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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union releases Dave McDuling to take up contract with Durban-based Sharks
Queensland Rugby Union has released St.George Queensland Reds lock Dave McDuling from the remainder of his 2015 contract, to allow him to join the Durban-based Sharks ahead of their Currie Cup preparations. McDuling has signed a one-year contract with the...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Matt Proudfoot to move abroad
DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has opted not to renew his contract with Western Province Rugby, but he might not be lost to the union on a permanent basis. Proudfoot will be linking up with outgoing DHL Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee at Kobe...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Battle lines drawn for SARU Women’s Interprovincials
The battle lines have been drawn as SA’s top female provincial players prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday in the opening round of the SARU Women’s Interprovincial competition. Defending champions, Border, who secured their second consecutive title...
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Jul 1, 15 •
1806 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event
Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...
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Jun 26, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on 1995 Rugby World Cup final ‘live Tweet’ produces 181 million impressions #HomeGroundAdvantage
A South African Rugby Union initiative to ‘live Tweet’ a re-broadcast of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final generated phenomenal interest, according to statistics prepared for SARU. The hashtag #19995reunited trended for almost the entire duration of...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Joel Stransky – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen caught up with 1995 World Cup winning Springbok Flyhalf, Joel Stransky. The man who kicked an extra time drop goal to clinch victory over the mighty All Blacks. We got to relive some special moments with the players at the 1995 reunion held at...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Francois Pienaar interview – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen was fortunate enough to catch up with this remarkable man and Captain of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks, Francois Pienaar. The 1995 squad reunited yesterday, 20 years after they lifted the trophy and changed South Africa forever....
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Jun 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Puma toon verbetering na ernstige siekte hom weer plattrek
“Sy gemoed is sterk en hy is vasbeslote dat hy weer ten volle gaan herstel.” Só het die spandokter van die Steval Pumas, dr. Kobus Hugo Donderdag vertel oor die toestand van die slot, Eduan van der Walt. Die 27-jarige wat sedert Vrydag 5...
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Jun 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Voormalige Puma-breier droom steeds van Superrugby-pos
Skrywer: Carli Koch Jimmy Stonehouse, hulpafrigter van die Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan, sê een of twee unies het hom genader om weer in Suid-Afrika te kom afrig. Skaars nadat seker een van ons land se beste afrigters sy brood en botter elders gaan verdien...
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Jun 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on A year on ASICS SA continues to get behind Tag Rugby® Adopt-a-School Programme in the Western Cape
– ASICS sponsored Heathfield Primary in the Tag Rugby ‘Adopt a School’ programme last year and continues to commit to and grow the cause a year on. The programme uses sport as a platform to build communities – ASICS have been...
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May 31, 15 •
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General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A new Vodacom Cup champion was crowned in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon when the Steval Pumas lifted the coveted trophy for the first time ever. The Lowvelders, coached by former Springbok Sevens player MJ Mentz, became...
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May 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS
Match | Wedstryd: DHL WP vs Steval Pumas Venue | Tuisveld: Newlands, Cape Town | Nuweland, Kaapstad Date | Datum: 30-5-2015 Kick-off | Afskop: 14:10 Televised | Uitsending: SuperSport 1 Point scorers | Puntemakers: Steval Pumas: 1e Tries | Drieë 16 min:...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup Final
Vodacom Cup Final DHL Western Province v Steval Pumas Date: Saturday, May 30 2015 Kick-off: 14h10 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Quinton Immelman Assistant referees: Jason Jaftha, Francois Pretorius TMO: Deon van Blommestein Live on SS1 Follow on...
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May 28, 15 •
5578 Views •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas team for the #VodacomCup Final
Match: VODACOM CUP FINAL | DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Date: 30-5-2015 Kick-off: 14:10 SuperSport 1 Coaches MJ Mentz and Corné Steenkamp announced their 22-man line-up for the final match in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series....
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May 28, 15 •
5852 Views •
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Comments Off on All eyes on Cape Town – Vodacom Cup Final Preview
The Steval Pumas and DHL Western Province have travelled as far afield as Windhoek, Secunda, Kimberley and Caledon, and will converge on Cape Town this weekend for the Vodacom Cup Final. The match – the first time ever the Vodacom Cup Final will be...
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May 28, 15 •
5780 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province team for Vodacom Cup Final
Jean-Luc Du Plessis, 14. William Ndayara, 13. Patrick Howard, 12. Jaco Taute, 11. Tshotsho Mbovane, 10. Robert du Preez, 9. Godlen Masimla, 8. Rayn Smid, 7. Justin Benn, 6. Tapiwa Tsomondo, 5. Chris van Zyl, 4. Jan de Klerk, 3. Wilco Louw, 2. Michael Willemse...
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May 27, 15 •
6854 Views •
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Comments Off on HINO SA SPONSORS VALKE RUGBY UNION
Hino South Africa, one of the leading truck brands in the country, has moved into the realm of sports sponsorship with support for the Valke Rugby Union based at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park. The team, which plays in the Vodacom Cup and Currie...
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May 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP to host Steval Pumas in Final – Vodacom Cup Semi-Finals Review
The Steval Pumas qualified for their second Vodacom Cup final in three years and will have to travel to Cape Town to face DHL Western Province next weekend. It will be the first time ever the Vodacom Cup Final is hosted in Cape Town, in what is only...
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May 22, 15 •
5570 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Post-match report: Xerox Lions vs Steval Pumas, Vodacom Cup semi-finals
Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Date: 22-5-2015 Kick-off: 17:00 Point scorers: Steval Pumas: First half: 4th min: JC Roos penalty 15th min: Bernado Botha try. Roos conversion 22nd min: JC Roos penalty 25th min: Lambert Groenewald try. Roos miss...
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May 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Marais in as pivot for Vodacom Cup semi-finals
Leading point’s scorer Kobus Marais has been recalled at flyhalf to the starting line-up of the Vodacom Blue Bulls team that will face DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday in one of the two Vodacom Cup semi-finals this weekend. Marais, who...
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May 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP’s Notshe returns for Vodacom Cup semifinal
Fit-again loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe will wear the No.7 jersey for DHL Western Province in Saturday’s Vodacom Cup semifinal against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands (kick-off 16h30). Notshe missed his team’s 47-22 quarterfinal win over...
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May 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup
Date: Saturday 23 May 2015 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape TownKick-off: 16h30 CAT Referee: Pro Legoete Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen WP: 15. EW Viljoen, 14. Patrick Howard, 13. Jaco Taute, 12. Robert du Preez, 11. Tshotsho Mbovane, 10. Jean-Luc Du Plessis, 9....
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May 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup
Date: Friday 22 May 2015 Kick-off: 17h00 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Francois Pretorius Lions: 15. Kobus de Kock, 14. Damian Engledoe, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11. Sampie Mastriet, 10. Ashlon Davids, 9....
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May 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pumas team to take on the Lions
Match: Xerox Lions vs Steval Pumas Venue: Emirates Airline Park Date: 22-5-2015 Kick-off: 17:00 Coaches MJ Mentz and Corné Steenkamp announced their 22-man line-up for the semi-final round in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series. Team: Khwezi Mona Jacques Momberg...
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May 19, 15 •
5180 Views •
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Comments Off on Who will be the final two? – Vodacom Cup Semi-finals Preview
Photo: William Brown The Steval Pumas and Vodacom Blue Bulls will be facing the two unbeaten sides in the Vodacom Cup this year, the Xerox Golden Lions and DHL Western Province, when the four remaining teams face off in the semi-finals this weekend....
