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Sep 21, 15 •
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The Vuyo Mbuli Legacy Project in partnership with Free State Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation and the Free State Rugby will on 25 – 26th of September 2015 host a rugby extravaganza for previously disadvantaged learners in Bloemfontein. The...
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Sep 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Seven World Cup debutants named in Wallabies team to face Fiji in Rugby World Cup 2015 opener
Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named his team for its opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 against Fiji at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Wednesday (1.45am Thursday AEST). The Wallabies head into the match with seven Rugby World Cup debutants in the...
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Sep 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on MEDICAL UPDATE: STEVAL PUMAS
According to the team physiotherapist of the Steval Pumas, Luzahn Louw there are several injuries after the Absa Currie Cup match played in Nelspruit against the EP Kings: New injuries: Captain Stefan Watermeyer – he is rested for the week with a grade...
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Sep 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS LEGEND MORNÉ DU PLESSIS JOINS RUGBY ELITE IN WORLD RUGBY HALL OF FAME
Laureus Academy Member and South African rugby legend Morné du Plessis today joined a select group of players and administrators recognised for their contribution to the sport of rugby as he was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. On the 20th...
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Sep 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Injury Update
Herewith the latest injury report from Dr Von Hagen as at 21 September 2015. New injuries: – Siyanda Grey – Hamstring tear, having scan today to assess severity – Normal bumps and bruises with other players Follow up on known injury: –...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on LATU RE-SIGNS UNTIL END 2018
Hooker Tolu Latu has committed to the NSW Waratahs until the end of 2018, signing a three year contract extension with the club this month. Latu, who has played all of his 28 Super Rugby matches with the Waratahs, said he was pleased to be able to continue...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling wins for Leopards, Griffons and Eagles in Absa Cup First Division
The penultimate round of league fixtures served up some thrilling Absa Currie Cup First Division rugby action on Saturday afternoon. There was a last gasp win for the Leopards over the Border Bulldogs, the Down Touch Griffons stormed back in the second...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Unbeaten Xerox Golden Lions increase Absa Currie Cup lead
The Xerox Golden Lions scored two tries in the second half to secure a 26-18 win against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. The win kept the Lions’ unbeaten status intact and they now have an eight point lead over the Vodacom...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five SA legends inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame at Rugby World Cup 2015
Twenty-five greats of the game whose careers spanned three centuries have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The list include five Springbok legends, namely Naas Botha, Danie Gerber, Hennie Muller, Morné du Plessis and Joost van der Westhuizen....
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on WP extends lead as Golden Lions stumble in Absa Under-21 Competition
The DHL Western Province Under-21 team extended their lead on the Absa Under-21 Provincial Competition A-Division log with a good 48-22 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls on the weekend, but early pacesetters, Xerox Golden Lions, lost 23-27 at home to the Cell C...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings still top as WP moves past Blue Bulls in Absa Under-19 competition
The EP Kings remained top of the Absa Under-19 Provincial Competition’s A-Division this weekend, despite having a bye, while DHL Western Province moved past the Vodacom Blue Bulls in second spot following an impressive 53-20 win over the Pretoria side...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mike Stofile – statement by SARU President Oregan Hoskins
It is with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Mike Stofile, a former deputy president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU). I contacted him recently to tell him he was my brother and that he was in my heart. Mike was a proud man who had...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks accept full responsibility for Japan defeat
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Jean de Villiers accepted their performance was not good enough as South Africa opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a defeat against Japan. Japan won 34-32 in Brighton, following a try after the hooter by...
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Sep 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Alberts out of Rugby World Cup opener
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opening game against Japan after injuring his calf during the captain’s run. Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the No 7...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Match Report: Steval Pumas vs EP Kings
Mbombela Stadium 18 September, 2015 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division, round seven Kick-off: 17:00 First Half: PUMAS: Tries: Jason-Colin Fraser – line-break (13min), Marnus Schoeman – line out drive (27min) Conversions: Justin van Staden (2)...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on We want to start building momentum – De Villiers
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Friday said his team had a good week of preparation to start their Rugby World Cup campaign and can’t wait to get going against Japan in Brighton on Saturday. The Boks wrapped up...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on England vs Fiji Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 18 September 2015 Venue: Twickenham, London Kick-off: 21hoo SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen England: 15-Mike Brown, 14-Anthony Watson, 13-Jonathan Joseph, 12-Brad Barritt, 11-Jonny May, 10-George Ford, 9-Ben Youngs, 8-Ben Morgan,...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Japan Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 19th September 2015 Venue: Brighton Centre Kick-off: 17h45 (SA Time) Televised: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Click here for up to date RWC 2015 Fixtures, Logs and Results Springboks: 15 Zane Kircher 14 Bryan Haban 13 Jesse Kriel...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks Club XV win Central Amateur Provincial Competition
The Sharks Club XV on Friday secured the Central Amateur Provincial title in style as they beat Free State Central 47-14 in the Cup Final at Griqua Park in Kimberley. Their counterparts, the KwaZulu-Natal Wildebeest Rural, meanwhile, won the Plate Final with...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on DIE CURRIEBEKER KOMPETISIE KRY SPOED #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! Foto: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Tussen Vier Lyne: Hier kyk ons vooruit, agteruit en skuins net om seker te maak ons hou die naweek se spel dop. Want ons kan. Westelike Provinsie v Blou Bulle As daar nog nooit ʼn beter...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his team to face Argentina
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The All Blacks side has been named to play Argentina in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Wembley Stadium, London, on Sunday 20 September (Kick-off: 4.45PM). The team is: (with Test caps in brackets): Starting XV 1....
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks junior teams to take on the Lions
Golden Lions U19 vs Cell C Sharks U19 Saturday 19 September, 2015 Kick-off: 10am Emirates Airline Park Golden Lions U21 vs Cell C Sharks U21 Saturday 19 September, 2015 Kick-off: 12pm Emirates Airline Park Under 19 Under 21 Morne Joubert 15 Alrin Eksteen...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Milton Haig on the World Cup, Georgia and their chances
Benedict Chanakira managed to speak to one of nine New Zealand coaches who will be at the World Cup with one of their teams. Yes, New Zealand will be represented in eight other teams in the World Cup. So, who is Milton Haig? One of the pioneers and quite an...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on GAAN DIE FLUITJIE DIE BOKKE VROEG HUISTOE STUUR? #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert # Pale Toe! Foto: Anton Geyser Daar is egter een faktor waaraan die spelers niks kan doen nie; die manne in die middel en hoe hulle die spel en die reëls in die Bokke se vier poel wedstryde gaan interpreteer. Oor ʼn bietjie...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones makes five changes for Bok clash
Japan have rung the changes and announced the eldest side in their Test history for their opening RWC 2015 match against South Africa on Saturday. Head coach Eddie Jones makes five changes from the side that beat Georgia 13-10 in Gloucester on 5 September...
