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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV to take on the Griffons in curtain raiser
Toyota Free State XV vs Griffons 5 March 2016, 14:30 Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein 1. BG Uys 2. Niel Rautenbach 3. Johan Coetzee 4. Justin Basson 5. Armandt Koster 6. Tienie Burger 7. Hilton Lobbets 8. Reniel Hugo 9. JP Smith 10. Rynhardt Erwee 11. Coenie...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers in Bloem
Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Stormers in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 5 March 2016. The game kicks off at 17:10. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens very aware of pool threat
The Springbok Sevens are very aware of the threat posed by their three pool opponents for this weekend’s Las Vegas Sevens, which kicks off early on Saturday morning (SA time). The South Africans will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after coming...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on One change for DHL Stormers
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made one injury-enforced change to his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Leolin Zas will make his starting debut for the DHL Stormers in place of Kobus van Wyk, who is...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Weekend Fixtures and Results (4 March – 6 March 2016)
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER 12 QUARTERFINALS
WITH the initial skirmishes out of the way, the level of intensity will move up a level when the quarterfinals of the Eastern Cape Super 12 club rugby tournament are played on Saturday, March 5. Both last year’s finalists, champions East London Police...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Els on back of Lions jersey
Don’t be puzzled when the Emirates Lions take the field for their Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday morning at 06:15 in the FMG Stadium in Hamilton with a distinct blue and white flavour. Yes, blue and white. The Emirates Lions will...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Chiefs
Emirates Lions vs Chiefs Hamilton (06:15 SA time) The Emirates Lions to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday (06:15 SA time) show three changes to the starting line-up and as many on the bench for this Vodacom Super Rugby encounter. Harold...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side for their first home game of the 2016 season. Head coach Richard Graham has made two changes to the starting lineup. An ankle injury to Henry Teafu (6-8 weeks) has forced a backline shuffle, with Karmichael...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sio seals new three-year contract with Australian Rugby
Emerging Qantas Wallabies prop Scott Sio has set his sights on a return to the game’s biggest stage after committing to Australian Rugby on a new three-year deal. Sio, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2013, was one of the standout performers...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on MCCALMAN RETURNS FOR FORCE SIDE TO FACE REDS
Wallaby No.8 Ben McCalman has been named on the bench in one of three changes to the Western Force team set to do battle with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 5 March, with both sides on the hunt for their first win of the season. Coming...
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Mar 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup back to grassroots
The Golden Lions Rugby Union will take Currie Cup rugby – and the coveted Cup which they won last year – back to its stake holders at clubs such as Alberton, Diggers, Pirates, Jo’burg Police and Roodepoort this season. Alberton (Blue Bulls), Diggers...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year Award
BERLIN, March 2, 2016 – South Africa’s remarkable and versatile Paralympic athlete Pieter du Preez has been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award, following his outstanding performances in 2015. Du Preez won...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on MARTIN CASTROGIOVANNI suspended for two weeks
Martin Castrogiovanni, the Italy prop forward, appeared today before an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly stamping on an opponent (Law 10.4(b)) in the RBS 6 Nations match...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women target strong start in Las Vegas
SA Select Women’s coach Renfred Dazel said on Wednesday his team hoped to register a strong start to the Las Vegas Invitational, which kicks off on Thursday, as they look to build momentum and confidence early on in the tournament. The team will face a...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS STAND UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA
Durban, 2nd March 2016: The new generation Cell C Sharks play their first home match in 2016 Super Rugby when they face the Jaguares, from Argentina, at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday – and the Durban team will be making a stand for national...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on One change for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged pack to play the Rebels on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the first home game for the team in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, but an injury to Jesse Kriel will see Burger Odendaal start in the...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on KES Easter Festival 2016 Fixtures
2016 MAR 24 08:30 KES Easter Festival St Benedicts College vs Hoërskool Waterkloof _______________________________________ 2016 MAR 24 09:45 KES Easter Festival St Davids Marist (Inanda) vs Kingswood College _______________________________________...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues
The BNZ Crusaders will host the Blues at AMI Stadium this Friday night in round 2 of the Investec Super Rugby competition. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made just one change to the side that played the Chiefs last weekend – Pete Samu comes into the...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Milestones aplenty as Tahs keep same starting side for Brumbies
NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has made no changes to his starting side for this Friday’s round two blockbuster against the Brumbies in Canberra. Gibson has opted for the same run-on 15 that helped deliver a bonus point 30-10 win over the Queensland...
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Mar 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Three stars extend Vodacom Bulls contracts
Three Vodacom Bulls stars extended their contracts with the Vodacom Bulls for another two years, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. Rugby World Cup bronze medallist and Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, Junior Springbok and utility back...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Things can only get better from here
Round 1 of Super Rugby is done and dusted and it was not the result the Southern Kings hoped for when they played the Cell C Sharks in Port Elizabeth this past Saturday. The home side gave the Sharks a good run for their money in the first 40 minutes, as...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International announces match postponement
The Board of FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International today announced that it has extended the postponement of all Varsity Cup fixtures to allow universities across the country the opportunity to address various challenges faced at their...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Western Province Rugby CEO Rob Wagner retires
After 25 years of unwavering service to Western Province Rugby and the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRFU), CEO Rob Wagner will take long leave effective immediately. Mr Wagner has been a faithful servant of the union, and was at the forefront in the...
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Mar 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES GRAEME RUGBY DAY
ALTHOUGH some critics feel Stirling may struggle, Grey High rugby coach Tim Fraser says they will not be making the mistake of taking their opponents lightly when they clash in the Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on March 12....
