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Mar 1, 23 •
1002 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Western Province Rugby becomes primary anchor tenant at DHL Stadium
DHL Stadium has officially become home to Western Province Rugby following the signing of an Anchor Tenant Agreement. This is a new and exciting chapter for the the City of Cape Town, the stadium and WP Rugby. Following the signing of a heads of agreement...
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Feb 6, 23 •
3705 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior players start their WP Rugby journey
Western Province Rugby has signed another talented group of junior players who start their professional rugby journey this year. Headlined by SA Schools trio of captain and prop Zachary Porthen (Wynberg Boys), hooker Luca Bakkes (Paarl Gim) and centre Bruce...
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Jan 19, 23 •
1380 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sale of Newlands Stadium remains key to WP Rugby’s future
The sale of Newlands Stadium remains crucial to the future sustainability of Western Province Rugby. Following the move of Western Province Rugby’s professional teams to their new home at DHL Stadium in early 2021, Newlands Stadium has ceased to be a...
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Mar 16, 22 •
664 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby wishes Meihuizen well in rugby retirement
DHL Stormers lock David Meihuizen has announced his retirement from all rugby due to complications related to concussion. The towering lock has decided to walk away from the game at the age of 24, on advice from the DHL Stormers medical team after consulting...
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May 27, 21 •
1287 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two Currie Cup-winning captains return to WPPR
Currie Cup-winning captains Juan de Jongh and Deon Fourie have both signed contracts with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and will make their return to Cape Town in July. Springbok midfielder De Jongh, who lifted the Currie Cup at DHL Newlands in...
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Apr 8, 21 •
1166 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl calls time on WP Rugby journey
Chris van Zyl has decided to call time on his career as a rugby player after years of dedicated service to Western Province Rugby. The experienced lock ends with 72 caps for DHL Western Province and 42 caps for the DHL Stormers, having contributed immensely...
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Feb 19, 21 •
1037 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two Independent Directors join the WP Professional Rugby Board
In line with pursuing its stated goals of achieving excellence, both on and off the field and underpinned by sound governance and leadership in the company, Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) Board has appointed two additional Independent Directors....
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Feb 18, 21 •
1101 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok lock Orie joins WP Rugby
Springbok lock Marvin Orie has signed with WP Rugby and will join the DHL Stormers training squad in their preparations for the upcoming season. A product of Tygerberg High School, Orie represented DHL Western Province throughout his school career, wearing...
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Jun 1, 20 •
1179 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Infinetix joins WP Rugby team as official IT supplier
Infinetix have joined the Western Province Rugby team as official IT supplier, providing valuable technological equipment for use by players and management. Infinetix have been dominant leaders in the IT industry over the last 12 years, with a national...
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Jan 13, 20 •
1331 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby CEO announcement
It is with regret that WP Rugby announces that Paul Zacks will be stepping down as Western Province Rugby Group CEO, effective 31 January 2020.“The last four years have been an extremely challenging period for WP Rugby, both off and on the field, and having...
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Dec 18, 19 •
1839 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok stars commit to WP Rugby
World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of eight Springboks who have signed contract extensions with Western Province Rugby and will play for the DHL Stormers in 2020 and beyond. World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Bongi...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1879 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crown National spicy new sponsor of WP Rugby
Crown National has joined the Western Province Rugby sponsorship family as associate sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province on a two-year deal. Crown National is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers in South Africa. Their Six Gun Grill...
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Nov 3, 19 •
3003 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New era for WP Rugby at Cape Town Stadium from 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved a Binding Heads of Agreement between the City, the Cape Town Stadium and Western Province Rugby which will make Western Province Rugby the primary Anchor Tenant at the Cape Town Stadium from 1 February 2021...
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Nov 29, 18 •
1362 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Independent investigation clears WP Rugby
No substance to the allegations of unfair discrimination or unfair labour practices were found in the independent investigation by legal firm Bowmans relating to claims made by Stormers assistant coach, Paul Treu. WP Rugby has received the comprehensive final...
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May 26, 17 •
1238 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby confident of meeting stadium safety requirements
WP Rugby has confirmed that it has made an application for a venue safety certificate for DHL Newlands under the new safety regulations issued in terms of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act. Under the new regulations promulgated in March 2017...
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Jan 27, 16 •
2473 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on BrightRock announces DHL Stormers and WP Rugby sponsorship
Fast-growing life insurance player BrightRock today announced the signing of a three-year Official Associate Sponsorship agreement with the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province, effective from January 2016. The deal signals a major milestone for the company,...
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Dec 6, 13 •
3068 Views •
General News, South Africa, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mandela tributes from the SA Rugby fraternity
A number of South African provinces have also reacted to the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Tribute from WP Rugby Western Province Rugby has paid tribute to former state President, Mr Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013....
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Apr 10, 13 •
2215 Views •
National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Tsogo Sun partners with WP Rugby
TSOGO SUN EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF WP RUGBY Tsogo Sun and Western Province Rugby today announced the signing of a three-year contract which sees Tsogo Sun securing the title of official hotel and casino partner to WP Rugby and the DHL WP representative teams....
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Jan 19, 13 •
4557 Views •
South Africa •
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Comments Off on EP mourn the loss of rugby stalwart, Morne van der Merwe
The Eastern Province Rugby Union wishes to express its sadness at the passing of Morne van der Merwe early this morning. Morne, who passed away at the age of 39 after losing his battle with brain cancer, was a highly rated loosehead prop. He entered rugby...
