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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Weekend of movement for SuperSport Rugby Challenge hopefuls – Week 8 Review
The Toyota Free State XV had their flags lowered and DHL Western Province had to score three unanswered tries to draw their matches in Week 8 of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, as a number of teams pushed for improved log positions as this exciting...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change five for Cape derby
There are five changes to the DHL Western Province team for the SuperSport Rugby Challenge Cape derby against Boland in Worcester on Saturday. The defending champions will be looking to make it seven straight wins this season when they face local rivals...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Carelse set to reach 50-caps for Boland Cavaliers
Adriaan Carelse is set to make his 50th appearance for the Boland Cavaliers when they face Western Province in Worcester on Saturday 9 June 2018. Carelse has been selected at fullback for this tough, top-of-the-table (southern section) clash in the Supersport...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Showdown in Bloemfontein – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Preview Week 8
The Central Section clash between Toyota Free State XV and Tafel Lager Griquas highlights another week of thrilling action in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, while two new venues will continue the tournament’s aim of taking rugby to the people. Week 8 of...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls welcome back Swanepoel ahead of Valke clash
Outside centre Dries Swanepoel has recovered from his injury to take his place in the Vodacom Blue Bulls starting line-up against the Hino Valke in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, 8 June. Kickoff is at 15:00. The other...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Border Bulldogs Team vs SWD Eagles
Date: Friday, 8 June 2018 Venue: Buffalo City Stadium Time: 19h00 Blake Kyd Mihlali Mpafi Lwando Mabenga Hendri Storm JC van Rensburg Lukhanyo Nomzanga Billy Dutton (Capt) Onke Dubase Sinovuyo Nyoka (v/capt.) Aphiwe Stemele Somila Jho Somila...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota Free State, Bloemfontein, 8 June 2018
TEAM AJ Coertzen ( VC) Ederies Arendse Kyle Steyn Jonathan Francke Enver Brandt George Whitehead Christiaan Meyer Conway Pretorius Sias Koen Wendal Wehr Peiter van Vuren ( C ) Sintu Majenzi Ruan Kramer Kwezi Mkhafu Devon Martinus RESERVES AJ Le Roux ...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs Tafel Lager Griquas
Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Tafel Lager Griquas in round 8 of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. The match kicks off at 18:00 and gates open at 16:00. The Toyota Free State XV will still want...
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Jun 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on Saturday was a possible dress-rehearsal
The iCOLLEGE Pumas’ 43-35 victory in the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday over the Xerox Golden Lions which was in the balance until the last seconds, could have been a dress-rehearsal for a possible SuperSport Challenge quarter final later this...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Race to play-offs intensifies – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Round 7 Review
The undefeated and defending SuperSport Rugby Challenge champions, DHL Western Province, continued on their merry way with yet another victory in Round 7, while the iCOLLEGE Pumas and Toyota Free State XV – the other teams yet to lose this year – also...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Prinsloo to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Namibia
The Vodacom Blue Bulls travel to Namibia to face the Windhoek Draught Welwhitschias in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge on Saturday, 2 June 2018 at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Flank Boom Prinsloo will once again don the captain’s armband in a...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Pumas include two stalwarts
The iCOLLEGE Pumas have included two stalwarts, flyhalf Justin van Staden and lock Hugo Kloppers in their starting line-up to host the Lions at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. Van Staden replaces an injured Christopher Smith, the top scorer in the...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Border Bulldogs Team vs Western Province
Date: Saturday, 2 May 2018 Venue: False Bay Rugby Club Time: 15h00 Blake Kyd Mihlali Mpafi Lwando Mabenga Hendri Storm JC van Rensburg Onke Dubase Billy Dutton (Capt) Athenkosi Manentsa Bangihlombe Kobese (v/capt.) Aphiwe Stemele Somila Jho...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs iCollege Pumas
The Xerox Golden Lions travel to Nelspruit to face the iCollege Pumas in the SuperSport Challenge on Saturday with Ashlon Davids who will wear the number nine jersey with Shaun Reynolds at number ten. Rhyno Herbst is back to lead the side. Sithembiso...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Undefeated status under threat – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Round 7 Preview
An average of 64 points per match and no less than 335 tries, at an average of nine every 80 minutes, are two of the reasons why the 2018 SuperSport Rugby Challenge has grabbed the attention of local rugby supporters. The fact that most of these were achieved...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs Leopards
Toyota Free State XV will be facing the Leopards in round 7 of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Friday afternoon. The match kicks off at 15:00. The Toyota Free State XV will want to be protecting their...
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May 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Pumas set milstones in victory
The Pumas kept their unbeaten record in this year’s SuperSport Challenge intact at Loftus Versfeld by beating the Blue Bulls 34-22 in this away fixture. They were dominating the match for at the first hour and were leading 34-12 before a late fightback by...
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May 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on iCOLLEGE Pumas, DHL WP, Toyota FS XV flex muscles – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Round 6 Review
The iCOLLEGE Pumas, DHL Western Province and Toyota Free State XV kept their winning records intact after the sixth round of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge on a weekend that saw a first win for the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias in this year’s competition....
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May 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Jackson back for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, David Manual, named JT Jackson at inside centre for Saturday’s SuperSport Rugby Challenge match against the iCOLLEGE Pumas at Loftus Versfeld. Jackson made his debut for the Vodacom Bulls last weekend in Buenos Aires, but has...
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May 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Five changes for DHL WP
There are five changes to the DHL Western Province starting team for their SuperSport Rugby Challenge match against EP Elephants at the Wolfson Stadium on Saturday. There are two changes to the backline and three in the forward pack for DHL Western...
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May 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Pumas change props for Blue Bulls
The Pumas have made two changes in the front-row and one at fullback for their SuperSport Challenge fixture against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. This fixture is a curtain-raiser to the Super Rugby match between the Bulls and the Brumbies....
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May 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs Griffons XV
Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Griffons on Friday in Toyota Stadium. Kick-off is at 18:00 and gates open at 16:00. Free State Rugby supports CANSA’s Tekkie Tax Day. Show your support by wearing a sticker or Takkie Tax shoe laces. Call 051...
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May 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers grind out bonus-point win against EP
The Boland Cavaliers had to dig deep to secure a last-minute, bonus-point win against the Eastern Province Elephants, in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match that took place at the King Edward Sports grounds in Montagu on Saturday. The Cavaliers grinded out a...
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May 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge – Round Five Review: Close results highlight great weekend of rugby
The SuperSport Rugby Challenge delivered some highly competitive matches in Round Five of the competition, with a number of close results a highlight of the weekend. Three teams – the Toyota Free State XV, iCOLLEGE Pumas and DHL Western Province –...
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May 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on Willemse back for Pumas
Pumas lock Stefan Willemse makes a welcome return to action when he takes the field in their SuperSport Challenge fixture against the Valke at Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium. Willemse is one of a trio that returns to action for the first time this year with...
