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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Backline boost for DHL WP
DHL Western Province has been boosted by the inclusion of backline stars Dan du Plessis and Bjorn Basson for their SuperSport Rugby Challenge encounter with SWD Eagles in Oudtshoorn on Sunday. Coach John Dobson’s team will be looking to end the league...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on 2017 DHL WP Youth Week teams announced
The six different DHL Western Province teams for the upcoming Coca-Cola National Youth Weeks have been named. The squads for the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week teams that will be hosted at St Stithians College in Johannesburg from...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bishops v Rondebosch Team Lists
Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Schoolboy rugby has served...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed
Home Tests hosted in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Cape Town The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at DHL Newlands in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for Italy clash at Suncorp Stadium
Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 24 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (11 Tests) 6. Ned...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at All Blacks Test
This Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions will be the first chance for fans at the game to get a closer look at the action with the launch of the Stadium Live experience, as part of the new All Blacks app, powered...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on SRC 2017: Cavaliers in playoff race against Kings
THE Boland Cavaliers have kept their playoff hopes alive after securing a convincing 51-10 victory against the SWD Eagles in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match in Malmesbury this past weekend. Another bonus-point victory, over the EP Kings in Bredasdorp this...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on All to play for in final round of SuperSport Rugby Challenge
The final weekend of regulation play in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge has turned out to become one of must-wins and desperate results as eight of the 15 teams will try to get into the best possible position for the quarter-finals. After eight rounds of play,...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Force look to future with Vibrant Vui
The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed a star of the future with prop Shambeckler Vui signing on for a further two seasons. The Australian U20s representative has had a remarkable year, making his Vodafone Super Rugby debut in Round Six against the...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas look to fly against the Falcons
As the SuperSport Rugby Challenge reaches its sharp end, the Steval Pumas are anticipating a fierce battle when they come up against the Hino Valke on home turf this Saturday. The team is back from Namibia, where they beat the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on LIVE Schoolboy games this weekend Saturday the 24th June 2017
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Release – Free State vs. Cell C Sharks XV
Free State vs. Cell C Sharks XV Date : Friday, 23 June 2017 Time : 15h00 Venue : Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee : Adriaan Jacobs The Cell C Sharks XV will close out their SuperSport Rugby Challenge pool commitments with a return clash against...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium
Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Italy at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 24 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for first DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test against British & Irish Lions; Kieran Read returns as Captain
The All Blacks team to play the first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday 24 June has been named. The matchday 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (25) 2. Codie Taylor (16) 3....
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team announcement
Ruan Combrinck will run out for the Xerox Golden Lions team to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Orlando Stadium on Friday (17:00). Combrinck, who was in action for the SA A side last weekend in Durban against the French Barbarians, has been sent back to the...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rejuvenated Oosthuizen enjoying Bok environment
Coenie Oosthuizen is working extremely hard to make sure he remains part of the current Springbok squad environment, which he describes as something special. The strongly built front ranker has spoken openly about his personal disappointment of last season...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Venter takes over SA ‘A’ captaincy
Springbok midfielder Francois Venter will lead out the SA ‘A’ team in their final match against the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday evening (kick-off at 20h00). Venter takes over from Juan de Jongh, who is on the bench alongside...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Opening fixtures for National Girls U18 Week announced
The SA Rugby National Girls U18 Week will again add a female touch to the SA Rugby Youth Weeks Series from 3 to 7 July at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom, with several high-profile battles lined up for the opening day’s play. Border, who held off...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ruru resigns for two more years
The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed exciting scrumhalf Michael Ruru for two more seasons, after a strong start to his Super Rugby career playing nine games for the Western Australian club, including three run-on starts this season. The Nedlands local...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds vs France
Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds… Emirates Airline Park aims to draw the largest crowd since 1993 where over 60 000 supporters crowded the then Ellis Park Stadium. To date, it was the biggest crowd for Test matches between SA and France played in...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bok debut for Dreyer in final French Test
Hardworking prop Ruan Dreyer will make his debut for the Springboks on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France in Johannesburg, while the experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and outside center Jesse Kriel both return to the...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bishops v Rondebosch Historic Overview
Background – Bishops vs Rondebosch Boys’ High Saturday 24 June Premier Interschools present one of the oldest school derbies in the country. Diocesan College or Bishops as they are more commonly known as versus Rondebosch Boys’ High is one of the most...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ross Cronjé ruled out of third Springbok Test
Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms, the Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday. Cronjé made his South African debut two weeks...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on ARU to proceed with Super Rugby reduction plans following EGM vote
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board has welcomed the support of members as it proceeds with plans to reduce one Super Rugby team from Australia ahead of the 2018 season. At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at ARU headquarters in Sydney today,...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Richie Arnold inks two year deal
The Road Safety Western Force confirm the re-signing of lock Richard Arnold for the next two seasons. Arnold has already played seven matches this year in his debut season and showed glimpses of what is in store for years to come. The twin brother of Wallaby...
