offer for Farewell Test matches at a R550 discount · R900 for a seat at Emirates Airline Park AND Loftus Versfeld...
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Mar 29, 19 •
3982 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on UJ want to end Varsity Cup on a high
The University of Johannesburg rugby team have set themselves the goal of ending on a high when they play their final Varsity Cup rugby match against Free State University in Johannesburg on Monday. This is the message from captain Adriaan Bester, more...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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General News, SuperSport Challenge •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel, Van Staden return to action
Springboks Travis Ismaiel and Marco van Staden will return to action this weekend when the Vodacom Blue Bulls team lace up to face Boland Cavaliers in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge warm-up clash in Piketberg. The two return from injury lay-off, as are other...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Five capped Junior Springboks in training squad for International Series
Three capped World Rugby U20 Championship players, Rikus Pretorius, David Coetzer and Phendulani Buthelezi, are among 34 players named in a Junior Springbok training squad that will assemble in Stellenbosch next week. The squad also includes two players who...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on MAKE HISTORY – GET YOUR RWC 2019 TICKETS
Rugby World Cup 2019 will be a very special and unique celebration of rugby and Japan, and fans have been snapping up tickets in record numbers ahead of the closure of the current general ticket sales period at 23:59 JST on Sunday, 31 March.However, in...
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Mar 29, 19 •
1319 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Joe Webber to make All Blacks Sevens return in Hong Kong
After more than a year on the sidelines, Joe Webber has been named in the All Blacks Sevens team for the HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Webber has recovered from reactive arthritis and joins Scott Curry and Dylan Collier in the 13-man squad who are also returning...
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Mar 29, 19 •
967 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Warren Commits to 2021
Adam Warren has become the third Dragons player to commit his future to the region after agreeing a new contract which will keep him at the region until at least 2021. Warren has joined Lewis Evans and Matthew Screech in signing a new Dragons deal to stay at...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Final four beckons for SSG Gold Cup hopefuls
• Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam have teamed up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 28, 19 •
1728 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Western Force v South China Tigers
Where: HBF Park, Perth, Western AustraliaDate: Friday, 29 March 2019Kick-off: 19:40 local Western Force Starting XV: 1. Harrison LLOYD, 2. Andrew READY, 3. Kieran LONGBOTTOM, 4. Leon POWER, 5. Jeremy THRUSH, 6. Henry STOWERS, 7. Chris ALCOCK, 8. Brynard...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers name team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Boland Cavaliers have named their team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday 30 March 2019 in a pre-season warm-up match at Rhino Park, Piketberg. This provincial encounter will coincide with three club rugby friendlies, with Piketberg Rugby Club...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 7
· Etzebeth boost for DHL Stormers’ Auckland test · ‘Beast’ to equal appearance record in Durban derby The feature match in South Africa on Saturday is the Vodacom Super...
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Mar 28, 19 •
993 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls
Date: Saturday, 30 March 2019 Time: 15h05 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, DURBAN Referee: Mike Fraser Assistant Referees: Brendon Pickerill, Rasta Rasivhenge Television Match Official: Christie du Preez Craig Burden is poised to make his return to...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Cheetahs announce a new sponsorship deal
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pleased to announce the renewal of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs sponsorship for another three years spanning into 2022. This contract will still include the title sponsorship for the Toyota Cheetahs Pro14, Currie Cup,...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers change it up for Blues
The DHL Stormers have made six changes to the starting line-up for their encounter with the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. There are three changes to the backline and three in the forward pack for the clash, which kicks off at 08h35 SA time at Eden Park on...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on MAURICE LONGBOTTOM AND TIM ANSTEE RETURN FOR HONG KONG SEVENS
1.Nick Malouf (vc), 34 caps, University of Queensland 2. Simon Kennewell, Norths (Sydney), 15 caps 3. Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 10 caps 4. Lachlan Miller, Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour), 2 caps 5. Lewis Holland (C), Queanbeyan, 43 caps 6....
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Mar 28, 19 •
1107 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 7 team against Rebels at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. Twin brothers, JP and Ruan Smith will both start in the frontrow this weekend, with fellow props Taniela Tupou on the bench...
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Mar 28, 19 •
1100 Views •
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Comments Off on Two key re-signings – Papalii and Tuipulotu recommit to New Zealand Rugby
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have landed two key player signatures with All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Patrick Tuipulotu committing their immediate futures to the Super Rugby side and NZR. 21-year-old loose forward Papalii, who...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Fusaro signs new two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors
Chris Fusaro has signed a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors. Fusaro, who surpassed 150 appearances for the club this season, has been an ever present in Dave Rennie’s match-day 23’s throughout Glasgow’s Guinness PRO14 and Heineken Champions...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Three academy stars sign first senior deals at Cardiff Blues
Three of Cardiff Blues’ rising stars have put pen-to-paper on their first senior deals with Wales’ Capital Region. Forwards Keiron Assiratti, James Botham and Shane Lewis-Hughes have pledged their future to Cardiff Blues and will continue their...
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Mar 27, 19 •
1578 Views •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi captains Blitzboks to Hong Kong with Angelo Davids on debut
Siviwe Soyizwapi will captain the Springbok Sevens team to the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens next weekend after being named leader of the pack for the seventh tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The 26-year-old winger takes over the...
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Mar 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Papier, Snyman to start in Durban
Vodacom Bulls Head Coach, Pote Human, named Embrose Papier and Eli Snyman in the starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Both started off the bench against the Chiefs last weekend. Papier swop...
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Mar 27, 19 •
1106 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Tomos Williams signs new contract at Cardiff Blues
Tomos Williams has handed Cardiff Blues another boost after becoming the latest player to sign a new long-term contract. Following the acquisition of Josh Adams and Hallam Amos, plus new deals for Jarrod Evans, Josh Navidi, Willis Halaholo and Kristian Dacey,...
