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Sep 3, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Strong starts for WP, Border in the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province and Border on Monday registered strong starts to the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha as they played to convincing victories to establish themselves as early favourites in the competition. Defending champions, Western...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP the team to watch in Southern Amateur Provincial Competition
Western Province will have everything to play for at the Southern Amateur Provincial Competition in Saldanha in the next few days as they attempt to defend their title and extend their domination in SA’s amateur tournaments. The Cape-based union has been...
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Sep 1, 13 •
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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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Comments Off on Sharks, Cheetahs leapfrog WP in Premier Division
The Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs this weekend climbed into the top two spots on the log table in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division as favourable results pushed them ahead of DHL Western Province on the standings. In an entertaining round, the...
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Aug 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Northern Amateur Provincial champions
The Blue Bulls on Friday registered a clean sweep of victories on the final day of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition at Loftus Versfeld to emerge as the Cup and Plate winners. The Blue Bulls defeated their Gauteng rivals, the Golden Lions, 24-23 in...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial final a Gauteng affair
The Blue Bulls and Golden Lions on Wednesday night secured their places in the final of the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition to be hosted at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday after finishing the first two rounds unbeaten. The Blue Bulls built on...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SARU announce ASICS as new apparel sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday named sports performance brand ASICS as the new apparel sponsor of the Springboks and their associated national teams. The six-year deal runs from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019, taking in the Rugby World...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s squad announced for Rugby World Cup qualifier
Springbok Women’s caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams on Wednesday announced a talented 28-member squad for their Rugby World Cup qualifier against Uganda at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London on September 7. A victory for the Springbok Women would secure...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Two players added to Springbok squad to Australasia
Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand for the next two Tests in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The squad of 26 players who returned from Argentina on Monday was retained, with...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again
Vodacom Blue Bulls winger Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against The Sharks after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the MTN Golden Lions. Ismaiel, who scored his first Currie Cup try,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 25, 13 •
2129 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
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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General News, South Africa, South Africa •
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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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General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, The Rugby Championship •
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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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Currie Cup Results, General News •
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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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General News, National, South Africa •
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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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General News, National, South Africa •
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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 •
3570 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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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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General News, South Africa •
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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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General News, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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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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General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
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 •
1978 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
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...
