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Comments Off on Tickets now available for the Southern Kings vs MTN Lions match
Tickets for the promotion /relegation game between the Southern Kings and the MTN Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next week Friday, are now available. “Once again we have opted to give the best value for money and will be sticking to our standard...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tickets now available for the Southern Kings vs MTN Lions match
Tickets for the promotion /relegation game between the Southern Kings and the MTN Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next week Friday, are now available. “Once again we have opted to give the best value for money and will be sticking to our standard...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Date & Times of Super Rugby Semi-Finals 2013 Confirmed
Bulls v TBC on Saturday 27 July, 1705 – Chiefs v TBC on Sunday 27 July, 1935 As four teams prepare for this weekend’s Super Rugby Qualifiers in Canberra and Christchurch, the Chiefs and the Bulls are watching in anticipation to see who they will face the...
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Jul 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bulls Fitness Report: Jan Serfontein, Francois Hougaard & Flip van der Merwe Fit for Semis
The Vodacom Bulls will be able to use Jan Serfontein, Francois Hougaard and Flip van der Merwe for their Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final in two weeks’ time. According to Vodacom Bulls team doctor, Org Strauss, all of Serfontein (knee), Hougaard (ankle) and...
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Jul 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kane Barrett Suspended for Two Weeks
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC has accepted guilty pleas from Kane Barrett of the Blues for twice contravening Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling after he was Cited in one instance and Red Carded in another during a Super Rugby Match at...
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Jul 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Referees confirmed for 2013 Super Rugby Qualifiers
Super Rugby Qualifier A Saturday, 20 July, 2013 Crusaders v Reds AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand Kick-off (1935 local, 1735 NSW/ACT, 0935 SAT, 0735 GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Garratt Williamson AR2: Mike Fraser TMO: Vinny Munro Super Rugby...
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Jul 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Referees Confirmed for 2013 Super Rugby Qualifiers
REFEREES CONFIRMED FOR 2013 SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS Super Rugby Qualifier A Saturday, 20 July, 2013 Crusaders v Reds AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand Kick-off (1935 local, 1735 NSW/ACT, 0935 SAT, 0735 GMT) Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Garratt Williamson...
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Jul 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Disappointing end to Southern Kings Super Rugby debut
The final 2013 Super Rugby game for the Southern Kings, which saw them take on The Sharks in Durban, ended on a disappointing note, with the home side scoring ten tries against a young Southern Kings team. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said the team, which...
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Jul 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders to face Reds in home qualifier
The Crusaders are through to the qualifying round of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby Tournament. Following their 25-17 win over the Hurricanes on Friday they finished fourth on the points table and became the top-ranked ‘Wildcard’ team, securing themselves...
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Jul 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks, DHL Stormers leave best for last – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 20 Review
The Vodacom Bulls were officially crowned South African Conference winners in Cape Town on Saturday evening, but The Sharks and the DHL Stormers took the spoils in the final round of Vodacom Super Rugby league action for 2013. Although these two...
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Jul 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dates and Times Confirmed of Super Rugby Qualifiers : Crusaders v Reds on Saturday 20 July – Brumbies v Cheetahs on Sunday 21 July
As the curtain draws on Round 20, SANZAR is pleased to confirm the schedule for next weekend’s Super Rugby Qualifiers which kick-off the 2013 Super Rugby Finals Series. By finishing the season as the competition’s two highest-ranked conference...
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Jul 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kane Barrett issued a Red Card in Super Rugby Match Blues v Chiefs
Kane Barrett has received a red card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Barrett is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling when he made contact with Chiefs #4 Craig Clarke at a breakdown. The incident occurred in...
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Jul 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders lock in four key signings for 2014
· Brad Thorn, Hayden Parker, TJ Ioane re-sign · Maori All Black Shane Christie signs up · Tamati Ellison confirms he will be back pending a NZR dispensation On the back of the key signing of Ben Smith, the Highlanders have today announced that former All...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Golden Lions and Western Province face each other in the final game of the 2013 Coca-Cola Under 18 Craven Week
11 July 2013 The Golden Lions will meet Western Province in the unofficial final of the 50th Coca-Cola Craven Week on Saturday. They earned that right after winning their opening two games at the festival. The Lions scraped home by a single point against Free...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on All eyes on Cape Town – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 20 Preview
All eyes will be on DHL Newlands this weekend as the Vodacom Bulls aim to become the second South African team to top the Vodacom Super Rugby log since the competition expanded to 15 teams in 2011. However, in order to do that, the team from Pretoria...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for clash with Southern Kings
The Sharks vs Southern Kings Date : Saturday, 13 July 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Stuart Berry Assistant Referees : Marius Jonker, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman The Sharks 15. Odwa Ndungane 14. JP...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Taranaki and Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst re-signs with Hurricanes for two seasons
“The Hurricanes gave me my first opportunity at Super Rugby Level which is something I haven’t forgotten. I also believe this team has the potential to go somewhere great and I wanted to be a part of it,” Broadhurst said today. Hurricanes CEO,...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Provincial Rugby Support for Hurricanes
Following the successful mid-season match in Levin, the Hurricanes and Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) are thrilled to announce the Union’s investment into the franchise they have partnered with since Super Rugby’s inception in 1996. ...
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Jul 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team announced to face the Chiefs
Blues head coach SirJohn Kirwanhas made four changes to his starting XV for Saturday night’s final game of the season against the Chiefs at Eden Park (kick-off 7.35pm). All Black flanker Steven Luatua has been ruled out of action with a shoulder...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Rebels In Melbourne
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Rebels in Melbourne tomorrow night. Joseph has made two changes to the starting XV that played the Hurricanes last weekend in Wellington. In the forwards, captain Andrew Hore...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Captain De Villiers returns to DHL Stormers side for Bulls clash
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has recovered from his sternum injury and will lead the DHL Stormers against the Bulls in Saturday’s final Vodacom Super Rugby clash of the season at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h10). De Villiers has missed the DHL...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions Team announced for clash with Griquas
MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Griquas at Ellis Park this Saturday. Kick-off is at 15h00. 1. JC Janse van Rensburg (C) 2. Francois du Toit 3. Julian Redelinghuys 4. Hendrik Roodt 5. JJ Breet 6. Warwick Tecklenburg 7....
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls brings in Francois Venter and Jano Vermaak in Team for Battle with DHL Stormers
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke picked Francois Venter to replace injured midfielder Jan Serfontein when he named his side to take on the DHL Stormers at Newlands on Saturday. Serfontein injured his knee in the Bulls win over The Sharks last week. Venter,...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Training ground injury rules out Handrè Pollard for six weeks of rugby
A training ground injury has ruled out Handrè Pollard for six weeks of rugby. The Vodacom Blue Bulls pivot injured his shoulder on Monday during a training session and further scans revealed a grade three tear of the AC joint in his right shoulder. He will...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name team to play final round robin against the Hurricanes
Round Twenty see’s the final round robin games of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby tournament. This Friday the Crusaders take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium. Kick–off is at 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the...
