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Apr 2, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WARATAHS RISING STAR JAKE GORDON RE-SIGNS UNTIL END OF 2021
Scrumhalf Jake Gordon has inked a new two-year extension to re-sign with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs until the end of 2021. The 25-year old made his Wallabies debut against Italy in Padova on last year’s Spring Tour after a standout...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers trio join tour
Wing Seabelo Senatla and utility forwards Johan du Toit and Ernst van Rhyn are flying out to join the DHL Stormers on tour in Australia. The DHL Stormers are in Brisbane preparing to face the Reds on Friday, but will be without Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on More #HumanFactor confirmed
The Blue Bulls Company are excited to confirm that Vodacom Super Rugby head coach Pote Human has extended his contract for another year, with an option to renew. Human took the reins early this year after the resignation of John Michell late last year...
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Apr 1, 19 •
1149 Views •
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Comments Off on Deaf rugby players take to the field in inaugural Stones Cup
Some of the top deaf rugby players in South Africa will look to stamp their authority and play their way into contention for the SA Deaf Rugby national squad over the next week as they battle it out in the inaugural Stones Cup in Bloemfontein. The tournament,...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Crotty to farewell New Zealand Rugby
BNZ Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black Ryan Crotty has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with Japanese club Kubota Spears. The long-serving Crusaders midfielder confirmed the news on Monday...
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Apr 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Aaron Smith agrees new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and Highlanders
In a major coup for New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper – and signed a new two-year deal with NZR and his Super Rugby side through to...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers name team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls
The Boland Cavaliers have named their team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday 30 March 2019 in a pre-season warm-up match at Rhino Park, Piketberg. This provincial encounter will coincide with three club rugby friendlies, with Piketberg Rugby Club...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls
Date: Saturday, 30 March 2019 Time: 15h05 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, DURBAN Referee: Mike Fraser Assistant Referees: Brendon Pickerill, Rasta Rasivhenge Television Match Official: Christie du Preez Craig Burden is poised to make his return to...
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Mar 28, 19 •
1503 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Cheetahs announce a new sponsorship deal
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pleased to announce the renewal of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs sponsorship for another three years spanning into 2022. This contract will still include the title sponsorship for the Toyota Cheetahs Pro14, Currie Cup,...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change it up for Blues
The DHL Stormers have made six changes to the starting line-up for their encounter with the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. There are three changes to the backline and three in the forward pack for the clash, which kicks off at 08h35 SA time at Eden Park on...
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Mar 28, 19 •
1108 Views •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 7 team against Rebels at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. Twin brothers, JP and Ruan Smith will both start in the frontrow this weekend, with fellow props Taniela Tupou on the bench...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Two key re-signings – Papalii and Tuipulotu recommit to New Zealand Rugby
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have landed two key player signatures with All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Patrick Tuipulotu committing their immediate futures to the Super Rugby side and NZR. 21-year-old loose forward Papalii, who...
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Mar 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Papier, Snyman to start in Durban
Vodacom Bulls Head Coach, Pote Human, named Embrose Papier and Eli Snyman in the starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Both started off the bench against the Chiefs last weekend. Papier swop...
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Mar 26, 19 •
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Comments Off on Gumede is not just another brick in the rugby wall
Any rugby player nicknamed “The Brick” must have something special in his arsenal, and that is indeed the case for SA Rugby Academy player and former SA Schools star, Celimpilo Gumede. The 19-year-old Gumede has big dreams for his future – both on the...
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Mar 24, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 6
· Courageous DHL Stormers come up short in Wellington · Emirates Lions maul Sunwolves in Singapore · Chiefs romp to big win over...
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Mar 22, 19 •
1084 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS ARE THIRSTI FANS
Coinciding with #WorldWaterDay on the 22nd March 2019, the Sharks announced that they are true THIRSTI fans as they ratified THIRSTI Water as their official 2019 Hydration Partner. Sharks COO, Eduard Coetzee, said of their new partner, “We really like this...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 6
· DHL Stormers geared up for strong Hurricanes challenge · Emirates Lions anticipate fast-paced Sunwolves attack · Vodacom Bulls...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 6 team against Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made five changes to their starting XV for Sunday afternoon’s home clash against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium. After Taniela Tupou and Izack Rodda were rested last round, the Wallabies duo make their return this...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Decides On Super 14 Format for 2021
SANZAAR has announced that following a substantial review of Super Rugby over the last 18 months via a strategic planning process the immediate future of Super Rugby rests with a 14-team, round robin, competition format. The revised format will come into...
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Mar 21, 19 •
1939 Views •
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Comments Off on USA TO HOST RED ROSES IN WOMEN’S RUGBY SUPER SERIES THIS SUMMER
England Women will take part in the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego, USA in June-July this year. The 2019 Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam winners will play the world’s top ranked teams New Zealand, Canada, USA and France in a round-robin...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns to play Super Series in San Diego
The Black Ferns will play the world’s top ranked teams in a four-Test series in San Diego in July, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The Women’s Rugby Super Series 2019 brings together the Black Ferns (1), USA (5), Canada (3), France (4) and England (2)...
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Mar 21, 19 •
1086 Views •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Rebels
Date: Saturday, 23rd March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, Durban Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referees: Archie Sehlako, Griffin Colby Television Match Official: Marius Jonker The Cell C Sharks welcome the Rebels to JONSSON...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Hurricanes
There are three changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. There are two changes to the starting forward pack and one in the backline for the encounter at Westpac Stadium, which kicks off at 08h35 SA time on Saturday....
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Mar 21, 19 •
1206 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Our BNZ Crusdaders team for this weekend
As we head to Sydney for this weekend’s match against the Waratahs, our thoughts are with our Christchurch community. We are sending our love to everyone affected, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters. This Saturday night we will be playing for...
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Mar 21, 19 •
1067 Views •
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Comments Off on National Referee Squad recruited for NZ Army boot camp
The New Zealand Rugby National Referee Squad – newly formed to combine the country’s professional and top amateur referees – will assemble for their first camp in Wellington this weekend. The 34-strong squad announced in November last year, will be...
