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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Refs go back to school to tidy up sideline behaviour
As part of Auckland Rugby’s ongoing efforts to encourage appropriate sideline behaviour at rugby fixtures across the union, a new initiative by the Auckland Rugby Referee’s Association in collaboration with De La Salle College has been trialled and...
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play the Highlanders on 11 May 2013
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain) 14. Siyanda Grey 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Shaun Venter 1. Schalk Ferreira 2....
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Medical Update
Durban, 7 May 2013: On Sunday, The Sharks arrived back in Australia for the reminder of their tour matches. The Sharks who have historically enjoyed a good tour record, have suffered several injuries to key players that has depleted the depth in the squad....
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tien spanne kan nog Super Rugby uitkloprondes haal!
Die Toyota Cheetahs het die afgelope naweek ‘n welverdiende ruskansie ná 11 taai naweke gehad, waarin hulle onder andere hul besoek Doer Onder gehad het en drie van hul vier wedstryde gewen het. Daar was ná die naweek se kragmetings g’n verandering...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth to play in a highly innovative new Canterbury boot
Canterbury has, since 1904, produced many legends of the game by understanding the needs and requirements of each individual rugby player, including legends like Josh Cronfeld , Zinzan Brook, Stephan Larkam and South Africa’s very own Victor Matfield...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had an intense day of analysis on Monday and will return to training on Tuesday ahead of their Super Rugby encounter against the high-flying Waratahs. The Stormers are in Sydney at present – having traveled from New Zealand at the...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on GLRU updates Lions Challenge fixture schedule
The Golden Lions Rugby Union on Monday announced several changes to the MTN Lions’ upcoming Lions Challenge fixture schedule. Matches against Samoa, the Stormers and the Sharks will go ahead as scheduled, while there have been changes to other...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Green light for Serfontein, Kirchner when Bulls take on Highlanders
Green light for Jan Serfontein, Marcel van der Merwe & Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Injury Update offers green light for Serfontein and Kirchner
Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two weeks’ time. Kirchner has another week of recovery left from his finger...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury Update: Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have ruled Jacques Engelbrecht out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday following a bad sprain in the 49th minute of the game against the Waratahs. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said that Engelbrecht had been for X-rays...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Van den Heever wings his way to Australia
DHL Stormers winger Gerhard van den Heever has flown to Australia, as a squad replacement for injured lock De Kock Steenkamp. Steenkamp took a big blow to his sternum during Friday’s 17-18 loss to the Blues and he will be out of action for up to four...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review
Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review The Vodacom Bulls recorded their 100th Vodacom Super Rugby victory in some style and consolidated their position at the top of the SA Conference on a weekend where their countrymen struggled....
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review
MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review Marnitz Boshoff, Rosco Spekman, Cheslin Kolbe and Lizo Gqoboka were their teams’ heroes this weekend as the MTN Golden Lions, Steval Pumas, DHL Western Province and EP Kings...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad Traveling To South Africa Today
Highlanders squad traveling to South Africa today. Forwards Josh Bekhuis Liam Coltman Elliot Dixon Ma’afu Fia John Hardie Jarrad Hoeata Andrew Hore TJ Ioane Chris King Jamie Mackintosh Brad Thorn Mose Tuiali’i Joe Wheeler Tony Woodcock Backs Phil...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on James Horwill issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
James Horwill of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or Trampling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Horwill made contact with Western Force player Pek Cowan at a breakdown with his...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Pieter-Steph du Toit of the Sharks 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. du Toit made contact above the line of the shoulders of Highlanders player...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Universities team to face Namibia
The Welwitschia rugby team of Namibia will be in action in their first of two matches against South African opposition when they take on the SA Universities at 4pm (SA time) on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. These matches are part...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Disappointment in DHL Stormers camp after narrow 17-18 Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Blues
There was plenty disappointment in the DHL Stormers camp after their narrow 17-18 Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Blues at the North Harbour Stadium on Friday. Coach Allister Coetzee was left lamenting a high error-rate afterwards – despite his side...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby News from the Steval Pumas ahead of Vodacom Cup Quarter- Final
The Steval have reached the quarterfinals by beating the Leopards XV 29-28 on their home turf on Friday evening. The game in Potchefstroom was a tight one with exciting rugby played by both all the way to the last minute. The Leopard XV team knew they had...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn To Start His 100th Super Rugby Match Against The Sharks In Dunedin
Brad Thorn will run out onto Forsyth Barr Stadium for his 100th Super Rugby appearance tomorrow night. He joins fellow Highlander Chris King who also reached this significant milestone in 2013. Thorn made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in 2001...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup 2013: Sharks XV Team Release
VODACOM CUP QUARTER-FINAL The Sharks XV vs Golden Lions Date : Friday 3 May, 2013 Time : 15h00 Venue : KINGS PARK – KP2 Referee : Ben Crouse Assistant Referees : Matt Kemp, Reuben Rossouw The Sharks XV 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13....
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings chasing Aussie clean sheet in maiden season – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
A rare achievement is in sight for the Springbok and DHL Stormers record-setting wing Bryan Habana, while the Vodacom Bulls will be aiming for their 100th Vodacom Super Rugby victory this weekend. And considering their results thus far this year, the...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for battle with Highlanders
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs. The Sharks Date : Saturday, 4 May 2013 Time : 19h35 (New Zealand time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand Referee : Steve Walsh Assistant Referees : Mike...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas team to play DHL WP
GWK Griquas team to play DHL WP on Saturday 4 May 2013 at 15:30 at DHL Newlands, Cape Town 1. Janro van Niekerk 2. Matthew Dobson 3. Nick Schonert 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon Karemaker 9. Jacques...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP set for quarterfinal challenge in Vodacom Cup
DHL Western Province are expecting a physical onslaught from GWK Griquas in their Vodacom Cup quarterfinal at DHL Newlands on Saturday (15h30). For that reason DHL WP coach John Dobson has beefed up his pack ahead of the weekend, with regular No.5 Gerbrandt...
