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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union
Board member Damien Frawley has been appointed Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Chairman after Rod McCall stepped down from the role with immediate effect for personal reasons. Mr Frawley is a former Queensland and Wallabies second row (who played the last of his...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fidelity joins Lions family
The Lions Rugby Company (PTY) Ltd. is proud to announce, Fidelity Security Group as a Super Rugby and Currie Cup sponsor. The Emirates Lions jersey as well as the Xerox Lions Currie Cup Jersey will boast the Fidelity logo on the left sleeve. Fidelity...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!
Super Rugby is just 24 hours from embarking upon a bold new era with 18 teams from five countries playing throughout seven nations all competing for one glittering prize! With pre-season fixtures providing the last chance to try new combinations and new...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Joe Moody...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders
The bags are packed, bodies primed for battle and there’s an excitable tension in the air as the Gallagher Chiefs depart for their opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the BNZ Crusaders in Christchurch. Gallagher Chiefs head coach...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs
The BNZ Crusaders will kick off the 21st Crusade at AMI Stadium this Saturday night when they take on the Chiefs. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a run-on fifteen that includes three Crusader debutants – Tim Boys at loose forward, Richie...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE
EASTERN Province clubs Spring Rose, Gardens and Park will all be aiming for three victories in a row to consolidate their positions at the top of their respective pools when the final round-robin matches are played in the Super 12 rugby competition on...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sunwolves side named
15 Riaan VILJOEN 14 Akihito YAMADA 13 Harumichi TATEKAWA 12 Yu TAMURA 11 Yasutaka SASAKURA 10 Tusi PISI 9 Atsushi HIWASA 8 Edward QUIRK 7 Andrew DURUTALO 6 Liaki MOLI 5 Hitoshi ONO 4 Timothy BOND 3 Shinnosuke KAKINAGA 2 Shota HORIE 1 Keith INAGAKI...
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Feb 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on FIVE PLAYERS SET TO DEBUT FOR FORCE IN CLASH WITH REBELS
By David Berrie – The Western Force is set to have five players wearing Force blue for the very first time in the 23-man squad to take on the Melbourne Rebels at the Force Field (nib Stadium) on Saturday, 27 February. Former Queensland Reds teammates...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby
Match Cheetahs v Jaguares @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:00 SA Time Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Rasta Rasivhenge AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs: 1. Charles...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaguares team announced for cat fight in Bloem
Jaguares: 15 Joaquin Tuculet 14 Santiago Cordero 13 Matías Moroni 12 Jerónimo de la Fuente 11 Emiliano Boffelli 10 Nicolás Sánchez 9 Martin Landajo 8 Leonardo Senatore 7 Rodrigo Baez 6 Pablo Matera 5 Thomas Lavanini 4 Guido Petti 3 Ramiro Herrera 2...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Law variations and changes for 2016
Here is a summary of law variations and slight changes to existing laws that will come into play this season: Mauls: When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier, the new ball-carrier is not allowed to slip to the back, carrying...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Brits get three weeks
The charge against Schalk Brits of Saracens for punching or striking contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard last night. Brits was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the first half of last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Jaguares
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Jaguares from Argentina in the first Vodacom Super Rugby home game for 2016. The encounter marks a historical milestone with the Argentinian team being part of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition for the very first...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS BENEFIT FROM A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Reigning Currie Cup Champs and Rugby Super League hopefuls, the Golden Lions will be getting a bit of help from science this year as they embark on the away leg of their campaign. As they travel to Japan for their first Super Rugby match of the season, the...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby preview: DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls
With the Super Rugby season officially kicking off this coming weekend we preview the matches, we preview the North versus South classic. The Bulls travel to Cape Town to face the Stormers at Newlands on 27 February 2016. Incoming head coach, Robbie Fleck,...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to take on Sharks
Southern Kings captain Steven Sykes will lead the team out when the Kings make their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, playing their first match against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday. Head Coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to playing...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on The All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom #AllOutRugby
Vodacom Super Rugby belongs to the fans, and with that in mind, Vodacom introduces the All Out Rugby App. While Vodacom may not be able to control the results, we have made it our game plan to keep supporters up to date with everything Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets giveaway – Southern Kings vs Vodacom Bulls #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 Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Saturday 9th April at 19h15) How can you win? Hint: Download the All Out...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to take on the Highlanders
The Blues will blood some new players, rely on proven performers and bring plenty of firepower off the bench for Friday’s opening match of the Investec Super Rugby Championship at Eden Park. Hooker James Parsons, with 50 caps to his credit, will lead the...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Blues
Head Coach of the Pulse Energy Highlanders Jamie Joseph has named an experienced line-up for the opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby competition against the Blues on Friday night. Joseph was able to call on all but two of his squad with only Mark...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs named for first round Super Rugby clash against historic rivals, the Queensland Reds
Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his NSW Waratahs team for round one of Super Rugby this Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The announcement was made at the Club’s official season launch today in Sydney. The starting team for the historic 301st rivalry...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team to take on the Sharks
1. Schalk Ferreira 2. Martin Ferreira 3. Tom Botha 4. Steven Sykes 5. John Charles Astle 6. Chris Cloete 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Jacques Engelbrecht 9. Ntando Kebe 10. Elgar Watts 11. Malcolm Jaer 12. Shane Gates 13. JP du Plessis 14. Luzuko Vulindlu 15....
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 1
SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 1 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Blues v Highlanders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Paul Williams AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben Skeen...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Joubert handed Vodacom Super Rugby derby in Cape Town
SANZAAR on Tuesday announced the match official appointments for the opening rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby, with Craig Joubert, the most experienced referee on the panel, handed the highly-anticipated North-South derby between the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom...
