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Aug 30, 12 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs to tackle the Sharks in Durban
Morgan Piek – The Toyota Free State Cheetahs has been forced to make a few changes after their away win against the GWK Griquas this past weekend. Johan Goosen has been called up for National duty with the Springboks in preparation for their away leg of...
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Aug 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks support Anti-Bullying
The Sharks are pleased to announce the launch of our Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN, which aims to raise awareness and support a serious issue that is becoming more prevalent amongst the youth in our country. The Sharks is a...
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Aug 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas named to play the Lions
GWK Griquas team vs MTN Golden Lions, ABSA Currie Cup, Friday 31 August 2012 at 19:10 at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg. The GWK Griquas lineup as follows: 1.Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Ligtoring Landman 5. Martin Muller 6....
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Aug 28, 12 •
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Comments Off on GLRU statement regarding player contracts
“The Golden Lions Rugby Union this afternoon announced that a few of its junior and senior players have not renewed their contracts after 31 October 2012. These players have elected not to renew their contracts following the uncertainty leading up to the...
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Aug 28, 12 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions named to face GWK Griquas
The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Golden Lions team to play GWK Griquas on Friday, 31 August 2012 at Coca-Cola Park, this morning. There are five changes to the starting line-up that played DHL Western Province last weekend: 1. CJ van der Linde...
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Aug 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on London Irish statement on Joe Ansbro's neck injury
London Irish can confirm that centre, Joe Ansbro, is recovering in University Hospital, Cork after sustaining a neck injury during the second half of London Irish’s pre-season friendly with Munster on Friday night. Joe broke a small bone at the top...
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Aug 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on Regent Insurance signs new sponsorship deal with Boland Rugby
Regent Insurance Group announced the signing of a new sponsorship with Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd at Boland Park in Worcester. The new sponsorship agreement extends the partnership from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 with a further renewal option for 1 July 2014...
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Aug 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on Auckland team to face Canterbury
ITM Cup round two Wednesday August 29 AMI Stadium, Christchurch Kick-off 7.35pm (New Zealand Time) Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has made just one injury-enforced change to his starting line-up for Wednesday’s round two clash withCanterburyinChristchurch....
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Aug 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 3
THE deadly boot of flyhalf Elton Jantjies ensured that defending champions the MTN Golden Lions climbed back to the top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while there were also wins for the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Vodacom Blue Bulls in...
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Aug 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 9
THE unbeaten Eastern Province Kings hold a commanding eight-point lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup First Division standings following their 29-7 win over the SWD Eagles in George in what was the weekend’s only lop-sided result in the new-look,...
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Aug 24, 12 •
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National, School, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Sharks Rugby side launches Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN
Durban, 24 August 2012: The Sharks are pleased to announce the launch of our Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN, which aims to raise awareness and support a serious issue that is becoming more prevalent amongst the youth in our country....
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Aug 23, 12 •
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General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on SARU delegation meets Golden Lions Rugby Union to discuss future of MTN Lions
A delegation from the South African Rugby Union met Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) officials in Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss ways of managing the impact of the exclusion of the MTN Lions from the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013. Mr Oregan...
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Aug 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province U19 team to take on the SWD Eagles
Nazeem Adams, the DHL Western Province Under-19 coach, has announced his team to take on the SWD Eagles at City Park, in Athlone, on Saturday (kick-off 14h00). Adams has made numerous changes to his team from the line-up that beat the Free State...
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Aug 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on Assistant referee protocols reaffirmed after “unique” incident
The South African Rugby Union have reaffirmed best practice for assistant referees (ARs) when judging kicks at poles following a “unique” incident in an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match last weekend. Andre Watson, GM Referees at SARU, also advised...
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Aug 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division Preview – Round 9
THE Ford Pumas will want to keep the pressure on log leaders the Eastern Province Kings when they travel to Worcester on Friday to play defending champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers in the first of four crucial Absa Currie Cup First Division matches this...
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Aug 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on Gloucester Rugby announce fixture against Fiji
Gloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that Fiji will become the latest international side to play at Kingsholm when the two teams meet on Tuesday, 13th November (7:45pm). Recent seasons have seen the likes of Australia, Georgia, Ireland and Samoa play at...
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Aug 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to play the Blue Bulls
The Sharks vs Blue Bulls Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Saturday 25 August, 2012 @ 19:10 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Marius Joubert 11. S’bura Sithole 10. Riaan Viljoen 9. Charl McLeod 8. Jacques Botes 7. Jean Deysel (C) 6....
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Aug 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Two returning Boks start for DHL Western Province
DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has named his team for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup meeting with the MTN Golden Lions in Johannesburg (17h05). Springbok squad members Siya Kolisi (flank) and Juan de Jongh (centre) make a return, with...
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Aug 22, 12 •
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National •
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Comments Off on Sadie returns to Blue Bulls starting lineup
Johann Sadie will start in his first Absa Currie Cup match for the Vodacom Blue Bulls. The attacking midfielder has been included in the side to face The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday and is one of four changes made by coach Pine Pienaar. Sadie...
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Aug 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on The “Goose” starts against the Griquas
Morgan Piek – The Toyota Free State Cheetahs face the GWK Griquas in Kimberley this coming Saturday in the third round of the 2012 ABSA Currie Cup. The men from Bloemfontein are still on a high after defeating bitter rivals the Vodacom Blue Bulls last...
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Aug 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on John Kirwan names Blues coaching team for 2013
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan today confirmed his new coaching team. Sir Graham Henry, Mick Byrne and Grant Doorey are to join the Blues for the coming season. “I’m thrilled with this coaching team. The experience and individual expertise these three...
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Aug 20, 12 •
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Club Rugby, National, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on SARU National Club Championships 2012 draw announced
SARU National Club Championships 2012 draw announced Hosts Rustenburg Impala will face Boland champions Villagers Worcester in the main match of the opening round of the 2012 SARU National Club Championships, which take place in the North West city next...
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Aug 20, 12 •
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South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Nienaber signs three-year deal with WP Rugby
Renowned defence guru Jacques Nienaber has signed a three-year deal with Western Province Rugby, which will keep him in Cape Town until 2016. Regarded as the best defensive coach in rugby union, with the statistics at Vodacom Super Rugby and Absa Currie Cup...
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Aug 19, 12 •
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National •
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Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 2
The Sharks surged to the top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division table after beating defending champions the MTN Golden Lions 30-14 in Durban on Saturday night to exact revenge for their loss to the men from Johannesburg in last year’s final. The...
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Aug 19, 12 •
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National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 8
THE Eastern Province Kings have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup First Division standings with six rounds remaining following their comprehensive 57-19 victory over defending champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers in Port...
