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Oct 1, 16 •
1382 Views •
General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the Springboks 18-10 win over the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was an important boost to the team’s confidence for the remainder of the season. “It was an important win, not only for...
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Sep 30, 16 •
1460 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd
Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said his team was looking forward to playing against the Wallabies in front of a packed and passionate Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday. Strauss addressed the media in Pretoria on Friday afternoon and said his team was...
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Sep 30, 16 •
1705 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Race for Gold Cup play-off spots hots up
THE RACE for quarter-final spots in the 2016 Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s national championship for non-university clubs – is hotting up with two rounds remaining, following a dramatic third week that saw almost 500 points scored in eight matches and three...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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General News •
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Comments Off on GrootRugby 29 September 2016
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Sep 30, 16 •
1371 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS
Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Old Mutual Wealth Series against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia later in...
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Sep 30, 16 •
3792 Views •
Australia, General News, International, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH
Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6
Former All Black Brad Thorn will make his run on debut for Queensland Country this round when the Queenslanders play in the Country derby against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday. The Eagles will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies
Paige earns first starting berth for Springboks Lambie back at fullback for first Test since June Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Griquas team to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Team to play FS 01 Oct 2016 – 14:00 Bloemfontein SS1 Steph Roberts Marius Fourie Liam Hendricks Jonathan Adendorf Mzwanele Zito Wendal Wehr Jonathan JV Rensburg Jason Fraser Renier Botha Elgar Watts Alshaun Bock Andre Swarts Johnathan Francke Ederies...
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Sep 29, 16 •
1082 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Griquas in a Currie Cup match on Saturday, 01 October 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The game kicks off at 14:00. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of changes...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Australia, General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA
Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...
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Sep 29, 16 •
1774 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All eyes on Joburg as Currie Cup goes down to the wire
A gripping weekend awaits rugby fans in the Currie Cup as four former champions will be fighting for survival in the Premier Division as the pool rounds come to a close, while the top First Division teams will go head-to-head in their semi-finals. The Cell C...
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Sep 29, 16 •
1492 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday 1 October has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets. New caps in bold): 1. Joe Moody (17) 2. Dane Coles...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brad Thorn to start for Bond University Queensland Country in Toowoomba
Former Rugby World Cup winning All Black lock Brad Thorn will start for Bond University Queensland Country in there Round 6 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship match against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday, 1 October. After making his...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on COWAN BACK FOR SPIRIT’S CITY CLASH
The Perth Spirit welcome back a wealth of experience for Sunday’s must win clash with Brisbane City at McGillivray Oval, with stalwart Pek Cowan to line up for the Spirit in the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for the first time since 2014. In a...
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Sep 29, 16 •
1187 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Perth Spirit
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Perth Spirit in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship this Sunday. City coaches have made three changes to the match-day 23 for the game at University of Western...
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Sep 29, 16 •
1200 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Seta Tamanivalu to join BNZ Crusaders in 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have signed sensational back Seta Tamanivalu for next season. Tamanivalu launched his Super Rugby career with the Chiefs in 2015 but will move south to play his third Super Rugby season with the Christchurch-based side. Born in Fiji and...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SHAUN BERNE BOLSTERS FORCE COACHING RANKS
The Western Force have strengthened their coaching team with the appointment of Shaun Berne as the club’s Attack Coach for the 2017-2018 Super Rugby seasons. The former Bath Rugby playmaker joins the club with more than 200 professional playing caps...
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Sep 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES APPOINTS RICHARD HILL AS TEAM MANAGER
Eddie Jones has appointed former international Richard Hill as England Rugby Team Manager. Reporting directly to the head coach, the 2003 World Cup winner will take up the new position at England’s training camp in Brighton on 2nd – 4th October as the...
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Sep 28, 16 •
1986 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face WP at Newlands | 30 September 2016
Boland Cavaliers head coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has announced his team to take on Western Province on Friday 30 September, in a Currie Cup Premier Division match at Newlands Rugby Stadium. Former Griquas player PJ Vermeulen has been named at inside...
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Sep 28, 16 •
1988 Views •
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Comments Off on Both GLRU junior teams qualify for semi’s
Hard work, good contracting and investing in the youth of Gauteng has paid dividends for the Golden Lions Rugby Union with both the Under 19 and Under 21 sides who qualified for their respective semi-finals. The Unions’ Under 21’s ended second on the log...
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Sep 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas ring seven changes for Kings clash
Steval Pumas coach MJ Mentz has made seven changes to the starting team which ran out against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs last week, as the men from Mpumalanga look to close their Currie Cup campaign on a high note against the Eastern Province Kings in...
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Sep 28, 16 •
1568 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on De Allende amongst five changes for DHL WP
Damian de Allende will play his first Currie Cup match of the season when DHL Western Province face Boland Cavaliers, at DHL Newlands, on Friday. The returning Springbok centre comes straight into the starting line-up in place of Huw Jones, who has been...
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Sep 28, 16 •
1381 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team Release – Golden Lions vs Cell C Sharks
Golden Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Friday, 30th September 2016 Time : 17h00 Venue : Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Stephan Geldenhuys Television Match Official : Willie Vos Curwin Bosch...
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Sep 28, 16 •
1929 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Top junior Sevens players ready to make their mark
Some of South Africa’s top junior rugby players will showcase their skills on Friday and Saturday at the SA Rugby Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens, which will be hosted at Durban High School. The tournament features 16 teams that have been divided into four...