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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas Persverklaring
Curriebeker Kwalifisering: Steval Pumas vs Windhoek Draught Welwitschias Plek: Hoërskool Ermelo, Ermelo Datum: 7 Mei 2016 Kick-off: 15:00 MJ Mentz, die hoofbreier van die Steval Pumas het sy groep van 22 spelers bekend gemaak vir die vyfde rondte van die...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH
St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby will earn a milestone 50th cap for his side this Friday when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Reds have made two changes to the starting side for the match, with Queensland Under-20s standout...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes
Cell C Sharks vs. Hurricanes Date : Saturday, 7 May 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Glenwood High School takes top honours at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan
Glenwood High School has won the prestigious international rugby union tournament, The Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan. Glenwood took on Higashi Fukuoka High School from Japan, beating them 45 – 6. In 2008 Glenwood was chosen...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw
Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...
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May 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES
Western Force head coach Michael Foley has made four changes to the starting XV for the club’s clash with the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Godwin to make his first start since Round One. Godwin...
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May 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Namibian World Cup star Renaldo Bothma will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls debut on Saturday when the Pretoria side takes on EP Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Currie Cup Qualifying tournament. The abrasive Bothma, who had provincial stints with the Golden Lions,...
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May 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Sevens squad for Paris and London
Team: 1. Andrew Amonde (Captain), 2. Collins Injera, 3. Humphrey Kayange, 4. William Ambaka, 5. Frank Wanyama, 6. Oscar Ayodi, 7. Augustine Lugonzo, 8. Samuel Oliech, 9. Robert Aringo, 10. Billy Odhiambo, 11. Alex Olaba, 12. Nelson Oyoo. Management: 1....
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May 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on ASICS Launches 2016 Qantas Wallabies Jersey and Campaign
ASICS, the True Sport Performance Brand has unveiled the Qantas Wallabies jersey and media campaign for the 2016 international Rugby season. A host of Wallabies squad members including Israel Folau, Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley, Rob Horne and Nick Phipps were...
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May 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds
The BNZ Crusaders will play the Reds at AMI Stadium this Friday 6th May, 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Reds making five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies 40-14 last weekend. Wyatt...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report
There were no new injury concerns for the DHL Stormers heading into the bye week following their clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands. On the long-term injury list there are a number of players that have made good progress, with the likes of Wilco Louw,...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS INJURY UPDATE
Durban, 3 May 2016: After arriving home from their three-week tour to New Zealand on Saturday night, the Cell C Sharks resumed training today. Dr Alan Kourie, The Sharks team doctor, has issued the following injury update. Name of Player...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11
SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 11 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Chris...
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May 3, 16 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Hougaard re-joins Springboks Sevens in Stellenbosch
Springbok Sevens player Francois Hougaard on Tuesday re-joined the Springbok Sevens squad at their training base in Stellenbosch and will be considered for the forthcoming Paris and London legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Hougaard played in...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on KES v Maritzburg College Historic Overview
On Saturday 7th May Premier Interschools move up to Johannesburg to showcase another great schoolboy derby match. King Edward VII (KES) hosts Maritzburg College from Pietermaritzburg for their annual interschools sports. The weekend sport will culminate in...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books
Weekly Tries Tally after Round 10 29 & 30 April 2016 ROUND 10 STATS Total number of tries in Round 10: 20 Total donation from Vodacom: R140 000 (R7000 per South African team try) Broken down as follows: Vodacom Bulls: 5 Southern Kings:...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK
3 MAY 2016 – The Vodacom Bulls shone in an otherwise dour Vodacom Super Rugby weekend for South African sides as the only victorious side of the six franchises. The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks can count themselves unlucky to not have been on the...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira out with hand injury
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that loosehead prop Schalk Ferreira sustained a hand injury during the game against the Jaguares on the weekend. “Schalk will be going for scans today and we should know the extent of his injury later in...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Embrose Papier joins Junior Bok training squad
Two-time SA Schools scrumhalf and Garsfontein High School pupil Embrose Papier on Tuesday joined the Junior Springbok training squad in Stellenbosch as the side prepares for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester from 7 to 25 June. Papier, who...
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May 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Blues #AllOutRugby
We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Blues at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 7 May at 17h10) How to stand a chance of winning? Hint:...
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May 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens prepare for Paris and London Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens squad for the last two legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Paris (13-15 May) and London (21-22 May) begins training in Mt Maunganui today. The squad is: Pita Ahki (North Harbour) Kurt Baker (Taranaki) Dylan Collier (Waikato) Scott...
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May 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match Report: Kearsney vs Michaelhouse
Kearsney 1st XV beat Michaelhouse 1st XV 64-22 Kearsney hosted Michaelhouse on what started out to be a windy, cold and wet day in Botha’s Hill, but was no doubt enhanced by the hosts winning 14 of the 18 rugby games played. Strangely though, the weather...
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May 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Zas suspended for 2 Weeks
Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Leolin Zas Team: Stormers Position: Wing Date of Incident: 30 April 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (i) Tackling, tapping, pushing or pulling an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play....
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May 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cornelius Michael “Nelie” Smith (1934-2016)
The South African Rugby Union on Monday extended condolences to the family of former Springbok captain, Cornelius Michael “Nelie” Smith, who passed away in the early hours of Monday morning. “Oom Nelie”, 81, passed away due to heart failure,...
