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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Lions Rugby Company confirm more signings
A host of experience signs at Lions and recommits Courtnall Skosan Dillon Smit Kwagga Smith Andries Coetzee Ruan Combrinck Dylan Smith Warren Whiteley Malcolm Marx Ross Cronje Aphiwe Dyantyi Cyle Brink Marvin Orie Lionel Mapoe Elton Jantjies...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls named for Currie Cup opener (Toyota Free State Cheetahs v Vodacom Blue Bulls)
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Pote Human, named an experienced team for Friday night’s opening match of the Currie Cup – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – against the Toyota Free State in Bloemfontein. No 8 Hanro Liebenberg leads the side...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. College Pumas, Currie Cup, Nelspruit, 17 August 2018 @17:00
An exiting Tafel Lager Griquas team to face the iCollage Pumas in Nelspruit with three new debutantes, Khwezi Mkhafu and Godfrey Ramaboea in the starting lineup with a possible Currie Cup Debut for Izak Burger that is on the bench 15 AJ Coertzen 14 Ederies...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on 2018 Currie Cup kicks-off in Toyota Stadium
Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – kicks off on Friday, 17 August with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs taking on the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Gates open at 16:00 with a curtain raiser between...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 and Currie Cup
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will open their 2018 Currie Cup campaign by playing against the 4 strongest teams in the first four weeks of the competition. The Currie Cup Premier division kicks off on Friday 17 August with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Edwards confirmed in consultancy role
Wales assistant coach, Shaun Edwards, will link up with the Ospreys this season in a consultancy role, it was confirmed today. The former Wasps head coach, and Wigan Rugby League legend, will combine his role with his ongoing duties with the Welsh Rugby...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman in begin span vir Pumas
Die witkopflank Marnus Schoeman speel Vrydagmiddag in Nelspruit die eerste keer in meer as 20 maande in die Pumatrui wanneer die Laevelders hul Curriebeker-veldtog teen die Griekwas afskop. Schoeman speel die 30e keer vir die Pumas wat baie meer kon wees...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Leyds takes the reins for DHL WP against Montpellier
Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf and take over the captaincy for DHL Western Province in their pre-season encounter with Montpellier in Millau on Thursday. Leyds will direct the team in the No.10 jersey, as stand-in captain for regular skipper Chris van Zyl...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs launch new jersey
The Toyota Cheetahs will wear a newly designed Canterbury playing strip in the 2018 / 19 Guinness Pro14 season. The well recognized orange jersey are now broken up with white hoops and will be accompanied by orange shorts and orange socks. This design will...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on Boland Landbou vs Oakdale Landbou Historic Overview
BOLAND LANDBOU Vs OAKDALE LANDBOU HISTORIC OVERVIEW Date: 18 August Kick-off: 12h10 Channel: SS 10 Historic Overview The penultimate game of this season’s Premier Interschools derby’s takes place on Saturday 18 August when Boland Landbou hosts...
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Aug 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on France edge SA Schools in Aon International u18 Series thriller
France outplayed SA Schools 28-21 at Stellenberg High School near Cape Town in an exciting match that concluded the second round of the Aon International U18 Series on Tuesday. Both teams scored three tries during the match, but the first half effort from...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Chiliboy Ralepelle To Captain Cell C Sharks in Currie Cup
The Sharks are pleased to announce that the very experienced Chiliboy Ralepelle, will captain the Cell C Sharks in the 2018 Currie Cup tournament. Chiliboy is a highly respected senior player and his appointment, together with the appointment of a leadership...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth ready to face Pumas in Durban
Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, has confirmed that experienced lock Eben Etzebeth is available for Springbok selection again after missing the Castle Lager Incoming Series and Vodacom Super Rugby due to injury. Erasmus confirmed the news on...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Border, WP defend their titles at YTC festival
The Border Under-18 and Western Province U16 girls’ teams successfully defended their Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) Festival titles at Florida Park in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on Saturday, as the top junior women showcased their talent in the annual...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on England U18s side to play Wales in U18 International Series
England U18s have named their side to face Wales for Tuesday’s second fixture of the U18 International Series in South Africa. The side were beaten 41-21 by France on Friday in their opening game of the tournament and take on Wales in Stellenberg (14...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Alberts back to lead SA Schools against France
Adrian Alberts has shrugged off the injury niggle which ruled him out of action for the Aon Under-18 International Series opener over the weekend and will lead the SA Schools side in their second match of the series, on Tuesday against France. This match, at...
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Aug 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA TRIMS SQUAD TO 28 AHEAD OF OPENING BLEDISLOE CUP CLASH NEXT SATURDAY
Qantas Wallabies 28-man squad for opening Bledisloe Cup clash (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) Forwards Allan Alaalatoa (23 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Adam Coleman (23 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 26) Ned Hanigan (13 Tests, NSW Waratahs, 23) Michael...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Sir Bryan Williams inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
World Rugby has announced that Sir Bryan Williams is one of five legends of the game to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame for 2018. The World Rugby Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the game of rugby...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby in the running to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
Auckland and Whangarei confirmed as host cities if bid successful New Zealand Government supports New Zealand Rugby in bid Possibility of Pacific Island women’s rugby tournament WRWC could be held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time New Zealand...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on England defeated by France in U18 International Series opener
The side trailed 31-0 at the break, conceding four converted tries and a penalty. England scored three second half tries through George Martin, Josh Gillespie and Raphael Quirke to reduce the deficit. To reflect a change in the England pathway calendar the...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ntubeni to lead DHL WP against Narbonne
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni will captain DHL Western Province in their pre-season match against Narbonne in Millau on Saturday. The first encounter of DHL Western Province’s pre-season trip to France will see them face the Pro D2 outfit at the Parc des sports...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AU CONGRATULATES STEPHEN LARKHAM ON WORLD RUGBY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Rugby Australia has today offered its congratulations to current Qantas Wallabies’ Assistant Coach Stephen Larkham on being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame on Friday. Larkham was one of five former players inducted into World Rugby’s Hall of...
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Aug 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA Schools leave it late to beat Wales in Aon Under-18 International Series
The SA Schools team left it till the final play of their opening match in the Aon Under-18 International Series against Wales at Boland Landbou on Friday to clinch a hard-fought, but deserved 43-40 win over Wales. It was a tight match all along, with the lead...
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Aug 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES CAPTAIN MICHAEL HOOPER LOCKS IN UNTIL 2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Qantas Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has put pen to paper on an historic five-year deal that will keep the star flanker in Australian Rugby until the end of 2023. The 26-year old has already amassed 82 Tests, and currently holds the record as the...
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Aug 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Manyike to lead SA Schools against Wales in Aon u18 International Series opener
Muzi Manyike will lead the SA Schools from outside centre at Boland Landbou near Paarl when they get their Aon Under-18 International Series underway against Wales on Friday. England face France earlier in the day in the four team series. Lock Adrian Alberts,...
