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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend....
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Jan 16, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on SCHREUDER TO LEAD THE CELL C SHARKS
Head Coach, Robert du Preez today announced that scrumhalf Louis Schreuder, will captain the Cell C Sharks during the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Schreuder is a true team man with vast experience. This role is not completely new to him as he...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ojee Captains Shujaa Squad on Duty at the Hamilton and Sydney 7s
Jacob Ojee will skipper the Shujaa squad during the Hamilton and Sydney 7s deputized by Michael Wanjala. Commenting on his selection of Ojee as Captain, Head Coach Paul Murunga had this to say, “Ojee is able to lead the team. This has been noted enough...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Major League Rugby assignment for Ben Crouse
South African referee Ben Crouse will break new ground when he takes up the whistle in the USA’s Major League Rugby (MLR) competition on a five-week assignment in February and March, after receiving an invite from the tournament organisers. Crouse, who is...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Connacht announce signing of prop Paddy McAllister ahead of 2019/20 Season
Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of prop Paddy McAllister from English Premiership side Gloucester. McAllister joined Gloucester from Aurillac in France having previously made 44 appearances for his native Ulster. He has played for Ireland at...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on HERO-ON-HERO COMBAT HAS MOVED FROM THE SCREEN TO THE RUGBY FIELD
#SuperHeroSunday Get your Spider-Man suit ready – Marvel is coming to South Africa in a big way as a plethora of superheroes get ready to invade Cape Town on Sunday 3 February for #SuperHeroSunday. This Vodacom Super Rugby season the Emirates Lions will...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Epic Super Hero jerseys unveiled for Vodacom Super Rugby 2019
South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America will run out at Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday (3 February) at the first public appearance of the Marvel makeover of...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds confirm 2019 pre-season fixtures; Sunday morning Fan Day announced at Ballymore
The St.George Queensland Reds will ramp-up their preparations for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season with two exciting pre-season games confirmed for February. Rugby returns to its spiritual Queensland home next month, as the Reds host two-time Super Rugby...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on DRAW ANNOUNCED FOR QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SIDE AT HSBC SYDNEY 7s
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad’s road at the HSBC Sydney 7s has been laid out with the draw today confirmed for February 1-3. Australia will take on Spain, China and the USA in what will be an intense battle as the defending champions look to...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Youthful injection to Black Ferns Sevens in 2019
Three teenage rugby players will make the step out of the classroom and into professional rugby in 2019, with the Black Ferns Sevens squad announcement featuring the fresh faces of Jazmin Hotham, Mahina Paul and Montessa Tairakena. The three players have...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Michael Willemse committed to Isuzu Southern Kings until end of 2018/19 season
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that hooker Michael Willemse has indicated to the franchise that he is in talks with Scottish side Edinburgh. It has been widely reported in various media publications that the 25-year-old Willemse, who captained the Isuzu...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Sevens Academy improve in Chile
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy finished in fifth place at the Vina del Mar Sevens in Chile on Sunday after winning five out of six matches at the tournament, the second of two in the SudAmerica Rugby Sevens series. The follows a sixth place in Punta del Este,...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy
Dewey Swartbooi is ready to continue a strong rugby legacy at the University of Johannesburg after being appointed as the Varsity Cup team’s head coach for 2019. The former Boland and Bulls centre takes over from Werner Janse van Rensburg, who enjoyed...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ceri Jones named Dragons Head Coach until the end of the season
Chairman David Buttress has confirmed Ceri Jones has been appointed Dragons Head Coach until the end of the current 2018/19 season. Former Wales prop Jones picked up the reins as Dragons faced ASM Clermont Auvergne in round four of this year’s European...
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Jan 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Unbeaten SA Rugby Sevens Academy to face Uruguay in Cup quarters
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy team delivered a much-improved performance and will face Uruguay in the Cup quarter-finals of the SudAmerica Rugby Sevens tournament in Vina del Mar, Chile on Sunday. The South Africans had a strong opening day, scoring a good win...
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Jan 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Improvement high on the agenda for SA Rugby Sevens Academy in Chile
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad will be looking for an improved performance in Chile where they will contest the second tournament of the Sudamerica Rugby Sevens circuit on Saturday and Sunday. The South Africans travelled to Vina del Mar on Monday after a...
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Jan 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys’ Bridgend switch for Ulster match “absolutely critical”
Head Coach, Allen Clarke, issued a rallying cry for Ospreys supporters to get behind their team after the Guinness PRO14 Round 15 game v Ulster was confirmed for the Morganstone Brewery Field.The fixture, on Friday 15th February (7.35pm KO) has been switched...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ireland international Ultan Dillane extends contract with Connacht
Ireland international lock Ultan Dillane is the latest player to commit his future to Connacht by signing a two year contract extension that will keep him at the Sportsground up to the end of the 2020/21 season. The 25 year old was first capped for Ireland...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Professional Rugby in England taking action on player injuries
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby (PRL) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have today set out the focus areas for their continued action to mitigate the risk of player injuries in the English professional game. The Professional Game...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings brace themselves for exciting SA derby
The Isuzu Southern Kings have hit the ground running upon their return from Scotland following their Guinness PRO14 Round 13 match against Edinburgh as preparations began for the next assignment – the first South African derby of the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on ZAFFANELLA STADIUM IN VIADANA WILL HOST THE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE BETWEEN THE ZEBRE AND LEINSTER
Zebre Rugby Club is pleased to announce the return of international rugby to the Zaffanella Stadium in Viadana after seven years. On February 16 the Guinness PRO14 will make its comeback at the home of Rugby Viadana 1970 to host the prestigious challenge...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Griquas rugby union Press Statement regarding CJ van der Linde
“It is with regret that the Griquas rugby union announces that we will be parting ways with our recently appointed Forwards Coach, CJ van der Linde, in March 2019. CJ has just returned from a consultancy period in Japan and has very recently been offered an...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Connacht out half Jack Carty signs two-year extension with his home province
Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that out half Jack Carty has signed a two year contract extension with the province to take him up to the end of the 2020/21 season. The Roscommon man made his Connacht debut as an academy player in September 2012 and...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ben John retires
Ben John has confirmed his retirement from rugby following a year out of the game after suffering a series of head injuries. The 27-year old last played on Boxing day 2017, against the Scarlets, when he left the action shortly before half-time following an...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tovey signs contract at Dragons
Dragons have today signed fly half Jason Tovey on a contract until the end of the season. Tovey is the record points scorer for the region, with 981 points in all competitions, with his best return of 215 points coming for the Men of Gwent in season 2013/14....
