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Dec 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs – 2015 Super Rugby Fixtures
Photo: Etienne Burger Date Home Away Venue Time Saturday, February 14, 2015 Kings Park, Durban 17:05 Saturday, February 21, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 19:10 Saturday, March 07, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 17:05 Saturday, March 14, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 17:05 Saturday,...
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Dec 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on The Black and White Story – 125 Year History of the KZNRU and The Sharks
The book is available at all good bookstores and is a must have for Sharks and Rugby Fans alike. 2 Lucky Rugby 15 Followers / Readers will each win a copy of “The Black and White Story – 125 Year History of the KZNRU and The Sharks”. Keep an...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win a 2015 Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Jersey courtesy of @PUMASouthAfrica #BullsEye
5 Lucky Rugby 15 readers / followers will each win a 2015 Bulls Super Rugby replica Jersey courtesy of Puma and the Vodacom Bulls How to win: 1- You will need to answer the following question: What “eye” can be found on the...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Flip van der Merwe Q&A
1. You Tweeted a photo of your PUMA boots on 18 November saying: “Been 5 months, great to put these boots back on”. What is the status of your injury – are you back in full training? I felt good after going through a recovery period for my knee...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on PUMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO VODACOM BULLS WITH NEW SUPER RUGBY 2015 KIT #BullsEye
Cape Town, South Africa, 27 November 2014 – PUMA has launched the new Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby 2015 kit, which is rich in heritage, pays homage to the team’s loyal fans and features a striking Bull’s head. The Bull’s head...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders to take on Toddy’s Tradies in charity cricket match
The Crusaders XI are preparing to take on the Todd Blackadder-led Tradies XI in the annual Crusaders Charity Cricket match next weekend. The event has been running for more than thirty years and raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand....
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Nov 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mauger to coach Leicester Tigers after 2015 Super Rugby season
Crusaders Assistant Coach Aaron Mauger has accepted the Head Coach role with his old Leicester Tigers club from the 2015/16 season. Mauger, who will complete his third Super Rugby season as Assistant Coach with the Crusaders in 2015, played 53 games for the...
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Nov 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on THE CELL C SHARKS FOCUS ON CREATIVE ATTACK
Durban, 25 November 2014: With Gary Gold’s desire to play exciting, attacking rugby, and in consultation between the coaching brains trust, The Sharks have brought in a specialist in the form of attack coach Brad Mooar. Having assembled a world class squad...
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Nov 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby newbies to attend induction day
New Zealand’s newest fully contracted professional players will attend a New Zealand Rugby induction day in Wellington tomorrow. The induction day is designed to help players understand their new employment environment and their responsibilities and...
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Nov 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on NEW PLAYERS INTRODUCED TO THE REBELS FAMILY
For seven new RaboDirect Rebels, this week has represented a busy process where introductions to the Club’s off-field staff, commercial partners, training and matchday facilities and coach’s expectations have ensured a full schedule. For Cam Crawford,...
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Nov 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017
Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has extended his stay with the Western Force after recommitting to the Western Australian club for a further three seasons. The 25-year-old’s re-signing further consolidates the Western Force backline ahead of the club’s 10th season...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby gets Japanese and Argentinian flavour
Japanese and Argentinian team will appear in South Africa from 2016 following their confirmation in an expanded 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby competition, SANZAR announced on Thursday. The decision was confirmed at a SANZAR Executive Committee meeting in London...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on JAPAN AND ARGENTINA OFFICIALLY JOIN SUPER RUGBY
SANZAR Executive Committee formally approves Japan Rugby Football Union and Union Argentina de Rugby’s admission into Super Rugby from 2016. The Japanese team will be based at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium with three home games...
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Nov 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Orie, Stander to extend Pretoria stay
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Tuesday confirmed the extension of contracts with promising junior players Marvin Orie and Joshua Stander. Both have signed till October 2016. The 21-year Orie, a former Junior Springboks lock made his Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Nov 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Three extend contracts as Vodacom Bulls get ready for 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed that Werner Kruger, Akona Ndungane and Duncan Matthews have extended their contracts and will be available to play for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Former Springbok...
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Nov 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT
With reference to media reports that have surfaced, The Sharks CEO John Smit would like to confirm the following: Michael Horak has joined The Sharks as a defensive and kicking coach for the union. With regard to Paul Perez who arrived for the first time this...
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Nov 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on RENALDO BOTHMA JOINS THE CELL C SHARKS FOR SUPER RUGBY
Durban, 11 November 2014: The Sharks are pleased to announce the signing of talented loose-forward, Renaldo Bothma, who will join the Cell C Sharks on a two-year Super Rugby contract. Bothma will return to the Steval Pumas after he has completed his Super...
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Nov 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas – Renaldo Bothma to play Super Rugby
Photo: Pumas (Hennie Homann) Finally another Steval Pumas rugby star has been released by the Mpumalanga Rugby Union for Super rugby early next year. The talented loose forward, Renaldo Bothma was released late last week to commit to a two year contract with...
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Nov 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on MICROMEGA COMMIT FOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS
The Sharks are pleased to announce that current Occupational Health and Safety sponsors of The Sharks, MICROmega, have extended their partnership for a further two years. NOSA, a MICROmega Group Company and a global leader in occupational risk management...
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Nov 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE ADDS ATTACKING POWER TO 2015 BACKLINE
The Western Force has added the young and exciting outside back pairing of former Blues winger/fullback Albert Nikoro, and former Chiefs and Highlanders winger Tino Nemani to its squad for the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015. The...
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Nov 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP to honour Linee at Allianz Park
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography DHL Western Province will wear black armbands in Sunday’s clash against Saracens at London’s Allianz Park in honour of the late Tinus Linee, who passed away on Monday from Motor Neuron Disease. Linee, 45, played...
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Nov 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Free State Rugby Presidency and Directors concluded
Photo: Etienne Burger The nominations for the Presidency of the Free State Rugby Union as well as for the Directors of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. concluded on Tuesday, 4 November at 12:00. No new nominations were received. Mr. Lindsay Mould was...
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Oct 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on HOFFMAN APPOINTED MATCH OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – QUEENSLAND
Queensland based Super Rugby referee Rohan Hoffman will take on the new role of Match Officials Development Manager – Queensland, in a joint venture between Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Queensland Rugby. Hoffman, a product of Marist College...
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Oct 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby players – class of 2015
A total of 160 players have been confirmed as fully contracted members of one of the five New Zealand Investec Super Rugby teams for the 2015 season. This includes 38 players receiving full time contracts for the first time. The Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes,...
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Oct 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2015 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced his squad to contest the 2015 Investec Super Rugby competition. It includes 26 returning players from the 2014 Crusaders squad, 2 players who have been elevated from the Wider Training Group, and 4 new...
