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Apr 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on UJ rugby star ‘transitions’ into Dream Team
A successful transition from wing to inside centre resulted in such a stellar season for University of Johannesburg rugby star Aphiwe Dyantyi that he earned selection for the Varsity Cup Dream Team this week. After an injury last year derailed his contract...
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Apr 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Late Kriel try clinch it for Pretoria side – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Roundup
Southern Kings finish Australian tour on winning note Emirates Lions edge past Jaguares in Johannesburg Springbok midfielder Jesse Kriel scored the winning try close to the end of the game to seal a dramatic 20-14 comeback win for the Vodacom...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 5
Round 5 of Queensland Premier Rugby will see a total of 14 St.George Queensland Reds return to their respective clubs, bolstering each teams’ line-up ahead of Saturday afternoon’s matches. Centre Campbell Magnay headlines the cohort of Queensland...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP face testing trip to PE
DHL Western Province will begin their SuperSport Rugby Challenge campaign on Sunday at Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, where they will face the EP Kings. Hooker Chad Solomon will captain a team which includes eight players with Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Road Safety Western Force Update
Recent media reports have suggested that the Road Safety Western Force’s continued participation in the Super Rugby competition hinges on the outcome of a further meeting between the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board and the RugbyWA Board....
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Land Rover renews sponsorship of Western Province Rugby
Land Rover South Africa has renewed its sponsorship of Western Province Rugby, which represents the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province teams. By continuing its support of the team until 2019, the British brand reaffirms its global commitment to grassroots...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Reflecting on the 2017 “Best of the West” Easter Festival
The weekend of 13, 15 and 17 April 2017 has definitely been one for the books at Krugersdorp High School as one of the most successful sporting weekends that the school has showcased over the years. With 20 rugby sides and 12 hockey sides being a part of the...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jordaan to lead Cavaliers against Border in SRC opener
ZANDRÉ JORDAAN, veteran number eight of the Boland Cavaliers, will lead his side in their first Supersport Rugby Challenge match against Border at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, 23 April 2017. Head coach Randall Modiba has named an exciting...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby to remember ANZACs
Tiny Hill, the oldest All Blacks war veteran, will be part of the official pre-game line up and pass the match-ball to the ball runner in Saturday’s Round 9 Crusaders v Stormers Investec Super Rugby match in Christchurch, as part of Anzac commemorations at...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand U20 team assembly before Oceania tournament
The squad will travel to the Gold Coast for matches against Fiji on 28 April, Samoa on 2 May and Australia on 6 May. All matches will be played at Bond University, Gold Coast Rugby Fields. The squad is: Forwards: Harrison-Allan Canterbury Asafo Aumua...
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Apr 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Chipu Beat Zimbabwe To Reach Africa U20 Final
Leading 20-17 at the interval, Chipu coasted to a 34-24 win over Zimbabwe in Africa U20 action in Antananaravivo on Thursday afternoon. Chipu’s try scorers were Joshua Macharia, Steve Keter, William Diffu and Michael Kimwele with Henry Ayah adding four...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth leads DHL Stormers against Crusaders – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview
Emirates Lions’ Andries Coetzee earns 50th cap Southern Kings eager to end Aussie trip on positive note Vodacom Bulls host Toyota Cheetahs in local derby Cell C Sharks expecting Rebels onslaught in Durban Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will take over the DHL...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Rebels
Cell C Sharks vs. Rebels Date : Saturday, 22 April 2017 Time : 19h30 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Egon Seconds, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Rhyno Smith 14....
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge: Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Steval Pumas
Strong Tukkies flavour for SuperSport Rugby Challenge opener Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Pote Human, named a number of UP-Tuks stars in his team to play the Steval Pumas in their opening SuperSport Rugby Challenge fixture at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Human,...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs
Adriaanse in the first start for Vodacom Bulls Jacobie Adriaanse will earn a 30th cap but will start at tighthead prop for the Vodacom Bulls for the first time on Saturday when his team face the Toyota Cheetahs in a crucial Vodacom Super Rugby clash in...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge kicks-off provincial action
Provincial rugby action will burst into life this weekend with six fixtures in the new SuperSport Rugby Challenge being played across the country. The recently launched competition will see all 14 provinces and a team from Namibia battle it out in three...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Bulls
Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. The match kicks off at 17:15. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. Changes to the team from last...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas
Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas Date : Saturday, 22 April 2017 Time : 17h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Stuart Berry Assistant Referees : Vusi Msibi, Sanele Mdlalose Television Match Official : Marius Jonker The Cell C Sharks XV get their...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Force named for clash with Chiefs
The Road Safety Western Force have made a host of changes to the 23 to face the Chiefs at nib Stadium on Saturday, 22 April from the side that beat the Kings in Round Seven. Ross Haylett-Petty moves from blindside flanker back into the second row and will...
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Apr 20, 17 •
1979 Views •
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Comments Off on Chipu Name Starting 23 For Zimbabwe Clash
Chipu faces Zimbabwe in the 1.00pm EAT kickoff at the Africa U20 championships in Antananaravivo, Madagascar on Thursday 20 April 2017. The winner of this match gets to play the winner of the Namibia-Madagascar in the final on Sunday. Head Coach Paul Odera,...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth takes DHL Stormers reins in Christchurch
Eben Etzebeth will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. With regular captain Siya Kolisi not available for selection due to the Springbok management plan, Etzebeth will lead the side for...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Major deal sees Whitelock commit through to 2020
New Zealand Rugby, the BNZ Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby have secured the key signature of Samuel Whitelock, with the All Blacks most capped lock and Crusaders captain announcing he has extended his contract through to 2020. “When I considered whether...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ruaraka Hosts Kenya Cup Final
Saturday’s Kenya Cup final between KCB and defending champions Kabras will be held at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. This match kicks off at 4.00pm. Ticket prices on the day will cost Ksh 400. KCB got to host the final by virtue of being the highest ranked...
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Apr 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Emirates Lions team to play the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Friday 21 April shows four changes to the side that were in action last weekend. In the front row Corné Fourie, Akker van der Merwe and Johannes Jonker get a start while Harold Vorster...
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Apr 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Timing is everything for Steval Pumas this weekend
After three warm-up games, the Steval Pumas are looking forward to showing their big match temperament in their first SuperSport Rugby Challenge match against the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend. The Mpumalanga side will head to Loftus Versfeld to test their...
