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Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné
Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) president Kevin de Klerk says the statement issued on Tuesday from their former partners Guma TAC was “filled with many half truths” and says the union had never been unwilling to pay back any money.
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Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

Arch enemy Bryce Lawrence has been snubbed by SANZAR refs for games in SA
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Posted in Disciplinary, Rugby Personalities, RuggaWorld Humour, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 28 Comments »

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 »

What SA rugby wants for Christmas

December 18, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

What would the country’s five Super Rugby franchises wish as main presents in their stockings on December 25?
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Bulls snubbed old sponsor

December 14, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Bulls are finally able to sport the logo PUMA, after they won a legal battle against Gilbert.
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No Lions offer for Tina

December 11, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

There’s no offer on the table from the Golden Lions to lure the services of Springbok centre Frans Steyn to Johannesburg.
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New Bok coach to be announced late January

December 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
New Bok coach to be announced late January

The Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) has called a Special General Council meeting for January with a view to ratifying the appointment of the Springbok coach.
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WP planning for new S15 season

November 28, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Stormers turn to 18-year old, welcomes Adi Jacobs and have an eye on Boland’s Bolla Conradie and Elgar Watts.
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Lions prune viciously from pride

November 24, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Lions prune viciously from pride

The Lions have released several second string players from their contracts with the biggest name released being Burton Francis (who is already training with the Stormers).
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Posted in Rugby Administration, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 Team Updates, Super Rugby | 20 Comments »

Lions ready to shine in S15?

October 31, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Golden Lions must now confirm their emergence from the rugby doldrums by aiming to ditch their traditional also-rans reputation in Super Rugby.
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SA player of the year nominees

October 22, 2011
Posted by Morné
SA player of the year nominees

Five members of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup squad have been nominated for the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, with the winner due to be announced at a glittering function at Gold Reef City on November 3.
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Lions say no to Soccer City

October 17, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Coca-Cola Park will remain the home of Lions rugby, the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) announced on Monday.
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Have we pushed the self-destruct button?

August 16, 2011
Posted by Morné
Have we pushed the self-destruct button?

A common trend in South African rugby is the emphasis on short term gains rather than long term vision.
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Posted in Columnists, Currie Cup, SA Unions / Teams, SANZAR | 35 Comments »

Lions offered plenty to leave Ellis Park

July 10, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

An offer believed to be in excess of R25-million is on the table to induce the Golden Lions to move from their current Ellis Park home to Soccer City.
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D-Day approaching for Lions

July 4, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Lions have some serious dicision making. Staging matches at the FNB Stadium is one of them.
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Tough calls await Saru

June 22, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

SA’s rugby bosses are set for two tough decisions: The future of the Currie Cup, and how to accommodate the Kings.
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Cheetahs 34 v Stormers 44 (FT)

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Cheetahs 34 v Stormers 44 (FT)

If the Reds lose, a win here can secure the Stormers a possible home final if they survive the play offs.
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Bulls 23 v Sharks 26 (FT) Koebaai Bulle

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Bulls 23 v Sharks 26 (FT) Koebaai Bulle

Death match, winner takes all, do or die or whatever. This game decides one team’s S15 2011.
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Posted in Game Threads, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 47 Comments »

BREAKING NEWS: Stormers Duvenage out

June 17, 2011
Posted by DavidS
BREAKING NEWS: Stormers Duvenage out

Stormers scrummie Dewald Duvenage has been ruled out of the clash with the Cheetahs.
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Posted in Breaking News, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15, Super 15 Team Updates | 11 Comments »

Baby Boks name side for England clash

June 17, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Baby Boks name side for England clash

Dawie Theron has named another mixed side for his youngsters’ clash with England.
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Castle announced as new 3N sponsor

May 11, 2011
Posted by Morné
Castle announced as new 3N sponsor

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday unveiled Castle Lager as the new title sponsor of the Tri-Nations series, as well as of home Springbok Tests and overseas tours.
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2012 Junior World Cup hosted in SA

April 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
2012 Junior World Cup hosted in SA

Rugby’s premier age grade competition will be played in South Africa next year after the International Rugby Board awarded the hosting rights to the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 to the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
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Theron selects U/20 squad for Argentina

February 22, 2011
Posted by Morné
Theron selects U/20 squad for Argentina

Dawie Theron, the new Springbok U/20 coach has selected his squad to tour Argentina in preperation for the Junior World Championship.
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Your weekly rugby calendar

February 21, 2011
Posted by Morné
Your weekly rugby calendar

The guys at SA Rugby were kind enough to send us a list of all the games for this week.
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Kings join IRB Nations Cup

February 19, 2011
Posted by Boertjie
Kings join IRB Nations Cup

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the inclusion of a South African Kings team in the 2011 edition of the IRB Nations Cup tournament. IRB Nations Cup 2010 champions Namibia join hosts Romania and Georgia, who have all qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, together with Americas Rugby Championship holders...
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Better news for Stormers

February 13, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Stormers received a timely boost on Sunday, with the news that veteran hooker Tiaan Liebenberg will not be sidelined for as long as first expected. Jan de Koning, rugby365 Reports that Liebenberg might be ruled out for nine months – after he was carried from the field on a mobile stretcher just before...
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Stormers may loose hooker

February 12, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

UPDATE: Tiaan Liebenberg suffered a knee injury. Looks like ligaments, will rule him out for the year.
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Lions shatter Kings’ dreams

February 12, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Southern Kings’ Super Rugby dreams lay shattered in Port Elizabeth, on Friday after they were beaten by a second-string Lions XV. Following their emotional entry into the Super Rugby arena with a 23-7 win over the defending champion Bulls’ back-up squad a fortnight ago, the Kings have since slumped to two demoralising defeats....
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