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Dec 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby’s player of the year goes to
Ronnie Cooke has been crowned Eastern Province Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2013, after what has undoubtedly been a very long rugby season. “There can be no doubt that 2013 has been one of the most challenging as well as one of the most exciting years...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN part ways
The partnership between the Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN South Africa came to an end as of Friday, 13 December 2013, with the company opting not to renew their sponsorship of the GLRU teams. After a fruitful three-year relationship, the telecommunications...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
EPRugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup format, 2014
Media are advised that a proposal to expand the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to eight teams in 2014 was withdrawn before being put to the vote at a Special General Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday. The...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Decision to promote EP Kings to Currie Cup Premier Division delayed again
The decision to promote the EP Kings from first division Currie Cup to Premier Division has once again been delayed, after the matter was withdrawn from the Special General Meeting in Cape Town this morning. EPRU President, Cheeky Watson said that the...
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Nov 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks welcome Kyocera SA
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa is entering the sea of SA Rugby with the sponsorship of The Sharks Rugby Team. The agreement kicks off from January 2014 and will bring the company’s tailor-made document management solutions closer to potential...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas new signings for 2014
Marcello Sampson – wing (EP Kings) Hennie Skorbinski – centre (Leopards) Snake Nyoka – scrum half (Border Bulldogs) Oupa Herbst – scrum half (SWD Eagles) Sabelo Nhlapo – loos head prop (Boland Cavaliers) Brian Shabangu –...
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Nov 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Regent Boland Cavaliers new signings for 2014
Regent Boland Cavaliers new contracted players for 2014 Victor Kruger (Lock, Leopards) Christopher Bosch (Center, Blue Bulls) Dumisane Meslane (Flank, SWD Eagles) Juwell Samuels (Scrum half, Never Despair Club) Martin Dreyer (Prop, Leopards)...
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Nov 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bernardo and Gates join FS Cheetahs for pre-season training
Rynier Bernardo and Shane Gates have both been called up to take part in the Free State Cheetahs wider training camp ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby Season. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Bernardo and Gates had both joined the Cheetahs extended...
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Nov 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ackermann re-signs with the Golden Lions
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce that Johan Ackermann has re-signed a two year contract as Head Coach of the Union’s senior team. Ackermann, who will coach the Lions outfits in both the Super Rugby and Currie Cup tournaments in 2014, is...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby name their 2014 squad
An exciting mix of up and coming young players who have come through the ranks of the Eastern Province Junior structures along with a core group of senior players have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Kings in 2014. “I’m really...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings name their 2014 squad
EP Kings SQUAD: PROPS: BG Uys (25) Schalk Ferreira (29) Charl du Plessis (26) Lizo Gqokoka (23) Brenden Olivier (21) Pieter Stemmet (21) Simon Kerrod (21) HOOKERS: Albe de Swardt (23) LOCKS: Steven Sykes (29) Rynier Bernardo (22) Darron Nell (33) Samora...
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Nov 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on First round of Southern Kings 2014 Friendlies announced
The Southern Kings have confirmed the first round of Super Rugby Friendlies early in 2014, before the Super Rugby Season kicks off. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, announced that three friendlies with South African Franchises, the Cheetahs, Lions and Stormers,...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION WELCOMES RUDOLF STRAEULI
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until further notice
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Friday, has been postponed until further notice. The player was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final last Saturday and was scheduled to...
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Oct 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed until Thursday. Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town...
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Oct 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes cited
DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes was cited on Monday for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. Rhodes was penalised in second half for placing his arm around Sharks hooker Bismarck du...
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Oct 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa – Celebrating with our heroes at Absa Currie Cup Final
The Absa Currie Cup will reach an exciting climax on Saturday when DHL Western Province host the Sharks at DHL Newlands. This competition has always been a symbol of pride and passion, steeped in history and traditional rivalry and this all culminates on...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sharks name their team for the Currie Cup final
Western Province vs The Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 October 2013 Time: 17h30 Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees: Christie du Preez, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks: 15. SP Marais...
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Oct 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas side for last Promotion Relegation game against Griquas
Drew van Coller will take his position on the bench as a tight head prop, after coach Jimmy Stonehouse decided to stick to his 5-2 forward-back combination this week. He made five changes to the starting line-up. Vincent Koch (loos head prop), Francois du...
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Oct 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jonathan Kaplan to referee Absa Currie Cup final
South Africa’s most experienced Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has been appointed to officiate the Absa Currie Cup final between DHL Western Province and The Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday in a fitting end to a highly successful professional refereeing...
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Oct 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Griquas team for 2nd Promotion Relegation battle
Team: GWK Griquas Opposition: Pumas Competition: ABSA Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Date: Friday 25 October 2013 Time: 19:10 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Ligtoring Landman 5. Patrick...
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Oct 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on WP and Sharks advance to the Absa Currie Cup final
DHL Western Province and The Sharks on Saturday booked their places in the Absa Currie Cup final in Cape Town next week following well-deserved victories in their semifinals against the MTN Golden Lions and Toyota Free State Cheetahs respectively. Defending...
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Oct 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Lions make a late change for their Semi final game
Willie Wepener will now start at hooker, with Robbie Coetzee providing cover off the wood. Thus the team sheet is now as follows: 1. CJ van der Linde 2. Willie Wepener 3. Ruan Dreyer 4. Chris van Zyl 5. Franco van der Merwe 6. Jaco Kriel 7. Derick Minnie (c)...
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Oct 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Western Province team named for Lions semi final clash
The DHL Western Province team to take on the Lions is as follows: 15. Gio Aplon 14. Gerhard van den Heever 13. Jean de Villiers (vice-captain) 12. Damian de Allende 11. Cheslin Kolbe 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Louis Schreuder 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Siya Kolisi...
