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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Treu happy with improved series effort as South Africa finishes second in HSBC Sevens World Series
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu heaped praise on his squad as South Africa finished in second place in the 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series. New Zealand won the series, with Fiji coming in third. The team needed to make the Cup quarter-finals in the last...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Elstadt, Vermeulen return to South Africa
Western Province Vodacom Cup star Gerbrandt Grobler has flown to Australia to bolster the DHL Stormers’ forward resources, with back row stars Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane Vermeulen on their way home with knee injuries. Both Elstadt and Vermeulen limped...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on It is a northern affair in Vodacom Cup final – Semi-finals Review
Four time winners MTN Golden Lions will play the Steval Pumas in the final of the Vodacom Cup in Nelspruit on May 18 after the Gauteng side knocked out defending champions DHL Western Province and the Mpumalanga side send the EP Kings packing in their...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings rule in PE, but other SA teams falter
The Southern Kings bounced back in fine style in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament on Saturday to score a four-try bonus point win against the Highlanders at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, beating the New Zealand team 34-27 in what saved the...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens on track for fourth title
The Springbok Sevens team will face hosts England on Sunday in the Cup quarter-finals of the Marriott London Sevens tournament after a historic day for captain Frankie Horne. The BlitzBokke skipper participated in a world record 50th consecutive tournament...
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May 11, 13 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby •
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Comments Off on Huge victory for SA U20 over Namibia
The South African Under-20 rugby team scored 14 tries in their runaway 92-27 victory over the senior Namibia side in their friendly international on Saturday afternoon at the Paul Roos Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch. Justin Geduld (outside centre), Rohan...
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May 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers suffered three potential injury-blows during their 15-21 Vodacom Super Rugby defeat to the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The Stormers led 15-11 going into the final ten minutes of the game, but conceded a late converted try –...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ackerman Forced To Make Late Changes To Golden Lions
ACKERMANN FORCED TO MAKE LATE CHANGES MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann was forced to make several late changes to his side that will face DHL Western Province in tomorrow’s Vodacom Cup semi-final. Jaco Kriel is the first late withdrawal. Kriel...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Horne reaches milestone as BlitzBokke aim for record
Horne reaches milestone as Springbok Sevens aim for record Springbok Sevens captain Frankie Horne will become the first South African to play 50 tournaments in the HSBC Sevens World Series on Saturday. The skipper will reach the landmark when he leads his...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women Sevens ready for Dutch treat
The Springbok Sevens Women’s team will face two of the top five teams in the current Women’s Sevens World Series standings at the Amsterdam Sevens tournament, due to be played at the National Rugby Centrum in the Dutch capital on May 17 and 18. The South...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tom Wood to captain England on Argentina & Uruguay Tour in June 2013
England today named 11 uncapped players in their squad for this summer’s Barbarians game and three-match tour to Uruguay and Argentina. They are forwards Rob Buchanan (Harlequins), Calum Clark (Northampton Saints), Matt Kvesic (Worcester Warriors), Ed...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby Football Union appoints new Board Member
CRFU appoint new board member The Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor McIntyre to the Board of the CRFU. McIntyre brings with him a wealth of business and rugby experience. He is currently an Advisor...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Eight teams prepare battle for three Sevens World Series places
While the top 12 teams in the Series standings contest the Cup competition of the Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham this weekend, for eight other nations the prize on offer is arguably even greater: a ticket to compete at every round of the 2013/14 HSBC...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on England London Sevens 2013 Fixtures & Results
England London Sevens 2013 Results & Fixtures London 7’s Fixtures & Results 1. 11 May 2013 – 09:30 United States 0 – 0 France Pool A 2. 11 May 2013 – 09:52 South Africa 0 – 0 Australia Pool A 3. 11 May...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Four weeks to go until JWC 2013 kicks off
With less than one month to go until kick off, tickets for the knockout stages of the IRB Junior World Championship 2013 are now on sale. The Under 20 tournament takes place in the north west of France this year, in Nantes, Vannes and La Roche-sur-Yon from...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB Implementing Trial of New Scrum Engagement Sequence Globally
The International Rugby Board Council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the “crouch, bind, set” scrum engagement sequence, which is aimed at enhancing player welfare by reducing impact on engagement by up to 25 per cent in elite...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls u18 Craven Week Trial team to play Golden Lions u18 at Loftus on 14 May 2013
The Craven Week u18 trial teams of Blue Bulls & Golden Lions playing in a friendly on Tuesday at Loftus Versfeld C Fields. The B team playing at 17:00 & the A team at 18:00 at Loftus Versfeld C Field on Tuesday 14 May 2013. Here are the two Blue Bulls...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sanzar Judicial Hearing for Misconduct against the Stormers & Team Management
SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING A SANZAR Judicial Hearing commenced on Tuesday night May 7 2013 to hear complaints of Match Day Misconduct against the Stormers and their Team Management relating to the Hurricanes v Stormers Super Rugby match played on 26 April 2013...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview
Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview It’s Aussie time for The Sharks and the DHL Stormers as they move into the second half of their Vodacom Super Rugby tours in Brisbane and Sydney...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Team to Play Pumas in Vodacom Cup Semi-Final
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY PUMAS AT MBOMBELA STADIUM, NELSPRUIT FRIDAY 10 MAY 2013 15. Kayle van Zyl 11. Michael Killian 13. Wayne Stevens 12. Siyabonga “Tiger” Mangweni...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team to Play Highlanders
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change eight for Vodacom Cup semifinal
DHL Western Province will head to Johannesburg for their Vodacom Cup semifinal clash against the Golden Lions on Saturday (14h15) with a team showing eight changes from last weekend. WP, the defending Vodacom Cup champions, beat GWK Griquas 21-13 in Cape Town...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play Toyota Cheetahs on 10 May 2013
Hurricanes v Cheetahs this Weekend The Hurricanes will play their final match in South Africa this weekend before heading back to New Zealand. The Canes will face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday morning (NZ Time). Victor Vito will lead the side which...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced for battle with DHL Western Province (Vodacom Cup semi-final)
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has opted for consistency and named an unchanged 22 for this weekend’s Vodacom Cup semi-final. Warren Whiteley will captain the same side that ran out against the Sharks XV in last week’s quarter-final. The...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to play Melbourne Rebels on 11 May 2013
Blues team to face the Melbourne Rebels Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Saturday May 11 Eden Park Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Melbourne Rebels at Eden Park...
