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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders’ team to play Racing 92 in Hong Kong
The Pulse Energy Highlanders will begin their 2016 preseason campaign on Saturday 7th February in Hong Kong when they context the Natixis Cup against the Racing 92. The game is being played at Sui Sai Wan Stadium in Hong Kong kicking-off at 5.00pm local time...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies team to play NSW Waratahs in Wagga
Head Coach Stephen Larkham has named a side featuring seven internationals for the Aquis Brumbies first match of 2016, this Saturday’s trial against the NSW Waratahs in Wagga Wagga. Wallabies representatives Matt Toomua, Tevita Kuridrani, Joe Tomane, Ben...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team for Sao Paulo
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team to play the second tournament of the 2015/16 Women’s Sevens Series in Sao Paulo on 20 and 21 February has been named. The team is; Michaela Blyde (Taranaki) Kelly Brazier (Bay of Plenty) Gayle Broughton (Taranaki) Sarah...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dalziel names experienced under-20 side for tournament opener
Scotland under-20 Head Coach John Dalziel has named an experienced team for his side’s opening clash of the Six Nations Championship against England this Friday, at Broadwood Stadium (kick-off 8pm). Of the starting XV, 12 of the players named have had...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland U-20 Team Named Wales Match In Donnybrook
The Ireland U20 team, sponsored by PwC, to take on Wales in the opening round of the Six Nations has been named. The match, which is sponsored by Electric Ireland will take place in Donnybrook Stadium on Friday, 5th February at 7.35pm. Head Coach Nigel...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Ballymore
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 30-man squad to take on the Crusaders at Ballymore this Saturday. The match is the first hit out for the Reds in 2016 and presents an opportunity for players to push for selection ahead of their opening round...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs team announced for away trial against the Brumbies
NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has today named his side for the opening pre-season trial match against the Brumbies at Wagga Wagga this Saturday night. The 26-man touring party features a range of Super Rugby experience and a huge line-up of home-grown...
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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Friend calls on experience for HSBC Sydney 7s
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named his first squad since taking the helm, backing his experienced troops for the HSBC Sydney 7s this weekend. Ed Jenkins returns to captain the side for the inaugural Sydney tournament, where the...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their team for Toulon clash
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY – FRENCH TOUR Toulon vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Friday, 5 February 2016 Time: 20h30 (GMT+1) Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France 15. Joe Pietersen 14. Lwazi...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on The Toyota Cheetahs introduce a new member of the sponsorship family – TWIZZA
With the launch of the new Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby Jersey for the 2016 season, rugby supporters will be introduced to the Twizza brand proudly applied on the right upper chest area of the new Toyota Cheetah jersey. Twizza is a carbonated soft drink...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Clifton School (Durban) 1st XV Fixtures 2016
2016 MAR 24 09:45 St Stithians Easter Festival Clifton School (Durban) vs St Albans College ________________________________________ 2016 MAR 26 09:45 St Stithians Easter Festival Clifton School (Durban) vs Graeme College ...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN EXCITED BY EXPERIENCED SQUAD FOR SIX NATIONS OPENER
Experienced names will complement a host of fresh talent within the 23-player England squad named to take on Scotland this Friday. Many of those named within the line-up gained valuable international experience last year, while four potential new caps start...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wales team to play Ireland in their Six Nations opener
Wales’ team to face reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland in Dublin on Sunday includes starts for Rob Evans, Tom James and Justin Tipuric. Tipuric starts the game at the Aviva Stadium at openside flanker with captain Sam Warburton at blindside and...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 Varsity Shield starts as it ended in 2015 – with a bang!
There will be no love lost on 1 February 2016, as the FNB Varsity Shield presented by Steinhoff International begins just as it ended in 2015 – with a mammoth encounter between two of the competition’s best. A home crowd was silenced. The home...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Rugby values penalties and drop goals
Update on points awarded for penalty kicks, drop goals and conversions One of the exciting announcements to emerge from the launch of the 2016 season of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International on Monday 25 January was the implementation of a...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hoërskool Diamantveld 1st XV Fixtures 2016
2016 FEB 22 *SOUTH AFRICA Hoërskool Diamantveld vs Hoërskool Jim Fouché ________________________________________ 2016 MAR 03 *SOUTH AFRICA Hoërskool Diamantveld vs Hoërskool Monument ________________________________________ 2016 MAR 12 Diamantveld...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Youngsters get chance to shine as Vodacom Bulls name team for Cheetahs clash
Photo by: Anton Geyser/ Rugby 15/ SASPA Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named a number of young stars in his team to play the Toyota Cheetahs in Harare on Saturday at 15h00 in a Super Rugby warm-up match. The likes of Divan Rossouw, Dan Kriel, Jason Jenkins...
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Feb 3, 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 this evening. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team named for pre-season game against Reds
The BNZ Crusaders will kick their pre-season off with a game against the Queensland Reds this Saturday. A raft of players are set to pull on the BNZ Crusaders strip for the first time, and a new captain will lead the team onto Ballymore Stadium. ...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mix of experience and youth for Wales U20 opening clash
Wales Under 20 head coach Jason Strange has named a side balanced with experience and youth for their opening Under 20 Six Nations match against Ireland at Donnybrook (Friday 5 February, 19.35). There are eight uncapped players in the starting line-up, while...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on New wheels for Steval Pumas
BARBERTON – A hearty welcome to a new Pumas-partner, Barberton Ford. The owners and management of the dealership decided to back our boys in pink, by sponsoring the head coach of the Steval Pumas, MJ Mentz with a brand new 2.2 diesel double cab 6-speed Ford...
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs squad announced for Zimbabwe
The Toyota Cheetah squad who will be touring to Zimbabwe on Friday has been announced. They will be playing against the Bulls in Harare on Saturday at 15:00 in a Super Rugby warm-up match. Herewith the squad in alphabetical order: 1. Clayton Blommetjies 2....
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Complete Guide to the RBS Six Nations Championship by @pierre_mackie
The Northen Hemisphere’s International season kicks off this weekend with the start of their annual RBS Six Nations Championship. The tournament consist of the four home unions, England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland along with France and Italy. The...
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Feb 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rasivhenge, Immelman added to Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel
Seven South African referees on panel Try-scoring bonus point criteria changed TMO protocols to remain the same Organisation name changed to SANZAAR Two of South Africa’s brightest refereeing prospects, Rasta Rasivhenge and Quinton Immelman,...
