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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on More players join the ranks of the Southern Kings squad
The Southern Kings have confirmed a number of new signings following a week of intensive training with the SA rugby Mobi Unit. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed that Pumas flanker, Chris Cloete, (24) and Sharks Lock John-Charles (JC)...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results
Thursday 18: Rebels vs Manu Samoa Friday 19: Lions vs Jaguars (Emirate Airline Park, JHB, Time: TBC) Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs Chiefs vs Blues ***Some venues and times still need to be confirmed***...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pollard might miss start of Vodacom Super Rugby season
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard might miss the opening weeks of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition due to a shoulder strain. This was confirmed by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday. Pollard picked up a...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Slight Rugby Law Changes
South Africa’s top match officials met in Newlands for its annual course and were told small changes to the laws. The changes make things clearer, always a good idea for laws. 1. Maul When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier,...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Michael Hooper named NSW Waratahs team captain
NSW Waratahs Head Coach Daryl Gibson has named Michael Hooper as team captain for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season. Hooper will lead the squad together with club captain, Dave Dennis, with the two to be underpinned by a senior leadership team. The...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Baby steps for Southern Kings
With just over a month left before the Southern Kings take the field in their first match in the all new expanded Super Rugby season, head coach Deon Davids gave some insight on what’s been happening at the 6th South African franchise. Davids explained...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mobi Unit put Southern Kings through their paces
The SA Rugby Mobi Unit has begun a week’s worth of intensive training with the Southern Kings squad at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. This high performance ‘think-tank’ of top rugby coaches was established by SA Rugby in 2013 to assist elite teams at...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers thrive at Wilderness training camp
The DHL Stormers have been gearing up for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season on a training camp in Wilderness and George this week. The 38-man training squad travelled from Cape Town on Tuesday, and embarked on a teambuilding exercise on Wednesday that saw...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby 2016 Squads
South African Group: Africa 1 Conference: Cheetahs: (Extended squad) Justin Basson, Ryno Benjamin, Clayton Blommetjies, Tienie Burger, Willie Britz, Johan Coetzee, Luan de Bruin, Lood de Jager, Maphutha Dolo, Jacques du Toit, Joseph Dweba, Sias Ebersohn,...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers training camp squad announced
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Jan 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on Manly duo, Wycliff Palu and Matt Lucas bolster NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Squad for 2016
The NSW Waratahs have received a timely boost with Manly duo, Wycliff Palu and Matt Lucas returning to the fold as part of the 38-man extended squad announced for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season. Palu is set to add to his 121 Super Rugby caps for the...
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Jan 11, 16 •
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Comments Off on TESSMANN RETURNS TO THE FORCE FOR SEASON 2016
Western Force hooker Heath Tessmann has signed on for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season, and will look to back up another strong year of rugby after playing all 16 matches for the Force last season. The Western Australian side has retained the bulk of...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Engelbrecht returns to the Southern Kings
Jacques ‘Vleis’ Engelbrecht has signed with the Southern Kings for the 2016 Vodacom Super rugby season. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said the Southern Kings were excited to have Engelbrecht back for the 2016 season. “Jacques made a significant...
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Jan 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Déjà vu for Southern Kings fans
With the new 2016 Super Rugby season upon us and most fans can’t wait to see their teams take the field, you can’t blame the Southern Kings supporters as they are left with a sense of déjà vu. As in 2013 when the Kings replaced the Lions, the...
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Jan 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on New recruits as Southern Kings 2016 season starts
The Southern Kings officially kicked off their 2016 season on a positive note today, with a number of players from the Border Bulldogs, South Western Districts and Sharks joining the team on trial ahead of their return to Vodacom Super Rugby in February. The...
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Dec 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Taniela Tupou signs contract extension with St.George Queensland Reds until 2018
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Dec 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sunwolves 2016 Squad
Forwards: Ryuhei Arita, Timothy Bond, Andrew Durutalo, Ziun Gu, Shohei Hirano, Shota Horie, Yoshiya Hofsoda, Keita Inagaki, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Takeshi Kizu, Yamamoto Koki, Faatiga Lemalu, Tomas Leonardi, Shinya Makabe, Masataka Mikami, Liaki...
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Dec 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Christchurch City Mission and Crusaders CANterbury Christmas
The BNZ Crusaders are teaming up with the Christchurch City Mission to bring some Christmas joy to those in need this year. On Wednesday morning the BNZ Crusaders team will erect the marquee that will house over 600 people for Christmas dinner thanks to the...
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Dec 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Greg Holmes to depart Reds after 2016 season
Queensland Rugby Union today announced that St.George Queensland Reds stalwart Greg Holmes will leave the side following the 2016 Super Rugby season. Holmes has signed a two-year contract with English Premiership side the Exeter Chiefs, from the 2016-17...
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Dec 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies captain signs three year deal with the Reds
Queensland Rugby Union has secured the signature of current Wallabies captain Stephen Moore from 2017. A product of the Queensland pathway, Moore will return home to the St.George Queensland Reds on a three-year deal from 2017 through to the next Rugby World...
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Dec 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby announces new media rights arrangements for 2016-2020
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced new and significantly improved media rights arrangements for 2016-2020 which will enable the code to re-energise the game at grassroots level and invest in key strategic areas to ensure its future health and...
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Dec 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Courtesy relay on behalf of Unión Argentina de Rugby
The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) held a press conference today in which the Jaguares were presented as the official Argentine franchise that will compete in Super Rugby from 2016. Not only was the name of the franchise unveiled, but also its institutional...
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Dec 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Kings Connection opens at The Boardwalk
Southern Kings Rugby fans can now fill up their Christmas stockings with a range of the franchise’s fanwear, thanks to The Kings Connection shop, which opens today at the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth [SUBS: Monday December...
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Dec 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Southern Kings launch their 2016 kit
The Southern Kings have revealed their playing kit for the 2016 season. Speaking at the launch, Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said he was extremely happy with the design that had been put together. “The jersey encapsulates the Kings...
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Dec 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings announce first signings
The Southern Kings on Sunday announced the signing of the first 20 players to their new Vodacom Super Rugby squad. The group will report for duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday for the continuation of administration and logistical preparations as...
