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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on GOAL KICKS PROVE DECISIVE AS FORCE GO DOWN FIGHTING
Goal kicking proved a critical factor as the Force went down 24-31 against the Queensland Reds in a pulsating Super Rugby AU clash at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The teams scored four tries each in undoubtedly the best match of the tournament so far, but the...
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Jul 17, 20 •
1844 Views •
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Comments Off on Rugby gears up for return to action
SA Rugby announced on Friday that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government and all provincial unions to ensure compliance with regulation...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Herbst farewell.
The Blue Bulls Company confirms that prop Wiehahn Herbst will leave Loftus Versfeld to join the Emirates Lions. Herbst joined after the 2018 season and spent a year and a half in the colours of the Vodacom Bulls where his experience assisted immensely on the...
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Jul 17, 20 •
1633 Views •
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Comments Off on 2020 Farah Palmer Cup draw released
The country’s top women’s rugby players will be in action in a nine-week Farah Palmer Cup with the 2020 draw released by New Zealand Rugby today. Fans will be treated to some thrilling action with leading Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens players...
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Jul 16, 20 •
1142 Views •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAME UNCHANGED STARTING XV AGAINST REDS
Western Force coach Tim Sampson has named an unchanged starting XV and made one change amongst the reserves for Friday’s Vodafone Super Rugby AU clash with the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Lock – Ollie Atkins, who returned to Perth in June,...
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Jul 16, 20 •
1378 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SANZAAR Competitions Update
Following recent media commentary around the long-term future of SANZAAR, the future structure of its competitions and the rest of the 2020 playing calendar, CEO Andy Marinos, has today, provided the context under which future planning is taking place amidst...
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Jul 15, 20 •
2574 Views •
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Comments Off on British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Wednesday the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums in world sport and culminates in three Test matches against the...
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Jul 15, 20 •
1494 Views •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Visagie farewell
The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that experienced hooker Jaco Visagie will be leaving Loftus Versfeld and will link up with the Emirates Lions. Visagie made his first-class debut in 2013’s Vodacom Cup and went on to representing the franchise at...
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Jul 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on FORCE ADD ALL BLACKS EXPERIENCE
The Western Force is delighted to announce the signing of 2011 World Cup-winning All Black Richard Kahui to our Super Rugby AU squad. Kahui, who plays predominantly as an outside-centre, joins the club following a seven-year stay with Japanese Top League...
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Jul 14, 20 •
1091 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two WP Rugby players test positive for COVID-19
One junior player and one uncapped DHL Stormers squad member have tested positive for COVID-19 following an extensive testing procedure involving all players and management last week. As part of the return-to-training protocol, all contracted players and team...
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Jul 13, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Odendaal
The Blue Bulls Company today confirmed that center Burger Odendaal will be departing the #BullsFamily. The 27-year-old, who also captained the Vodacom Bulls earlier this year, will be making his way across the Jukskei to neighboring franchise, the Emirates...
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Jul 10, 20 •
1112 Views •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds draw with Melbourne Rebels at Brookvale Oval
The St.George Queensland Reds have drawn 18-all with the Melbourne Rebels in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby AU, with 90-minutes of play unable to split either side at Brookvale Oval. The St.George Queensland Reds have drawn 18-all with the Melbourne Rebels...
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Jul 9, 20 •
1180 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls launch new App for fans
The Vodacom Bulls have taken another major step forward in building their digital brand with the development of the new Vodacom Bulls App, which will be launched on iOS and Android on 9 July. Vodacom Bulls fans will now #StayConnected closer than ever before...
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Jul 9, 20 •
1166 Views •
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Comments Off on Revealed: Who took Siya’s jersey, Faf’s pants and Rassie’s shirt
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, thanked South Africans for answering the Springboks’ call to help raise funds to help with hunger alleviation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the names of the 44 winners were...
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Jul 9, 20 •
1090 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Engen to power Get Into Rugby and Springboks
SA Rugby announced a ground-breaking three-year deal on Wednesday that leading African energy brand Engen will power rugby development programme, Get Into Rugby, and become the official fuel supplier of the Springboks, until 2023. The Get Into Rugby programme...
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Jul 3, 20 •
1181 Views •
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Comments Off on Edwards appointed Springboks’ new Head of Athletic Performance
Andy Edwards, the experienced Saracens Strength and Conditioning coach, has been appointed as the new Head of Athletic Performance for the Springboks. SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that Edwards will take up his new role with the Springboks on 1 August, and...
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Jul 3, 20 •
1588 Views •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs confirms departing players
The Toyota Cheetahs can confirm the departure of following players at the end of June 2020 of their respective contracts. Hooker, Joseph Dweba, has left the Toyota Cheetahs to join Bordeaux in France. Working his way up the ranks, Dweba is a proud product of...
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Jul 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES JOIN FORCES
The Western Force has today announced the addition of a further two Wallabies, Pekahou Cowan and Nick Frisby, to the squad ahead of their first Super Rugby AU clash on Saturday, July 11. Cowan first joined the Western Force in 2006 as an 18-year-old before...
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Jul 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on Million mark reached as #StrongerTogether fundraiser closes on Friday
Thanks to the fantastic support and generosity of Springbok supporters, the R1 million-mark was surpassed on Tuesday in the Bok’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign, which raises money for hunger alleviation in struggling communities as a result of the...
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Jul 1, 20 •
1580 Views •
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Comments Off on WPRFU agreement on DHL Newlands Rugby stadium development
The Council of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) has voted in favour of a proposed agreement regarding the development of DHL Newlands by an overwhelming majority. The loan agreement approved on Tuesday, will enable the WPRFU to pay off its...
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Jun 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings sign Cameron Wright
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that experienced halfback, Cameron Wright, will be joining the Eastern Cape-based franchise. The 26-year-old scrum half joins the Kings on a two-year contract which will officially commence on 1 September 2020. Wright has...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1526 Views •
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Comments Off on THE #RUGBYUNITES CAMPAIGN GAINS MOMENTUM IN THE FREE STATE
Following a challenge issued by the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) and the Lions Rugby Union, the #RugbyUnites charity campaign has made its way to the Free State, where the Free State Cheetahs take up the challenge on Sunday, 5 July from...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1331 Views •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens claim World Series titles
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have secured the 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the remainder of tournaments officially cancelled. World Rugby today confirmed the Series titles would be awarded to the All Blacks Sevens and Black...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1152 Views •
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Comments Off on Powell congratulates New Zealand on winning HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday. World Rugby announced the cancellation of the remaining four tournaments of the World Series...
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Jun 29, 20 •
1134 Views •
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Comments Off on Oupa Mohoje’s contract extended
The Toyota Cheetahs are delighted to announce that the 29-year-old flank, Oupa Mohoje’s contract has been extended until 31 May 2021. The experienced Mohoje captained the South African A side against the England Saxons in 2016 and played in 19 matches for...
