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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Elstadt, Vermeulen return to South Africa
Western Province Vodacom Cup star Gerbrandt Grobler has flown to Australia to bolster the DHL Stormers’ forward resources, with back row stars Rynhardt Elstadt and Duane Vermeulen on their way home with knee injuries. Both Elstadt and Vermeulen limped...
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May 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kings rule in PE, but other SA teams falter
The Southern Kings bounced back in fine style in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament on Saturday to score a four-try bonus point win against the Highlanders at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, beating the New Zealand team 34-27 in what saved the...
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May 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers suffered three potential injury-blows during their 15-21 Vodacom Super Rugby defeat to the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The Stormers led 15-11 going into the final ten minutes of the game, but conceded a late converted try –...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sanzar Judicial Hearing for Misconduct against the Stormers & Team Management
SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING A SANZAR Judicial Hearing commenced on Tuesday night May 7 2013 to hear complaints of Match Day Misconduct against the Stormers and their Team Management relating to the Hurricanes v Stormers Super Rugby match played on 26 April 2013...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview
Time for Sharks, Stormers to get back on track in Australia – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview It’s Aussie time for The Sharks and the DHL Stormers as they move into the second half of their Vodacom Super Rugby tours in Brisbane and Sydney...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings Team to Play Highlanders
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play Toyota Cheetahs on 10 May 2013
Hurricanes v Cheetahs this Weekend The Hurricanes will play their final match in South Africa this weekend before heading back to New Zealand. The Canes will face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday morning (NZ Time). Victor Vito will lead the side which...
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May 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to play Melbourne Rebels on 11 May 2013
Blues team to face the Melbourne Rebels Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Saturday May 11 Eden Park Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Melbourne Rebels at Eden Park...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Hurricanes on 10 May 2013
Toyota Cheetahs vs Hurricanes Toyota Cheetah are playing against the Hurricanes in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 10 May at 19:10. Gates open at 16:00 and Ricus Nel will provide entertainment on the Castle Deck after the match. Parents...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks team to play Reds on 10 May 2013
Reds vs The Sharks Date : Friday, 10 May 2013 Time : 19h40 (Brisbane, Australia time) 09h35 (South African time) Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Rohan Hoffmann, Graham Cooper Television Match Official :...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth returns to full duty for DHL Stormers
Etzebeth returns to full duty for DHL Stormers Lock Eben Etzebeth will make his first start of the 2013 Super Rugby season when the DHL Stormers take on the high-flying Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Etzebeth made his return to action...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Refs go back to school to tidy up sideline behaviour
As part of Auckland Rugby’s ongoing efforts to encourage appropriate sideline behaviour at rugby fixtures across the union, a new initiative by the Auckland Rugby Referee’s Association in collaboration with De La Salle College has been trialled and...
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play the Highlanders on 11 May 2013
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDERS AT PORT ELIZABETH SATURDAY 11 MAY 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Marcello Sampson 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain) 14. Siyanda Grey 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Shaun Venter 1. Schalk Ferreira 2....
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May 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Medical Update
Durban, 7 May 2013: On Sunday, The Sharks arrived back in Australia for the reminder of their tour matches. The Sharks who have historically enjoyed a good tour record, have suffered several injuries to key players that has depleted the depth in the squad....
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Tien spanne kan nog Super Rugby uitkloprondes haal!
Die Toyota Cheetahs het die afgelope naweek ‘n welverdiende ruskansie ná 11 taai naweke gehad, waarin hulle onder andere hul besoek Doer Onder gehad het en drie van hul vier wedstryde gewen het. Daar was ná die naweek se kragmetings g’n verandering...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth to play in a highly innovative new Canterbury boot
Canterbury has, since 1904, produced many legends of the game by understanding the needs and requirements of each individual rugby player, including legends like Josh Cronfeld , Zinzan Brook, Stephan Larkam and South Africa’s very own Victor Matfield...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers tour update
The DHL Stormers had an intense day of analysis on Monday and will return to training on Tuesday ahead of their Super Rugby encounter against the high-flying Waratahs. The Stormers are in Sydney at present – having traveled from New Zealand at the...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Green light for Serfontein, Kirchner when Bulls take on Highlanders
Green light for Jan Serfontein, Marcel van der Merwe & Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Injury Update offers green light for Serfontein and Kirchner
Zane Kirchner, Callie Visagie, Jan Serfontein and Marcel van der Merwe should all be available for selection when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld in two weeks’ time. Kirchner has another week of recovery left from his finger...
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May 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Injury Update: Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have ruled Jacques Engelbrecht out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday following a bad sprain in the 49th minute of the game against the Waratahs. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said that Engelbrecht had been for X-rays...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Van den Heever wings his way to Australia
DHL Stormers winger Gerhard van den Heever has flown to Australia, as a squad replacement for injured lock De Kock Steenkamp. Steenkamp took a big blow to his sternum during Friday’s 17-18 loss to the Blues and he will be out of action for up to four...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review
Vodacom Bulls fly SA flag – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review The Vodacom Bulls recorded their 100th Vodacom Super Rugby victory in some style and consolidated their position at the top of the SA Conference on a weekend where their countrymen struggled....
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad Traveling To South Africa Today
Highlanders squad traveling to South Africa today. Forwards Josh Bekhuis Liam Coltman Elliot Dixon Ma’afu Fia John Hardie Jarrad Hoeata Andrew Hore TJ Ioane Chris King Jamie Mackintosh Brad Thorn Mose Tuiali’i Joe Wheeler Tony Woodcock Backs Phil...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on James Horwill issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
James Horwill of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (b) Stamping or Trampling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Horwill made contact with Western Force player Pek Cowan at a breakdown with his...
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May 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Pieter-Steph du Toit of the Sharks has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. du Toit made contact above the line of the shoulders of Highlanders player...