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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS
The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE
Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV
Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...
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Jul 1, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders
NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...
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Jun 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury update
Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...
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Jun 27, 14 •
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Australia, General News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus
Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....
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Jun 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan
Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force
Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT). The 23-year-old blindside...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend. The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown
Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on McCaw out with broken rib
The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury Update
After a week away last week, the Blues (minus their All Blacks and New Zealand Under 20 representatives) are back at training this week to prepare for a match against the Taniwha Northland Barbarians in Whangarei on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm). Injury update...
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Jun 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs delivering for two ‘best in class’ partners
Whilst their on-field performances have put the NSW Waratahs at the top of the Australian conference in this year’s Asteron Life Super Rugby competition, the Tahs’ two newest sponsors are reaping the rewards of the team’s strong off-field performance....
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Jun 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Upsets in Joburg and Durbs usher in June break – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review
The Lions secured their first-ever Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, just before the DHL Stormers won their first away game of the season when they beat the Cell C Sharks in Durban. On a weekend where the Vodacom Bulls had a...
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Jun 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on No stop to Marnitz ‘drop goal’ Boshoff
2 JUNE 2014 – Drop goals proved to be the weapons of choice in the South African derby upsets while Lions pivot Marnitz Boshoff was pronounced as the undisputed points machine of the weekend. Boshoff used the drop goal to great effect in his side’s...
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May 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues-Hurricanes Clash Leave Blues Still Hopeful for the Play-offs
This evening saw two New Zealand rugby teams go head-to-head in a make-or-break game. Especially for the local Blues team. They simply had to win this game in order to still have a shot at the play-offs. The game seemed to start strong for the visiting...
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May 31, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby Result: Chiefs vs Waratahs Full-time score
#SupeRugby Result: Chiefs 17 (3) vs Waratahs 33 (13) Full-time #CHIv...
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May 31, 14 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby live: Chiefs vs Waratahs Half-time score
#SupeRugby live: Chiefs 3 vs Waratahs 13 Half-time #CHIv...
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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby Result: Crusaders vs Force Full-time
#SupeRugby live: Crusaders 30 (16) vs Western Force 7 (0) Full-time #FORvCRU ...
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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby live: Crusaders vs Force Half-time score
#SupeRugby live: Crusaders 16 vs Western Force 0 Half-time #FORvCRU ...
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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SupeRugby Live: Crusaders vs Force
#SupeRugby live: Crusaders vs Western Force. Kick-off: 09h35 CAT #FORv...
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May 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY – WEEK 16: CRUSADERS V WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force will tackle the Crusaders in Christchurch this today (30 May) in their final match before the June Test window. The Force currently sits fourth on the Asteron Life Super Rugby ladder, and will front the third-placed Crusaders, who have won...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bulls team to tackle the Lions
Bulls team (with Super caps) is: Jurgen Visser (23), Akona Ndungane (106), JJ Engelbrecht (46), Jan Serfontein (25), Bjorn Basson (68), Jacques-Louis Potgieter (53), Francois Hougaard (69), Jacques Engelbrecht (24), Jacques du Plessis (14), Jono Ross (16),...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen to lead DHL Stormers in Durban
Springbok star Duane Vermeulen will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Sharks in Durban (kick-off 19h10). Vermeulen will lead the team from his regular No.8 position in the absence of...
