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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select to face Wales in Cup Quarterfinal in Dubai
The SA Select Women’s Sevens team on Thursday defeated the Tabusoro Angels International and Belgium Rugby Sevens convincingly at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitational to book their place in the Cup Quarterfinal against Wales on Friday. The...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016
Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds unveil 2016 jersey featuring innovative silicon gel grip
The St.George Queensland Reds have unveiled a new jersey for the 2016 season, which pays homage to Queensland’s proud 133-year history, while also incorporating kit partner BLK’s state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge design. The kit was launched...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tsogo Sun renews SARU sponsorship for five years
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has signed a new five-year sponsorship deal with Tsogo Sun, Southern Africa’s premier gaming, hotel and entertainment group, which will extend their association with SARU and the Springboks beyond 20 years. Tsogo...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer withdraws from contention as Springbok coach
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Heyneke Meyer has advised the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks. Meyer communicated his desire to stand aside to SARU following a recent meeting...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Samoa looms large in Blitzboks Dubai Sevens opener
Photo: Marc Sing Key The Springbok Sevens will kick off the defense of their Dubai Sevens title with a testing encounter against a powerful Samoan outfit on Friday morning. The Pool B match starts at 07h44 (SA time) and will be televised live on SuperSport....
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016
The DHL Stormers have launched their new home and away kit for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, both of which retain the proud heritage of Western Province Rugby. The new DHL Stormers home jersey will continue to feature the signature look of WP Rugby...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Teams named for Cystic Fibrosis Crusaders Charity Cricket match
Crusaders past and present will face off in a cricket match for charity this Sunday. The event has been running for over 30 years to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis NZ. Justin Marshall, who played for the Crusaders between 1996 and 2005, will...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks return to London and Cardiff in 2016
The Springboks will be aiming to build on an impressive record in London when they return to Twickenham next year to face England on their traditional end-of-year tour, when they will also be playing Wales in Cardiff. The Rugby Football Union of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings
EASTERN Province rugby confirmed on Wednesday (December 2) that coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had resigned from his post with the EP Kings. Janse van Rensburg joined the EP Kings as their defence coach at the start of 2015 and was promoted to head coach of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors
ASICS South Africa Pty. Ltd. is excited to announce that Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors for the following two seasons. Both players further enhanced...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Lwazi Mvovo
Lwazi Mvovo signed on as ASICS Ambassador before the 2015 Rugby World Cup and is a player known for his pace and ability to get the ball over the line. The upcoming season will be Lwazi’s first as part of the Springbok Sevens squad. Blessed with...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Frankie Horne
Few players can boast the experience and pedigree of Springbok Sevens Flanker Frankie Horne. Having made his debut in 2007 Frankie has been a permanent fixture in the squad over the last eight years. He holds the astonishing record of appearing in the...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Seabelo Senatla
ASICS Ambassador Seabelo Senatla’s successes on the pitch over the past few years have cemented him as one of the first names on coach Neil Powell’s squad list for the HSBC Sevens World Series. The speedy winger is well-known for his...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Dave Jones X’ – ‘Tackling MND
PRO Partner Group is very proud to again be sponsoring ‘The Dave Jones X’, a rugby 10’s side playing in the International Veterans section of the Dubai 7’s 2015. The International Veterans section features many famous former rugby...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane
Confirmation of highly anticipated warm-up match between Gauteng neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday confirmed the highly rated Emirates Lions as their opponents for their annual Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match at the Peter...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Lions Jersey in the Making
At the beginning of 2015, the Emirates Golden Lions challenged Canterbury South Africa to create a unique Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Jersey that stands up to the physicality of the game that not only represents everything the Emirates Lions stand for, but...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #PaleToe! sê hy het ʼn voorgevoel gehad oor Adriaan Strauss by laasweek se Bulls 2016 trui-bekendstelling. Hier is sy storie. Een ding is ons eens in die media, daar is geen ander Suid Afrikaanse rugby-franchise wat so ʼn ophef maak van hul...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select ready for action in Dubai
SA Select Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Tuesday his team was raring to go as the countdown continues to the season-opening Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens on Thursday and Friday at 7the Sevens Stadium. The SA Select team will meet...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has been named as captain of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, the team annnounced on Monday. Another international star, Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard, will be vice-captain for the season....
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY SUPERSTAR SONNY BILL WILLIAMS TO APPEAR AT THE DUBAI SEVENS
November 30, 2015; Dubai, UAE: All Blacks star, Sonny Bill Williams will be making a special guest appearance at the biggest sporting event of the year, the Dubai Rugby Sevens, which will be held at The Sevens Stadium from December 3-5. Sonny Bill Williams...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q+A with Blitzbok and World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is another...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on All you need to know about Werner Kok to stand a chance to win HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets courtesy of @Asica_ZA
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY AGM POSTPONED
The Eastern Province Rugby Union Executive have taken the decision to postpone the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 28 November 2015 at 12pm. Executive Member, Mr Freddie Makoki, who is...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Conradie takes UJ onto international rugby stage
After representing his country on the biggest stage in world rugby earlier this year, Wian Conradie is now looking forward to pulling the University of Johannesburg jersey over his head for the coming Varsity Cup season. But the 21-year-old Namibian remains...
