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Feb 23, 11 •
4406 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on WIN! with Samsonite and Rugby15
To celebrate the start of the new Super Rugby season, Rugby15.co.za in association with Samsonite Luggage are giving Rugby15 Facebook Fans the chance to win a Samsonite B-Lite 75cm Trolley Case to the value of R1995.00. Rugby15 will sweeten the deal by...
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Feb 23, 11 •
1707 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise
SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has announced that the Crusaders will withdraw from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, following the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch yesterday. SANZAR rugby nations New Zealand,...
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Feb 23, 11 •
2994 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce team to face the Lions
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Lions in the Stormers first game of their 2011 Super Rugby campaign. The match is on Saturday 26 February at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium. Kick off is at 19h10, with the...
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Feb 22, 11 •
1720 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included Chiliboy Ralepelle at hooker for his team’s second match of Super Rugby, against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The inclusion of the 25 year old rake is one of two changes to the side that secured a win...
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Feb 22, 11 •
1999 Views •
General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...
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Feb 21, 11 •
1646 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on BOK 3 launched into cyber space
The third edition of BOK (www.bokonlinemag.co.za), the South African Rugby Union’s ground-breaking digital magazine, was released last week to coincide with the Vodacom Super Rugby season kicked off. Bok is filled with unique and fun features – such as...
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Feb 21, 11 •
1760 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu has been suspended for one week after appearing at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Wellington today. Nonu was sent off during the Hurricanes’ season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on...
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Feb 19, 11 •
2089 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu will appear at a judicial hearing on Monday after he was sent off during his team’s Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last night. The Highlanders won the match 14...
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Feb 18, 11 •
1550 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick
Rugby scooped three awards at the Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace on Thursday evening. The South African Rugby Union (SARU), the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province were all honoured at a star-studded...
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Feb 17, 11 •
1587 Views •
General News, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU hosts education workshops on social drug dangers
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has spearheaded a tripartite project to warn rugby players of the dangers posed by social drug use. SARU launched the pilot project earlier this month in conjunction with SAIDS (the South African Institute for Drug Free...
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Feb 16, 11 •
3979 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions
Vodacom Bulls coach, Frans Ludeke, announced a very experienced side to face the Lions in the opening match of their Super Rugby campaign at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. The side will be led by Victor Matfield, who will be playing in his 110th Super match and...
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Feb 16, 11 •
1976 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Du Preez proud of Bulls milestone
Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf, Fourie du Preez, describes his pending achievement of 100 Super Rugby matches for the Bulls as a ‘massive honour and milestone”. Du Preez will become the fourth Bulls centurion in Super Rugby – and their first backline...
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Feb 16, 11 •
1534 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match official changes – Week One
The following changes have been made to match officials for week one of Vodacom Super Rugby: Hurricanes v Highlanders, Wellington, Friday 18 February, Bryce Lawrence (injured) is replaced by Stuart Dickinson as Referee. The Sharks v Cheetahs, Durban, Saturday...
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Feb 15, 11 •
1760 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief
Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super Rugby season to help drive awareness and support for disaster relief fundraising,...
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Feb 14, 11 •
2526 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP team take the game to the kids
The DHl WP Vodacom Cup team will be hosting a coaching clinic for 100 primary school kids from the local community in the Bo Kaap. The clinic will take place at Schotsche Kloof Primary School in the Bo Kaap on Tuesday 15 February from 12pm – 1pm. All media,...
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Feb 11, 11 •
2319 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager
SANZAR appoints Communications and Marketing Manager Experienced South African sports and rugby communications consultant Anthony Mackaiser has been appointed Communications and Marketing Manager of the recently established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand,...
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Feb 10, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions vs Southern Kings Team Announcement
The Lions will be playing the Southern Kings on Friday, 11 February 2011 in their last warm up match ahead of the 2011 Super Rugby competition. Following the Lions 82 – 19 win over Tucuman last night at Coca-Cola Park, John Mitchell, Head Coach of the Lions...
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Feb 9, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Referees feature in Vodacom Super Rugby appointments
Three South African referees – Mark Lawrence, Jonathan Kaplan and Marius Jonker – will feature in round one of the Vodacom Super Rugby when the competition kicks off on Friday 18 February 2011. Lawrence will referee the historic Australian derby in...
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Feb 9, 11 •
2072 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU assists South Western District Eagles
Johan Prinsloo has been appointed as the acting chief executive officer of the South Western District Eagles, at the province’s request, it was confirmed by the South African Rugby Union on Wednesday. Prinsloo, the former CEO of SARU, has been seconded from...
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Feb 8, 11 •
2501 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – More talent, More tactics, More Action
Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off in ten days time promising more talent, more tactics and more action as the competition expands and evolves in its 16th year. The Melbourne Rebels have been added as a 15th team, expanding the competition to five teams from each...
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Feb 8, 11 •
3623 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce team to play Boland
The annual Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers warm-up match, hosted by Boland Rugby, will take place at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on 12 February 2011, with Kurt Darren & Friends taking care of the pre-match entertainment. Since this pre-season friendly...
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Feb 8, 11 •
1559 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Lions Team Announcement
The Lions will be playing Tucuman from Argentina on Wednesday, 9 February 2011 in their second last warm up match ahead of the 2011 Super Rugby competition. It is the only warm up game being played at Coca-Cola Park, so Lions supporters who have missed...
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Feb 5, 11 •
1766 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bulls humiliate Premier XV side in Nelspruit
The Bulls welcomed back their stars this week and with the return also came a mass amount of tries as they beat a Premier XV side 68 – 5 in a compulsory warm-up match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The Premier XV side never stood a chance against a...
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Feb 5, 11 •
2758 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Stormers scrape through against Sharks
The Stormers came from behind to beat the Sharks 17-16 in the final of the three Neo Africa Tri-Series warm up matches at Newlands. In a match filled with errors and yellow cards the Stormers came out tops after trailing the Sharks 10-3 at half time by...
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Feb 3, 11 •
2625 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP Vodacom Cup team for friendly announced
Newly appointed head coach of the DHL WP Vodacom Cup side, John Dobson, today announced his team to play the DHL WP Amateur side at Newlands on Saturday 5 February. Kick off is at 14h45 and the game is a curtain raiser match to the main game between the DHL...
