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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS COACHING NEWS
Durban, 17th November 2017: In 2017, the introduction of Robert du Preez as the Cell C Sharks Head Coach coincided with the assembling of a young talented squad, which paved the way for a new era at the Cell C Sharks. A three-year plan was structured and...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Competition, desire pushing Blitzboks in training
With the Springbok Sevens team for the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be named next Friday, the most experienced player in the team, Chris Dry, admits that competition within the squad is huge. The Blitzboks...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said he and his team-mates are focussed on delivering a good performance on Saturday evening against France, when the two teams meet at the Stade de France in Paris. “We have a job to do on Saturday and our focus is on...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Loyal Cheetah supporter wins Toyota Hilux
By Tweeting #HiluxInYourHands when attending matches in Toyota Stadium this year, supporters stood the chance of winning a brand-new Toyota Hilux double cab with the compliments of Toyota SA. The 24 year old Jahné le Roux is the lucky Cheetah supporter...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Barclay to leave Scarlets at end of season
Scarlets can today confirm that Scottish international backrow John Barclay will leave the region at the end of the season to join Edinburgh Rugby. Barclay, 31, joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2013-14 season, from Glasgow Warriors, and he’s gone on to 96...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Limpopo YTC delivering on key objectives
Only two years after the launch of the Limpopo Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC), the programme is making solid strides in achieving its growth and development objectives while simultaneously breaking social barriers. The Limpopo centre is one of eight SA...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Scotland
The All Blacks team has been named to play Scotland in the second Test of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday 18 November. (Kick-off: 5.15PM BST, NZT: 6.15AM, Sunday 19 November. The matchday 23 is as follows (with...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai
An experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai for the opening tournament of the 2017/2018 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series has been named. The travelling squad of 14 is: • Alena Saili • Gayle Broughton • Katarina...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS VS SCARLETS GAME RETURN TO NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
Sunday, November 26 will be a red-letter day for the Southern Kings when they host reigning champions, Scarlets, in a GUINNESSPRO14 Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Despite suffering a heavy loss away to the Welshmen in their opening...
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Nov 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks make 10 changes for French Test in Paris
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made 10 changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s second Test in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against France in Paris, which include starts for experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen and flyhalf Handré Pollard. Coetzee also...
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Nov 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON
Qantas Wallabies team to play England at Twickenham Stadium, London on Saturday 18 November, 3pm local time (2am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (41 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (80 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (89 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (80 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...
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Nov 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Team to Play Australia
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his matchday squad to play Australia in the second Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (Saturday 18 November, KO 3pm, live on Sky Sports). Jones has made four changes to the side that defeated Argentina 21-8 on...
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Nov 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Good news awaits Cape Town Sevens fans on Friday
Extra seats will be installed and 3000 additional tickets per day be made available for the previously sold-out HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday. The highly-popular second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will take...
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Nov 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby accepts Rugby World Cup 2023 vote outcome
SA Rugby “bitterly disappointed” at World Rugby Council vote Calls for review of host identification system Wishes France success for 2023 tournament SA Rugby said it was “bitterly disappointed” at the decision by the World Rugby Council to overturn a...
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Nov 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls name wider training squad
Vodacom Bulls Executive Rugby and Head Coach, John Mitchell, on Wednesday announced his first wider training squad for the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby season and included new signings Frans van Wyk and Thembelani Bholi (flank) in the group that will assemble for...
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Nov 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on Craig Philpott appointed to expanded Under 20 coaching role
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has appointed Craig Philpott to a new and expanded fulltime role as New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach. Philpott, who leaves his role as Magpies Head Coach for the New Zealand Rugby position, starts in January 2018. NZR General Manager...
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Nov 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers set for pre-season USA showcase
The DHL Stormers will break new ground when they face the Vodacom Bulls in a pre-season encounter in Los Angeles on February 3, 2018. The match will be played as a curtain-raiser for the clash between the USA Eagles and an Argentina XV at Stub Hub Center,...
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Nov 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has lauded the immediate impact of Duane Vermeulen, who has joined the squad in Paris as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen. The experienced No 8 joined the Springboks on Monday from French club side...
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Nov 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby Squad Update
The Munster squad return to training tomorrow ahead of the Guinness PRO14 clash in Zebre on Sunday, November 26. Incoming Head Coach Johann van Graan takes the reins next week ahead of the Zebre match and his first home game in charge sees the Ospreys visit...
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Nov 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on James Lowe arrives at Leinster Rugby
New Leinster Rugby signing James Lowe has arrived at the province ahead of a busy festive fixture schedule. Lowe began his first week of training with Leinster Rugby this week in preparation for the Guinness PRO14 match against Dragons at the RDS Arena on...
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Nov 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as replacement for Coenie Oosthuizen who sustained a serious knee injury on Saturday in Dublin. Oosthuizen underwent a scan before flying home from Dublin, and the results showed that...
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Nov 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, congratulated the Springbok Sevens team after they were named South African Sports Team of the Year at the annual SA Sport Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. The prestigious SA Sport Awards are organised by the...
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Nov 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Squad Update
England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players ahead of England’s second Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia on Saturday 18 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny...
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Nov 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team for match against France XV
Luke Whitelock to captain; Six new All Blacks named The All Blacks team has been named to play a French XV in the third match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Groupama Stadium (Parc Olympique Lyonnais) in Lyon on Tuesday 14 November. The matchday...
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Nov 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour
Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will return home from Dublin after he suffered a knee injury against Ireland on Saturday evening in the Aviva Stadium. Oosthuizen left the field in the opening stages of the match and was replaced by Wilco Louw, who played in...
