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Dec 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs announce Ricoh Australia Partnership
Pictured (l-r): NSW Waratahs CEO Jason Allen, Ricoh Australia MD John Hall, and NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis. The NSW Waratahs and Ricoh Australia today announced a partnership that will see the company feature prominently on match day, with jersey...
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Dec 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs Year End Awards
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Winners: • Under-19 Player of the Year 2014 – Jasper Wiese • Women’s Rugby Player of the Year 2014 – Mirriam Nthlafu • Under-21 Player of the Year 2014 – Carel-Jan Coetzee • Vodacom Cup Player of...
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Dec 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on MOURITZ BOTHA JOINS SHARKS
We are delighted to announce the signing of English International lock Mouritz Botha, who has signed a two-year contract with the Cell C Sharks. Botha was born in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal and currently plays for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. After helping...
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Dec 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Joe Pietersen shares thoughts on the challenges and opportunities with Toyota Cheetahs in 2015
1. Your Twitter feed shows you love the bush, and are a keen horse rider, conservationist and photographer. Also a very proud dad. Is that a fairly accurate description of Joe Pietersen? HAHA, yes that’s a very accurate description, the horse was a one time...
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Dec 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on PUMA launch new Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby 2015 kit
Cape Town, South Africa, 4 December 2014 – PUMA has revealed a new Toyota Cheetahs kit for the Super Rugby 2015, which focuses on the team’s two distinct colours – orange and ‘pou blou’ turquoise, rounded off with purple numbers and trimmings...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on PUMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO VODACOM BULLS WITH NEW SUPER RUGBY 2015 KIT #BullsEye
Cape Town, South Africa, 27 November 2014 – PUMA has launched the new Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby 2015 kit, which is rich in heritage, pays homage to the team’s loyal fans and features a striking Bull’s head. The Bull’s head...
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Nov 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders to take on Toddy’s Tradies in charity cricket match
The Crusaders XI are preparing to take on the Todd Blackadder-led Tradies XI in the annual Crusaders Charity Cricket match next weekend. The event has been running for more than thirty years and raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand....
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Nov 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Investec Super Rugby newbies to attend induction day
New Zealand’s newest fully contracted professional players will attend a New Zealand Rugby induction day in Wellington tomorrow. The induction day is designed to help players understand their new employment environment and their responsibilities and...
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Nov 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017
Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has extended his stay with the Western Force after recommitting to the Western Australian club for a further three seasons. The 25-year-old’s re-signing further consolidates the Western Force backline ahead of the club’s 10th season...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby gets Japanese and Argentinian flavour
Japanese and Argentinian team will appear in South Africa from 2016 following their confirmation in an expanded 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby competition, SANZAR announced on Thursday. The decision was confirmed at a SANZAR Executive Committee meeting in London...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on JAPAN AND ARGENTINA OFFICIALLY JOIN SUPER RUGBY
SANZAR Executive Committee formally approves Japan Rugby Football Union and Union Argentina de Rugby’s admission into Super Rugby from 2016. The Japanese team will be based at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium with three home games...
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Oct 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on JAPAN CONFIRMED AS THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR SUPER RUGBY’S 18TH TEAM
Following a meeting of the Executive Committee, SANZAR has informed the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) that it is the preferred candidate for Super Rugby’s 18th team when the competition expands in 2016. SANZAR Chief Executive Greg Peters said,...
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Jul 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Lions side to take on Rebels at Ellis Park
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and loose trio that faced the Bulls before the...
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Jul 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks
The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one. Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...
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May 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI
Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....
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May 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby
MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014 – South African franchises experienced a successful Vodacom SupeRugby weekend in general while Toyota Cheetahs eighthman Boom Prinsloo was one of the star players in Round 14. The livewire loose forward was instrumental in his...
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May 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Late changes to Toyota Cheetahs Team
Due to an injury, Andries Ferreira will be replaced by Waltie Vermeulen. Willem Serfontein will be on the bench. Toyota Cheetahs...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Will Carling, Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell discuss the final countdown to the Heineken Cup
Once again Will Carling is joined by fellow hosts: Matt Dawson and Scott Quinnell in The Cabbage Patch Pub, Twickenham. With two sensational Semi-Finals last weekend & one final epic Heineken Cup winner to be decided, the guys had plenty to discuss! Watch...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team Announced for clash with Vodacom Bulls
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, 3 May at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. No. Position name 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan Strauss (c ) 3...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Israel Folau back for Waratahs to face Force
NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury. Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks side announced for clash with Lions
Lions vs Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time : 19h10 Venue : Ellis Park, Johannesburg Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Marius van der Westhuizen, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Odwa...
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Apr 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to...
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Mar 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Willie le Roux and Marnitz Boshoff dominate South African stats
South African franchises won two of the four matches they were involved in in round-five of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby competition over the past weekend. Toyota Cheetahs fullback Willie le Roux and Lions flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff continue to make major...
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Mar 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Waratahs team to take on the Brumbies
WARATAHS: Israel Folau, Alofa Alofa, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Peter Betham, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Wycliff Palu, Michael Hooper, Dave Dennis (c), Kane Douglas, Jacques Potgieter, Paddy Ryan, Tatafu Polota Nau, Benn Robinson Reserves (from):...
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Mar 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team announced for clash with Hurricanes
The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Hurricanes on Saturday, 15 March at 05:35 (SA Time) at the Westpac-stadion in Wellington, New Zeeland. Changes to the team from last week: Sarel Pretorius replacing...
