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Sep 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Back to square one for the Springboks
The Springboks scored their first win of the 2015 Rugby World Cup when they beat Samoa by 46-6 at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, but coach Heyneke Meyer insisted it doesn’t change their situation going into their third pool match next weekend. The...
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Sep 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on MATCH REPORT: EP v GRIQUAS – CURRIE CUP
EP Kings skipper Tim Whitehead crossed for a try after the hooter had gone to snatch a sensational 40-37 victory for his team against Griquas in their Absa Currie Cup Premier Division rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday...
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Sep 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on MATCH REPORT: STEVAL PUMAS vs WP
Match: DHL WP vs Steval Pumas Newlands stadium, Cape Town 26 September, 2015 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Kick-off: 15:00 First Half: STEVAL PUMAS: Tries: Rosko Specman (2), Vincent Koch Conversions: Justin van Staden (2) Penalties: Justin van...
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Sep 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP U21s EDGED IN TIGHT TUSSLE
THE EP Kings U21 rugby side came within a whisker of registering their second victory in the Absa U21 Provincial Championship this season before the Leopards scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 24-16 win at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in...
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Sep 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP U19s REMAIN UNBEATEN
THE EP Kings U19 rugby side consolidated their position at the top of the log and ensured they would finish in the top two when they defeated the Leopards 33-14 in the Absa U19 Provincial Championship at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers: We have a responsibility on Saturday
Jean de Villiers on Friday said the Springboks have a massive responsibility to get their Rugby World Cup plans back on track when they face Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday. The Springbok captain said last weekend’s devastating loss to...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on MIN TYD OOR VIR BAIE WERK #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe! skryf in sy gereelde rubriek oor die Curriebeker, Tussen Vier Lyne dat die tyd vir spanne uitloop in vanjaar se kompetisie. Dit sal dus ‘n goeie idee wees om reeds vanmiddag genoeg limonade en braai goed bymekaar te kry vir ‘n...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dean Mumm to Captain Wallabies against Uruguay in Rugby World Cup 2015 clash in Birmingham
The Wallabies team has been named to play Uruguay in their second match of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Villa Park on Sunday September 27, with Dean Mumm earning the prestigious honour of becoming the 84th player to Captain the Wallabies. Returning to Australian...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS RUGBY LEGENDS GIVE THEIR VERDICT AFTER FIRST ROUND OF RUGBY WORLD CUP
Laureus rugby legends Sean Fitzpatrick, Morné du Plessis and Hugo Porta took time out of their schedules to inspire the next generation of young rugby players at a Laureus Sport for Good Foundation event in London, this week. Following on from their visit,...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Preview: EP Kings vs Griquas
The seventh placed Eastern Province Kings will face the eight placed ORC Griquas in a Round 8 ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have picked up wins in Round 6, but...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Safland 7s Fixtures and Pools
Pools: INTERNATIONALS POOL A POOL B Zimbabwe 1 Namibia Northern All Stars 2 N Bulls Poland 3 SA Nam Invitation 4 Botswana CLUBS POOL A POOL B United 1 Tisan Wanderers 2 NRU Invitation Rebels 2 3 Rebels 1 Kudus / Erongo 4 Belhar Fixtures: DAY 1: ...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on ITM Cup player suspensions
Bay of Plenty’s Culum Retallick, Auckland’s Michael Fatialofa and Tasman’s Liam Squire who were cited for foul play during Week Six ITM Cup matches have each been suspended following separate judicial hearings this week. Waikato’s Ben Tameifuna...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina vs Georgia Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 25 September 2015 Kick-off: 17h45 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Argentina: 15 Joaquin Tuculet, 14 Santiago Cordero, 13 Marcelo Bosch, 12 Juan Martin Hernandez, 11 Juan Imhoff, 10 Nicolas Sanchez, 9 Tomas Cubelli, 8 Facundo Isa, 7 Juan...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Vodacom Blue Bulls #CurrieCup
Date: 25 September 2015 Venue: Growthpoint Kingspark, Durban Kick-off: 20h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFiftteen Sharks: 15. Odwa Ndungane, 14. Wandile Mjekevu, 13. Paul Jordaan, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 11. S’bura Sithole, 10. Joe Pietersen, 9....
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #CurrieCup
Date: 26 September 2015 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Kick-off: 15h30 SA Time TV: Not televised – Please check your local listing Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen WP: 15. Dillyn Leyds, 14. Kobus van Wyk, 13. Johnny Kotze, 12. Huw Jones, 11. Seabelo...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #CurrieCup
Date: 26 September 2015 Venue: Freestate Stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 13h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFiftteen Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Tertius Kruger, 11 Raymond Rhule, 10 Sias Ebersohn,...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby community pays tribute to Duif du Toit
Mr Oregan Hoskins, the president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), led the tributes from the rugby community to legendary sports photographer, Duif du Toit, who passed away on Thursday following a short illness. He was 57. Duif photographed the...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand vs Namibia Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 24 September 2015 Kick-off: 21h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen All Blacks: 15 Colin Slade; 14 Nehe Milner-Skudder, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea; 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara; 8 Victor Vito, 7 Sam...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls, Cell C Sharks clash in vital Absa Currie Cup tie
The Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Blue Bulls kick off another round of exciting Absa Currie Cup action in Durban on Friday evening, and both sides will be determined to return to winning ways after suffering defeats in the previous round. Starting time at...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens enter Olympic Qualifier with high hopes
The Springbok Women’s Sevens will enter the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier in Kempton Park this weekend with high hopes of a victory to achieve the last goal they set out for themselves this year, qualifying for the international...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province change six for Pumas
DHL Western Province head coach John Dobson has made six changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands (kick-off 15h00). As expected, Dillyn Leyds will start at fullback – in place of...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP U19 AND U21 PREVIEW V LEOPARDS
PLACED at the bottom of the log, the Eastern Province Kings U21 rugby side will be determined to move up on the log when they host the Leopards in the Absa U21 Provincial Championship at Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (September 26), kicking...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas team to take on WP
DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Match: Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Venue: Newlands Stadium, Cape Town Date: Saturday, 26 September 2015 Kick-off: 15:00 Coach MJ Mentz named his 22-man line-up for the seventh Absa Currie Cup match of the season to...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Whiteley at eight for the Lions
Springbok number eight Warren Whiteley will wear the Xerox Golden Lions number eight jumper against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday but Jaco Kriel will still lead the team on the field. Steph de Wit will be the third member of the loose-trio...
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Sep 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen relishing Birmingham challenge
Photo: Anton Geyser The South African Rugby Player of the Year for 2014, Duane Vermeulen, can’t wait to get stuck in when the Springboks face Samoa in a crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Birmingham on Saturday. Vermeulen had surgery to his neck in...
