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Mar 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview
Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks will travel to one of their favourite destinations in South Africa when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon. It’s the only local derby on the Vodacom Super Rugby menu in round five as...
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Mar 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS
Nick Cummins will make his return to the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force takes on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night (13 March) – in just the second home match of the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby. The ‘Honey...
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Mar 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Lions
Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 return to Super Rugby on Saturday afternoon when the Crusaders take on the Lions. They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs two weeks ago. Kieran Read...
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Mar 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Match Hurricanes v Blues @ FMG Stadium, Palmerston North Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Mike Fraser AR2 Shane McDermott TMO Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe...
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Mar 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Emirate Lions team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch
Photo: Etienne Burger TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND FIVE: CRUSADERS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency,...
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Mar 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rhodes to head overseas after 2015 Super Rugby
DHL Western Province and DHL Stormers forward Michael Rhodes will join English club, Saracens, at the conclusion of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. The 27-year-old will see out the remainder of the 2015 Super Rugby season before moving to London and...
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Mar 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on #FanUp – Upgrade and join the Vodacom Fan Tour
Vodacom Fan Tour to the Final Samsung upgrade could get you a ticket to ride JOHANNESBURG, 10 March 2015: With the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby in full swing, supporters stand a chance to win the ultimate rugby trip with the final touring squad on the...
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Mar 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make a change to their side for Sharks clash
Change to Toyota Cheetah team for Saturday’s match – Tienie Burger was withdrawn due to an injury. He will be replaced by Oupa Mohoje. Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks on Saturday, 14 March...
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Mar 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING NEWS RELEASE
Hearing Details: 9 March 2015 @ 6pm AEDT, 5pm AEST, 8pm NZDT, 9am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (g) Dangerous...
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Mar 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pollard a points machine for the Vodacom Bulls
Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard was in top form and distinguished himself as a points machined for his side in the fourth round of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition. Statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby App demonstrates how...
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Mar 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bringing ‘The Bank’ back to Crusaders rugby
The Crusaders are bringing back an icon of rugby in this region, with the launch of ‘The Bank’ at Crusaders vs Lions this Saturday afternoon. The Bank is a play on the embankment at the old Lancaster Park, where many a red and black rugby fan enjoyed...
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Mar 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 5
SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 5 of the 2015 Super Rugby season, including Shaun Veldsman’s return to the TMO box in Cape Town after recovering from a recent attack. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the...
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Mar 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers top log as Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions make strong statements – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Review
Photo: Jaco Pienaar The DHL Stormers continued their impressive winning run and the Vodacom Bulls showed they mean business, but it was the Emirates Lions who arguably caused the biggest upset of the fourth round of Vodacom Super Rugby. The team from...
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Mar 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs
The St.George Queensland Reds have gone down 23-5 to the NSW Waratahs, in a ferocious Asteron Life Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium tonight. Lock Marco Kotze scored a late try for the Reds while NSW scored tries through Bernard Foley and Peter Betham....
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Mar 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs defeat Queensland Reds in Brisbane
The NSW Waratahs have defeated arch rivals the Queensland Reds 23-5 on Saturday night after a grinding, physical encounter in Brisbane. The victory means that the Bob Templeton Cup-the trophy competed for between the two states-has returned to NSW for another...
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Mar 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT
Hearing Details: 9 March 2015 @ 6pm AEDT, 5pm AEST, 8pm NZDT, 9am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous...
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Mar 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on CHRIS KURIDRANI CITED
Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously and; 10.4 (g) Dangerous charging. A player must not charge or...
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Mar 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE UNABLE TO OVERCOME BRUMBIES
The Western Force has gone down fighting against the ACT Brumbies, 27-15, tonight at Canberra’s GIO Stadium tonight. The home side held a 19-8 lead at the break, with the Force’s first-half try coming through returning club favourite, Nick ‘Honey...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS APOLOGISES
Photo: @HowzitJax The Cell C Sharks third round Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld proved to be a very physical encounter that was contested passionately by the respective teams on the day. During the match there was an off the...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on #REDS VS #WARATAHS Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Match Reds v Waratahs @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 7 March 2015 Kick-Off 18:40 local, 19:40 AEDT, 21:40 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 James Leckie TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds 1James...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on BRUMBIES VS WESTERN FORCE team sheets #SupeRugby
Match Brumbies v Force @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Friday 6 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Marius van der Westhuizen AR1 Angus Gardner AR2 Andrew Lees TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen ...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls make one change for Sharks
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named the same run-on team from last weekend to face the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday in Bloemfontein in their first away trip in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The same fifteen that ran...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on STORMERS VS SHARKS Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Match Stormers v Sharks @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 7 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 04:10* AEDT, 06:10* NZDT Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Quinton Immelman AR2 Cwengile Jadezweni TMO Deon van Blommestein Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen DHL Stormers:...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth, Burger return for DHL Stormers
Photo: Anton Geyser Etzebeth picked up a chest injury during pre-season action in late January and will make his first competitive appearance for the DHL Stormers since July 2013, whilst Burger, named on the bench, is back in the selection mix after returning...
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Mar 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on R140 000 to support teacher education with 28 Vodacom SupeRugby Tries #FanUp
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen South African rugby franchises have already contributed R140 000 toward teacher training in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition by doing what they do best, scoring tries. This year Vodacom is making a difference in the lives of...
