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Feb 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby reports a small surplus and appoints a new Chair
The Canterbury Rugby Union has reported a trading profit of $3,000 (excluding insurance payments) in the 2013 financial year. The result was announced at the Union’s recent Annual General Meeting and Chief Executive Hamish Riach called it a satisfactory...
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Feb 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Different edge to Gauteng derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview
Different edge to Gauteng-derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview Can the Lions make it three out of three and move to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby standings when they take on the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, or will the home team...
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Feb 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions team announced
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man outfit to do battle with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency, making just two forced changes to the Lions’ starting XV, that derailed the DHL Stormers...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Blues in Auckland this Friday night. There are four changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs last week. Kieran Read returns for his first start of the season to play at number 8...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Blues development squad named
The Blues have named their 30-man training squad for the 2014 development programme. Headed by new High Performance Manager Tony Hanks, the team will be coached by Steve Jackson with assistants Paul Feeney and Bevan Cadwallader. The programme will see the...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on HAIGH & HASTINGS, FORCE EMBARK ON TIMELY PARTNERSHIP
The Western Force has formed a partnership with new Perth-based timepiece company, Haigh & Hastings. The partnership reinforces the Western Australian club’s strategy on establishing relationships with locally-based businesses, continuing on from...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on WA CLAIMS SOUTHERN STATES U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Western Australia has won the 2014 Southern States U20s Championship in Adelaide, defeating Victoria, 27-23, in their final match today. The West Australians finished the tournament undefeated with the win over Victoria following on from victories over NSW...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Crusaders
Investec Super Rugby Round 3 Friday February 28 Eden Park Kick-off 7.35pm Promising young first five-eighths Simon Hickey will make his Super Rugby debut when he starts at 10 for the Blues against the Crusaders at Eden Park on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm)....
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Taute back for DHL Stormers
Jaco Taute has been named at fullback for the DHL Stormers’ first home game of the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The DHL Stormers will host the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands on Friday (kick-off 19h10), with Taute joining the starting line-up at fullback...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs side to take on the Rebels
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Rebels on Friday, 28 February at 10:40 (SA Time) at the AAMI-stadion in Melbourne, Australia. Changes to the team from last week: No changes has been made Previous...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets to giveaway
We are giving away 5 sets of 4 tickets (20) to Rugby 15 readers to for this weekend’s game at Loftus, Vodacom Bulls vs Lions (Saturday 1 March at 17h05 CAT) How can you win? Visit: www.vodacom.co.za/rugby/ (to find the answer) Answer the following Question:...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win an all-expenses paid trip to the Vodacom SupeRugby Final
Vodacom Rugby Stats App FREE to download now South African rugby fans now have access to one of the most comprehensive rugby stats Apps in the world with the Vodacom Rugby Stats App. The App is free to download now. Developed in partnership with New Media...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on #DHLDeliverTheGameToMe – The ultimate braai experience delivered to to your doorstep!
One Lucky Johannesburg based Rugby 15 winner will win this ultimate braai experience courtesy of DHL. The braai delivered by DHL includes meat, salads, bread rolls, firelighters, drinks and more! All brought to you by DHL Express Africa and DHL Stormers. DHL...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter swaps with Skelton for derby clash against Reds
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to the side that earned a bonus-point win over the Force last Sunday. Former Springbok lock Jacques Potgieter will start in place of Will Skelton, with the 21-year-old dropping back to the bench for...
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Feb 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 3
The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the team’s 34-10 victory over the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Fortunately, only one serious injury was sustained during the tremendously physical encounter. Vice-captain Derick...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs kick off season with bonus point win and Folau hat-trick
An Israel Folau hat-trick has inspired the NSW Waratahs to a comprehensive 43-21 victory over the Western Force at Allianz Stadium. In their Asteron Life Super Rugby season opener, the Tahs ran in six tries to two on their way to their biggest ever win...
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Feb 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on TAHS TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN SEASON OPENER
The Western Force has been unable to overcome a star-studded NSW Waratahs line-up, going down 43-21 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney this afternoon. The Force managed two tries through Nick Cummins and Kyle Godwin, with flyhalf Zack Holmes accounting for the...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE A CLAIMS OPENING WIN OF PACIFIC RUGBY CUP
Force A has opened its Pacific Rugby Cup campaign with a 29-23 win over Reds A at Perth’s Aquinas College this evening. The home side claimed the victory despite being outscored three-tries-to-two, with the boot of Jayden Hayward proving the difference,...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Unchanged Cheetahs side to tackle Bulls
Johan Goosen has been declared fit and that allowed Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské to pick the same starting team that lost to the Lions for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday night. The only change is on the...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hollenbach to start in Lions midfield
The Lions were forced into a new midfield pairing ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Alwyn Hollenbach comes in at centre for the injured Lionel Mapoe, resulting in Stefan Watermeyer moving to the 13...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Catrakilis to start at flyhalf for DHL Stormers
Head coach Allister Coetzee has announced his starting line-up for the DHL Stormers’ first game of the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season – against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers will lead the DHL Stormers...
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Feb 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby picks up the pace – Round 2 Preview
Vodacom Super Rugby will step up a gear this weekend when the DHL Stormers and nine teams from Australia and New Zealand join in the fun in the second round. The Capetonians had a bye last weekend, but will get their 2014 campaign underway on Saturday evening...
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Feb 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions name side for Stormers clash
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 2: LIONS VS STORMERS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to front the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Ackermann has made just two changes to the Lions’ starting line-up. In the mid-field, Alwyn Hollenbach...
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Feb 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs sign with Magners Cider for 2014
Caption: NSW Waratahs players Wycliff Palu and Michael Hooper in the new 2014 NSW jerseys and with Anthony Brady, Magners Cider’s Commercial Director Australia and Asia. Photo: waratahs.com.au. Magners Cider is today the official cider of the NSW Waratahs,...
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Feb 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers side announced
The DHL Stormers team for Saturday is as follows: 15. Gio Aplon 14. Kobus van Wyk 13. Michael van der Spuy 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) 11. Damian de Allende 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Louis Schreuder 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Schalk Burger (vice-captain) 6....
