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May 27, 21 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Nhleko: “Time to put everything together to be game ready”
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko praised the strides made by the SA Rugby Academy players on Thursday as they wrapped up the training phase of the programme with a series of chukkas against DHL Western Province in Stellenbosch. The chukkas followed...
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May 27, 21 •
2475 Views •
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Comments Off on Madibaz take positives from ‘best student rugby’ in the world
The Nelson Mandela University rugby club will continue to invest in their student-athletes after completing a tough return to the FNB Varsity Cup competition on Sunday. This is the message from Madibaz Sport rugby manager Mthunzi Hewu and coach André...
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May 27, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two Currie Cup-winning captains return to WPPR
Currie Cup-winning captains Juan de Jongh and Deon Fourie have both signed contracts with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and will make their return to Cape Town in July. Springbok midfielder De Jongh, who lifted the Currie Cup at DHL Newlands in...
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May 27, 21 •
999 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play Toyota Invitational
Coach Hawies Fourie announced the team to take on the Toyota Invitational on Saturday, 29 May in the Toyota Cheetah Challenge. The action in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein kicks off at 16:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. The Toyota Invitational side is...
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May 27, 21 •
1018 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Women’s Premier Division Round 4
Log positions will be a key focus in the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday as the competition enters the fourth round and the need to close in on the pacesetters becomes vital with the halfway stage in clear sight. Defending champions, DHL Western...
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May 27, 21 •
982 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Rainbow Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Italy to host Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final in Treviso
Treviso’s Stadio di Monigo will play host to the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup ‘North v South’ Final on Saturday, 19 June thanks to the support of the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) and the Italian government. A kick-off time will be confirmed soon for...
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May 27, 21 •
934 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face the Reds in Townsville
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Queensland Reds in Townsville, following his sides 40-19 win over the Brumbies last weekend in front of a passionate home crowd. Kicking off at 7.45pm (AUST)/ 9.45pm (NZT), the...
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May 27, 21 •
882 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Highlanders v Rebels match moved from Queenstown to Sydney
The Highlanders Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Rebels has been moved from Queenstown to Sydney due to the extension of a travel pause between Victoria and New Zealand triggered by a Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne. The Highlanders had been...
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May 27, 21 •
1249 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 3 team against Chiefs in Townsville
The St.George Queensland Reds have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Chiefs in Townsville. Wests utility back Isaac Henry will make his starting debut after being named at inside centre for this weekend’s first game...
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May 26, 21 •
2226 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gilbert Rugby partners with 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
Gilbert Rugby, the world’s leading rugby ball manufacturer, has announced a new licensing partnership with the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series. The new agreement sees Gilbert become the Official Match Ball and Licensee of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series,...
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May 26, 21 •
1087 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Quinn Tupaea recommits to the Gallagher Chiefs
Gallagher Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea has recommitted to the Gallagher Chiefs, inking a new deal with the club. 22-year-old Tupaea has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs and his Waikato provincial union through to 2023. The powerful midfielder debuted for...
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May 26, 21 •
908 Views •
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Comments Off on MILESTONE AWAITS PULU AGAINST HURRICANES
The Western Force continue to prepare for its first away fixture of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season against the Hurricanes in Napier at McLean Park on Friday night. Head coach Tim Sampson has named a strong match day 23, with four changes made to the...
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May 25, 21 •
2242 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Laureus Sport for Good announced as Global Charity Partner of 2021 Lions Tour
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions announced on Tuesday that Laureus Sport for Good will be the Global Charity Partner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series. Since it was launched by Nelson Mandela in 2000, the vision of Laureus Sport for Good has...
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May 24, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Robert Ebersohn returns to Bloemfontein
One of the favourite sons of Toyota Cheetahs rugby, Robert Ebersohn, will be making his return. The 32-year-old Ebersohn has signed a two-year deal with the Toyota Cheetahs after having played his rugby in France. Ebersohn and his twin brother, Sias, were a...
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May 24, 21 •
2222 Views •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks leap back into action in U20 International Series
The Junior Springboks will make a welcome return to the international stage for the first time since 2019 when they line up against Argentina, Georgia and Uruguay in a blockbuster four-round U20 International Series at the Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch,...
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May 21, 21 •
1155 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Vodacom Bulls
The Emirates Lions welcome the Vodacom Bulls to Emirates Airline Park on Saturday in round 4 of the Rainbow Cup SA tournament. Consistency and experience were key factors for coach Ivan van Rooyen in his team selection this week. He was forced to make a...
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May 21, 21 •
1051 Views •
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Comments Off on Smith to direct traffic for Vodacom Bulls against Jukskei neighbours
Flyhalf Chris Smith returns to the starting line-up as the Vodacom Bulls prepare for their short trip to Johannesburg, where they will face the Emirates Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 22 May 2021. Apart from Smith’s return, James Verity-Amm...
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May 21, 21 •
1022 Views •
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Comments Off on JAMES O’CONNOR RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND QRU UNTIL END OF 2023
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union are pleased to announce the re-signing of flyhalf James O’Connor through to the end of 2023. The 30-year-old has re-signed for the next two seasons, that will see him remain at Ballymore and in Australian Rugby...
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May 21, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Women’s Premier Division
The Women’s Premier Division is set to heat up on Saturday when the only two unbeaten teams – DHL Western Province and the Border Ladies – look to extend their winning runs to three victories, while the Boland Dames and the Blue Bulls Women go in search...
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May 21, 21 •
983 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks host Pumas in Castle Lager Rugby Championship return
The Springboks will make their return to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with two home Tests against Argentina in August, before embarking on a four-match tour of Australasia, according to the 2021 tournament schedule announced by SANZAAR on Friday...
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May 20, 21 •
1122 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 2 team against Crusaders
The St.George Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of seven Wallabies squad members in their starting side for Saturday’s showdown against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Fraser McReight are back in the...
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May 20, 21 •
1018 Views •
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Comments Off on CUBELLI EXCITED AHEAD OF MILESTONE MATCH
The Western Force is determined to return to the winners list tomorrow night in their Round 2 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Highlanders at HBF Park. The match-up is a special occasion for Force’s star Argentinian international scrumhalf, with...
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May 20, 21 •
904 Views •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to face the Brumbies in Hamilton
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Brumbies on home soil following their nail-biting 20-19 win over the Western Force last weekend. The match sponsored by J Swap Stockfoods will kick off at 7.05pm on Saturday 22 May at...
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May 20, 21 •
1399 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
Both the Cell C Sharks and the DHL Stormers will run out onto Jonsson Kings Park looking for a big performance in this Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA match when the two teams meet in the return leg of the competition. The Stormers are smarting after losing to...
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May 20, 21 •
3325 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER SAYS SPORTS IS #INOURBLOOD AND THE 2021 LIONS SERIES WILL PROVE IT!
South Africa’s national beer and title partner of the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, Castle Lager says that not only is the brand ready to host a world-class sporting event, but they couldn’t be happier to bring this renowned tour to...
