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Jul 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name team to play the Chiefs
This weekend see’s the Crusaders take on the 2012 Investec Super Rugby champions the Chiefs. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team making five changes to the starting fifteen that bet the Highlanders last weekend. The...
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Jul 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to take on DHL Stormers
The team, under the captaincy of Andries Strauss, remains unchanged from the 22 that took on the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday, except for the absence of Rynier Bernardo from the bench, who makes way for Steven Sykes. Sykes returns to the bench after having...
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Jul 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Zac Guildford re-signs with the Crusaders
Guildford re-signs with the Crusaders The Crusaders have today announced that winger Zac Guildford has re-signed for another year. 24-year-old Guildford has been a Crusaders since 2010, and is set to play his 58th game this weekend against the Chiefs. Prior...
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Jul 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Louis Fouché injured his knee ligaments and will be out of rugby for at least six months
Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Louis Fouché injured his knee ligaments and will be out of rugby for at least six months. He picked up the injury in the Vodacom Bulls win over the Kings in Pretoria at the weekend. According to Vodacom Bulls team doctor, Org Strauss,...
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Jul 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs fans invited to support their side for vital battle with Blues
Die Toyota Cheetahs sê Saterdag, 7 Julie die Blues aan in ‘n Vodacom Super Rugby kragmeting in die Vrystaat Stadion in Bloemfontein. Die wedstryd skop om 14:50 af en word voorafgegaan deur ‘n wedstryd tussen die Vrystaat Plattelandspan en SA Lugmag wat...
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Jul 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues injury update – Weepu to return home
Blues halfback Piri Weepu will join Chris Noakes on a flight back to Auckland later this evening after failing to recover from a rib injury he sustained against the Sharks. Weepu was still very sore this morning and Blues doctor Stephen Kara believed...
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Jul 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jarrad Hoeata Suspended For One Week
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Jannie Lubbe SC has accepted a guilty plea from Jarrad Hoeata of the Highlanders for contravening Disciplinary Rule 6.1 of the SANZAR Judicial Rules by receiving a third Yellow Card in the 2013 Super Rugby tournament. Hoeata...
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Jul 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues injury update
The Blues’ 22-20 defeat to the Sharks inDurbanon Sunday morning has been compounded by news that first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a thigh strain and will return toNew Zealand. Utility back Marty McKenzie will fly out toBloemfonteinas a...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Disappointing performance by Southern Kings in second Bulls clash
The Southern Kings let themselves down with a poor performance and too many unforced errors in the game against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday, which saw them lose the game 48 – 18. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said that apart for the mauling...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu Suspended for Three Weeks
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Jannie Lubbe SC has accepted a guilty plea from Ma’a Nonu of the Highlanders for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Tackling – Lifting Tackling after he was Red Carded by the referee: Mr Steve Walsh during a Super Rugby...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls secure South African Conference – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review
The Vodacom Bulls secured first place in the South African Conference and booked their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series with an emphatic win over the Southern Kings at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. At the same time, The Sharks...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders centre Robbie Fruean to face further heart surgery
The Crusaders have today announced that Centre Robbie Fruean has withdrawn from the remainder of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby Season as he is set to undergo heart surgery. 24–year–old Fruean requires a further valve replacement as a result of...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jarrad Hoeata to appear before SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer after third yellow card
Jarrad Hoeata of the Highlanders received a Yellow Card in the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and Crusaders on 29th June 2013. Hoeata has now received 3 Yellow Cards in the 2013 Super Rugby Tournament. Pursuant to Rule 6.1 of the SANZAR Judicial...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu issued a Red Card
Ma’a Nonu of the Highlanders has received a red card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Nonu is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Tackling – Lifting Tackling. The incident occurred in the 58th minute of the...
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Jun 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Ma’a Nonu of the Highlanders has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred when Nonu tackled Crusaders player Dan Carter in the...
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Jun 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mid-Year Investec International Rugby Academy Course Hailed a Resounding Success
For years the Investec International Rugby Academy has played an integral part in charting the path to top level success and achievement for its coaches and players. 2013 has been no different with the selection of several of the academy alumni for national...
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Jun 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Open Additional Seats for Clash with Crusaders
Due to ticket demand, the Highlanders have opened the Mitre 10 Mega Stand for tomorrow’s final Super Rugby home fixture versus the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The stand was not planned to be opened for this match (due to University holidays), however...
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Jun 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Crusaders
Hosea Gear To Play His 100th Super Rugby Game Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night. The Highlanders resume competition play after the June test window, and with Highlander...
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Jun 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby resumes with local derbies – Round 18 Preview
Vodacom Super Rugby resumes this weekend in South Africa and New Zealand with four tough derbies and one cross-section clash in Durban, where The Sharks will be looking for their ninth consecutive win over the Blues. It has been almost a month since...
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Jun 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for clash with Blues
The Sharks vs Blues Date : Saturday, 29 June 2013 Time : 14h50 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees : Jaco van Heerden, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Willie Roos The Sharks 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Odwa Ndungane...
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Jun 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team announced to face the Sharks
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his side for Sunday morning’s must-win match against the Sharks at King’s Park in Durban (kick-off 12.50am NZT). With Keven Mealamu and Rene Ranger not arriving in the Republic until Monday and Tuesday...
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Jun 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby with Highlanders
This weekend see’s the classic Southern Derby of the Investec Super Rugby tournament; Crusaders v Highlanders. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his twenty-two to take on the Highlanders on Saturday night making a number of changes to...
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Jun 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers Team Announced To Play The Cheetahs at Newlands
Fourie to lead the DHL Stormers Deon Fourie will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h15). Absa Currie Cup-winning captain Fourie, who will wear the No.7 jersey this...
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Jun 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Dewald Potgieter to captain Vodacom Bulls against Southern Kings
Experienced loose forward Dewald Potgieter will captain the Vodacom Bulls for the first time this weekend and will shift to No 8 in place of regular skipper Pierre Spies, who has been ruled out for the remainder of 2013 with a bicep injury. The Vodacom...
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Jun 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team announced for clash with DHL Stormers
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Stormers on Saturday, 29 June at 19:15 in Cape Town. TOYOTA CHEETAHS No. Position name 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP...
