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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Aaron Smith
New Zealand Rugby is supporting the action taken by the All Blacks in standing halfback Aaron Smith down from the team to play South Africa this weekend. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This was really bad decision-making by Aaron which...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Thomas du Toit Commits to the Cell C Sharks
We are delighted to announce that talented young prop, Thomas du Toit has committed his immediate future to the Cell C Sharks by signing a three-year contract extension. On the back of this signing, Thomas will spend three-months with Munster on a loan...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause
The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on BRU Groot Uitdaag Top 8 – Boland Stadion, Wellington – 8 Oktober 2016
Die Boland Rugbyunie se Grootuitdaag Top 8 (kwarteindrondte) vind Saterdag 8 Oktober plaas op die Boland Stadion te Wellington. Met die unie se top klubs wat oor die volgende drie naweke (8; 15 en 22 Oktober 2016) sake sal uitspook om as die top klub in die...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Injury Report
Dylan Smith has a shoulder injury (right) and will undergo surgery today (Wednesday). He will be available for Super Rugby. Howard Mnisi has a grade two injury of his left knee and will be out for 4-6 weeks. Lourens Erasmus returned to training on Tuesday...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach
Fourth full season for Powell as Blitzbok coach Preparations for new season starts in Stellenbosch Experienced Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has been reappointed with the Blitzboks for a fourth season, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. “Neil is highly...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND
The Rugby Football Union today laid out its intent for the women’s game over the next four years. As England Women look to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title next year, the RFU outlined: That 26,000 women and girls are regularly playing contact...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on New SA referee on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series panel
SA Rugby referee, Jaco Kotze, will join Rasta Rasivhenge, Ben Crouse and Aimee Barrett on an experienced panel for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the 2016-17 men’s and women’s competitions. World Rugby on Wednesday announced the panel of...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Can Leopards repeat Currie Cup First Division Final heroics?
The Leopards will be hunting back-to-back titles and their 19th consecutive victory in the Currie Cup First Division when they host the Down Touch Griffons, champions in 2014, in the Final at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday. A victory for the...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm the return of 27-year-old hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick who has signed a two-year contract with his home side. Born and raised in Sydney, NSW, Fitzpatrick has spent the last three years playing for Lyon, assisting the side...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6
SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Du Toit, Jones and Mbonambi double-up at 2016 WPRFU awards night
The DHL WP trio of lock Pieter-Steph du Toit, centre Huw Jones and hooker Bongi Mbonambi were the big winners at the 2016 Western Province Rugby Football Union Awards evening, which was held at DHL Newlands on Tuesday, October 4. All three players took two...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal
Resolution Impala Saracens will be up against bitter foes and next door neighbors (or is it the other way round?) Kenya Harlequin in a potentially exciting Impala Floodlit cup semifinal clash under the Impala Club lights on Saturday 8 October. This won’t be...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on U15s continue to entertain at Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week
The Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week on Tuesday dished up mixture of tight matches and big wins in an entertaining second day’s play at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg, in which four teams remained unbeaten. SWD, Western Province, the Pumas and Griquas...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones
Wasps back-row forward Sam Jones sustained an ankle injury during an England training session this morning at Brighton College. Jones will undergo further examinations to diagnose the full extent of the injury. He will return to his club this afternoon...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE
Breaking a three-match losing streak Morné Steyn starred in the Springboks’ 18-10 victory over Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steyn scored all of South Africa’s points, slotting two drop-goals and four penalties in their Castle Lager...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Captain Ryan Nell named Cavaliers Player of the Year 2016
RYAN NELL, captain of Boland’s 2016 Currie Cup team, was named Boland Cavaliers Player of the Year during last night’s (Monday 3 October 2016) awards evening, held at the Riebeek Valley hotel in Riebeek Wes. Nell, who plays centre for the Cavaliers, lead...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg resigns as Boland Cavaliers head coach
Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned as head coach of the Boland Cavaliers, after one season in charge of the Boland Rugby Union’s professional rugby team. Janse van Rensburg, who was appointed by the Union in January of this year, announced his decision...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Resignation of Boland director of rugby
It is with regret that we received notice of the resignation with immediate effect, of Mr. Alan Zondagh. Mr. Zondagh was appointed director of rugby in January 2016. His appointment came after extensive negotiations between him and the Boland Rugby Union,...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on PRIME-TIME GRAND FINAL CONFIRMED FOR 2016 BUILDCORP NRC
The Buildcorp NRC Grand Final will be a night-time affair for the second time in three seasons with this year’s decider to be played on Saturday, October 22, with a 7.45pm AEDST kick off. The match will feature in a prime-time television slot following the...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Introduces Medal System In Sevens World Series Restructure
The men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will feature gold, silver and bronze medals for the first time from the 2016-17 season. In a move that will align the annual series with the Olympic Games, World Rugby has also announced an...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Big scores kick off Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week
The Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week got off to a gripping start at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday as Boland, the Pumas, SWD, the Blue Bulls, and Golden Lions registered convincing victories on a day where 40 tries were scored in the seven...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas plans for the off-season
The Steval Pumas have one new injury from their final Currie Cup match against the Eastern Province Kings last Friday, as scrumhalf Emile Temperman suffered a concussion. With the 38-30 bonus point win against the Kings, the side ends the Currie Cup Premier...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on LEROY HOUSTON JOINS WALLABIES SQUAD
The Qantas Wallabies have re-called Leroy Houston to the squad to replace the injured Sean McMahon for the final round of The Rugby Championship against Argentina at Twickenham. McMahon has been ruled out for up to a month following an ankle injury sustained...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl replaces Paige in Springbok squad
Piet van Zyl was on Monday named as replacement for Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, who was ruled out of action because he was still symptomatic following the concussion he suffered in the victory over the Wallabies on Saturday in Pretoria. Van Zyl, who plays...
