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Deans to sideline Cooper for Lions series

April 10, 2013
Posted by Morné

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans appears set to overlook Quade Cooper for the upcoming British and Irish Lions series with James O’Connor favoured to play five-eighth.
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Lions cancel US tour

April 5, 2013
Posted by Morné

Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America.
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Olympic gold may lure Kiwis

February 6, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

All Black Liam Messam is considering switching to Sevens rugby as the chance to win Olympic gold threatens to lure players from the 15-a-side ranks for the 2016 Rio Games.
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Russian team for Lions Challenge

January 18, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Golden Lions Rugby Union, on behalf of Rugby Union Russia, would like to announce the 23-man Russian Bears outfit that will face the MTN Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. Kick-off is at 19h00 and the match will be televised live on Supersport 1.
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Lions team for Russia

January 17, 2013
Posted by Morné

MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced the following team to take on the Russian Bears in the inaugural Lions Challenge match this Saturday at Ellis Park. Kick-off is at 19h00.
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Lions confirm squad for Challenge series

January 15, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Lions released the names of 35 players that will make up their squad to compete in the Lions Challenge Series starting this weekend against Russia.
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All Blacks looking ‘old and weary’

December 3, 2012
Posted by Morné

New Zealand rugby pundits on Monday blamed tiredness at the end of a long season for the All Blacks’ shock loss to England, also suggesting over-confidence contributed to the defeat.
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Lions announce the ‘Lions Challenge’

November 27, 2012
Posted by Morné

Despite not playing Super Rugby, the Lions will have no shortage of game time next season after their 2013 fixture list was revealed on Tuesday.
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SA v Ierland: Afskop 19:30

November 9, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

DIE TOETS TEEN IERLAND SKOP OM 19:30 AF. Hier is ‘n lys van die uitsaaitye van die naweek se internasionale rugby.
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Kaizer Chiefs registers a rugby team

October 29, 2012
Posted by Morné

Yes folks, you heard right, football giant Kaizer Chiefs has registered a rugby team to participate in a tournament in George over December.
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ARU statement on Quade Cooper

September 28, 2012
Posted by Morné

Australian Rugby Union has released a statement following Quade Cooper’s comments on the rugby show, The Rugby Club.
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Highlanders confirm Woodcock signing

September 10, 2012
Posted by Morné

World Cup winning All Black, Tony Woodcock, has today signed with the Highlanders for a two-year period and will join the franchise for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition.
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Grey celebrates founder’s 200th birthday in style

June 28, 2012
Posted by Morné
Grey celebrates founder’s 200th birthday in style

On invitation by Grey College the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be playing against Cardiff Blues on Saturday, the 4th of August on the main field at Grey College.  The game will be played in memory of Sir George Grey, founder of Grey College, who would have been 200 years old this year.
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Wales names team for Aussies

June 7, 2012
Posted by Morné
Wales names team for Aussies

Wales have named a side to play Australia in Brisbane this weekend showing four changes from that which sealed a 16-9 victory over France last March to be crowned Champions of Europe and achieve their third Grand Slam in seven seasons.
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Right time for Pumas to join

May 20, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

With the All Blacks still groggy it’s the right time for the Pumas to join the Rugby Championshop, says Jake White.
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Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

The Lions have named their team for the DHL pre-season warm up.
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Posted in Other Tournaments, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15, Super 15 Team Updates | 3 Comments »

Cape Town Tens charity dinner

January 16, 2012
Posted by Morné

Due to all the interest from folks on Twitter and Facebook, we decided to post the details of the Charity dinner for the Cape Town Tens.
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Cape Town Tens is back!

January 12, 2012
Posted by Morné

The popular Castle Cape Town Tens rugby event, brainchild of Bob Skinstad and Rob Fleck, is just around the corner!
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World Club Champs in 2015?

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
World Club Champs in 2015?

A world club championship is on the cards after the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Premiership chief executive Mark McCafferty has claimed.
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Argies to give BA a miss in 4N

December 30, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The new 4Nations competition begins on August 18 with the Wallabies playing the All Blacks in Sydney and South Africa taking on Argentina in Cape Town.
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Blits Bokke come away with buggerall in Dubai

December 3, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Blits Bokke come away with buggerall in Dubai

The Sevens Bokke managed to let Australia bring in a late try to steal the PLATE cup as France and England fought it out for the main prize of the Cup.
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Saracens game called off

November 17, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Heineken Cup rugby match between Saracens and Biarritz has apparently been cancelled, according to reports.
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CT Stadium to get some rugby

November 10, 2011
Posted by Morné
CT Stadium to get some rugby

The Cape Town Stadium is expected to be announced as the venue for the Heineken Cup clash between Saracens and Biarritz.
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Rampant Lions rout Tucumán

February 9, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Lions added another scalp to their pre-season collection, as the Johannesburg-based franchise ran rampant to beat Tucumán 82-19 on Wednesday. Having mauled the Sharks last week, John Mitchell’s pride again showed their Super Rugby teeth in a match that looked like no more than a training run. Three tries and a 19-3 lead...
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Stormers v Sharks Neo Africa

February 5, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Stormers v Sharks Neo Africa

Just to comment on the game from SS for those missing out.
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Lions smash Sharks

February 2, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Lions smash Sharks

If this were the real tournament instead of the Neo Africa warm up I’d be over the moon… but it’s not an indicator… nevertheless we must take good news where we can find it…
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Neo Africa all SA affair in Cape

January 4, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Sharks will again travel to Cape Town to take part in the now annual Neo Africa Tri-Series – only this year it will be an all-South African affair at Newlands.
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Kirwan sees Pacific-Asia Cup

December 12, 2010
Posted by Boertjie

All Black legend John Kirwan says he wants to see a competition involving top club and regional teams from East Asia, New Zealand and Australia set up ahead of the 2019 rugby World Cup in Japan.
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