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Dec 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Retallick out for six months with knee injury
The Blues have been dealt a significant blow before the season has begun, with experienced lock Culum Retallick ruled out of action for six months. 28-year-old Retallick ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a training drill...
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Dec 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLK ensures black and white remain at the heart of The Sharks
International Sports Apparel Company BLK has today unveiled “The Cell C Sharks” home and away replica jerseys ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season. The playing and replica jersey design project commenced immediately following the announcement of a...
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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 Chiefs embark on new era off the field
• Seven year licence awarded to new operator • Includes six unions and private investors from Waikato and Taranaki • Taranaki RFU joins Chiefs’ catchment, will host two matches Investec Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs today ushered in a new era with...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders with razors
The Crusaders will be doing their bit to support fundraising efforts by the Child Cancer Foundation tomorrow by helping to shave the heads of some brave volunteers. Crusaders Ben Funnell, Jimmy Tupou, Tim Perry, Tyler Bleyendaal and Mitchell Drummond are...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders to swap rugby balls for cricket bats for cystic fibrosis
The Crusaders XI are preparing to take on the Todd Blackadder-led All Stars XI in the annual Crusaders Charity Cricket match this weekend. The event has been running for more than thirty years and raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New...
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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 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on IBM Predictive Analytics Reduces Player Injury and Optimises Team Performance for NSW Waratahs
IBM signs two-year agreement with NSW Waratahs as Technology Partner The NSW Waratahs today announced they will use IBM (NYSE:IBM) predictive analytics technologies to monitor the 35-strong player squad. An Australian-first, the long-term predictive analysis...
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Induction day for class of 2014 Investec Super Rugby ‘rookies’
Newly contracted players for the 2014 Investec Super Rugby season will shed their training wheels as part of an induction day with New Zealand Rugby in Wellington today. A group of 17 players, all confirmed as contracted players with one of the five New...
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Nov 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Alice visits NSW Waratahs training session in Sydney
Five indigenous boys aged between 13 and 15 today visited a NSW Waratahs training session in Sydney. It wasn’t just the first time they’d laid eyes on the Waratahs, it was also their first time in Sydney, their first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge...
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Nov 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on GIB® – backing the Crusaders
The Crusaders are proud to announce a major new partnership with Winstone Wallboards, under the GIB® brand. Winstone Wallboards has signed a three year partnership as the National Sponsor of the Crusaders and will have its logo on the back of the...
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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 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Key appointments to Blues management team
The Blues have made two key appointments to their management team ahead of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby season. Richard Fry has been appointed manager of rugby, while former Blues star Isa Nacewa will assume the role of mental skills coach. Blues CEO Michael...
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Nov 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders appoint new Marketing Manager
Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby Chief Executive Hamish Riach is pleased to announce that Doug McSweeney has been appointed to the role of Marketing Manager for both organisations. Mr McSweeney comes from a background of ten years in sports management and...
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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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Oct 31, 13 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR ANNOUNCES SUPER RUGBY REFEREE SQUAD FOR 2014
SANZAR today announced its referee squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season with two new faces joining senior ranks ahead of the forthcoming campaign. Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) and Matt O’Brien (Australia) each make the step up having...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders Squad for 2014
Forwards: Josh Bekhuis, Shane Christie, Liam Coltman, Matias Diaz, Elliot Dixon, Gareth Evans, Ma’afu Fia, Tom Franklin, Kane Hames, John Hardie, Jarrad Hoeata, TJ Ioane, Chris King, Nasi Manu, Brayden Mitchell, Brad Thorn and Joe Wheeler. Backs: Kurt...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on The Hurricanes Squad for 2014
The Hurricanes Squad for 2014 is: Forwards: Mark Abbott (Hawke’s Bay), James Broadhurst (Taranaki), Dane Coles (Wellington), Ash Dixon (Hawke’s Bay), Ben Franks (Hawke’s Bay), Reggie Goodes (Wellington), Jack Lam (Waikato), Faifili Levave...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name their 2014 squad
The Crusaders have injected a Fijian flyer and a teenage halfback into their All Blacks-laden Super Rugby squad. Coach Todd Blackadder has named a typically-powerful squad for 2014, with the last couple of slots to be filled by two uncapped players at this...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad named for 2014
Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan unveiled his 2014 squad at a breakfast event exclusively for members and sponsors at Eden Park this morning. Kirwan said he was excited about a much more balanced squad in 2014 as he heads into his second campaign in charge...
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Oct 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff to the Hurricanes for 2014
Southland midfielder Cardiff Vaega has claimed the final spot in the Hurricanes squad for 2014. Vaega signed with the franchise this week, after Wellington Lions lock Mark Reddish also recommitted to the team for 2014. The two signings round off the...
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Oct 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Stirling joins the Hurricanes
Chris Stirling is focusing on success as he settles into his new role as general manager high performance at the Hurricanes. The Tawa rugby stalwart, who played more than 200 games for the club, recently stepped into the position after spending a period of...
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Oct 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on JAKE WHITE APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the appointment of former Springbok World Cup winning coach, Jake White, as our new Director of Rugby. White’s tenure will be effective from the end of October 2013. Confirming his appointment, The Sharks CEO John...
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Oct 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on Argentinian Prop Signs with Highlanders For 2014
The Highlanders have announced today that young Argentinian tight-head prop Matias Diaz has signed a one-year deal with the Franchise. 20-year old Diaz plays for the Teqüe Rugby Club rugby in Argentina, and made his Test debut for the Pumas this year against...
