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Mar 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Willie le Roux and Marnitz Boshoff dominate South African stats
South African franchises won two of the four matches they were involved in in round-five of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby competition over the past weekend. Toyota Cheetahs fullback Willie le Roux and Lions flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff continue to make major...
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Jan 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on National coaching symposium kicks off 2014
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) hosts a ground-breaking national coaching symposium in Stellenbosch later this month where ideas will be shared between coaches from junior provincial to Springbok level. All provincial coaches have been invited to...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS TO HAVE EXTRA BITE WITH BLK
The Sharks and BLK are pleased to announce a new apparel partnership which commencing in January 2014 and runs until December 2018. This announcement comes as BLK continue to build partnerships with elite sporting teams around the globe, CEO Tyron Brant...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on JAKE WHITE APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the appointment of former Springbok World Cup winning coach, Jake White, as our new Director of Rugby. White’s tenure will be effective from the end of October 2013. Confirming his appointment, The Sharks CEO John...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa
Pablo Matera of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. Matera is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly made contact with the eyes of...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION
The Blue Bulls Company would like to announce their full support of the J9 Foundation – a support group and charity established in honour of former Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. With the foundations goal being to create awareness of the...
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Aug 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Human Spirit and Madiba Magic evident at Soccer City
Bafana Bafana and Springboks dig deep to find their Human Spirit to honour Madiba The Human Spirit was again experienced this weekend at the Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day where the Springboks and Bafana Bafana were on top in their respective matches....
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU steps up transformation drive with Vodacom Cup initiative
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday confirmed that measurable targets would apply in next season’s Vodacom Cup competition. All 14 provincial teams will be required to pick a minimum of seven black players in their match-day squads, two of...
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Jul 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit re-signs with Sharks for a further two years
Durban, 19 July 2013: The Sharks are pleased to announce that Pieter-Steph du Toit has reaffirmed his commitment to The Sharks by re-signing for a further two years. John Smit, The Sharks CEO stated, “Pieter-Steph has shown great promise and he has had...
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Jul 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions Team announced for clash with Griquas
MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Griquas at Ellis Park this Saturday. Kick-off is at 15h00. 1. JC Janse van Rensburg (C) 2. Francois du Toit 3. Julian Redelinghuys 4. Hendrik Roodt 5. JJ Breet 6. Warwick Tecklenburg 7....
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Jun 28, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
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 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team Announced to Play MTN Lions 21 June 2013
Lions vs The Sharks Date : Friday, 21 June 2013 Time : 19h00 Venue : Ellis Park, Johannesburg The Sharks 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Louis Ludik 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sean Robinson 10. Butch James 9. Charl McLeod 8. Tera...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Dick Muir about the Investec International Rugby Academy
It’s that time of year again for the mid-year edition of the Investec International Rugby Academy. What are the courses that are on offer in Durban during June? Advanced Coaches Course (Coaching the coaches) Elite Players Course (players older than 18)...
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May 15, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues named
The Crusaders face old rivals the Blues this weekend at AMI Stadium (Addington). The game takes place on Saturday 18 May with kick-off at 7.35pm Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced the team to play the Blues with only one change to the team that...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Elstadt, Vermeulen return to South Africa
Western Province Vodacom Cup star Gerbrandt Grobler has flown to Australia to bolster the DHL Stormers’ forward resources, with back row stars Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane Vermeulen on their way home with knee injuries. Both Elstadt and Vermeulen limped...
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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 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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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after Hurricanes
DHL Stormers tour update – 26/04/13 DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee praised his team’s character after their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes on Friday, as the Stormers started their four-game Super Rugby tour on a high. The Stormers edged out...
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Apr 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT
PUMA RETAIL STORE COMES ALIVE WITH VODACOM BULLS’ VISIT The Blue Bulls Company (BBC) partnered with its sponsors Puma to take the brand to the fans, by surprising Atterbury Value Mart shoppers with a special visit by a group of Vodacom Bulls players,...
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Apr 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks issue media release about Liquor On The Stadium Outerfields
With reference to media reports pertaining to a liquor ban that has been imposed on the KINGS PARK outerfields, The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to advise the following: Regarding this Saturday’s game against the Cheetahs, patrons and supporters will be...
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Apr 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Coastal sides face inland assault – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview
Two stadiums, 900km apart, will be the focus this week when two South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies kick off on Saturday. Based on log position, it’s hard to argue that The Sharks will be the favourites when they host the Toyota Cheetahs on...
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Apr 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders named
This weekend see’s the classic Southern Derby of the Investec Super Rugby tournament – Crusaders v Highlanders. The game takes place Saturday 20th April at AMI Stadium, Addington. Kick off is at 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his...
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Apr 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team announced to play The Sharks
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to play the Sharks in Durban on Saturday, 20 April 2013 at 17:05. The only change to the team that played the Bulls last weekend is Coenie Oosthuizen to start and Trevor Nyakane who moves...
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Apr 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bulls name side for clash with Southern Kings
Bulls coach Fran’s Ludeke named an unchanged starting line-up to face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The same run-on side that beat the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld last weekend will square off against the Super Rugby rookies, but the...
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Apr 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced to play Sharks
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY SHARKS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 ARPIL 2013 15. Scott van Breda 11. Michael Killian 13. Andile Jho 12. Tiger Mangweni (Vice Captain) 14. ...
