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Nov 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce shortlist of 3 for head coach
Following the 94th annual board meeting of Blue Bulls Company, and after weeks of speculation in the media, the BBCo have reached a decision on a short list of candidates for the much talked about position of Vodacom Super Rugby head coach. This follows weeks...
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Nov 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on New ticketing partner for Emirates Airline Park
EPS (Pty) Ltd has acquired the services of a new ticketing partner, Ticketpro, ahead of the launch of their 2019 Lions Membership packages, to go on sale on Black Friday, 23 November 2018. South Africa‘s leading ticketing innovator, Ticketpro, a...
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Nov 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES NOTCH FIRST SPRING TOUR VICTORY IN PADOVA
2018 Spring Tour Qantas Wallabies v Italy Stadio Euganeo, Padova Saturday 17 November 2018 Australia 26 (Marika Koroibete 2, Taniela Tupou, Will Genia tries; Matt To’omua 3 cons) defeated Italy 7 (Mattia Bellini try; Tommaso Allan con) Match summary: A...
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Nov 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus credits growing maturity for Springbok win over
Rassie Erasmus praised the Springboks’ growing maturity following their hard-fought 26-20 victory over a good very Scotland team in front of a capacity crowd at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday evening. The South Africans held a small halftime lead...
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Nov 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Top performance needed against Scots
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi wants to see his team deliver a top-notch performance over the full 80 minutes when they take on Scotland on Saturday afternoon at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The match – the third Test of the 2018 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour...
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Nov 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO PLAY ITALY AT STADIO EUGANEO IN PADUA
Qantas Wallabies updated team to play Italy at Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italy on Saturday 17 November, 3.00pm local (1.00am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (53 Tests) 2. Folau Fainga’a (6 Tests) 3. Taniela Tupou (10 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (15 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (29...
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Nov 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on Latsha leads Springbok Women against Spain
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women’s team against Spain on Saturday in the absence of regular captain Nolusindiso Booi as injuries forced coach Stanley Raubenheimer to make a number of changes to his side. Booi suffered a knee injury at training,...
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Nov 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on FINAL DRAW CONFIRMED FOR UNINTERRUPTED 2019 VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY SEASON
The 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season will see back to back provincial Rugby at its best with no breaks for Internationals across the 18 rounds of competition kicking off on February 15 and concluding with the Final on July 6. With the Rugby World Cup kicking...
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Nov 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on Updated 2019 Super Rugby Match Schedule
Super Rugby’s geographical appeal and footprint has been highlighted with the release by SANZAAR of an updated tournament schedule for the 2019 Super Rugby tournament that will kick-off on Friday 15 February when the Chiefs host the Highlanders in...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby distances itself from proposed salary cut reports
The leadership of Western Province Rugby has moved to distance themselves from reports of a mooted 25% salary cut for all staff, management and players earning more than R 20 000 a month and related equity participation in the commercial arm of Western...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Boks make six changes for Scotland clash
The Springbok team for Saturday’s third Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Scotland in Edinburgh shows six changes, including two personnel changes and two positional switches in the starting lineup, in what promises to be another very tough...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Quilter Internationals: Jones names England men’s team to play Japan
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Japan in their third Quilter International at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (KO 3pm, live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event). There are 11 changes to the starting XV which faced New Zealand...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY ITALY AT STADIO EUGANEO IN PADUA
Qantas Wallabies team to play Italy at Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italy on Saturday 17 November, 3.00pm local (1.00am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (53 Tests) 2. Folau Fainga’a (6 Tests) 3. Taniela Tupou (10 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (15 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (29 Tests)...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Maturing Isuzu Southern Kings inspire individuals – Godlen Masimla
The growth shown by the Isuzu Southern Kings is what offers individual inspiration to team members, scrumhalf Godlen Masimla believes. The Isuzu Southern Kings have shown some great signs of improvement and maturity in only their second season since joining...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Hendre Marnitz Departs Dragons
Dragons can confirm Hendre Marnitz is to leave his role as Dragons Defence Coach. Dragons would to thank Hendre for his endeavour and commitment during his time with the region after joining us in August 2017. However, following the region’s recent run of...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Ireland
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Vista Northern Tour Test against Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 17 November (Kick-off: 7.00PM Ireland time, NZT: 8.00AM Sunday 18 November). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Alexander elected to World Rugby’s Executive Council
Mr. Mark Alexander was elected to the World Rugby’s Executive Council in elections held in Dublin on Wednesday. The SA Rugby president will fill the seat vacated by Pat Whelan (Ireland), who stood down earlier this year. “It is a huge honour to be...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play France in Grenoble named
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has made one change to the line-up of the team to play France in the second Test match this weekend. Auckland Storm’s Natahlia Moors is set to make her debut in Grenoble. The team is (number of caps in brackets, *...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand wins bid to host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
• Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says proud moment for Kiwis and rugby fans • First time the tournament will be held in the Southern Hemisphere • Auckland and Whangarei confirmed as host cities The world’s best women rugby players are...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on RISE OF WOMEN’S RUGBY SET TO CONTINUE AS RUGBY AUSTRALIA RAMPS UP GROWTH PLANS
Rugby Australia will continue its push to further the growth of women’s Rugby in Australia after World Rugby awarded the hosting rights for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup to New Zealand early this morning (AEDT). New Zealand won a vote of the World...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on “FLOWER OF SCOTLAND” WAG OP DIE SPRINGBOKKE
Simon Riekert: Pretoria Verby is die dae toe Skotse rugby so grof en onverfynd soos die landskap anderkant Edinburgh is. Verby is die dae toe reuse Skotse voorspelers al wat ʼn geleentheid aangegryp het om ʼn naelskraapse oorwinning voorlangs uit te maal....
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women on the right track
Nolusindiso Booi believes the Springbok Women are on the right track as they prepare to take on Spain in the second Test on their European tour on Saturday. After going down 19-5 in a spirited performance against Wales last weekend, the Springbok Women’s...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on 2019 Gold Cup line-up confirmed
The final line-up for the 2019 Gold Cup has been confirmed following a nailbiting conclusion to the domestic club season in the Boland town of Worcester on Saturday. An intercept try deep into injury time gave Onelogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers a 36-29...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wellington and Auckland to host 2019 Test match rugby
Wellington to host IRC 2019 match-up against South Africa Black Ferns and All Blacks double header returns to Eden Park New Zealand’s world champion All Blacks and Black Ferns will feature in a blockbuster double-header in Auckland next year, while...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Formidable Scots will test improving Springboks
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has described Scotland as a formidable side who will present the improving Springboks with a difficult contest on Saturday at BT Murrayfield. The match in Edinburgh kicks off at 17h20 (19h20 SA time). South Africa...
