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Dec 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup dates juggled to beat COVID-19
The kick-off dates of two Carling Currie Cup matches have been moved to combat the threat of COVID-19 infection. The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the Xerox Lions – scheduled for Saturday, 26 December (kick-off 19h00) has been postponed to Wednesday,...
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Dec 18, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to Play in Johannesburg
Xerox Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 19th December 2020Time: 19h00Venue: Emirates Airline Park, JohannesburgReferee: Jaco PeyperAssistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Aimee Barrett-TheronTelevision Match Official: Stuart Berry There is no resting on...
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Dec 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play in Nelspruit
The Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling to Nelspruit to take on the Phakisa Pumas in their third In Carling Currie Cup game on Friday, 18 December. The action kicks off at 19:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will...
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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on WPPR Board charts path to excellence on and off the field
The Western Province Professional Rugby Board has resolved to make pivotal changes with the aim of achieving excellence, both on and off the field, underpinned by sound governance and leadership in the company. In order to achieve the goals of fielding a...
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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on MICHAEL HOOPER WINS 2020 JOHN EALES MEDAL AS RUGBY AU SERIES CONCLUDES
Michael Hooper has been awarded the John Eales Medal for 2020 taking out the player-led vote with 91 points. The Wallabies captain wins back the award from Marika Koroibete who won it in 2019, making it the third time the Australian captain had won the...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks draw Ireland and Scotland for RWC 2023
The Springboks will start the defence of the Webb Ellis Cup crown in Pool B against Ireland and Scotland when the next Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in 2023. As the defending champions and number one ranked team in the world, South Africa are one of...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL announced as Official Logistics Partner for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
DHL Express, an international leader in the logistics industry, has joined the family of official global partners for the Castle Lager Lions Series 2021, it was announced on Monday. The agreement sees DHL partner with both the British & Irish Lions and...
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Dec 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on CURRIEBEKER IS AMPER SOOS KRISMIS
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Terwyl die Covid-histerie weer om ons begin opvlam, is dit tyd om te fokus op dit wat lekker en goed vir die gemoed is, opbouend in liggaam en gees is en verryk: rugby, natuurlik! En die naderende Krismistyd. Wie sou ooit dink ons...
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Dec 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on ASICS launches unique Springbok jersey for British & Irish Lions 2021 Tour
ASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D logo, among other features. The world champions will don a unique...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Kriel in for injured Odendaal
Three changes have been made to the Xerox Lions starting line-up for the Carling Currie Cup match against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend. Jannie du Plessis, Dan Kriel and André Warner all get the nod. Kriel replaces an injured Burger...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter to start against Cell C Sharks
Marnus Potgieter will earn his first start of the Carling Currie Cup on the right wing when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, 12 December 2020. Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made two positional changes to the backline...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks host the Vodacom Bulls
Cell C Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls Date: Saturday, 12th December 2020 Time: 19h00 Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Durban Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Aimee Barrett-Theron Television Match Official: Marius Jonker When the Cell C...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play Xerox Lions
In their first Carling Currie Cup home game, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Lions on Saturday, 12 December. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will not be able to attend the...
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Dec 9, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Seven changes for DHL WP
There are seven changes to the DHL Western Province team for the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Phakisa Pumas at DHL Newlands on Friday. Three of the changes are injury-enforced and the other four are rotational for the third round clash, which kicks...
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Dec 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to resume England rivalry at Twickenham
South Africa and England will meet for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when they clash at Twickenham on 20 November 2021 as part of the Springboks’ three-match tour of Europe. England announced the big clash on Tuesday as part of their...
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Dec 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Three Springboks in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade
• Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and Bryan Habana named in Team of the Decade • Siya Kolisi mentioned in special edition featuring rugby’s heroes of the pandemic Three Springbok Rugby World Cup winners, Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and...
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Dec 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Crowned Tri Nations Champions
The New Zealand All Blacks have been crowned Tri Nations champions following a second consecutive draw between the Wallabies and Los Pumas in Sydney. In a tightly contested tournament, two wins out of four matches and three bonus points were enough for the...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls ring changes for Toyota Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made several changes to his match day squad which sees the depth of the backline being tested, with the forwards also sporting a few new faces. Kurt-Lee Arendse and David Kriel switch to fullback and right wing...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Experienced nine to start for Xerox Lions
Xerox Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his charges made two changes to the team that will host DHL Western Province at home at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday evening. Ross Cronjé and Tiaan Swanepoel will run out at scrumhalf and fullback in the only two...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team to play Vodacom Bulls
Carling Currie Cup competition kicked-off last weekend with the defending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Toyota Cheetahs, having their first round bye. The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Bulls in round two of the Carling Currie Cup campaign on...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on O’CONNOR TO START AT FLYHALF, HODGE SHIFTS TO FULLBACK FOR QANTAS WALLABIES
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named James O’Connor at flyhalf for the side’s final eToro Tri Nations Test of the year against Argentina at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday night. Wearing the First Nations jersey, O’Connor will return to the side...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 squads announced
Experience and continuity run through the 2021 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The 26 ‘rookies’, defined as those players who have signed their first...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL WP
The DHL Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes and two positional switches in the backline...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Van Rooyen cops one match suspension
Vodacom Bulls prop Jacques van Rooyen has been handed a one match suspension after attending a SA Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Van Rooyen was red carded for a dangerous tackle on DHL Western Province fullback Warrick Gelant in the second half of...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls launch giveaways for festive fans
Vodacom Bulls fans can look forward to the ultimate festive season countdown as their favourite team unlocks #24DaysOfGiftaways exclusively through the team’s new app. Fans having exclusive access to the Vodacom Bulls right in the palms of their hands just...
