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Aug 1, 14 •
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The Western Force has received a further boost in the lead-in to its 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby with the retention of local product Dane Haylett-Petty for the 2015 season. Perth-raised Haylett-Petty returned to the Force in 2014 after playing...
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Jul 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged side to take on the Waratahs on Saturday night. The Crusaders and Waratahs will meet for the first time this season in this final clash of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby...
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Jul 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final
Craig Joubert of South Africa has been appointed to referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final in Sydney on Saturday, SANZAR has announced. It will be the third time that Joubert will referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final. His first final at this level was in 2010...
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Jul 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL
Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 2 August 2014 Waratahs v Crusaders ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (19:40 local, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST, 09:40 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub...
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Jul 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch
The 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season came to an abrupt halt for the Cell C Sharks on Saturday morning when they were beaten by 38-6 by the Crusaders in the first semi-final. The Durbanites would be the first to admit that they were not at their best...
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Jul 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium. The NSW Waratahs team to...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi
Only 5,000 tickets remain for Saturday’s massive Semi-Final derby clash between the NSW Waratahs and the Brumbies (7.30pm). With over 38,000 tickets now sold, the match is expected to be played to a record-breaking capacity Allianz Stadium crowd and the...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview
A mammoth task, to become the first South African team to win a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff in New Zealand, awaits the Cell C Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday. Their opponents are the seven-time champion Crusaders, winners of the New Zealand...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made two changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Highlanders two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has recovered from injury to return to the line-up and will play at number 6 on Saturday night. That sees Jordan...
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Jul 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders
Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....
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Jul 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Folau back for Brumbies Semi-Final showdown
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to the starting line-up for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) – New Zealand Time at Allianz Stadium. After resting him in the...
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Jul 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on St Stithians Rugby Golf Day with Joost and Naas
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Jul 21, 14 •
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Jul 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Over 33 000 tickets snapped up for Tahs semi
With their opponents now confirmed as Australian derby rivals the Brumbies, the NSW Waratahs have sold over 33,000 seats for Saturday’s Asteron Life 2014 Super Rugby Semi-Final at Allianz Stadium (7.30pm). Tickets went on public sale last Wednesday and the...
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Jul 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Off to Christchurch for the Cell C Sharks – Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers Review
The Cell C Sharks will face their second opponent from New Zealand’s South Island in as many weeks when they travel to Christchurch for a Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders on Saturday. The Durbanites progressed to the final four of...
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Jul 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Interview with Referee Rasta Rasivhenge
We can’t play the game without them. By far more influencial than the players themselves. Ask the Sharks in 2007 or the Springboks in 2011. I caught up with Rasta Rasivhenge. Why would someone be a referee? So who is Rasta? Rasta is a referee who was...
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Jul 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lambie back on Cell C Sharks bench
Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie has recovered from his arm injury and has been included on the Cell C Sharks bench for their Vodacom Super Rugby qualifier against the Highlanders in Durban on Saturday. Lambie’s inclusion in the team is one of only three...
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Jul 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to take on the Highlanders
Cell C Sharks vs Highlanders Date: Saturday, 19 July 2014 Time: 17h05 CAT Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) Assistant Referees: Jaco Peyper, Cobus Wessels Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman 15. SP Marais 14. S’bura...
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Jul 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Signals Asian Expansion in 2016
The evolution of Vodacom Super Rugby is set to expand into Asia with SANZAR confirming that tenders from Japan and Singapore will vie for the license to run a team when the competition grows to 18 participants in 2016. Following an initial expression of...
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Jul 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on ARU CONGRATULATES WARATAHS AND BRUMBIES ON SUPER RUGBY FINAL SERIES QUALIFICATION
The Australian Rugby Union congratulates the NSW Waratahs and University of Canberra Brumbies for their outstanding performances in securing a spot in the 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby Finals Series. This year produced an exceptionally competitive Australian...
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Jul 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Joubert and Walsh to referee Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers
SANZAR has announced that South Africa’s Craig Joubert and Steve Walsh from Australia will referee the two Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers this weekend. Joubert will be the man in the middle in Canberra, where the Brumbies host the Chiefs, while Walsh...
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Jul 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sharks rule SA as Bulls and Lions finish on a high – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 19 Review
The Cell C Sharks will host the Highlanders in the second Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifier next weekend after they managed to beat the DHL Stormers on Saturday evening, but the winning margin was not enough to secure second spot on the log. The...
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Jul 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Brumbies vs Force Teamsheets
Match No. 115: Brumbies v Force Date :Friday 11 July Venue : GIO Stadium Canberra Kick Off local: 11h40 CAT Referee: Steve Walsh Assistant Ref 1: Angus Gardner Assistant Ref 2: Andrew Lees TMO:Steve Leszczynski Teams Brumbies 1. Scott Sio , 2. Josh Mann-Rea ,...
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Jul 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Chiefs Teamsheets
Match No. 114: Blues v Chiefs Date :Friday 11 July Venue : Eden Park Kick Off : 09h35 CAT Referee: Glen Jackson Assistant Ref 1: Nick Briant Assistant Ref 2: Brendan Pickerill TMO:Ben Skeen Teams Blues 15. Charles Piutau,14. Lolagi Visinia / George Moala,13....
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Jul 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on FORCE NAMED FOR CAPITAL CLASH WITH THE BRUMBIES
The Western Force will be looking for a top six finish when it faces the Brumbies in the final round of the Asteron Life Super Rugby regular season at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday night (11 July). Back-rower Brynard Stander will be unleashed for his...
