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Apr 2, 17 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience
He has travelled the globe, scored more than 1200 career points and won tournaments with the Springbok Sevens team all over the world, but getting on the plane with the team for yet another possible title, still excites Cecil Afrika tremendously. The 29-year...
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Apr 2, 17 •
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General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role
Former Springbok midfielder Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach, SA Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The 47-year-old medical doctor is an experienced coach with considerable international experience...
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Apr 2, 17 •
2586 Views •
Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Dramatic Kriel try seals Highveld thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Roundup
Spirited Vodacom Bulls undone by Chiefs’ second half rally DHL Stormers in rampant mood against Toyota Cheetahs Emirates Lions flanker Jaco Kriel scored a dramatic winning try in the closing minutes of an absorbing local Vodacom Super Rugby derby...
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Mar 31, 17 •
2701 Views •
Analysis, BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased on Friday with his team’s first hit-out in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship as they defeated the Down Touch Griffons 24-20 in the sweltering heat at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The...
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Mar 31, 17 •
2730 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return
Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1732 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs
BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening. In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1480 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3
Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1845 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues
Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1611 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks
There are few fixtures with such thrilling expectation as Vodacom Super Rugby derby matches between the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions, which is exactly what we can expect when the two teams meet this Saturday. The Emirates Lions, as 2016 Vodacom Super...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1543 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers
Jordaan, afkomstig van Vredenburg , het sy buiging vir die Kavaliers in 2009 gemaak en is met 94-wedstryde een van Boland se mees-ervare spelers. Volgens Randall Modiba, hoofafrigter van die Boland Kavaliers, was die keuse om Jordaan as kaptein aan te wys,...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1424 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named
England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1249 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron
South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1859 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50
Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1077 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore
The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1308 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1306 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final
Hartpury College become BUCS champions at Twickenham Hartpury beat Exeter in final Hartpury College added the BUCS Championship trophy to their Super Rugby title after beating Exeter University 27-24 at Twickenham. A frantic opening five minutes saw both...
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Mar 30, 17 •
2249 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas
Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1304 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview
Vodacom Bulls face stern test against Chiefs in Hamilton DHL Stormers host Toyota Cheetahs in Cape Town Emirates Lions at home against Cell C Sharks Two crunching local derbies are on the menu on Saturday as part of a shorter than usual Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1399 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team bond underpinned UJ’s success
After two early losses, FNB University of Johannesburg captain Jannes Snyman said a strong sense of brotherhood in the team enabled them to qualify for the Varsity Cup semifinals. The UJ outfit lost their first two games against reigning champions NWU-Pukke...
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Mar 30, 17 •
2941 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match
Cell C Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Down Touch Griffons on Friday in their first warm-up match in the build-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship. Along with Janse van...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1611 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start
Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...
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Mar 30, 17 •
2044 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) has today announced it will honour former Newcastle Falcon Paul Van-Zandvliet at the 2017 RPA Players’ Awards in association with England Rugby, which takes place on Wednesday 10th May at Battersea Evolution, London....
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Mar 30, 17 •
1997 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement
Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1980 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers
Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. The match kicks off at 15:05. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi. Obi will be making his...
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Mar 30, 17 •
2939 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks
Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 1 April 2017 Time : 17h15 Venue : Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee : Jaco van Heerden Assistant Referees : Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs Television Match Official : Johan Greeff Garth April 14. Kobus...
