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Nov 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ackermann re-signs with the Golden Lions
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce that Johan Ackermann has re-signed a two year contract as Head Coach of the Union’s senior team. Ackermann, who will coach the Lions outfits in both the Super Rugby and Currie Cup tournaments in 2014, is...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU president pays tribute to Jonathan Kaplan
SARU president Oregan Hoskins on Wednesday paid tribute to veteran referee Jonathan Kaplan who will officially retire on November 16 following the Windhoek Draught Tri-Nations Series between Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. The Absa Currie Cup final between The...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby name their 2014 squad
An exciting mix of up and coming young players who have come through the ranks of the Eastern Province Junior structures along with a core group of senior players have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Kings in 2014. “I’m really...
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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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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings name their 2014 squad
EP Kings SQUAD: PROPS: BG Uys (25) Schalk Ferreira (29) Charl du Plessis (26) Lizo Gqokoka (23) Brenden Olivier (21) Pieter Stemmet (21) Simon Kerrod (21) HOOKERS: Albe de Swardt (23) LOCKS: Steven Sykes (29) Rynier Bernardo (22) Darron Nell (33) Samora...
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Nov 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on First round of Southern Kings 2014 Friendlies announced
The Southern Kings have confirmed the first round of Super Rugby Friendlies early in 2014, before the Super Rugby Season kicks off. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, announced that three friendlies with South African Franchises, the Cheetahs, Lions and Stormers,...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Cell C Community Cup Wild Cards confirmed
DEFENDING champions GAP Despatch will face Eastern Province arch-rivals Spring Rose in the televised opening match of the 2014 Cell C Community Cup, after SARU on Monday confirmed the New Brighton club as one of five wild cards to be invited to participate in...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU nominated for Discovery Sport Industry Awards
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) again featured strongly among some of the top sporting brands and organisations for the 2014 Discovery Sport Industry Awards, with the federation being nominated in three categories. SARU earned nominations for the Best TV...
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Nov 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards and EP take top honours at SARU Sevens
The Leopards men’s team and Eastern Province Women’s team on Saturday took top honours at the annual SARU Interprovincial Sevens competition at GWK Park in Kimberley after two taxing days of rugby. The Leopards men defeated the Pumas 34-21 in the Cup...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION WELCOMES RUDOLF STRAEULI
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until further notice
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Friday, has been postponed until further notice. The player was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final last Saturday and was scheduled to...
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Oct 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR ANNOUNCES SUPER RUGBY REFEREE SQUAD FOR 2014
SANZAR today announced its referee squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season with two new faces joining senior ranks ahead of the forthcoming campaign. Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) and Matt O’Brien (Australia) each make the step up having...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until Friday
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Thursday, has been postponed until Friday due to the unavailability of the appointed Judicial Officer. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sea Harvest wins SA Fish Industries tournament
Sea Harvest on Saturday emerged as the winners of the annual South African Fish Industries tournament in Velddrif on the West Coast after grinding out a 16-12 victory in the final against Club Mykonos in front of close to 4000 spectators. The two-day...
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Oct 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed until Thursday. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town...
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Oct 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes cited
DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. Rhodes was penalised in second half for placing his arm around Sharks hooker Bismarck du...
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Oct 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls win Under-19 title
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 team crowned a perfect season on Saturday by beating a gutsy MTN Golden Lions side 35-23 in the final of the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship. This was the team’s 14th win of the season and they remained undefeated in...
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Oct 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP u21 team confirmed their age group dominance of the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship
The DHL Western Province Under-21 team confirmed their age group dominance of the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship by beating the Vodacom Blue Bulls 30-23 in the final of the competition at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The WP side dominated the round-robin...
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Oct 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa – Celebrating with our heroes at Absa Currie Cup Final
The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa – Celebrating with our heroes at Absa Currie Cup Final
The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Winner of the signed Springbok jersey courtesy of DHL Express Africa and #DHLDelivers
Congratulations to: Neels Redelinghuys He is the Lucky Rugby 15 reader who won a Springbok Rugby jersey signed by a line-up of SA rugby legends courtesy of DHL Africa Express. The answer to the question: Who was captain of the 1995 World Cup winning...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kebble, Smid boost for DHL WP Under-21s
Key forwards Oliver Kebble and Rayn Smid will front up for the DHL Western Province Under-21 team in Saturday’s Absa Provincial Under-21 Final against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands. Kebble and Smid both missed the U21s’ dramatic 44-41 extra-time...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on First beneficiary school in KZN opens Boks for Books library
First beneficiary school in KZN opens Boks for Books library · Kwamanzini Primary School opens library to learners · Springboks involved in campaign to promote literacy in schools The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) major Corporate Social Investment...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their team for the Currie Cup final
Western Province vs The Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 October 2013 Time: 17h30 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees: Christie du Preez, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks: 15. SP Marais...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas side for last Promotion Relegation game against Griquas
Drew van Coller will take his position on the bench as a tight head prop, after coach Jimmy Stonehouse decided to stick to his 5-2 forward-back combination this week. He made five changes to the starting line-up. Vincent Koch (loos head prop), Francois du...
