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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Schools u18 team begins preparations for International U18 series
SA under-20 coach Dawie Theron and Stormers defence coach Jacques Nienaber offered valuable insights as the SA Schools team took the training field preparing for the International Under-18 Series starting on Friday, which features England, France and Wales....
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Waylon Murray to play ABSA Currie Cup for Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) would like to confirm that former Springbok midfielder Waylon Murray has joined them with immediate effect and has signed a contract with the BBC till 31 October 2015. Clearance has also been received from Murray’s Super Rugby...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas Team To Play The Sharks on 9 August 2013
GWK Griquas team to play The Sharks on Friday 9 August 2013 at 19:10 at Growth Point Kings Park, Durban GWK Griquas: 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, School •
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Comments Off on School Rugby boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland ITM Cup squad announced
Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has today named a 27-man squad for the 2013 ITM Cup. The squad boasts a strong contingent of players returning from Super Rugby duties alongside a number of exciting, young players. Hadleigh Parkes returns from a...
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Aug 6, 13 •
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General News, School •
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Comments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about what it takes to ‘Power Through’ from school boy rugby to...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on Durban South Schools Rugby Festival 10 August 2013
DURBAN SOUTH SCHOOLS RUGBY FESTIVAL SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2013 HOSTED AT WENTWORTH HARLEQUINS RUGBY CLUB Schools Participating PRIMARY SCHOOLS Gardenia Primary School; Collingwood Primary School ; Durban East Primary School ; Assegai Primary School ; Alipore...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kings congratulate Lions on Super Rugby inclusion
Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president Cheeky Watson today congratulated the MTN Lions on securing their position in Super Rugby for 2014. “On behalf of the Southern Kings, I would like to congratulate the Lions on their inclusion in next year’s...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Richie Gray joins Springboks as breakdown consultant
The Springboks will utilise the skills of Richie Gray as breakdown consultant for the remainder of the Test season in 2013. Gray joined the Springboks at their training camp in Johannesburg on Monday and although he isn’t officially part of the Springbok...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens gold medal winners
SARU President Regan Hoskins and CEO Jurie Roux on Monday both congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on their gold medal performance at the World Games in Cali, Colombia. Kyle Brown and his team clinched the gold medal late on Friday evening with a 33-24...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok women pipped by England in Nations Cup
The Springbok women suffered a heart-breaking 18-17 defeat against England in their second Nations Cup clash at the University of Northern Colorado in the USA on Sunday night with a late try denying them a victory. The match was initially scheduled to take...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State on top despite loss in Absa u21 Provincial Championship
There are no undefeated teams left in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championships, and with five teams having suffered only one defeat this far, there are no clear favourites either after four rounds of play. The MTN Golden Lions, Vodacom Blue Bulls and...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls, Golden Lions keep on winning in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship
The Vodacom Blue Bulls and MTN Golden Lions scored a third win in as many matches in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship and now top the log following good wins on the weekend, while KZN scored a convincing win in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The MTN...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee trims squad for Blue Bulls game
DHL Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has released a 26-man squad ahead of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup opener against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands. WP Under-21 players Stephan Coetzee (hooker), Gerbrandt Grobler (lock), Tim Swiel (flyhalf),...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness report -Pollard not available for selection
Flyhalf Handrè Pollard is the only confirmed casualty ahead of the Vodacom Blue Bulls opening match of the Absa Currie Cup competition that stars this weekend. Pollard is recovering from a shoulder injury and although he will be training this week, will not...
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Aug 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on South Africa’s TOP 30 School Rugby 1st XV Rankings for 5 August 2013
Information compiled by Nelio de Sa Twitter @NelioDeSa Click here for more info on School Rugby Rankings explained 05 Aug 2013 1 Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool Pta (Affies) 2 Paarl Gimnasium 3 Hoërskool Outeniqua (Kwaggas) 4 Grey College 5 Hoërskool...
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Aug 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Border, KZN shine in Women’s Interprovincial Series
Border and KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday proved again that they have the potential to be finalists in the Women’s Interprovincial Series as they powered their way to another round of convincing victories to maintain their unbeaten status in the ‘A...
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Aug 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas and Leopards continue to set the pace in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Steval Pumas and Leopards continued their dominance in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend to retain their places at the top of the log, while the EP Kings and SWD Eagles stayed hot on their heels. The Pumas produced another stunning display...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim gold at World Games
South Africa are the World Games Rugby Sevens champions after the Springbok Sevens won the gold medal match on Friday evening by 33-24 against Argentina in Cali, Columbia. A month after South Africa lost to Fiji in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Sevens World...
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Aug 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad named for The Castle Lager Rugby Championship
The Springbok selectors have opted for continuity when they named a 30-man squad for the opening two rounds of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship later this month against Argentina. Only three players who were not part of the Springbok squad which won...
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Aug 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters
Springbok Sevens in Cali quarters The Springbok Sevens team will play Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Games in Cali, Colombia on Friday after coming through pool play undefeated. The South African side, competing as part of Team South Africa,...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Craven Week, General News, Junior Rugby, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa u18, Youth Weeks •
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Comments Off on SA Schools u18 Fixtures against England, France & Wales
SA Schools u18 International Series featuring the National Under-18 teams from England, France & Wales. The u18 International Test Matches are as follows: 9 August – Italy vs WP Craven Week XV – City Park Stadium, Cape Town...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u/19 and u/21 Teams announced for clashes with Sharks
COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup Under 19 TEAM: Toyota Free State Under 19 OPPOSING TEAM: Sharks U-19 VENUE: Shimla Park DAY: Saturday TIME: 13H00 DATE: 03 August 2013 TEAM ...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up: Predator clubs head for Ellis Park
The new cross-border Predator Super League heads for the Lions’ den on Saturday when Pirates and Pretoria Police clash at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in a curtain-raiser to the sold-out Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match between the MTN Lions and Southern...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Boland Kavaliers ready for Pumas
Kavaliers slaggereed vir Pumas Ná afloop van hul puik 23-30 sege oor die Oostelike Provinsie verlede naweek, sal die Regent Boland Kavaliers eerskomende Vrydag se Curriebeker Eersteliga-kragmeting teen die Pumas met selfvertroue aandurf wanneer dié twee...
