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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings outscore SWD in friendly
The Southern Kings travelled to George on Friday where they faced the SWD Eagles in their second pre-season friendly at Outenique Park. Despite two first half tries, the visitors trailed 12 – 13 at the break. SWD took an early three point lead after a...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens unchanged for Sydney
England Sevens remain unchanged for the Sydney leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series (6-7 February) after they finished fourth in Wellington last weekend. Coverage is live on Sky Sports 5 from 11.50pm this evening and in front of a sold out crowd at the...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on IRELAND vs WALES Teamsheets #RBS6Nations
Date: 7 February 2016 Venue: Aviva Stadium Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Ireland: 15. Simon Zebo, 14. Andrew Trimble, 13. Jared Payne, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. Keith Earls, 10. Jonathan Sexton, 9. Conor Murray, 1. Jack...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on CJ Stander to make his debut for Ireland
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named the team which will take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 7th February in Ireland’s opening fixture of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Championship. There is one new cap in the starting XV. Rory Best wins his 90th...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on IS DIT RUGBY SE TEKENS VAN DIE TYE? #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! vra vandeesweek: Is tye is besig om te verander, en een van die grootste wense van ‘n rugby ondersteuner besig om waar te word, naamlik dat nie alleen spelers nie, maar ook skeidsregters tot openbare verantwoording geroep word...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on #takealot10s ticket giveaway
We are giving away two double tickets to attend the Cape Town 10s on Saturday 6 February. There are loads of new additions to this year’s takealot.com Cape Town 10s tournament; beach volleyball has been introduced which includes the Flying Fish Pro Beach...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz start Varsity Cup with clean slate
CAPTION: Experienced scrumhalf Ivan Ludick (left) will lead the FNB NMMU-Madibaz in the first round of the FNB Varsity Cup against UJ on Monday. Photo: Supplied The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will start with a clean slate when they take on the University of...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Japanese appliances company Rinnai joins St.George Queensland Reds team
Queensland Rugby Union today announced Japanese gas appliances company Rinnai has signed on as a St.George Queensland Reds partner for the 2016 season. An international company with offices in 20 countries, Rinnai has operated in Australia for more than 40...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on $2 million up for grabs with Mobil Golden Boots
Some of the world’s best goal kickers have hailed from here, and now BNZ Crusaders fans will have the chance to join the goal kicking hall of fame and earn a share of $2 million in the process. This season’s new Mobil Golden Boots competition will see one...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wales Women target Irish win
Wales Women target Irish win ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE WRU A confident Wales side travel to Dublin to face defending Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday in the opening round of the Six Nations, looking to get a good start in their quest to gain World Cup...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on OFFICIAL RBS 6 NATIONS FANTASY RUGBY GAME LAUNCHED
The RBS 6 Nations have launched an Official Fantasy Rugby game for the first time, giving rugby fans the chance to engage with Rugby’s Greatest Championship in a new way through the official site. The game, developed in partnership with French company...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union welcomes the appointment of Pip Marlow to the Board
At today’s meeting, Microsoft Australia Managing Director Pip Marlow was appointed as a Director of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board. Ms Marlow will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Michael Hawker which was announced at the end of last...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Women’s side named for first Six Nations game
The Ireland Women’s side, sponsored by Aon has been named for their first Six Nations fixture as they welcome Wales to Donnybrook Stadium this Saturday. The game will kick-off at 1pm. Head Coach Tom Tierney has named a side that features three uncapped...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Classic Wallabies to share centre stage on HSBC Sydney 7s Weekend
It has been several years since many of them have played in front of a full stadium, but that’s exactly what lies in wait of two teams of past greats as they prepare to face off in a Classic ‘State of Origin’ showdown at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Two...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on PUMA HONOURS TRADITION WITH TOYOTA CHEETAHS KIT
Cape Town, South Africa, 5 February 2016 – PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Toyota Cheetahs unveiled the team’s Super Rugby kit today, with a return to a traditional all-white Home strip and an all-orange Away strip. The design...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toulon vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA
Date: 5 February 2016 Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France Kick-off: 21h30 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toulon: 15 Delon Armitage, 14 James O’Connor, 13 Théo Belan, 12 Louis Rousset, 11 Bryan Habana (C) , 10 Frédéric Michalak, 9...
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Feb 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Sydney 7s
The All Blacks Sevens team to play in the fourth leg of the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series, the Sydney 7s, on 6 and 7 February at Allianz Stadium, has been named. Coach Gordon Tietjens has made one change to the team that won last weekend’s HSBC...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on FRANCE vs ITALY Teamsheets #RBS6Nations
Date: 6 February 2016 Venue: Stade de France Kick-off: 16h25 (SA Time) TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen France: 15- Maxime Medard; 14- Hugo Bonneval, 13- Gael Fickou, 12- Jonathan Danty, 11- Virimi Vakatawa; 10- Jules Plisson, 9- Sebastien Bezy;...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Bulls
Coach Franco Smith announced his team to take on the Vodacom Bulls in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday, 6 February at 15:00. CHEETAHS 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kings squad announced for SWD friendly
The Southern Kings have selected a strong squad to take on the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow, with Steven Sykes being selected to captain the side. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said he had selected Sykes based on his experience...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on SCOTLAND vs ENGLAND Teamsheets #RBS6Nations
Date: 6 February 2016 Venue: Murrayfield Kick-off: 18h50 (SA Time) TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Scotland: 15- Stuart Hogg, 14- Sean Maitland, 13- Mark Bennett, 12- Matt Scott, 11- Tommy Seymour, 10- Finn Russell, 9- Greig Laidlaw (C), 1- Al...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on England team to face Scotland #RBS6Nations
Dylan Hartley will captain England when they take on Scotland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield (4.50 pm, live on BBC 1) as Eddie Jones prepares for his first game as Head Coach. Jones has chosen Owen Farrell at inside centre while Danny Care...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Lions teams to play Valke and Leopards
The Emirates Lions will play two warm-up games against the Valke and Leopards on Saturday 6 February in the Barnard stadium with the kick-off times 14:30 (vs Valke) and 16:15 (vs Leopards). Team 1 will be led by Warren Whiteley while Jaco Kriel will...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to go one step further in Sydney
The Springbok Sevens team will be aiming to go one step further at the inaugural HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend after coming agonisingly close in Wellington last Sunday. The Allianz Stadium is hosting the tournament after its move from the Gold Coast...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!
The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford last night. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby...
