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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Away wins dominate Premier Division
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division delivered another thrilling round of action this weekend as the home teams all failed to capitalise on their advantage, resulting in a full-house of away-wins. The Sharks pipped the Toyota Free State Cheetahs 18-15 in...
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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 Springboks step up preparations in Argentina
The Springboks lifted the intensity in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for Saturday’s second Test in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina in Mendoza. The team was greeted by bright sunshine in the Argentine capital and the players enjoyed getting...
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Aug 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend withstood extreme character tests in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to leap to the top of the log standings and remain the only unbeaten teams in the series. In a thrilling weekend of action,...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on More tight clashes predicted in Currie Cup Premier Division
The tightly-fought nature of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is expected to continue this weekend as some teams look to build momentum in round two, while others try to find their rhythm following disappointing starts to the tournament. The Sharks host...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls make late change
Kruger in for Kirsten The Vodacom Blue Bulls had a late change to their team playing Griquas in an Absa Currie Cup match in Pretoria on Friday. Prop Frik Kirsten has an ankle strain and will be rested for the clash at Loftus Versfeld. His place will be taken...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Naka Drotske Names His Cheetahs Team To Play WP
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on DHL Western Province on Saturday, 17 August at 19:15 at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Coach Naka Drotske has named his team for the clash. The only change in the team from last week is Willie du Plessis...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings name u19 side to face the Pumas u19
EP KINGS u19 TEAM to play the PUMAS at the MBOMBELA STADIUM, NELSPRUIT on FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 is: 15 Kaya Molotana 14 Phelo Mfini 13 Sherwin Slater 12 Juandre Fourie 11 Khanya Mzilikazi 10 Warren Swartz 9 Matthew Alborough 8 Erwin Slabbert 7 Sabelo Sam 6...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks make four changes for Argentina clash
The Springbok side for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Soccer City in Soweto shows four changes from the team which beat Samoa in June. Two of the changes are in the starting XV, both of them in the forwards,...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u 21 team to tackle the Bulls.
Toyota Free State u21 team: 15 Full back Mason M Marco 14 Right wing Dolo M Maphuta 13 Right centre Kruger T Tertius 12 Left centre Marias N Niel (Capt) 11 Left wing Strümpher J Jannie 10 Fly half Marx N Noel 9 Scrum half Griesel S Stefan 8 Number eight...
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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u19 team to take on the Bulls.
Toyota Free State Under 19 team: 15 Full back Bornman B Barend 14 Right wing Le Roux L Len 13 Right centre Janse van Rensburg S Stephan (capt) 12 Left centre Lee N.J Nicolaas 11 Left wing Koopman C Charlton 10 Fly half Potgieter W.J Warren 9 Scrum half...
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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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Aug 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for clash with MTN Golden Lions
The Sharks vs Lions Date : Friday, 16 August 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Ben Crouse Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Deon van Blommestein The Sharks 15. Odwa Ndungane 14. SP...
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Aug 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Fitness Update: Pollard to run with the Vodacom Blue Bulls
Junior Springboks and Vodacom Blue Bulls flyhalf Handrè Pollard will train with the Vodacom Blue Bulls today and if all goes well, will be considered for their match against GWK Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Vodacom Blue Bulls team doctor Org Strauss...
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Aug 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division off to a thrilling start
The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division lived up to its billing as SA’s premier domestic competition this weekend as the opening round delivered a series of nail-biting encounters, which set the scene for a gripping competition. GWK Griquas and the Toyota Free...
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Aug 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls bolster ranks with new signings
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce a number of signings ahead of the 2013 Absa Currie Cup and 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Three players from the Southern Kings franchise, Bandise Maku, Jacques Engelbrecht and David Bullbring...
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Aug 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup undergoes ultimate makeover
Absa Currie Cup undergoes ultimate makeover Prize money awarded for the first time R5m prize fund to be shared by finalists at all levels Historic trophy restored to 1891 glory The Absa Currie Cup has been given the ‘ultimate makeover’ for the 2013...
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Aug 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Media Release: ABSA Under 21 Competition
The Sharks Media Release ABSA Under 21 Competition Leopards U21 vs The Sharks U21 Date : Friday, 9 August 2013 Time : 14h45 Venue : Profert Olen Park, Potchefstroom The Sharks U21 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler Fisher...
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Aug 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division set for kick-off
South Africa’s provincial season will move into full swing this weekend as the top six provincial teams take to the field in the opening round of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division. With both the Premier and First division competitions on the go, it means...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on GLRU signs new associate sponsor: Kit Group
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce an official partnership agreement with South Africa’s leading Uniform Solutions and Management Company – Kit Group Golden Lions Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer, Manie Booysen, expressed his...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced for battle with MTN Golden Lions
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs are kicking off their 2013 Absa Currie Cup season on Saturday, 10 August at 15:00 when they play against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg. Coach Naka Drotske has named his team for Saturday. ...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Three starting debutants for DHL WP
DHL Western Province will kick-off their Absa Currie Cup title defence with three starting debutants in the team to face the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday (17h05). Outside centre Pat Howard, left-wing Cheslin Kolbe and lock Gerbrandt Grobler will all...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Youthful look to Vodacom Blue Bulls for Currie Cup opener
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar included five Absa Currie Cup novices in his team to play defending champions DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday in his team’s opening match of the 2013 competition. Travis Ismaiel, Tony Jantjies,...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs
The ABSA Currie Cup is once again upon us and MTN Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named his side for this Saturday’s opening match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. The match will kick off at 15h00, while gates at Ellis Park will open...
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Aug 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for clash with Griquas
ABSA CURRIE CUP 2013 The Sharks vs Griquas Date : Friday, 9 August 2013 Time : 19h10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Jason Jafta Assistant Referees : Rasta Rashivenga, Reuben Rossouw The Sharks 15. Odwa Ndungane 14. Sizo Maseko 13. Louis Ludik 12....
