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Jun 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on John Smit welcomed by The Sharks to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Durban, 11 June 2013: Members of The Sharks Board of Directors held a media conference today at Growthpoint KINGS PARK to officially welcome John Smit to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well as to discuss the future of The Sharks. John...
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Jun 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU Launches “Boks for Books” Literacy Campaign
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has embarked on a major Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative to supply fully stocked mobile or refurbished libraries to previously disadvantaged schools. The Boks for Books programme was announced on Thursday in...
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May 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Get set for Vodacom Bulletjie Rugby Day at Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulletjie Rugby Day caters for little boys and girls aged from 6 to 8 years old in what promises to be a fun-filled day at the mighty Vodacom Bulls’ fortress, Loftus Versfeld. Barend van Graan, Blue Bulls Company CEO, said that schools wanting...
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May 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions crowned champs for record fifth time – Vodacom Cup Final Review
The MTN Golden Lions won the Vodacom Cup for a record fifth time when they beat the Steval Pumas by 42-28 in a highly entertaining final at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday evening. It was the second successive season that the visiting team...
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May 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA President’s XV selected for IRB Tblisi Cup
The Steval Pumas’ Jimmy Stonehouse will coach the SA President’s XV at the International Rugby Board’s Tblisi Cup in the Georgian capital next month. The squad of 28 players will travel to Georgia for this new initiative by the IRB as part of its...
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May 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Get ready for a cat-fight at Mbombela – Vodacom Cup Final Preview
Will the Steval Pumas be crowned as the eighth Vodacom Cup champions in Nelspruit, or will the MTN Golden Lions set themselves apart as the most successful team in the 16-year history of this competition? These questions will be answered at the...
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May 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Aanwinste vir Boland Kavaliers span
AANWINSTE VIR REGENT BOLAND KAVALIERS Met die Absa Curriebeker se Eerste Divisie kompetisie wat die laaste naweek van Junie (29/06/2013) afskop, het die Regent Boland Kavaliers verskeie spelers geteken om die leemtes te vul, wat in die groep gelaat is as...
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May 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced for Vodacom Cup Final
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has again opted for consistency and made just three changes to his side, which beat DHL Western Province in last weekend’s Vodacom Cup semi-final. Jaco Kriel has recovered from his knee injury and reclaims his...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on It is a northern affair in Vodacom Cup final – Semi-finals Review
Four time winners MTN Golden Lions will play the Steval Pumas in the final of the Vodacom Cup in Nelspruit on May 18 after the Gauteng side knocked out defending champions DHL Western Province and the Mpumalanga side send the EP Kings packing in their...
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May 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ackerman Forced To Make Late Changes To Golden Lions
ACKERMANN FORCED TO MAKE LATE CHANGES MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann was forced to make several late changes to his side that will face DHL Western Province in tomorrow’s Vodacom Cup semi-final. Jaco Kriel is the first late withdrawal. Kriel...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Team to Play Pumas in Vodacom Cup Semi-Final
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY PUMAS AT MBOMBELA STADIUM, NELSPRUIT FRIDAY 10 MAY 2013 15. Kayle van Zyl 11. Michael Killian 13. Wayne Stevens 12. Siyabonga “Tiger” Mangweni...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change eight for Vodacom Cup semifinal
DHL Western Province will head to Johannesburg for their Vodacom Cup semifinal clash against the Golden Lions on Saturday (14h15) with a team showing eight changes from last weekend. WP, the defending Vodacom Cup champions, beat GWK Griquas 21-13 in Cape Town...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced for battle with DHL Western Province (Vodacom Cup semi-final)
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has opted for consistency and named an unchanged 22 for this weekend’s Vodacom Cup semi-final. Warren Whiteley will captain the same side that ran out against the Sharks XV in last week’s quarter-final. The...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Who will progress to the Final? – Vodacom Cup Semi-finals Preview
Two teams could be sailing into uncharted waters this weekend when the Vodacom Cup semi-finals take place in Nelspruit and Johannesburg. The Steval Pumas and EP Kings have never played in a Vodacom Cup final before – in fact, for the team from Port...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review
MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review Marnitz Boshoff, Rosco Spekman, Cheslin Kolbe and Lizo Gqoboka were their teams’ heroes this weekend as the MTN Golden Lions, Steval Pumas, DHL Western Province and EP Kings...
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May 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby News from the Steval Pumas ahead of Vodacom Cup Quarter- Final
The Steval have reached the quarterfinals by beating the Leopards XV 29-28 on their home turf on Friday evening. The game in Potchefstroom was a tight one with exciting rugby played by both all the way to the last minute. The Leopard XV team knew they had...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Cup 2013: Sharks XV Team Release
VODACOM CUP QUARTER-FINAL The Sharks XV vs Golden Lions Date : Friday 3 May, 2013 Time : 15h00 Venue : KINGS PARK – KP2 Referee : Ben Crouse Assistant Referees : Matt Kemp, Reuben Rossouw The Sharks XV 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13....
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Team announced for battle with Highlanders
The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs. The Sharks Date : Saturday, 4 May 2013 Time : 19h35 (New Zealand time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand Referee : Steve Walsh Assistant Referees : Mike...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas team to play DHL WP
GWK Griquas team to play DHL WP on Saturday 4 May 2013 at 15:30 at DHL Newlands, Cape Town 1. Janro van Niekerk 2. Matthew Dobson 3. Nick Schonert 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon Karemaker 9. Jacques...
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May 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP set for quarterfinal challenge in Vodacom Cup
DHL Western Province are expecting a physical onslaught from GWK Griquas in their Vodacom Cup quarterfinal at DHL Newlands on Saturday (15h30). For that reason DHL WP coach John Dobson has beefed up his pack ahead of the weekend, with regular No.5 Gerbrandt...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp back to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Vodacom Cup Quarter Final
Lock Wilhelm Steenkamp is back in the Blue Bulls team to play EP Kings in a Vodacom Cup quarterfinals match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steenkamp was on Super Rugby duty last weekend and will not only takes over the captaincy from Wiaan Liebenberg, but...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement MTN Golden Lions vs Sharks XV (Vodacom Cup quarter final)
MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made wholesale changes to his side that will face the Sharks XV, in their Vodacom Cup quarter final clash this weekend. Ackermann has strengthened his side by recalling several senior players. The match will...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls calls on Stegmann and Olivier
The return to fitness of flanker Deon Stegmann, fullback Jürgen Visser and midfielder Wynand Olivier prompted Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke to make three changes to his side for their clash against the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Stegmann...
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May 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on No place to hide in the Vodacom Cup – Quarter-finals Preview
No place to hide in the Vodacom Cup – Quarter-finals Preview Losing will not be an option when the four Vodacom Cup quarter-finals take place across the country this weekend. Durban, Cape Town, Nelspruit and Pretoria will host the top eight teams on Friday...
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Apr 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced to play Blue Bulls in Vodacom Cup
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BLUE BULLS AT LOFTUS STADIUM, PRETORIA SATURDAY 04 MAY 2013 15. Scott van Breda 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Wayne Stevens 12. Siyabonga “Tiger” Mangweni (Captain) 14. Michael Killian 10. Shane Gates 9. Scott Mathie 1. Lizo...
