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Feb 28, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Soyizwapi, Visser eager to get stuck in for Blitzboks
The inner workings of the Blitzboks have contributed to much of their success on and off the field. The need and desire to contribute to the greater good of the squad has been as important as the end product – winning matches, tournaments and HSBC World...
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Feb 28, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 3 team for first home match against Crusader
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Harry Hockings will start at lock, as Lukhan Salakaia-Loto shifts to blindside flanker for the Reds first home...
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Feb 28, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs DHL Stormers
Date: Saturday, 2nd March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, DURBAN Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Willie Vos The Cell C Sharks have built up a nice head of steam in the opening...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, SA Schools, School •
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Comments Off on SA Schools Sevens team named for Windhoek visit
The SA Schools Under-18 Sevens team will look to continue their dominance at the Capricorn Group Sevens tournament in Windhoek next weekend, with Marius Schoeman (coach) again assembling a strong outfit to travel to Namibia. South Africa face the national...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, School •
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Comments Off on AFGRI Prestige Schools returns for another blockbuster Loftus Versfeld affair
The AFGRI Prestige Schools returns for its third instalment on 5 March 2019, since its inception in 2016.This year’s action sees a further six teams being added to the mix, bringing the total to 32 schoolboy rugby teams. What’s more is that this time...
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Feb 27, 19 •
988 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lawrie re-joins Edinburgh Rugby in coaching role
Edinburgh have today confirmed the appointment of former player, Steve Lawrie, to the club’s coaching staff for next season. Lawrie joins from Tennent’s Premiership side, Watsonian FC, where he has been Head Coach since the start of the 2018/19 season....
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Guinness PRO14
Toyota Cheetahs square off against defending champs The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against defending champions, Leinster, and the Cardiff Blues in Ireland and Wales...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Snyman, Sage to start for Vodacom Bulls
Former Junior Springbok lock, Eli Snyman and former Blitzbok, Dylan Sage, will make first starts for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday when they take on the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby in Johannesburg. Snyman comes in for regular captain, Lood...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Fijian star Mata commits future to Edinburgh
European Player of the Year nominee and Olympic gold medallist, Viliame Mata, has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen to paper on a new one-year contract extension. Affectionately known as Big Bill in his adopted home, the Fijian...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, National, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Draws unveiled for 2019 Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship
Provincial pride takes centre stage in August with the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship draws being announced today by New Zealand Rugby. The competitions see four trophies, one Ranfurly Shield, 26 Unions and more than 130 matches across...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Quartet sign contract extensions & Milasinovich joins Ulster Rugby
Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that Alan O’Connor, Ross Kane, Dave Shanahan and Rob Lyttle have signed contract extensions. All four are products of the Ulster Academy. O’Connor, aged 26, made his debut against Leinster in December 2012 and has...
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Feb 26, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to be Vegas show stopper
The Blitzboks have won the HSBC Las Vegas before – four times in the last eight years to be precise – which is why Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell sees a light at the end of the tunnel as the fifth tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series looms...
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Feb 25, 19 •
3978 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Madibaz aim to keep up high standards
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to maintain as a high a standard as possible as they seek to make an impact in the FNB Varsity Shield competition this season. In a tough clash in East London on Thursday, the Nelson Mandela University side registered...
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Feb 25, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Long-haul journey not an issue for Blitzboks
The 40-hour trip to Las Vegas has not impacted on the Blitzboks’ performances at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens in the past, and there is no reason why it should be different this time around, believes Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman. Recent displays by...
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Feb 24, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on SA sides suffer back-to-back tour defeats in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings went down for the second week in a row on their Guinness PRO14 tours with the South African teams suffering defeats against the Scarlets in Wales and Leinster in Ireland respectively. The Scarlets delivered an...
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Feb 24, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 2
· Cell C Sharks sink their teeth into the Blues in Durban · DHL Stormers stun Emirates Lions in Cape Town thriller · Jaguares conquer...
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Feb 22, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on Scarlets
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Scarlets on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Guinness PRO14 match at the Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli in Wales. The action kicks off at 13:00 (SA time 15:00) with live broadcast on SuperSport 1, Premier Sports, and eir...
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Feb 22, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK TWO PREVIEW
Highlanders v Reds When: Friday, February 22 at 17:35 AEDTWhere: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New ZealandTV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 503 and Kayo SportsRadio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Digital Platforms Broadcast...
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Feb 21, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Petersen on DHL Stormers debut at DHL Newlands
Wing Sergeal Petersen will make his DHL Stormers debut in the Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Petersen starts on the right wing in one of four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the South...
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Feb 21, 19 •
1102 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Ronan Kelleher to make Leinster Rugby debut
The Leinster Rugby team to take on the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening at the RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 7.55pm – live on eir Sport). Rónan Kelleher will become the 54th Leinster player to pull...
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Feb 21, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Leinster Rugby
Ulrich Beyers will earn his first starting berth for the Isuzu Southern Kings when the side takes on Guinness PRO14 defending champions, Leinster Rugby, in a Round 16 clash at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday night. The 28-year-old fullback, who has come off...
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Feb 21, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on George Horne returns to start against Connacht
George Horne returns from injury to start for Glasgow Warriors against Connacht in tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 clash at Scotstoun. Tickets for the game are still available from glasgowwarriors.org. Horne has been sidelined since Glasgow’s Heineken...
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Feb 21, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Munster team to face Ospreys
The Munster side has been named for Friday night Guinness PRO14 clash away to Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Friday night (7.35pm, live on eir Sport, TG4 and Premier Sports). Billy Holland captains the side with six changes to the team that secured a...
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Feb 21, 19 •
1041 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Marmion returns from injury to make 150th Connacht appearance
Connacht scrum half Kieran Marmion has returned from injury to take his place in the Connacht side to play Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun on Friday (kick-off 7:35pm). Marmion came off the bench in Connacht’s victory over the Cheetahs last week, but...
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Feb 21, 19 •
1170 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Munster
The Ospreys team to play Munster at the Liberty Stadium on Friday 22nd February 2019, KO 7.35pm, is as follows: OSPREYS15 Dan Evans14 Hanno Dirksen13 Cory Allen12 Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler11 Keelan Giles10 Luke Price9 Matthew Aubrey 1 Jordan Lay2 Scott Baldwin3...
