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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Lions fly into Vodacom Super Rugby final
The Emirates Lions’ comprehensive victory over the Highlanders to secure their first Vodacom Super Rugby final berth is not only reflected on the scoreboard but also in the statistics on the All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom. The Johannesburg side...
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Jul 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Final 2016 Hurricanes versus Lions
After the completion of the two Super Rugby semi-finals on Saturday 30 July the composition of the Super Rugby 2016 Final has been determined. The Hurricanes from New Zealand, the tournament’s top seeded team, will play the Lions from South Africa, the...
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Jul 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions to face Hurricanes in Vodacom Super Rugby final
The Emirates Lions will play against the Hurricanes in Wellington next Saturday 6 August, in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby final following their 42-30 victory over the Highlanders on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. The final will kick off at 09h35 SA time....
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions on the hunt for Vodacom Super Rugby final spot
Hurricanes host Chiefs in first semi-final in Wellington First-ever semi-final in Johannesburg The Emirates Lions will tackle defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, in one of two mouth-watering semi-final clashes on Saturday. The vital...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions on Saturday
Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions in their first ever home Semi-Final Super Rugby clash against the High Energy Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 30 July at 15:00. Dillon Smit and Steph de Witt has been included on the bench. Kick-off is...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impressive prop, Tom Robertson re-commits to NSW Waratahs for further two years
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of 21-year-old prop, Tom Robertson who has committed to the Club for a further two seasons until 2018. The self-confessed scrum analyst has earned the respect of Waratahs’ teammates and supporters...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – July 27
DHL Stormers flank Siya Kolisi has undergone surgery on his ankle and will be out of action for the next three months. Kolisi sustained the Syndesmosis injury in the opening stages of the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions squad announcement vs Highlanders
The Emirates Lions coaching staff picked a squad of 27 for the coming game against the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 30 July at 15:00. There are no surprises with the only name worth mentioning is that of Dillon Smit who has been included...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Weekly Tries Tally after Quarter-finals 23 July 2016
During the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, Vodacom is contributing R7000 for every try scored by a South African team, towards setting up e-libraries and giving access to books to communities in need. QUARTER-FINALS STATS Total number of tries in the...
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Jul 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on LIONS ROAR INTO SEMIS
The Emirates Lions powered their way into the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals with an impressive 42-25 rout of seven time champions Crusaders confirming their status as one of the top teams in the competition. While the Lions broke new ground, the DHL...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Weekly Tries Tally after Quarter-finals for Tries for Books Campaign
QUARTER-FINALS STATS Total number of tries in the Quarter-Finals: 8 Total donation from Vodacom: R56 000 (R7000 per South African team try) Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 5 DHL Stormers: 3 Cell C Sharks: 0 The Emirates Lions...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions roar into Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals
• DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks knocked out in playoff battles The Emirates Lions will host the Highlanders next week in Johannesburg in the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals after the Highveld-team outplayed the Crusaders 42-25 on Saturday to book their place...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Semi-finals Confirmed
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the...
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Jul 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kick-off Time Update Super Rugby Semi-finals
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the...
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Jul 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions roar into Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals
The Emirates Lions will host the Highlanders next week in Johannesburg in the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals after the Highveld-team outplayed the Crusaders 42-25 on Saturday to book their place in the last four of the 2016 competition. Next Saturday’s...
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Jul 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Semi-finals Confirmed
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the...
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Jul 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Puma’s Incredible Schalk Mask honours a rugby superhero
Rugby fans can show their love for Schalk Burger by strapping on a green Incredible Schalk face mask when the Springbok and Stormers legend runs out to play the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday. Burger’s long time sponsors PUMA have produced the masks and...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez returns for DHL Stormers
Flyhalf Robert du Preez will make his return for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. After starting the first two games of the season, Du Preez injured his knee against the Toyota Cheetahs...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State XV vs Border
Saturday, 23 July, 17:00 BCM Stadium, East London Johan Kotze Niel Rautenbach Erich de Jager Justin Bason Willem Serfontein Jasper Wiese Niel Claasens (c ) Nardus Erasmus Zee Mkhabela Daren Barron Lorenzo Gordon Ali Mgijima Carel-Jan Coetzee JP Coetzee...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs
All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs Cell C Sharks, Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers in action on Saturday Vodacom Super Rugby enters the exciting knockout phase this weekend when four matches will be played across three countries, in...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Warren Whiteley cleared
Warren Whiteley is ready to lead the Emirates Lions against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 23 July at 16:30 after passing a late fitness test on Thursday. A final decision on Jaco van der Walt and Sylvian Mahuza will be taken before...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on The Emirates Lions team announcement
The Emirates Lions host the BNZ Crusaders in their first ever home quarter final of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament on Saturday 23 July 2016 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off is at 16:30. The Lions’ position on the log is the highest it has ever been in...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
Hurricane vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 23 July 2016 Time : 19h35 (NZST) 09h35 (SA time) Venue : Westpac Stadium, Wellington Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Nick Briant, Paul Williams Television Match Official : Glenn Newman Willie le...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team to play the Leopards in Potchefstroom
22 July 2016 19:00 – SuperSport 1 15 Full back ZANA ERIC 14 Right wing ARENDSE EDERIES 13 Right centre JONKER (CAPT) JW 12 Left centre LOMBARD KYLE 11 Left wing DUKISA NTABENI 10 Fly half MOIR STEVEN 9 Scrum half DORFLING TIAAN 8 Number eight MEIRING...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Lions
BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to take on the Lions in the sudden-death quarter final round this weekend. It includes five changes to the 23 that played the Hurricanes last weekend. Halfback Andy Ellis and lock Sam Whitelock...
