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Aug 25, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Away wins dominate Premier Division
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division delivered another thrilling round of action this weekend as the home teams all failed to capitalise on their advantage, resulting in a full-house of away-wins. The Sharks pipped the Toyota Free State Cheetahs 18-15 in...
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Aug 24, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results
Northern Region B Competition Auckland B 35 (O Katoa 2, D Polataivao, O Auva’a tries; C Perry 3 con, 3 pen) Auckland Juniors 12 (S Vaiangina, N Nu’u tries; M Faiva 1 con) Under 20 Auckland 33 (N Smith, K Finau, S Fa’aso’o, C Vui, J...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER
2013 will end with a sad farewell to dedicated current Team Manager Wynie Strydom. But with farewells, come promotions and so Blue Bulls Company would like to welcome new Super Rugby and Currie Cup Team Manager come 2014, Tim Dlulane. 2014 is bound to be a...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION
The Blue Bulls Company would like to announce their full support of the J9 Foundation – a support group and charity established in honour of former Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. With the foundations goal being to create awareness of the...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Springboks step up preparations in Argentina
The Springboks lifted the intensity in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for Saturday’s second Test in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina in Mendoza. The team was greeted by bright sunshine in the Argentine capital and the players enjoyed getting...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Human Spirit and Madiba Magic evident at Soccer City
Bafana Bafana and Springboks dig deep to find their Human Spirit to honour Madiba The Human Spirit was again experienced this weekend at the Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day where the Springboks and Bafana Bafana were on top in their respective matches....
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Aug 19, 13 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on The Sharks confirm new signing
The Sharks are delighted to confirm the signing of Griquas tighthead prop, Lourens Adriaanse on a two-year deal. Adriaanse will officially join The Sharks in November 2013 to participate in The Sharks pre-season training ahead of the start of the Vodacom...
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Aug 18, 13 •
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General News, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Women’s Interprovincial Series goes down to the wire
The Women’s Interprovincial series will go down to the wire in the final round of pool matches in two weeks as there are still two semifinal spots up for grabs in the A Division, while three teams will battle it out for final spots in the B Division. With...
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Aug 18, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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Comments Off on WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend withstood extreme character tests in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to leap to the top of the log standings and remain the only unbeaten teams in the series. In a thrilling weekend of action,...
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Aug 16, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, School, School Rugby Fixtures, School Rugby Results •
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Comments Off on The Press Cup Results
The Press Cup – Semi Finals: St Bede’s College vs Nelson College Final Score 15-13 to Nelson College at St Bede’s Tries for St Bedes: (1) Conversions: (1) Penalty Goals: (2) Tries for Nelson College: None Conversions: None Penalty Goals: Finn-Hart...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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General News, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Semifinal spots to inspire Women’s Interprovincial teams
The determination to earn semifinal places will be the driving force for the teams in the Women’s Interprovincial series this weekend as they look to make the most of the penultimate round of pool matches to determine their fate. The round-robin stages are...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on More tight clashes predicted in Currie Cup Premier Division
The tightly-fought nature of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is expected to continue this weekend as some teams look to build momentum in round two, while others try to find their rhythm following disappointing starts to the tournament. The Sharks host...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls make late change
Kruger in for Kirsten The Vodacom Blue Bulls had a late change to their team playing Griquas in an Absa Currie Cup match in Pretoria on Friday. Prop Frik Kirsten has an ankle strain and will be rested for the clash at Loftus Versfeld. His place will be taken...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Naka Drotske Names His Cheetahs Team To Play WP
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on DHL Western Province on Saturday, 17 August at 19:15 at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Coach Naka Drotske has named his team for the clash. The only change in the team from last week is Willie du Plessis...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on EP Kings name u19 side to face the Pumas u19
EP KINGS u19 TEAM to play the PUMAS at the MBOMBELA STADIUM, NELSPRUIT on FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 is: 15 Kaya Molotana 14 Phelo Mfini 13 Sherwin Slater 12 Juandre Fourie 11 Khanya Mzilikazi 10 Warren Swartz 9 Matthew Alborough 8 Erwin Slabbert 7 Sabelo Sam 6...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, International, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Springboks make four changes for Argentina clash
The Springbok side for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Soccer City in Soweto shows four changes from the team which beat Samoa in June. Two of the changes are in the starting XV, both of them in the forwards,...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u 21 team to tackle the Bulls.
Toyota Free State u21 team: 15 Full back Mason M Marco 14 Right wing Dolo M Maphuta 13 Right centre Kruger T Tertius 12 Left centre Marias N Niel (Capt) 11 Left wing Strümpher J Jannie 10 Fly half Marx N Noel 9 Scrum half Griesel S Stefan 8 Number eight...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u19 team to take on the Bulls.
Toyota Free State Under 19 team: 15 Full back Bornman B Barend 14 Right wing Le Roux L Len 13 Right centre Janse van Rensburg S Stephan (capt) 12 Left centre Lee N.J Nicolaas 11 Left wing Koopman C Charlton 10 Fly half Potgieter W.J Warren 9 Scrum half...
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Aug 14, 13 •
6787 Views •
General News, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on SARU steps up transformation drive with Vodacom Cup initiative
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday confirmed that measurable targets would apply in next season’s Vodacom Cup competition. All 14 provincial teams will be required to pick a minimum of seven black players in their match-day squads, two of...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for clash with MTN Golden Lions
The Sharks vs Lions Date : Friday, 16 August 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Ben Crouse Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Deon van Blommestein The Sharks 15. Odwa Ndungane 14. SP...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand, Other Tournaments •
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Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Taranaki
Canterbury Head Coach, Scott Robertson, has named his team to take on Taranaki this Friday night in their first game of the 2013 ITM Cup season. Four players – Matt Symons, Milford Keresoma, Rob Thompson and Jamie Verran – will make their first...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced to take on Pumas in Nelspruit.
A much changed, strengthened Currie Cup team was announced by EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, this afternoon, following the return of a number of Super Rugby players to the squad. Only three players retained their starting positions from the team that...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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General News, National •
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Comments Off on Griquas team to play the Blue Bulls named.
GWK Griquas team to play the Blue Bulls on Friday 16 August 2013 at 19:10 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse...
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Aug 12, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Fitness Update: Pollard to run with the Vodacom Blue Bulls
Junior Springboks and Vodacom Blue Bulls flyhalf Handrè Pollard will train with the Vodacom Blue Bulls today and if all goes well, will be considered for their match against GWK Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Vodacom Blue Bulls team doctor Org Strauss...
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Aug 11, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division off to a thrilling start
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division lived up to its billing as SA’s premier domestic competition this weekend as the opening round delivered a series of nail-biting encounters, which set the scene for a gripping competition. GWK Griquas and the Toyota Free...
