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Nov 29, 19 •
1378 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TRAE WILLIAMS TO EARN FIRST AUSSIE 7s CAP; HUTCHISON JOINS STARTING SQUAD
Nick Malouf (c), University of Queensland, 35 caps Joe Pincus, Easts (Sydney), 6 caps Lachlan Anderson, Eastwood, 22 caps, Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 19 caps Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 14 caps Jesse Parahi, 44 caps Maurice Longbottom, Lloyd McDermott Rugby...
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Nov 29, 19 •
1407 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Adonis, Dayimani to make sevens debut in Dubai
Darren Adonis and Hacjivah Dayimani will debut for the SA Rugby Sevens Academy team at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational next weekend amongst a host of decorated Blitzboks. Adonis was part of the Currie Cup-winning Toyota Free State...
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Nov 29, 19 •
1315 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams target strong finish to 2019 Guinness PRO14 games
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs are expected to give everything in the pursuit of victory in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday when they take the field in what marks their final matches in 2019. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on Connacht in Galway,...
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Nov 29, 19 •
1150 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ludik to earn 100th Ulster cap versus Scarlets
Louis Ludik will earn his 100th Ulster cap on Friday evening, as he is named to start against Scarlets in Round 7 of the Guinness PRO14 (Kingspan Stadium, 7.35pm.) Fan favourite Ludik, who made his debut against the same opposition in September 2014, will...
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Nov 29, 19 •
1698 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020
Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super hero action in 2020 as Vodacom Super Rugby, one of the toughest competitions in the world, continues its collaboration with Marvel....
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Nov 29, 19 •
2095 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PUMA AND VODACOM BULLS GIVE IT HORNS IN 2020
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2020 kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The new #GiveItHorns jersey features a repeating pattern of bull heads with...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1413 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Friday goes Green and Gold
Black Friday will go Green and Gold on Friday, 29 November with an unbeatable limited offer for tickets to the opening day of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, where … #AnythingCanHappen. The Blitzboks and all the other 27 teams will be in action on the opening...
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Nov 27, 19 •
2212 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA U19s depart for Georgia with clear goals
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko – who will fulfil that role with the SA Under-19 team departing for Georgia later on Wednesday – said they had set clear goals on what they wanted to achieve from the tour and that they were excited to see...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1289 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Velleman remains positive despite injury setback at Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings loose-forward CJ Velleman remains positive despite his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old highly-rated openside flanker had just returned to full training at the Port Elizabeth-based side from a leg injury when a “freak accident”...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1869 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crown National spicy new sponsor of WP Rugby
Crown National has joined the Western Province Rugby sponsorship family as associate sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province on a two-year deal. Crown National is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers in South Africa. Their Six Gun Grill...
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Nov 25, 19 •
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General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Learnings aplenty await Roux on Georgian adventure
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux, who will guide the South Africa Under-19 team on a two-match tour to Georgia, said they were looking forward to the challenge in Tbilisi, with the players and coaching staff set to benefit from the experience. From the...
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Nov 25, 19 •
1364 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named season opener
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named 14 players to travel for the opening two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series in Dubai and Cape Town. Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson will again join as co-captains for the season, while new...
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Nov 22, 19 •
1834 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls latest signing… Patrice Motsepe
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to welcome our new shareholder Patrice Motsepe to the #BullsFamily.The much talked about and anticipated deal was unanimously concluded on Thursday evening at a meeting held at Loftus Versfeld.The new structure will mean that...
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Nov 20, 19 •
1756 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks to host Scotland and Georgia in July 2020
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the Springboks will face Scotland and Georgia in three home Tests in the new international window of July 2020, as part of the Castle Lager Incoming Series match schedule. The newly-crowned Rugby World Cup champions are...
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Nov 16, 19 •
1843 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LUKHAN SALAKAIA-LOTO RE-SIGNS WITH QRU AND RUGBY AUSTRALIA THROUGH TO 2022
Qantas Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has re-signed with Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) until the end of 2022. The 23-year old has inked a new deal on the back of the Wallabies Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan, where Salakaia-Loto...
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Nov 16, 19 •
1609 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens signings bolster squad for new season
Three weeks out from the start of the All Blacks Sevens’ 2019/2020 season, Coach Clark Laidlaw is putting the finishing touches on a 24-strong squad. Bay of Plenty rugby product, and Red Bull Ignite7 alumni, William Warbrick joins the All Blacks Sevens for...
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Nov 13, 19 •
1697 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mitsubishi Motors SA adds another rugby star to its team
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has announced that World Cup referee Jaco Peyper will join its team of local rugby brand ambassadors. Peyper, born and bred in Bloemfontein but now based in Bloemfontein, will be driving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport as of November...
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Nov 13, 19 •
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General News, International, Junior Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Spain to host World Rugby U20 Trophy in 2020
World Rugby has announced that Spain will host the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Trophy in September 2020. The age-grade competition will be organised in the Valencia region at the Campo de El Pantano, a rugby stadium located in Villajoyosa, from 14-27...
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Nov 13, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Introducing the 2020 Crusaders Squad and our new Captain
Razor has unveiled his 2020 Crusaders squad and new Captain live on SKY Sport. As we head into our 25th season and face a new era, we have a mix of new and familiar faces named in the 38-man squad for the first time. “This is an exciting new era for the...
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Nov 13, 19 •
1946 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TEAM ONE ON-BOARD WITH THE SHARKS
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are excited to announce a brand new partnership agreement that has been entered into with French company TEAM ONE EVENT, to build international relationships and expand the global reach of the brand. TEAM ONE EVENT, as a sports marketing...
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Nov 11, 19 •
1813 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Kolisi thanks South Africa for “unbelievable support” on Trophy Tour
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africans from all walks of life for coming out in their hundreds of thousands to congratulate the Boks on winning the Rugby World Cup in the last week. The Springboks arrived home from Japan on Tuesday and visited...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1913 Views •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings make history in Guinness PRO14
There was unbridled joy for the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they made history by registering their first away win in the competition and their first win of the season against Ospreys in Swansea, while ill-discipline saw the...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1955 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Warrior ‘Flo’ calls time on Springbok career
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok backrow forward, Francois Louw, has called time on an outstanding international career. The 34-year-old made the announcement after capping a ten-year Test journey with a winner’s medal in Saturday’s 32-12 victory over...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1823 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Women win in France for the first time since 2012
England Women began their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand. Playing their first game since coming second in the Women’s Super Series in San Diego in the summer, England won in France for the first time since 2012 in front of...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1816 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday
The fifth and final leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Cape Town on Monday. The route plan for Cape Town is as follows (all time approximate):• 10h30: Tour starts at City Hall and bus departs along Darling Street• Left onto...
