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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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General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
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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General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
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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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
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 •
2085 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
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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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
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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South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
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 •
2801 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
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. ...
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Apr 16, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Team announced to play Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Ronnie Cooke 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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Apr 16, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kins Team announced to play Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Ronnie Cooke 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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Apr 16, 13 •
3115 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks announces the appointment of Mr John Smit as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Board of Directors of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Smit as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd, effective 1st July 2013. John takes over the reins from current CEO, Mr Brian van Zyl who...
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Apr 15, 13 •
3094 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 15/04/13
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has released an injury update after Saturday’s 22-15 Super Rugby win over the Sharks in Cape Town. Hooker Deon Fourie (concussion) is the only injury worry from the weekend, but he will be fit for his team’s...
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Apr 14, 13 •
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National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Good wins for Kings, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Southern Kings won their first-ever match Down Under as the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways on an exciting Saturday of Vodacom Super Rugby action. The Kings ended their Australasian tour in superb fashion, clinching a win in...
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Apr 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings thank fans for their support while on tour
As messages of support and congratulations still continue to pour in over social networks, the Southern Kings have acknowledged their fan base as being a contributing factor in their win against the Melbourne Rebels today. Head Coach Matt Sexton said the...
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Apr 13, 13 •
2231 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings victorious over Melbourne Rebels
The Southern Kings put on a good display to beat the Melbourne Rebels in the 82nd minute, but battled to maintain their initial momentum that saw the team leading 14 points to nil 15 minutes into the first half. “Of course we’re exceptionally happy with...
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Apr 7, 13 •
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National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks and Cheetahs march on in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 8 Review
The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs were the big winners this weekend as the Southern Kings averted defeat in their first ever tour match in Australia against the team that topped the Vodacom Super Rugby standings. It was a weekend of high drama in...
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Apr 6, 13 •
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National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms
Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerda von Solms, the CEO of the Free State Rugby Union, SARU announced on Saturday. Mrs von Solms passed away suddenly on...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2682 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings happy to walk away with three points against top of the log Brumbies
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, said he was really happy with the three points collected by the Southern Kings in the surprise draw against top of the log Brumbies in Canberra, Australia today. The Southern Kings, who were down 14 to 19 at half time,...
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Apr 5, 13 •
11704 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union regrettably cancels USA Tour
Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America. This the unfortunate result of uncertainty...
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Apr 4, 13 •
3931 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone
DHL WP and Springbok lock Andries Bekker will become the first DHL Stormers player to reach the 100-game milestone for the Cape franchise when he takes to the field in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby match against the Cheetahs. Star...
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Apr 4, 13 •
3255 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on It’s all happening in Durbs and Bloem – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
Can The Sharks, leaders in the South African Conference, turn around their recent misfortunes in Vodacom Super Rugby against the Crusaders and will the Toyota Cheetahs finally get over that elusive “fifth hurdle” this weekend? Those are the two big...
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Apr 4, 13 •
2004 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Blues At Eden Park Tomorrow Night
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made two changes to the starting team that played the Reds in Dunedin last Friday night. Jamie MacKintosh makes his first start for the season replacing Tony Woodcock who has suffered a hamstring strain. Mose...
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Apr 3, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks named
The Crusaders play their fourth consecutive South African side this weekend when they meet the Sharks in Durban. The Sharks are currently sitting near the top of the table having won 4 out of 5 games and have come off a bye last week so will be rested and...
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Apr 3, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers change five for Cheetahs
Coach Allister Coetzee has made five changes to the DHL Stormers team to take on the Cheetahs at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). Of the five changes, one is positional, and two are injury-enforced after last week’s 14-19...
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Apr 3, 13 •
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South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Allan Solomons discusses changes to the Southern Kings Super Rugby Team
The Southern Kings announced their team against Brumbies today, with a number of changes as team rotations come into effect. Most notable changes are: Waylon Murray starts at 13, with Ronnie Cooke moving to 11. Marcello Sampson returns from injury (bruised...
