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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on BRUMBIES TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN PERTH
Two late tries to the Western Force were not enough to overcome the ACT Brumbies in the Western Australian side’s final home match of the season at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight, succumbing 33-20. The Brumbies built momentum in the game...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Key notes on departing St.George Queensland Reds centurions Will Genia and James Horwill
Photo: QRU The St.George Queensland Reds face the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium tonight in what is their final home match of the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. It is also the final time departing Reds centurions Will Genia and James Horwill will pull on...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia U20s ready for Italian job
Qantas Australian Sevens forward Brad Wilkin will make his return from injury for the Australian U20s team for its second World Rugby U20 Championship clash with Italy on Sunday morning (4.30am AEST) Wilkin is one of three changes to the starting fifteen...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named to play Argentina
The New Zealand team to face Argentina tomorrow in their second match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2015 in Calvisano, Italy, has been named. The team is as follows: 1 Aidan Ross Bay of Plenty 2 Steven...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa ready to host 2023 Rugby World Cup, says delegation
South Africa was ready, willing and eager to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, a delegation representative of rugby, sport and government confirmed at the conclusion of a two-day briefing session held in London by World Rugby. South Africa was one of five...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on PREMIER INTERSCHOOL’S DERBY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Glenwood High School vs Hoerskool Monument
Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August....
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Jun 5, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks name team for Samoa clash
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron has made eight changes to his match-23 for Saturday’s Pool B match at the World Under-20 Championship against Samoa in Parma, Italy. Four of these players will make a first start for the team, although only right wing...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok logo at Rugby World Cup events
The placement of the Springbok logo on the team’s Rugby World Cup jersey is a temporary relocation – as well as the logos scaling – These changes are to conform with the contractual requirements of the tournament organisers. This placement only applies...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
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The Eastern Province U13 team to play at the Coca-Cola Craven Week for Primary schools in Witrivier, Mpumalanga, from June 28-July 3 is: (1-22): Hendrik Vermaak (Grey), Benji Breytenbach (Susannah Fourie), Lubambo Maqutyana (Bluewater Bay), Russell Lister...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dane Coles hooks in four year deal
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has become the third player to commit long-term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the front rower re-signing with the national union and his Investec Super Rugby team through to 2019. The deal is further good news...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fan selfies to appear on Springbok Rugby World Cup jersey
Player numbers to be made up of embedded fan pix Upload your selfie at www.HomeGroundAdvantage.co.za Concept part of #HomeGroundAdvantage launch Springbok fans will take to the field on the backs of their heroes at the Rugby World Cup in September and...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Jerry Collins from New Zealand Rugby and Tim Castle
New Zealand Rugby has tonight expressed its shock and sadness at the death of former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana in a car crash in France earlier today. The crash has also left the couple’s baby daughter Ayla in a critical condition in...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on VALE JERRY COLLINS
SANZAR Chief Executive, Greg Peters, has issued the following statement in the wake of the tragic news that Jerry Collins and his partner, Alana Madill, have passed away in France. “Jerry Collins is an undisputed legend of the game for Wellington, the...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on R.I.P Jerry
The rugby world is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of ex All Black captain and true rugby legend Jerry Collins. Collins, 34, and his wife, Alana Madill, died in a car accident in Beziers, France. Their three month old daughter, Alya, survived...
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Jun 5, 15 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player
Canterbury Rugby CEO Hamish Riach has expressed regret today at the news that a Canterbury club rugby player has been banned from all rugby for two years for possessing a human growth hormone. Lincoln University player Finn Hart-Strawbridge was found guilty...
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Jun 4, 15 •
5896 Views •
General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on ASICS unveils the most technologically advanced jersey the Springboks have ever worn
Available today, the Springbok’s new jersey is an imposing look that fans and players alike will be proud to wear. A true sport performance brand, ASICS developed the jersey with direct insights from the Springboks. Scientists from the ASICS...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Stormers v Lions @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie verklaaring
Mnr. Jannie Louw, President – Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie: Dit verg unieke persone om in unieke omstandighede te presteer. Die produsente en personeel van ORC produseer druiwe en verwerk dit tot wêreldklas wyne in uiters unieke omstandighede. So ook...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International •
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Comments Off on UJ rugby player joins BlitzBokke training camp
CAPTION: University of Johannesburg forward Andries Oosthuizen was invited to join the Springbok rugby sevens team, the BlitzBokke, for a training camp in Stellenbosch last week ahead of their European tour to Italy and Switzerland next week (June 8 to 22)....
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks and ASICS launch new RWC jersey
The new ASICS-designed and manufactured Springbok jersey for the Rugby World Cup was launched at a glittering event in Cape Town on Thursday, with the 100 day mark to the start of the global showpiece fast approaching. The launch of the iconic jersey...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs make late change
Willie Le Roux replaces Joe Pietersen on the bench. NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP BG Uys 2 HOOKER Torsten van Jaarsveld 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van Dyk 4 LEFT LOCK Carl Wegner 5 RIGHT LOCK Francois Uys ( c ) 6 LEFT FLANKER Boom Prinsloo 7 RIGHT...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home
The DHL Stormers have announced just three changes to their starting line-up, with two new faces on the bench, for Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). The DHL Stormers can...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview
With only two rounds of action left before the top six teams in Vodacom Super Rugby start fighting it out for the grand prize, there is still a lot that happen before the final positions on the log are secured. What we do know is that the Hurricanes...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp
South African players absolutely dominate this week’s Stats XV with nine players from this country making the team following this week’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. The team consists of a healthy spread of players from the five South African franchises...
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Jun 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Cheetahs v Waratahs @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 23:00 AEST, 01:00* NZST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...
