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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY
The Perth Spirit have bolstered their side with four Western Force stars for Sunday’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash with Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval. Ross Haylett-Petty and Ian Prior will return after starring for the Spirit last...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Thursday his team were bracing themselves for an onslaught in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens as the team departed for Zimbabwe. The competition, which the Springbok Women’s Sevens won in 2014, 2011,...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. City have made four changes to the side for this weekend’s clash in Melbourne, as they chase their first away...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth
Sunshine Coast product Conor Mitchell will captain Bond University Queensland Country in their match against the Perth Spirit at the University of Western Australia this Sunday. This will be the first time Mitchell has captained the side, and the opportunity...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA
Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time 1. Scott Sio (21 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (63 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (3 Tests) 6. Dean...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa
The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday 17 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (16) 2. Dane Coles (42) 3. Owen...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on GRIEKWAS VS BULLE
Team to play the Blue Bulls 16 Sept. 2016 – 19:10 Loftus, Pretoria 15 Full back COERTZEN (CAPT) AJ 14 Right wing ARENDSE EDERIES 13 Right centre FRANCKE JOHNATHAN 12 Left centre SWART CLINTON 11 Left wing BOCK ALSHAUN 10 Fly half WATTS ELGAR 9 Scrum half...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced
Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced Tana Umaga appointed Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Maori All Blacks’ 2016 northern tour at the end of this year. Former All...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge
The Springbok Women’s Sevens received a big boost ahead of their Rugby Africa tournament in Harare this weekend as experienced campaigners Veroeshka Grain, Zenay Jordaan and Marithy Pienaar reclaimed their places in the squad following injury-layoffs. Grain...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions
Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on Lions in a Currie Cup match on Thursday, 15 September 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The game kicks off at 19:00. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs team announcement
Xerox Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs (15/9/2016, 19:0) The Xerox Golden Lions side to take on the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Thursday (19:00) shows two changes from the one that beat Western Province last weekend. Andries Ferreira replaces...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Smit to make first start of season for Vodacom Blue Bulls
Flanker Roelof Smit will make a first start for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup against Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Smit, who played off the bench against the Golden Lions and Steval Pumas in the last two weeks, will pack down at the side...
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Sep 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Release and changes to the Cell C Sharks Team
Cell C Sharks vs Free State Date : Saturday, 10 September 2016 Time :17h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referees : AJ Jacobs, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Curwin Bosch...
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Sep 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury are back at home this weekend to play Hawke’s Bay at AMI Stadium. Head Coach Scott Robertson has made seven changes to the starting line-up that beat Northland last weekend. In the forwards, Nathan Vella will start at hooker this week and Ben...
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Sep 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES CONFIRM BENCH TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his bench for The Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night (8.05pm AEST kick-off). Melbourne Rebels backrower Sean McMahon will get his first chance to...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Junior teams named for Potchefstroom trip
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 and Under-19 teams have been named for their respective clashes against the Leopards in the SA Rugby Provincial Under-21 and Under-19 Championships in Potchefstroom. Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 coach Pote Human had to replace...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Sharks
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks in a Currie Cup match on Saturday, 10 September 2016 at Kings Park, Durban. The game kicks off at 17:00. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of changes to the team...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Liebenberg to lead as Marais change four for Pumas clash in Nelspruit
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais made two forced changes to his Currie Cup starting team that will play Steval Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday 10 September and named Hanro Liebenberg as captain for this important clash in the Mbombela Stadium. Marais was...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs Free State
Cell C Sharks vs Free State Date : Saturday, 10 September 2016 Time : 17h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referees : AJ Jacobs, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Curwin Bosch...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on pre-match Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls, Saturday 10th September 19H10, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Key players back as Steval Pumas Welcome Bulls Flank Brian Shabangu and outside centre Hennie Skorbinski are welcome returners to the Steval Pumas starting line-up, as the Mpumalanga side seeks to turn their Currie Cup campaign around against the Vodacom Blue...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play University of Canberra Vikings at Ballymore
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the University of Canberra Vikings in a Horan-Little Shield challenge match at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday. City coaches have made three changes to the starting XV from last week’s win...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country side named to face the Rays
The Bond University Queensland Country side has been named ahead of their Round 3 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) clash against the Sydney Rays at Bond University this Saturday, 10 September. Five changes have been made to the starting XV than ran...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made just two changes to his starting side for The Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday night (8.05pm AEST kick-off). Melbourne Rebels young gun Reece Hodge will earn...
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Sep 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Argentina Test
The All Blacks side has been named to play the third Test in the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, on Saturday 10 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (15) 2. Dane Coles...
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Sep 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Five changes for DHL WP U19
DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has had to make five changes to his team to face Eastern Province U19 in Port Elizabeth on Friday. There are four changes to the forward pack and just one in the backline for the clash which kicks off at 13h00, at...