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Sep 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Countdown begins to final stages in First Division
The countdown to the final stages of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will begin this weekend as the round-robin stages drops down to four rounds, which is set to spark the scramble for semifinal places. As things stand the Steval Pumas have a 13-point lead...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Significance of bonus points increase in First Division
The importance of securing bonus point victories will become especially significant for the top teams in the Absa Currie Cup First Division in the next few weeks as the battle for semifinal places and home semifinals becomes tighter. With five rounds to go...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards leap into second place in First Division
The Leopards this weekend reclaimed their second-place standing on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table after the results worked in their favour in an exciting round of matches. However, given the log-jam at the top of the table with five pool rounds...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division
The pressure in the Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to rise significantly this weekend as the reality sets in for most teams that only six rounds of pool matches remain to secure their semifinal places. With a 10-point lead at the top of the...
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Aug 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas ready for Border Bulldogs
Jimmy Stonehouse made seven changes to his starting line-up for this weekend’s clash against the Border Bulldogs. JW Bell will be doing duty on fullback while JC Roos is back on the pitch after several months in rehabilitation with a knee injury. Shaun...
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Aug 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas still on top, SWD in second place in First Division
The Steval Pumas built on their fantastic start to the Absa Currie Cup First Division as they held on for their eighth back-to-back win, while the SWD Eagles rose to second place on the log in an entertaining weekend of rugby. The Steval Pumas were made to...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Prize money set to motivate First Division semifinal contenders
The surprise revelation last week that winner and runners up of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will walk away with R1m and R500000 respectively is expected to add a new dimension to the competition this weekend as the scramble for semifinal places...
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Aug 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced to take on Pumas in Nelspruit.
A much changed, strengthened Currie Cup team was announced by EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, this afternoon, following the return of a number of Super Rugby players to the squad. Only three players retained their starting positions from the team that...
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Aug 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on Boland Kavaliers ready for Pumas
Kavaliers slaggereed vir Pumas Ná afloop van hul puik 23-30 sege oor die Oostelike Provinsie verlede naweek, sal die Regent Boland Kavaliers eerskomende Vrydag se Curriebeker Eersteliga-kragmeting teen die Pumas met selfvertroue aandurf wanneer dié twee...
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Jul 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards & Pumas remain unbeaten in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Leopards and Steval Pumas continued to assert their authority in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend as they registered their second victories in as many weeks to remain the only unbeaten teams in the competition. The EP Kings and Regent...
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May 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Who will progress to the Final? – Vodacom Cup Semi-finals Preview
Two teams could be sailing into uncharted waters this weekend when the Vodacom Cup semi-finals take place in Nelspruit and Johannesburg. The Steval Pumas and EP Kings have never played in a Vodacom Cup final before – in fact, for the team from Port...
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May 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review
MTN Golden Lions, EP Kings cause Vodacom Cup upsets – Quarter-finals Review Marnitz Boshoff, Rosco Spekman, Cheslin Kolbe and Lizo Gqoboka were their teams’ heroes this weekend as the MTN Golden Lions, Steval Pumas, DHL Western Province and EP Kings...
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Apr 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas, Sharks XV, Pampas and Leopards XV impress in Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review
The Steval Pumas and Sharks XV are still the only teams in the Vodacom Cup with perfect records and held onto their positions at the top of the North and South Section respectively with solid away victories this weekend. They are followed, in the...
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Dec 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU announces home fixtures until Rugby World Cup 2015
Two Tests for the price of one with RWC opponents for 2013 SARU to take over running of all Test matches Home Test venues announced for the next three years Springboks to make first appearance in Nelspruit The Springboks will face their Rugby World Cup 2015...
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Oct 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2012 Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 New Zealand 6 6 0 0 177 66 111 18 6 2 26 2 Australia 6 3 0 3 101 137 -36 7 12 0 12 3 South Africa 6 2 1 3 120 109 11 12 10 2 12 4 [&hellip...
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Oct 7, 12 •
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Comments Off on Brodie Retallick issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Brodie Retallick of New Zealand has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a Player from the ground and either dropping or driving that Player’s head and/or upper body into the ground during the match at the weekend...
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Oct 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Tickets still available for Soccer City’s Castle Rugby Championship clash
Tickets are still available for tomorrow’s Springboks/ All Blacks Test match at Soccer City, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday. Tickets costing R250 and R450 can be bought through Computicket. “Contrary to what seems to be...
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Oct 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys
South Africa’s Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Rt Hon Fikile Mbalula, on Friday morning urged the Springboks to make South Africa proud when they face New Zealand at Soccer City in their final Test of The Castle Rugby Championship. Minister Mbalula...
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Oct 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship Round Six Preview – Pumas vs Wallabies
Argentina versus Australia at the Stadio Gigante de arroyito, Rosario The Pumas will wrap up their maiden campaign in The Rugby Championship with a match in the historic Rosario on the banks of the Paraná River, hosting a Wallabies team that last weekend...
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Oct 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship Round Six Preview – Springboks vs All Blacks
South Africa versus New Zealand at FNB Stadium, Soweto The All Blacks arrive in Soweto as The Rugby Championship champions, but it is somewhat fitting that with the ultimate symbol of Southern Hemisphere Rugby supremacy in hand, New Zealand still need to play...
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Oct 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Orlando Absa Boktown prices slashed
The South African Rugby Union has slashed the price of tickets to a special Absa Boktown at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, as rugby doubles the fun for Soweto residents when the Springboks take on the All Blacks. Tickets will now cost just R10 for all entrants...
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Oct 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks side named to face the Boks at Soccer City
15. Israel Dagg, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11.Hosea Gear, 10. Dan Carter, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Kieran Read, 7. Richie McCaw (Captain), 6. Liam Messam, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Brodie Retallick, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Andrew Hore, 1....
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Oct 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on IRB Statement – Wallabies substitutions at Loftus Versfeld.
By SANZAR News Service and irb.com The IRB has confirmed that the match official team taking charge of Saturday’s The Investec Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia in Pretoria incorrectly prevented Australia from making a substitute...
