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Sep 21, 17 •
2178 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day across SA
The pressure is set to rise significantly in the Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend as all seven participating teams still have a chance of securing semi-final berths in the competition – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – with only four pool...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Two changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls starting team
Johnny Kotze will start on the wing and Conraad van Vuuren at tighthead for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The inclusion of Kotze is a first start in light blue for the former DHL Western...
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Sep 21, 17 •
3073 Views •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinness PRO14
Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium. The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...
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Sep 21, 17 •
3271 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019
World Rugby and Sports Travel and Hospitality Ltd (STH) on Tuesday announced the appointment of global Official Travel Agents (OTAs), who will deliver supporter tour packages for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The list includes SA Rugby Travel – a joint...
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Sep 21, 17 •
2005 Views •
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Comments Off on Boland Rugby Regional Challenge, Community Shield, First Division SEMI-FINALS
BOLAND RUGBY will be hosting its Club Rugby semi-finals on Saturday 23 September 2017 at the Boland Stadium, Wellington. The Fixtures are as follows: FIRST DIVISION (SF): 10:00 Young Superstars vs Highlanders (B-field)...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas
Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium. The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...
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Sep 21, 17 •
2351 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to London on Sunday 24 September 2017 for the presentation to the World Rugby Council of South Africa’s bid to host the prestigious Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament. Deputy President...
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Sep 21, 17 •
3896 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Training Session open for the public
The Springboks will have a free and open training session for the public on Monday, 25 September 2017 (Heritage Day) at Shimla Park. Gates open at 16:00 and everyone is welcome to come and watch the Springboks prepare for the clash against the Wallabies...
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Sep 21, 17 •
2136 Views •
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Comments Off on Two more Gold Cup players living Scottish dream
Two of South Africa’s best club players are “living the dream” as the newest beneficiaries of the Gold Cup’s highly successful international player exchange programme. Wing Clinton Wagman of Progress Rugby Club in George – who last week kicked off...
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Sep 21, 17 •
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General News, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2018 to kick off in Cape Town
Two matches in South Africa to kick-off season 120 regular season matches Each team plays 16 matches [8 home and 8 away] and has two byes Eight team, seven-match finals series with Final set for 4 August With matches against teams from New Zealand and...
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Sep 21, 17 •
3429 Views •
General News, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions kick off with six home games in 2018 VSR
The Emirates Lions will host six home games at Emirates Airline Park when the Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off in 2018 with a visit to the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria and the Jaguares in Buenos Aires in between before they embark on their overseas trip to...
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Sep 20, 17 •
2548 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby bonus vir ondersteuners in Toyota-Stadion / Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium
Rugby ondersteuners kan uitsien na ‘n groot rugby fees die volgende twee weke in Bloemfontein! Op Vrydag, 22 September word twee groot wedstryde op dieselfde dag in Toyota-stadion gespeel. Die dag skop af met die Curriebeker wedstryd tussen die...
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Sep 20, 17 •
3073 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
Experienced flank Francois Louw and the uncapped Cell C Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) were on Wednesday included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. ...
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Sep 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kankowski released
Xerox Golden Lions Head Coach Swys de Bruin will give the junior players in the Union the opportunity to showcase their talents and skill during the remainder of the Currie Cup season. Players namely, Hacjivah Dayimani, Jo Hanko de Villiers, Rhyno Herbst and...
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Sep 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby Statement regarding Aerios claims
With regards to the latest statement and allegations made by Aerios, WP Rugby have been advised that these allegations are unfounded and that the statement from Aerios is misleading. At the outset, WP Rugby need to record that, in its view, this is just...
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Sep 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rugby at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday, 23 September 2017
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Sep 20, 17 •
2202 Views •
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Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. DHL WP on Sat, 23 Sept. 2017 @ 17:15
Team to play DHL WP Sat, 23 Sept. 2017 – 17:15 Newlands, Cape Town 1 Devon Martinus 2 Wilmar Arnoldi 3 Nicolaas Oosthuizen 4 Jonathan Janse Van...
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Sep 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hooker, Frankie Herne starts for Pumas against Cheetahs
Match: Toyota Free State vs Steval Pumas Venue: Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date: 22 September 2017 Kick-off: 17:30 Photographer: Andre Meintjes Last year’s Pumas Player of the Year, hooker Frankie Herne, gets a well-deserved opportunity to start against...
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Sep 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup First Division race to semis intensifies
The Currie Cup First Division teams will have everything to play for on Saturday in the third-last pool round of the competition – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – as the top-end of the log begins to take shape and those languishing at the bottom...
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Sep 19, 17 •
5795 Views •
Analysis, General News, International, Pale Toe, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on DIE SPRINGBOKKE KAN NIE DRUK VERWERK NIE
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Daar word altyd gesê dat rugbyspelers en veral ondersteuners so ʼn paar dae tyd nodig het om oor die skok of euforie van ʼn wedstryd te kom. Wel, dis Dinsdag en die nuusstroompie uit SARU raak dunner, maar die skok is helaas nog...
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Sep 19, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on KENYA RUGBY UNION EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMURAI SPORTSWEAR
Samurai Sportswear is delighted to announce a new long-term agreement with Kenya Rugby Union, which will see the partnership continue for another three years. Samurai joined forces with Kenya Rugby Union in December 2012 and since then, they have worked...
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Sep 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Lions Rugby Company injury update
Jaco Kriel Springbok and Lions flanker Jaco Kriel sustained a severe shoulder injury in the Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on 9 September. As a result he will undergo an operation today (Tuesday) and is expected to return to play in six...
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Sep 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sage, Soyizwapi add experience to Sevens Academy side in Germany
Dylan Sage and Siviwe Soyizwapi are the two well-established Springbok Sevens players included in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad for the Oktoberfest Sevens in Munich, Germany on 29 and 30 September. Sage, who will captain the side, and Soyizwapi are two...
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Sep 19, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Poverty Bay win 2017 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship
Poverty Bay have won the 2017 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship, defeating North Harbour 25-20 at the national tournament in Wellington this afternoon. North Harbour, represented by Campbells Bay School, and Poverty Bay, from Te Wharau School in...
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Sep 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Medical Report
“Minor bumps and bruises but nothing that should result in any of our players being unavailable for this weekend’s match against Zebre.” That was the official verdict from Southern Kings team doctor Clement Plaatjies this morning in the aftermath of the...
