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Mar 5, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Edinburgh Rugby sign centre Venter for 2020-21 season
Edinburgh Rugby have added to their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African centre, Jordan Venter. Venter, 17, will link-up with the capital club in December 2020 following the conclusion of the South African academic year and joins from...
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Mar 5, 20 •
1340 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Alberts and Simelane start for Emirates Lions in Melbourne • Sbu Nkosi returns for Jaguares clash in Durban • Vodacom Bulls hand out two debuts for Highlanders clash The Cell C Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday afternoon in their first...
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Mar 5, 20 •
3369 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, Six Nations •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names squad to play Wales
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23-man squad to play Wales in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium (KO 4.45pm live on ITV1). In an unchanged tight five, Joe Marler, Jamie George and Kyle Sinckler are named in...
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Mar 5, 20 •
1681 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares
Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Date: Saturday, 7 March 2020Time: 15h05Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, DurbanReferee: Marius van der WesthuizenAssistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Aimee Barrett-TheronTelevision Match Official: Joey Klaaste-Salmans Sbu Nkosi is one of a...
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Mar 5, 20 •
3886 Views •
General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz primed for clash with Western Cape rivals
FNB Madibaz rugby player Johan Lombard says the team will be aiming to deliver a full 80-minute performance when they clash with Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town tomorrow. The 20-year-old inside centre was the Player that Rocks against...
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Mar 5, 20 •
1337 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Free State Rugby and Bloem Show take hands for the 5th year
Free State Rugby and Bloem Show signed this week a collaboration agreement for the fifth consecutive year. Free State Rugby will offer a free Bloem Show tickets to all their paid Season Ticket holders this year. In addition, the two entities will take hands...
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Mar 5, 20 •
1544 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dry always just a phone call away
Chris Dry likes to regularly post on social media, so he had his phone handy when the call came last Friday to join the Blitzboks in the USA as soon as possible to play at the HSBC LA Sevens. Thanks to the 10 hour time difference and two flights later, Dry...
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Mar 5, 20 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TIM ANSTEE TO JOIN AUSSIE 7s SQUAD FOR VANCOUVER
Nick Malouf (c), University of Queensland, 39capsJoe Pincus, Eastern Suburbs, 11capsLachlan Anderson (vc), Eastwood, 26capsTim Anstee, Eastwood, 22capsHenry Hutchison, Randwick, 31capsDylan Pietsch, Randwick, 17capsMaurice Longbottom, Lloyd McDermott Rugby...
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Mar 5, 20 •
1310 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Captains bring hope and inspiration ahead of HSBC Canada Sevens
The unique spirit and character building values of rugby were on show today as 16 international captain’s attended the Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver ahead of the HSBC Canada Sevens on 7-8 March. While preparing for the sixth round of the HSBC World...
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Mar 4, 20 •
1324 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Uys and Groenewald on debut against Highlanders
Muller Uys and Ian Groenewald will both make their Vodacom Super Rugby debuts when the Vodacom Bulls host the Highlanders on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Uys has more than proven his worth at junior level as the no.8 led the Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 to the SA Rugby...
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Mar 4, 20 •
1350 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce team against Crusaders in Christchurch
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Isaac Lucas will wear the number-ten jersey for the second time this season with James O’Connor a late withdrawal due to...
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Mar 4, 20 •
3251 Views •
General News, National, School, School Rugby 1st XV Teams, School Rugby Festivals, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fascinating mix of fixtures lined up for Grey Festival
The Eastern Cape’s top rugby schools will square off against a powerful group of opponents from outside its borders in a fascinating mix of fixtures in the Standard Bank Grey High Rugby Festival on March 21 and 23. As teams like Selborne, St Andrew’s and...
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Mar 4, 20 •
1400 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Strength in depth for Blitzbok squad – Werner Kok
He has been there, done that and then some – yet, for Werner Kok, the Blitzboks’ come-from-behind win against Fiji in the final of last weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens was still an unbelievable achievement and something he ascribes to the great depth in...
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Mar 3, 20 •
1699 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Father and Son Campout
Being a Vodacom Red client is about creating special memories, and nothing beats quality time between a father and his son. Escape the rush of everyday life and connect with your boy in a stadium steeped in rugby history. Vodacom Red is giving you and your...
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Mar 3, 20 •
1047 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Home games to determine Toyota Cheetahs’ Guinness PRO14 playoff fate
While the Isuzu Southern Kings will be playing for pride in their eight remaining Guinness PRO14 pool matches, the heat will be on for the Toyota Cheetahs, whose playoff fate will be decided by a series of home matches as the round-robin stages reaches the...
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Mar 2, 20 •
1713 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks tear up the script to claim HSBC LA Sevens crown
The Springbok Sevens team claimed a dramatic 29-24 win over Fiji in the final of the HSBC LA Sevens in Los Angeles early Monday morning (SA time) for their second tournament victory in the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The sudden death victory in...
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Mar 1, 20 •
1418 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Australia, Fiji and New Zealand on top form at HSBC LA Sevens
• Series leaders New Zealand, Olympic Champions Fiji and Australia finish with perfect records on day one of the HSBC LA Sevens• Hosts USA thrill home crowd to set up quarter-final clash with South Africa• Other quarter-finals see Fiji v England, New...
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Mar 1, 20 •
1316 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Cell C Sharks outplay Reds to end tour on high note • Disappointing DHL Stormers suffer first loss of the season • Emirates Lions pay price for slow start in Sydney • Jaguares down Vodacom Bulls for bonus-point win at Loftus The Cell C Sharks...
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Feb 28, 20 •
1516 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Super Rugby Match Relocations Confirmed
SANZAAR has today relocated two Super Rugby matches that were due to be played in Japan during March to minimise the risks associated with the Corona [COVID-19] virus. This follows the Japanese Government’s decision to postpone sporting events in the...
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Feb 27, 20 •
2557 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, SuperSport Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls XV to face Valke in SuperSport Challenge warm-up
Vodacom Blue Bulls XV head coach, Nollis Marais, has named a youthful matchday squad that will lock horns against the Valke in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge warm-up match on Loftus B field on Friday, 28 February 2020. Kick-off is 13:00. Vodacom Blue Bulls XV:...
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Feb 27, 20 •
1371 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 5 team against Sharks at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday’s home match against the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium. Harry Hockings will start at lock for the first time this season, while backrower Angus Scott-Young has been recalled...
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Feb 27, 20 •
1593 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Werner Kok still smiling as he hits 50
Werner Kok will have a broad smile on his face when he joins a very illustrious group of Springbok Sevens players in Los Angeles this weekend. Kok will take the field in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament and his achievement follows hot on the...
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Feb 27, 20 •
1267 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Four changes for Emirates Lions’ Sydney assignment • Nyakane leads Vodacom Bulls’ charge against Jaguares • Am returns for Cell C Sharks’ final tour game Down Under • DHL Stormers tweak starting team for Blues clash The Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Feb 27, 20 •
1296 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NORTHERN REGION LAUNCH EXCITING SUPER LEAGUE
The Northern Region Unions today launched the TW Profile Super League and Trophy competitions on the back of last year’s successful Volcano competitions. The TW Profile Super League and Trophy Competitions are a cross-border competition between the premier...
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Feb 26, 20 •
1054 Views •
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Comments Off on HOW CASSIEM WON OVER SCARLETS FANS
-Brenden Nel It took a simple gesture after a game in France to turn Springbok Uzair Cassiem from just another PRO14 Rugby import player into a fan favourite. And now, in his second year with the Welsh club Scarlets Cassiem has become a firm fan favourite,...