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Jul 26, 16 •
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The Emirates Lions powered their way into the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finals with an impressive 42-25 rout of seven time champions Crusaders confirming their status as one of the top teams in the competition. While the Lions broke new ground, the DHL...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Semi-finals Confirmed
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the...
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Jul 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs acknowledge 60 years’ worth of outstanding service of departing players as Carraro and Tilse say farewell
The NSW Waratahs have today confirmed the departure of Jeremy Tilse and Matt Carraro from the Club. Together with Club Captain, Dave Dennis, Wycliff Palu, Kurtley Beale and Benn Robinson, who were recently acknowledged following their last Waratahs’ home...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez returns for DHL Stormers
Flyhalf Robert du Preez will make his return for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. After starting the first two games of the season, Du Preez injured his knee against the Toyota Cheetahs...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs
All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs Cell C Sharks, Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers in action on Saturday Vodacom Super Rugby enters the exciting knockout phase this weekend when four matches will be played across three countries, in...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Warren Whiteley cleared
Warren Whiteley is ready to lead the Emirates Lions against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 23 July at 16:30 after passing a late fitness test on Thursday. A final decision on Jaco van der Walt and Sylvian Mahuza will be taken before...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
Hurricane vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 23 July 2016 Time : 19h35 (NZST) 09h35 (SA time) Venue : Westpac Stadium, Wellington Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Nick Briant, Paul Williams Television Match Official : Glenn Newman Willie le...
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Jul 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Macilai re-signs with BNZ Crusaders
The BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that speedy winger Jone Macilai will return to red and black in 2017. Macilai has recommitted to the BNZ Crusaders for another two years. Macilai learned his trade playing sevens rugby in Fiji. It was while playing...
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Jul 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY: Quarter-final Match Packs
SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to continue delivering a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the...
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Jul 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders (Saturday 23 July 2016 at 16:30)
A group of 25 Emirates Lions players have been named from which the 23 will be selected for Saturdays match in the Vodacom Super Rugby Quarter Final. They are: Dylan Smith, Corné Fourie, Julian Redelinghuys, Jacques van Rooyen, Akker van der...
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Jul 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on PAUL ASQUITH ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING
Paul Asquith issued a Citing Commissioner Warning Paul Asquith of the Rebels has been issued with a Citing Commissioner Warning for contravening Law 10.4 (i) Tackling, tapping, pushing or pulling an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play...
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Jul 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs earn bonus point in tight 34-28 defeat to the Blues
The NSW Waratahs have gone down by 34-28 to the Blues in Auckland tonight in a tight defeat that earned them a bonus point. The Tahs came to the fight early with an arm wrestle for possession in the first ten minutes of the match. Keen to take home a bonus...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Race is on for overall top spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview
Final round of regular fixtures this weekend Emirates Lions chase win and top spot in Argentina Milestone for Vodacom Bulls skipper Adriaan Strauss The Emirates Lions face a tricky assignment in Buenos Aires on Saturday against the rugged Jaguares in their...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Human to start at flyhalf against DHL Stormers
Southern KingsHead Coach, Deon Davids, has made just three changes to his starting lineup, including one rotational change, ahead of the Kings final match of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, when they take on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday....
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl in line for DHL Stormers debut
Lock Chris van Zyl will make his DHL Stormers debut if he comes off the replacements bench in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Southern Kings at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The hard-working Van Zyl has shown great form as captain of DHL Western Province...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Oupa Mohoje to captain the Toyota Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom Super Rugby match for 2016 on Saturday, 16 July in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The game kicks off at 19:15. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ardie Savea signs with NZ Rugby and Hurricanes for two more years
All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through until 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks Test debut against Wales during this year’s Steinlager...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders shout drought-affected farmers to the footy
While most rugby fans will be pleased to see a fine forecast for Saturday evening’s Super Rugby match against the BNZ Crusaders, North Canterbury farmers are continuing to battle one of the worst droughts the region has ever suffered. One hundred of those...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 Super Rugby Finals Series
The Super Rugby competition conference format was agreed by the SANZAAR Executive Board that oversees Super Rugby. We presently have an 18-team competition that sees eight teams qualifying for the finals through this conference system. The finals...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force side named for final clash of the season
The Western Force have made one change to the match day 23 for the club’s final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night with Brynard Stander to start and Kane Koteka coming onto the bench. The...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Sunwolves
Date : Friday, 15 July 2016 Time : 19h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Rasta Rashivhenge Assistant Referees : Cwengile Jadezweni, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Rhyno Smith 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. JP...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Marais changes two for Vodacom Bulls to face Toyota Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais made two changes to his starting team that will play their final round match of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Pretoria...
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Jul 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs named for ultimate clash against the Blues
Four changes have been made to the NSW Waratahs starting team for this Friday’s ultimate clash against the Blues in Auckland, in what will be the 1000th NSW game since 1882. Following a powerhouse display from the young flanker last week, Jack Dempsey has...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Emirates Lions coaching staff has picked an exciting team out of the Super Rugby squad to travel to Argentina for their Vodacom Super Rugby fixture against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday 16 July at 23:40. Ross Cronjé will lead the side and will...
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Jul 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Meakes joins Force on two year deal
The Western Force will add to their backline stocks for the 2017-2018 seasons with the signing of 25-year-old Gloucester centre Bill Meakes on a two year deal. The former Australian Sevens and Australian U20 representative scored seven tries in his 45...
