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Mar 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas
Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...
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Mar 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start
Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...
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Mar 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement
Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...
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Mar 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers
Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. The match kicks off at 15:05. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi. Obi will be making his...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings
Cell C Sharks clinch tough derby in Bloemfontein DHL Stormers fight back for Singapore win Jaguares down Reds to continue impressive start Debutant wing Madosh Tambwe scored two tries in the Emirates Lions’ comprehensive 42-19 victory over the Southern...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares
The St.George Queensland Reds lost 22-8 to the Jaguares in Round 5 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Buenos Aires overnight. For the second week in a row the Reds were forced to play with 13 men after Eto Nabuli and Kane Douglas were sent to the sin bin for separate...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fleck praises DHL Stormers character
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was impressed with the character his team showed to fight back under pressure and secure a 44-31 victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday. Having trailed 24-20 at half-time, the DHL Stormers turned things...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
This Saturday sees the Cell C Sharks travelling to Bloemfontein to take on the Cheetahs in our team’s second consecutive match against South African opposition in Week Five Vodacom Super Rugby action. Last week’s derby was competitive and the expectation...
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Mar 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Two local derbies spice up Vodacom Super Rugby weekend – Round 5 Preview
Jan Serfontein to earn 50th cap milestone against Blues Seabelo Senatla in the first start for the DHL Stormers Warren Whiteley leads Emirates Lions for 50th time versus Kings Two local derbies will spice up Round Five of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament...
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Mar 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement vs Southern Kings
Big 50 for Whiteley Warren Whiteley will captain the Emirates Lions for the 50th time in Vodacom Super Rugby when he leads his side on the field against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Whiteley, who returns to his former hunting ground...
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Mar 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
Captain Francois Venter back in action Francois Venter will be making is return after an ankle injury kept him sidelined for the first four games of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. He will be leading the Toyota Cheetahs in their match against the Cell C...
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Mar 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions maul Reds in Joburg- Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Roundup
Cell C Sharks survive huge scare in Durban against Kings Jaguares defeat injury-hit Toyota Cheetahs in Buenos Aires Vodacom Bulls down Sunwolves to secure first win of campaign Wing Courtnall Skosan displayed his pace and razor sharp finishing...
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Mar 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on GAAN JOHAN ACKERMANN DIE AFRIGTERS SE UITTOG LEI?
Johannesburg. Suid Afrikaners en veral Lions ondersteuners sal dalk binnekort sonder die afrigters talent van Johan Ackermann sit. Hy het Donderdag tydens die Lions se span aankondiging vir die wedstryd teen die Reds detail gegee oor die moontlikheid...
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Mar 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings
On Saturday evening at 7.30pm, we will be hosting the Kings at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in a fourth round Vodacom Super Rugby derby clash, our first of the tournament against South African opposition. The Kings defeated the Sunwolves in Week two of the...
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Mar 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone
New Zealand’s Investec Super Rugby players will wear brightly coloured laces in this week’s competition round to send a message that rugby is for everyone. The #rugbyforeveryone campaign targets people not traditionally involved and encourages everyone...
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Mar 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls boosted by return of several stalwarts – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview
50th Emirates Lions cap for Franco Mostert Experienced Alshaun Bock to debut for Southern Kings Toyota Cheetahs choose new captain for difficult Jaguares clash Springbok centre Jan Serfontein returns to the Vodacom Bulls side as one of the several changes to...
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Mar 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Reds
Franco Mostert will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when the Emirates Lions host the Reds at Emirates Airline Park. Mostert (26) made his debut for the Lions in 2014 against the Cheetahs. Elton Jantjies boasts the most Super Rugby...
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Mar 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Jaguares
The Toyota Cheetahs, captained by Tian Meyer, will be taking on the Jaguares at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, 17 March 2017. The match kicks off at 21:40 SA time. Coach Franco Smith named him the team for the encounter. Changes...
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Mar 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Nicolas Sanchez suspended for 1 week
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE HEARING NEWS RELEASE Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 14 March 2017, 7am(ARG), 12pm(SA), 9pm(AUS), 11pm(NZ) via video-conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Judicial Committee Members: John Langford, David...
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Mar 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Fraser Brown citing
Fraser Brown, the Scotland hooker, has been cited by the independent Citing Commissioner at Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham. The cited offence, dangerous tackling, took place in the second minute of the match in...
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Mar 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds squad named for tour to South Africa and Argentina
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 27-man squad for their two-week tour of South Africa and Argentina. The squad departs from Brisbane tomorrow for the tour and will face the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday 19 March at 1:15am (AEST) and the...
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Mar 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Nicolas Sanchez Cited
Player: Nicolas Sanchez Team: Jaguares Position: Fly Half Date of Incident: 11 March 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Nicolas Sanchez of the Jaguares has been cited...
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Mar 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 22-20 following a last-minute penalty goal to the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night in Round 3 of Vodafone Super Rugby. A fast start to the Reds saw them lead 17-0, but the Crusaders rallied to outscore...
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Mar 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR: Statement on Super Rugby
The SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) met in London on Friday 10 March to assess the economic and sporting environment under which its tournaments (Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship) are operating and to review the final steps of the strategic planning...
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Mar 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sparkling youngsters steal the show in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup
Youngsters Jean-Luc du Preez (flank) and Curwin Bosch (replacement flyhalf) starred in the 37-14 Cell C Sharks win over the Waratahs on Saturday evening as the Durban team continued their impressive start to the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Du Preez, who...
