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Jul 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRO14 RUGBY THANKS GUINNESS FOR SEVEN YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
As PRO14 Rugby prepares to become the United Rugby Championship we wish to thank Guinness and all of our colleagues at Diageo for seven years of unparalleled support of the league as title partners. Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said:...
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Jul 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks resume training on Sunday
The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Castle Lager Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field. All the players and...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. “I love this team, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve on and off...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to take on the British & Irish Lions
It will be a case of history writing itself when the Cell C Sharks take on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday at 6pm at Loftus Versfeld, three days after facing the same team on Wednesday evening. Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has had a taste...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Own a piece of history with the DHL Stormers limited edition heritage jersey
The DHL Stormers will wear a special heritage jersey for their clash with the British and Irish Lions and you can own your own replica, although stocks are limited. The DHL Stormers will face the British and Irish Lions for the first time at Cape Town Stadium...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on ‘Plan B’ for British & Irish Lions’ Saturday fixture
The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Cell C Sharks, it was announced on Thursday. SA Rugby and the Lions have agreed to replace the Vodacom Bulls with the Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (kick-off 18h00 SAT,...
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Jul 8, 21 •
878 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the New Nations Pumas
In their second Carling Currie Cup match of the season, the Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the New Nations Pumas on Friday afternoon in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Kick-off is at 16:00 and the action will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The referee for...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Four players will make their England debuts against Canada
Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO]. Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received their first cap in Sunday’s win against USA. Backs Dan Kelly (inside...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Steinlager Series Test against Fiji
Aaron Smith to captain team; Ethan de Groot set to makeTest debut from the bench The All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday 10 July (kick-off 7.05PM). The matchday...
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Jul 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps. The match was scheduled to take place at Emirates Airline Park on Friday night but,...
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Jul 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER LAUNCHES COMMEMORATIVE JERSEY FOR THE CASTLE LAGER LIONS SERIES
South Africa’s national beer and title partner of the British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, Castle Lager, has released a commemorative jersey for people to celebrate with the Springboks even though they will be cheering for the national team from...
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Jul 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on Returning players boost DHL WP
Centre Dan du Plessis, flank Nama Xaba and hooker JJ Kotze have all returned from injury and will start for DHL Western Province in their Carling Currie Cup encounter wih the Tafel Lager Griquas at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday. There are six changes in...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks suspend training
Springbok training has been suspended for Monday following a positive test in the squad. The players have been placed in preventative isolation prior to further PCR testing and a review of the testing data by the Medical Advisory Group (MAG). Lood de Jager...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks never surrendered in U20 International Series – Cronje
The lasting impression of Junior Springbok captain George Cronje’s experience of the 2021 Under-20 International Series was a squad that refused to back down and showed tremendous fight under pressure. Cronje’s team completed a clean sweep, beating...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on B&I LIONS V CELL C SHARKS: BEARD, NAVIDI, CURRY TO MAKE DEBUTS
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts on Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park (kick off 6pm BST). Ireland lock, Iain...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Everitt has named a relatively unchanged line-up for British and Irish Lions clash
Everitt has named a relatively unchanged line-up, welcoming back his captain Phepsi Buthelezi who returns to the side after missing last week’s game with a mild concussion. “We have to get the fundamentals right otherwise we will be punished on the...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on GORDON, LOLESIO NAMED TO START FOR THE WALLABIES IN OPENING FRANCE TEST
Waratahs number nine Jake Gordon has made a full recovery from a knee injury to be named to start for the Wallabies in the first eToro Test against France on Wednesday night in Brisbane. Gordon will partner youngster Noah Lolesio in the halves, who will get...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SIGN FIJIAN FLYER
The Western Force has bolstered its backline stocks with the signing of exciting young winger Manasa Mataele from the Crusaders on a two-year contract. The speedster, who has made 33 Super Rugby appearances for the Crusaders since making his debut against the...
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Jul 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Newlands final culmination of hard work says Alexander
The final match of the U20 International Series between South Africa and Argentina at Newlands will mean more than just a result to the Junior Springboks, according to Bobby Alexander, who returns to the starting team at scrumhalf after missing two matches....
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Jul 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Eight uncapped players are set to make their debuts at Twickenham
Eddie Jones has named his England team for this weekend’s Test match against USA. Eight uncapped players are set to make their debuts at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 4 July (2pm KO). Lewis Ludlow will captain the side at blind-side flanker, with Sam...
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Jul 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Rugby Sevens teams named for Tokyo Olympic Games
Two strong, experienced sevens teams have today been announced by New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Olympic Committee for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Both sides go into the Games with a World number one ranking and will be eyeing a place on the medal dais in...
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Jul 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Sigma Lions vs British and Irish Lion
Jordan Hendrikse is back and ready to start for the Sigma Lions when they meet the British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. This will be the first match the visiting Lions have played on South African soil in 12 years. Burger Odendaal and...
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Jul 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Dayimani returns to his roots in Cape Town
Talented loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani has returned to his roots by signing a long-term contract with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Dayimani has been on loan for the first three games of the Carling Currie Cup and has made the move back to...
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Jul 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager Lions Series fixture update
The kick-off in the Castle Lager Lions Series match between the Cell C Sharks and the British & Irish Lions at Emirates Arline Park on Wednesday, 7 July, has been brought forward by an hour to 19h00 (18h00 BST). The adjustment has been made in the...
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Jul 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on HOMEGROWN LEGEND ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
he Western Force can confirm that homegrown prop Kieran Longbottom has announced his retirement. Making his debut in 2008 against the Chiefs in front of his friends and family in Perth, the Rockingham product finishes his career as a fully-fledged club legend...