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Mitchell: ‘My reputation is stil intact’

November 28, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

John Mitchell, less than a week after saying he had ‘unfinished business’ with the Lions, has started coaching Sale Sharks and stated he was always going to return to the English club.
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Mitchell groet die Leeus

November 23, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Die Goue Leeus het John Mitchell gister as afrigter gegroet, maar gaan hom steeds vir die volgende jaar betaal.
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Lions shift focus

October 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Golden Lions interim coach Johan Ackermann said his side would now start their journey towards reclaiming a Super Rugby berth after they were knocked out of the Currie Cup competition over the weekend.
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Waar is die Kings se swartes?

October 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Die Mol, rubriekskrywer in Rapport, wil stappe doen teen die Kings se verwaarlosing van sy swart spelers.
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Lions leaking stars; Cheetahs depleted

October 3, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Stormers will benefit the most from the Lions’ exit from Super Rugby in 2013, snapping up at least three players.
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Zondagh praises WP style

September 5, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Former Western Province coach Alan Zondagh has praised the Cape side after they outplayed the Blue Bulls playing an attractive brand of rugby.
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Don’t trust twitter

August 31, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Golden Lions Rugby Union moved swiftly to deny rumours that Josh Strauss will join the seven-time Super Rugby champion Crusaders for next year’s tournament.
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Luyt backs De Klerk for revival

August 28, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The cynical and uninformed may suggest that the Golden Lions Rugby Union is doomed. The original Lion King, Louis Luyt, suggests the right man is in charge.
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WP loses out to Frogs

August 23, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Western Province captain Deon Fourie looks likely to continue his rugby career in France after the conclusion of the Currie Cup.
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Saru passes the Kings’ buck

July 16, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The presidents of South Africa’s 14 provincial unions will vote later this year to determine if the Southern Kings should play Super Rugby in 2013.
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Jean defends ‘Irish exodus’

June 27, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The current trend of prominent South African rugby players switching to Irish clubs needs to be put in perspective, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said on Wednesday.
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Update: Mitchell suspended by Lions

June 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Lions coach John Mitchell has been suspended with immediate effect from the Lions Rugby Union
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Kiwi excited about coaching Kings

May 30, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Former Christchurch club coach and Canterbury Colts mentor Brad Mooar says that he is excited about the adventure of joining former Crusaders hooker Matt Sexton on the Southern Kings coaching staff.
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Saru clarifies S15 confusion

May 10, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The SA Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday clarified the position on South African teams participating in the Super Rugby competition.
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Lions lose Doppies

May 9, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Lions lose Doppies

In a move many will be saddened by the Lions have lost their faithful inside center.
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Luckless Potgieter ruled out again

April 16, 2012
Posted by Morné
Luckless Potgieter ruled out again

Vodacom Bulls loose forward Dewald Potgieter suffered another injury setback when he was ruled out action for another four to six weeks, this time due to a hamstring injury.
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Lions stuur op ‘n ramp af

April 16, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Die Lions se Super-rugby-seisoen stuur nou af op ’n tragedie ná Saterdag se buurmansbesoek van die Bulls op Ellispark.
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Kiwi will coach Kings

April 13, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

New Zealander Matt Sexton will coach the Southern Kings in their debut season in Super Rugby next year.
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Cheetahs to lose WP Nel

April 12, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Toyota Cheetahs will lose another seasoned player at the end of this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby season after prop WP Nel signed a three year contract to join Edinburgh until 2015.
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Tina ponders return to Guppies

March 22, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok utility back Frans Steyn will make a decision within the next week about whether or not he’ll be returning to South Africa.
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SA needs to spice backline play

March 18, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

DAN RETIEF bemoans the state of our bland backline play and calls for a national campaign to revive this absent ingredient.
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‘Sharks ready for new era’

February 21, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team are ready to begin a “new era” in the Sharks’ rugby history when they kick-off the new Super Rugby campaign later this week.
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Sharks crush Kings in the wet

February 18, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Sharks cruised to a 38-13 victory over the EP Kings in very wet conditions in Port Elizabeth in their final warm-up match ahead of the new season of Super Rugby.
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WP Nel is going to Scotland

February 15, 2012
Posted by DavidS
WP Nel is going to Scotland

Only one pro club in Scotland that participates in island wide professional games and they have to steal one of our most promising props… poor Cheetahs…
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GLRU pro is looking for a new CEO

February 15, 2012
Posted by DavidS
GLRU pro is looking for a new CEO

The new CEO needs to be an accomplished business person with a proven track record. Looks like Kevin De Klerk is shopping for talent!
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Lions roar in George

February 14, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Lions showed no mercy by humbling a SWD Eagles and Border Bulldogs combination 88-0 in their warm-up match in George on Tuesday.
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Saru denies boycott threat

February 12, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

South Africa’s five Super Rugby franchises have not threatened to boycott the competition, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Sunday.
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Blue Bulls to lose their daisy?

February 11, 2012
Posted by Boertjie
Blue Bulls to lose their daisy?

UPDATED SCORES. The Barberton daisy and the light blue colours of Northern Gauteng’s sports teams are under renewed threat from politicians.
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