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Jan 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Thursday, 25th January 2018: The Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez today announced the names of 45 players that form part of his Vodacom Super Rugby squad for 2018. The squad consists of 25 forwards and 20 backs, with 12 of the players named capped...
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Jan 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!
The 2018 re-structured 15-team Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Saturday 17 February in South Africa when the Stormers host the Jaguares in Cape Town. The Lions, runners-up the last two years, host the Sharks in Johannesburg, while...
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Jan 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on QRU Media Release: St.George Queensland Reds sign Ben Lucas for 2018 season
The St.George Queensland Reds have added further depth to their back stocks with the signing of former Queensland representative Ben Lucas for the 2018 season. Lucas first represented Queensland from 2008 to 2014, notching 73 caps in Super Rugby before...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on New DHL Stormers to get a run in George
New DHL Stormers recruits Sergeal Petersen and Raymond Rhule were both named as part of the squad to face SWD Eagles in a pre-season match George on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 32-man squad for the encounter, which will be...
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Jan 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS AWAY KIT A TRIBUTE TO FELLOW CITY SPORTS GIANTS SUNDOWNS
Rugby catches football fever this weekend ahead of the Sundowns vs Pirates match as technical partner PUMA unveils the 2018 Vodacom Bulls Away kit in blue, white and yellow – a tribute to fellow city sporting giants Mamelodi Sundowns, the CAF Champions...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers take the lead with 2018 jersey
The DHL Stormers have taken another bold step into the future with the launch of the 2018 home and away jersey. The new home jersey, featuring royal blue and white hoops with red trim, will be available in all major retailers and the official online shop...
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Apr 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on #FanUp and Win
Photo: Anton Geyser Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Reds at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica rugby jersey in...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE
Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 4 April 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on ROUND 8 REFEREE CHANGES
A burst appendix suffered by Marius van der Westhuizen has resulted in a number of changes to referee appointments for Saturday’s Super Rugby matches. Stuart Berry will now take the whistle for Sharks v Crusaders in Durban while Jaco van Heerden will...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on JAMES HORWILL SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK
Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: James Horwill Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 3 April 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: AAMI Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Tom English, 13. Tamati Ellison, 12. Mitch Inman, 11. Sefanaia Naivalu, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 9. Nick Stirzaker, 8. Scott Higginbotham...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks side named for Crusaders clash
Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Date : Saturday, 4 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Willie Vos 15. SP...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks
The Crusaders will play the second game of their South African leg this weekend, against the current South African conference leaders, the Sharks. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team which includes seven changes to the starting line-up...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE
SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH
The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS
Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS FOREVER FANS
Durban, 31 March 2015: Over the years, The Sharks philosophy has been to utilise our brand to create awareness around the various social issues affecting our fans in an effort to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. As one of the most...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash
Photo: Anton Geyser Duane Vermeulen will assume the DHL Stormers captaincy, as well as the No.8 jersey, for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the top of the table – and unbeaten – Hurricanes team in Wellington (kick-off 08h35 SA...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend
A historic end to an Australian tour for the Emirates Lions with three victories from four and a comprehensive victory for the Vodacom Bulls over the Crusaders highlighted the weekend’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. While the DHL Stormers and the Toyota...
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Mar 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Disappointed, but Coetzee looks ahead
Photo: etienne Burger DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee was disappointed with his team’s showing against the Highlanders, but he still believes they have what it takes to play winning rugby on their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour. The DHL Stormers went...
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Mar 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to take on the Crusaders at Loftus
Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke restored props Morné Mellett and Trevor Nyakane to the starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Both props played off the bench in...
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Mar 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh leads DHL Stormers in Burger’s 100th
Centre Juan de Jongh will captain the DHL Stormers in their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour-opener against the Highlanders at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 19h35 NZ time; 08h35 SA time). De Jongh takes over the leadership reins from...
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Mar 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on DEYSEL RETURNS TO CAPTAIN SHARKS AGAINST THE FORCE
The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at Growthpoint KINGS PARK sees a number of changes to the side that defeated the Chiefs at the same venue last weekend. Due to the suspension of Bismarck du Plessis, Jean Deysel who returns to...
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Mar 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE SHARKS
Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty is set to make his return from a foot injury on Saturday night when the Western Force takes on the Sharks at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium. The 25-year-old, who will start from the bench, is the only change to the Western...
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Mar 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Bulls
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria this Sunday morning at 6:10am (NZT). It includes five changes to the starting line-up that beat the Cheetahs in Christchurch last weekend....
