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Jan 13, 25 •
139 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four SA teams still in the European playoff races
The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks are still in the race to the Investec Champions Cup playoffs, but the Vodacom Bulls’ hopes of advancing to the knock-outs were dashed this weekend as they suffered their third straight defeat in the competition,...
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Jan 10, 25 •
150 Views •
General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Schickerling reaches DHL Stormers half-century
Lock JD Schickerling will become the latest player to reach 50 caps for the DHL Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup clash with the Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The imposing second row forward will join the likes of captain Salmaan Moerat,...
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Jan 9, 25 •
145 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Victories key as SA sides eye European playoff spots
Victories will be key for all five South African franchises in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup as the teams gear up for the penultimate pool round in the respective competitions this weekend. In the Investec Champions Cup only the...
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Dec 12, 24 •
343 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
While the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers, and Emirates Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
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Dec 5, 24 •
339 Views •
British & Irish Lions, copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five SA franchises switch into EPCR mode
South Africa’s domestic franchises will launch their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns this weekend in a jam-packed round of action. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will looking to make an early...
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Oct 25, 24 •
178 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Venter brings up DHL Stormers 50 in Stellenbosch
Hooker Andre-Hugo Venter will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch on Saturday. Venter will run out first at Danie Craven Stadium for the 13h45 kick-off on Saturday...
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Oct 24, 24 •
135 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides gear up for important Vodacom URC round before break
Another gripping round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Emirates Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday, while the Vodacom Bulls will look to...
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Oct 10, 24 •
213 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big test awaits SA sides abroad in Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results....
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Sep 30, 24 •
235 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Local joy for two SA Vodacom URC sides
The opening weekend of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action for the four South African franchises delivered a mixed bag of results, with the two home teams bagging victories in Gauteng, while the coastal sides suffered defeats on the road in Wales and...
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Sep 27, 24 •
265 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA’s 2024/25 Vodacom URC campaign kicks off
Apart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The pressure will be on from the outset after the Vodacom...
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Sep 11, 24 •
200 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Suzuki Griquas development agreement in action
A group of Suzuki Griquas players will join the DHL Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables players to move easily between the two squads...
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Sep 4, 24 •
168 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Opening round Vodacom URC SA derbies moved to early 2025
Due to a request from SA Rugby, the opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final. Originally, the DHL Stormers were due to take on the Vodacom...
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Jun 24, 24 •
267 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP 2024/25: QUALIFIED CLUBS AND POOL DRAW DATE
The line-up of qualified clubs for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup has been released, with the pool draw date also confirmed. Twenty-four clubs will compete to emulate champions Stade Toulousain and lift club rugby’s most coveted prize, with eight clubs...
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May 17, 24 •
275 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three changes for DHL Stormers in Galway
Damian Willemse, Hacjivah Dayimani and Brok Harris all come into the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will be looking to make it back-to-back wins on...
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May 16, 24 •
274 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roos commits long-term to DHL Stormers
Loose forward Evan Roos has signed a contract extension that will see him continue to play for the DHL Stormers until at least 2027. The explosive Roos is the latest player to be confirmed as remaining in Cape Town until 2027, following the announcement of...
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May 16, 24 •
257 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crunch time for Vodacom URC playoff hopefuls
Three of the four South African franchises will have everything to play for on Saturday when they take the field in the penultimate pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship where their eyes will be set firmly on keeping alive their playoff...
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Mar 7, 24 •
438 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in Northampton friendly
Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead the DHL Stormers in a friendly encounter with Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will face the Gallagher Premiership log-leaders for the first time in a...
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Feb 29, 24 •
342 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pressure on in penultimate Vodacom URC derby round in SA
All four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final heats up with eight pool rounds remaining – while...
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Feb 19, 24 •
360 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boks to get wheels in motion with Cape Town alignment camp
The Springboks will get the wheels in motion for the 2024 season in Cape Town in the first week of March with the first in-person coaches’ strategic session and a two-day alignment camp with a group of 43 players, which will mark the team’s first...
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Feb 19, 24 •
358 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Double derby delight for Bulls and Stormers in the Vodacom URC
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers made it two out of two against the Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks respectively in entertaining Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in what marked their second outings against one another in as many rounds....
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Feb 15, 24 •
350 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds
Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds where the players’ rugby roots will be remembered...
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Jan 25, 24 •
448 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Details locked in for European playoffs
The Vodacom Bulls will host Lyon in Pretoria and the DHL Stormers will welcome defending champions, Stade Rochelais, to Cape Town in the two domestic Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 playoff matches on Saturday, 6 April. The match at Loftus Versfeld will...
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Jan 22, 24 •
390 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks all earning the right to host their...
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Jan 15, 24 •
467 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup...
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Jan 12, 24 •
426 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL Stormers
There are a few changes to the DHL Stormers backline and just one in the forward pack for the Investec Champions Cup encounter with Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Round Three match kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) on Saturday, with tickets available...
