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Jun 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings side announced to play against the Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE BULLS AT LOFTUS VERSFELD SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2013 15. SP Marais 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Captain) 14. ...
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Jun 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings skipper, Luke Watson, out for six months
Southern Kings skipper, Luke Watson, has been ruled out for the rest of the 2013 rugby season, following an injury to his ankle. Watson, who was assessed by one of the foremost ankle specialists in Cape Town yesterday [SUBS: Tuesday 25 June 2013] will have to...
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Jun 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Agreement reached between The Sharks and John Plumtree
The Sharks confirmed that discussions were held today between representatives of themselves and John Plumtree (“the Parties”). It was mutually and amicably agreed between the Parties to part ways with immediate effect. The terms of the agreement...
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Jun 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Medical Update and Injury List
25 June 2013:This week sees Vodacom Super Rugby action make a welcome return after the June international window. The Sharks will be determined to finish the tournament strongly, when they take on the Blues on Saturday, 29th June at Growthpoint KINGS PARK....
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Jun 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pierre Spies out for season
Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will be out for the rest of the 2013 rugby season after tearing a bicep muscle on Saturday while playing for the Springboks against Samoa in the Castle Lager Incoming Series. Spies saw two specialists, one in Johannesburg...
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Jun 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls fitness update, brought to you by Medihelp
Vodacom Bulls players Pierre Spies, Jano Vermaak and Francois Hougaard are all injured and in danger of not playing in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Southern Kings at Loftus Versfeld. Spies has a grade three tear to his bicep...
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Jun 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Referee Appointments (Rounds 18-20) announced
Herewith find the Super Rugby referee schedule for Rounds 18-...
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Jun 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Young Guns Extends Their Contracts At The Blue Bulls
Young guns sign on at the Blue Bulls A number of the most promising rugby players in South Africa, as well as four senior Vodacom Bulls players renewed their contracts with the Blue Bulls Company, it was announced on Thursday. Current Springbok squad members...
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Jun 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bulls Vermaak to France & Potgieter to Japan
Vermaak to France, Potgieter to Japan The Blue Bulls Company on Thursday confirmed the departure of scrumhalf Jano Vermaak and flanker Dewald Potgieter. Potgieter decided not to renew his contract which expires at the end of the current Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Jun 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions side to front The Sharks at Ellis Park
MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to front The Sharks at Ellis Park on Friday evening. Francois du Toit, Julian Redelinghuys, Warwick Tecklenburg and Ross Cronje all move up into the starting line-up, while Chrysander Botha returns...
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Jun 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Amended kick off times for South African Vodacom Super Rugby matches
SANZAR has advised of minor amendments to the kick-off times of four forthcoming South African Vodacom Super Rugby fixtures, following a request from SuperSport and after consultation with the South African Rugby Union. The changes have been approved...
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Jun 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad to travel to South Africa
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his 26-man squad to travel toSouth Africa. The team departs for the Republic on Friday afternoon, playing the Sharks inDurbanon June 29 before heading toBloemfonteinto face the Cheetahs on July 6. ...
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Jun 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Backs and Attack Coach, Brad Mooar heading back to New Zealand
Southern Kings Backs and Attack Coach, Brad Mooar, has left the Southern Kings and will be returning to New Zealand for personal reasons. “I can confirm that Brad has left the Southern Kings and will be returning home; I wish him well,” said Director of...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Alan Solomons responds to Scotsman.com article
Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, has responded to the article wherein it was speculated that SRU chief executive Mark Dodson was head hunting him for the position of Edinburgh’s head coach while in South Africa. “My total focus is on the...
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Jun 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues Team Announced to Play France 11 June 2013
Blues team to face France Tuesday June 11 North Harbour Stadium Kick-off 7.05pm Hooker James Parsons will captain a new-look Blues outfit against France at North Harbour Stadium on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.05pm). In the absence of Ali Williams and...
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Jun 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Chiliboy Ralepelle to swop Bulls for Toulouse
Ralepelle to swop Pretoria for Toulouse The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd announced on Thursday that Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle did not accept an offer to extend his contract past October 31st, 2013. The hooker indicated...
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Jun 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mapoe injury rules him out of remainder of Vodacom Super Rugby season
Vodacom Bulls player Lionel Mapoe will miss the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to a shoulder injury. The versatile outside back sustained the injury on Saturday during his side’s 30-25 win over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. According...
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Jun 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls stay on top of the SA Conference – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review
The Vodacom Bulls firmed their grip on the top position of the South African conference on Saturday by beating closet rivals, the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, while the DHL Stormers kept their outside change of a play-off spot alive with a...
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Jun 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Olivier released to take up French offer
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd has agreed to release Wynand Olivier in order for the multiple Cup winning midfielder to take up an offer with French club Montpellier. Olivier’s contact expires on 31 October 2013, but the BBC agreed to a request from...
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Jun 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders Injury Update
During last nights game against the Waratahs which saw the Crusaders win 23-22, Crusaders lock Dominic Bird incurred a significant shoulder injury. Following further medical assesment today the Crusaders can confirm that Bird has ruptured his left pectoralis...
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May 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Blues @ Forsyth Barr Stadium
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night. The match takes on additional significance with The Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy on the line. The trophy honours one of the...
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May 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Massive clash in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Preview
It’s still early days to talk about conferences titles and the like, but Saturday evening’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Vodacom Bulls will have a big influence on how the top two local teams finish on the log in 2013....
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May 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to take on the Stormers
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE STORMERS AT CAPE TOWN SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2013 15. SP Marais 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Captain) 14. Siviwe...
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May 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Crusaders Friendly Match in Levin this June
Hurricanes v Crusaders in Levin this June The Hurricanes and Crusaders have announced today they will play a non-competition match in the June International window at the Levin Domain on Friday 21st June. Hurricanes Head Coach, Mark Hammett was delighted to...
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May 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Highlanders
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday night’s clash with the Highlanders inDunedin. With Keven Mealamu away with the All Blacks earlier this week, James Parsons has been given the nod at hooker while...
