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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Libbok to play for Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 team
Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 coach, Jaco Pienaar, named Junior Springbok pivot Manie Libbok on the bench for his team’s Under-19 Provincial Championship match against defending champions, EP Kings, in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Libbok, who also represented...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Angus Gardner appointed to Rugby Championship
Angus Gardner has become the first Australian born referee in eight years to be given the whistle for a Rugby Championship match with his appointment for the clash between the All Blacks and Springboks in Christchurch, New Zealand on Saturday 17 September....
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Strauss back for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Adriaan Strauss as captain of his team to play the Sunwolves at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Strauss was rested in last weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, but is back to lead the...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV, Toyota Free State Cheetahs u.19 Team Announcements
The Toyota Free State XV and Toyota Free State Cheetahs u.19 teams for this weekend’s matches have been announced. Toyota Free State XV vs SWD Eagles Friday, 8 July, 19:00 ...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force lure Daley to The West
The Western Force is set to boost their front row experience with the signing of Queensland Reds prop Ben Daley for the 2017 season. Daley will join the Force after 79 Asteron Life Super Rugby games across nine seasons for the Reds, including starting at...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Griquas Team to play the Steval Pumas
07 July 2016 Griqua Park – Kimberley 19:00 1. Steph Roberts 2. AJ Le Roux 3. Stephan Kotze 4. Mzwanele Zito 5. Jonathan JV Rensburg 6. Wendal Wehr 7. Sias Koen 8. Jason Fraser 9. Christiaan Meyer 10. Clinton Swart 11. Alshaun Bock 12. Johnathan...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on England Women defeat France 13-17 in Utah
A last-gasp try secured England Women their first victory over France since 2013 on Tuesday night, running out 13-17 winners in the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Utah. A team drive over the line in the final play gave Zoe Aldcroft a try on debut,...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team for Emirates Lions clash
Three new Kings players to make Super Rugby debut The Southern Kings have announced three new inclusions to their Vodacom Super Rugby squad ahead of their clash against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Friday. Head Coach Deon Davids has made six changes...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Close encounters dominate second day at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week
Close encounters dominated an exciting second day’s play at the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Tuesday, as the teams threw everything at one another after finding their feet on the opening day on Monday. By the end of the day’s play...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs wish Lood all of the best at the Bulls
“I really learned a lot here and made lots of friends. It is hard for me to leave and I am really grateful towards Free State Rugby for everything that they have done for me over the last three and a half years.” After much speculation about Springbok...
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Jul 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Lood de Jager to join Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Tuesday confirmed that Lodewyk (Lood) de Jager has agreed terms with them and will join the Vodacom Bulls on November 1st, 2016 on a 12-month contract. The SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2015 is currently playing his trade...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 NATIONAL RUGBY WEEK TO CAPTURE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
National Rugby Week in 2016 is set to capture the imagination of Australian students with a focus on the National Rugby Sevens Teams as they bid for Olympic glory at Rio 2016. Kicking off on Monday 25 July, the five days of Rugby education are incorporated...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women name side to face France
England Women have named their match-day 23 for their second game in the Women’s Rugby Super Series against France on Tuesday. Following a disappointing 52-17 defeat to Canada on Friday, England have made seven changes to the starting line-up. Lauren...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS SQUAD NAMED FOR NATIONAL CAMP
The Buildcorp Wallaroos extended squad has been named for August’s training camp on the Gold Coast with 14 players returning from the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign. The camp, to be held at Bond University, will be used to prepare for the squad for...
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Jul 3, 16 •
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Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions clinch playoff spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Roundup
The Emirates Lions clinched their spot in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs with a comprehensive 37-10 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening. The Highveld side claimed the African Conference Two...
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Jul 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Taute returns for DHL Stormers
Jaco Taute will make his first appearance this season for the DHL Stormers in their clash with the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park on Saturday. The powerful utility back suffered a knee injury in pre-season, and makes his return to Vodacom Super Rugby action at...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Brumbies in Canberra
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side for this Friday’s return to Super Rugby against the Brumbies in Canberra. The match-day 23 features a number of new faces, including former Queensland and Australian Schoolboys representative Jack Tuttle,...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Australia, General News, National •
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Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC FIXTURE LIST REVEALED
Eight quality teams going head-to-head at family-friendly times each Saturday and Sunday – the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship will be more watchable, accessible and competitive than ever before. This year’s competition will feature Brisbane...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders named to play Chiefs in historical Fijian match
The BNZ Crusaders team has been named to play the Chiefs in Suva on Friday night. This match is a first for the Investec Super Rugby competition, with the National Stadium in Suva hosting this inaugural match. This match carries additional significance as...
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Jun 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 15
SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 15 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Chiefs v Crusaders @ ANZ Stadium, Suva, Fiji Date Friday 1 July 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Nick Briant AR1 Paul Williams AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Glenn...
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Jun 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls squad named for Argentina trip
The Vodacom Bulls squad to travel to Argentina on Wednesday for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Jaquares in Buenos Aires has been named. The team will be without regular captain, Adriaan Strauss, who is rested following his Springbok commitments...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL STORMERS TOURING SQUAD ANNOUNCED
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming two-match tour of Australia. In the absence of co-captains Juan de Jongh (Springbok Sevens) and Frans Malherbe (neck injury), the DHL Stormers will be led by veteran loose forward...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Highlanders #AllOutRugby
We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Highlanders at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 2nd July at 19h20) How to stand a chance of...
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Jun 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs welcome back powerful winger, Taqele Naiyaravoro
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to welcome back powerful international winger, Taqele Naiyaravoro today following the announcement of his re-signing for 2017 and 2018 last month. With Naiyaravoro’s return, former All Black, Zac Guildford has taken the...
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Jun 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hard-hitting hooker, Hugh Roach becomes the eighth player to re-sign with the NSW Waratahs in 2016
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of yet another talented young gun, with hooker, Hugh Roach committing to the Club for a further two seasons until the end of 2018. Roach is the eighth Waratah to extend his allegiances with the Club this...
