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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Law variations and changes for 2016
Here is a summary of law variations and slight changes to existing laws that will come into play this season: Mauls: When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier, the new ball-carrier is not allowed to slip to the back, carrying...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Jaguares
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Jaguares from Argentina in the first Vodacom Super Rugby home game for 2016. The encounter marks a historical milestone with the Argentinian team being part of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition for the very first...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS BENEFIT FROM A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Reigning Currie Cup Champs and Rugby Super League hopefuls, the Golden Lions will be getting a bit of help from science this year as they embark on the away leg of their campaign. As they travel to Japan for their first Super Rugby match of the season, the...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby preview: DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls
With the Super Rugby season officially kicking off this coming weekend we preview the matches, we preview the North versus South classic. The Bulls travel to Cape Town to face the Stormers at Newlands on 27 February 2016. Incoming head coach, Robbie Fleck,...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to take on Sharks
Southern Kings captain Steven Sykes will lead the team out when the Kings make their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, playing their first match against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday. Head Coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to playing...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on The All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom #AllOutRugby
Vodacom Super Rugby belongs to the fans, and with that in mind, Vodacom introduces the All Out Rugby App. While Vodacom may not be able to control the results, we have made it our game plan to keep supporters up to date with everything Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets giveaway – Southern Kings vs Vodacom Bulls #AllOutRugby
We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Saturday 9th April at 19h15) How can you win? Hint: Download the All Out...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to take on the Highlanders
The Blues will blood some new players, rely on proven performers and bring plenty of firepower off the bench for Friday’s opening match of the Investec Super Rugby Championship at Eden Park. Hooker James Parsons, with 50 caps to his credit, will lead the...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Blues
Head Coach of the Pulse Energy Highlanders Jamie Joseph has named an experienced line-up for the opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby competition against the Blues on Friday night. Joseph was able to call on all but two of his squad with only Mark...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs named for first round Super Rugby clash against historic rivals, the Queensland Reds
Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his NSW Waratahs team for round one of Super Rugby this Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The announcement was made at the Club’s official season launch today in Sydney. The starting team for the historic 301st rivalry...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team to take on the Sharks
1. Schalk Ferreira 2. Martin Ferreira 3. Tom Botha 4. Steven Sykes 5. John Charles Astle 6. Chris Cloete 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Jacques Engelbrecht 9. Ntando Kebe 10. Elgar Watts 11. Malcolm Jaer 12. Shane Gates 13. JP du Plessis 14. Luzuko Vulindlu 15....
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 1
SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 1 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Blues v Highlanders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Paul Williams AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben Skeen...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Joubert handed Vodacom Super Rugby derby in Cape Town
SANZAAR on Tuesday announced the match official appointments for the opening rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby, with Craig Joubert, the most experienced referee on the panel, handed the highly-anticipated North-South derby between the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM RUGBY GOES ALL OUT IN 2016
Photo caption: L to R (Players only): Schalk Ferreira, Bandies Maku, Philip van der Walt, Pupa Mohoje, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Luther Obi, Lappies Labuschagne Vodacom launches the All Out Rugby App Vodacom introduces Tries for Books...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Weekly Rugby Union Fixtures and Results (23 – 29 February 2016)
All results will be updated on this page by Rugby 15 as soon as they have been completed. SA times * SuperRugby: 26 February 2016 Blues 34 vs Highlanders 31 Brumbies 52 vs Hurricanes 10 Cheetahs 33 vs Jaguares 34 27 February 2016 Sunwolves 13 vs Lions...
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Feb 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jerome Kaino suspension confirmed
Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the team’s season opener against the Highlanders at Eden Park on Friday night, after he was sanctioned for foul play during a pre-season match against the Chiefs on Friday. Kaino was red carded by referee Brendon...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Provisional Squad Announced
The Southern Kings provisional squad that has been submitted to SANZAAR this morning is as follows. 1. Schalk Ferreira 2. Edgar Marutlulle 3. Jacobie Adriaanse 4. Steven Sykes 5. John Charles Astle...
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Feb 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings vs Cell C Sharks Preview
The Southern Kings will make their return to Vodacom Super Rugby after a three years break when they take on the Cell C Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Kings and Sharks are part of the extended competition’s...
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Feb 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on TOYOTA AND CHEETAHS SPORT NEW CONTRACT
Toyota South Africa Motors renews contract with Free State Cheetahs for another three-year period. Free State Stadium becomes Toyota Stadium Three players are chosen as part of the Hilux Tough Ambassador programme. Hilux Memorabilia Kit in support of the...
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Feb 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs go down to the Highlanders in another tight-fought trial
The NSW Waratahs have gone down to the Highlanders by 40 points to 35 in yet another tight-fought preseason trial in Queenstown, New Zealand this afternoon. The two sides spent the majority of the match taking turns in adding the points to the scoreboard,...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the NSW Waratahs in Queenstown
The Pulse Energy Highlanders will play the NSW Waratahs in Queenstown this Friday,the game will complete the Highlanders three match preseason. So far the record is a loss and a draw, one week out from the opening fixture against the Blues the team will be...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Xerox on board with Emirates Lions for Super Rugby
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Xerox has come on board as an additional sponsor for the Vodacom Super Rugby in 2016 and will take up a position on the back of the Emirates Lions jersey. Xerox is currently the title sponsor for...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby enters bold new era
Rugby World Cup top four nations feature This is rugby’s #bestofthebest All matches broadcast live on SuperSport Global expansion moves closer with new teams, a new format and exciting new players entering the fray of the new bigger and bolder...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Jaguares Teamsheets
Date: 19 February 2016 Venue: Wits Kick-off: 19h00 TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15 JW Bell, 14 Koch Marx, 13 Stokkies Hanekom, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Marnitz Boshoff, 9 Dillon Smit, 8 Ruan Ackermann, 7 Cyle...
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Feb 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on REBELS FINISH PRE-SEASON ON HIGH
The Melbourne Rebels concluded their pre-season campaign with a 85-0 victory over Samoa at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Thursday night. Contesting their second and last pre-season fixture ahead of next weekend’s Asteron Life Super Rugby season opener...
