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Cooper returns for Reds

May 16, 2012
Posted by Morné
Cooper returns for Reds

Mercurial St.George Queensland Reds playmaker Quade Cooper becomes the latest Wallaby star to return to the team from injury after being selected at flyhalf for Saturday’s match against South Africa’s Lions at Suncorp Stadium.
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Butch out for 4 weeks

April 29, 2012
Posted by Morné
Butch out for 4 weeks

Butch James has been suspended for 4 weeks following a guilty plea for foul play.
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Waratahs 33, Crusaders 37

April 29, 2012
Posted by Morné
Waratahs 33, Crusaders 37

The Waratahs will host a dangerous Crusaders side who is seemingly finding their feet in the competition.
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Cheetahs 33, Highlanders 36

April 28, 2012
Posted by Morné
Cheetahs 33, Highlanders 36

The Toyota Cheetahs have not managed to beat the Highlanders in the last 5 matches but have a great opportunity to change that today.
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Lions 20, Brumbies 34

April 27, 2012
Posted by Morné
Lions 20, Brumbies 34

Jake is back in Jo-burg but Lions supporters will hope it is not for the same ‘Winning Ways’ reason he was there before.
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Highlanders make one change

April 27, 2012
Posted by Morné
Highlanders make one change

Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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Blues 11, Reds 23

April 27, 2012
Posted by Morné
Blues 11, Reds 23

Both teams were pre-season favourites, both teams are now desperate for a win. It should be a cracking match at Auckland today.
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Waratahs forced into changes

April 26, 2012
Posted by Morné
Waratahs forced into changes

The HSBC Waratahs have named a 22-man squad for this Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders at Allianz Stadium.
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Woodcock out for Reds clash

April 26, 2012
Posted by Morné
Woodcock out for Reds clash

Prop Tony Woodcock suffered an acute calf strain at training yesterday and has been ruled out of tomorrow’s match against the Reds.
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McCaw back for Crusaders

April 25, 2012
Posted by Morné
McCaw back for Crusaders

The Crusaders head to Sydney this weekend to take on the Waratahs in round ten of the Super Rugby competition.
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Bekker to captain Stormers

April 25, 2012
Posted by Morné
Bekker to captain Stormers

The DHL Stormers were forced into a number of changes for their match against the Force this weekend.
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Goosen back at 10 for Cheetahs

April 25, 2012
Posted by Morné
Goosen back at 10 for Cheetahs

Super Rugby’s top point’s scorer, Johan Goosen, is back in the number 10 jersey for the Cheetahs clash against the Highlanders this weekend.
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Koster also crocked

April 25, 2012
Posted by Morné
Koster also crocked

The DHL Stormers injury woes has taken a turn for the worst as it was confirmed that Nick Koster is also on his way back to SA following a knee injury.
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Mapoe returns for Lions

April 24, 2012
Posted by Morné
Mapoe returns for Lions

The MTN Lions have welcomed back the services of Lionel Mapoe who will wear the 11 jumper on Friday for their clash against the Brumbies.
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Double injury blow for Stormers

April 23, 2012
Posted by Morné
Double injury blow for Stormers

Gio Aplon and Duane Vermeulen have been ruled out of the Stormers’ final tour match against the Force in Perth with injury.
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Sharks 12, Chiefs 18

April 21, 2012
Posted by Morné
Sharks 12, Chiefs 18

The Sharks are back in South Africa and their first point of order will be to stop the high-flying Chiefs.
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Waratahs 30, Rebels 21

April 21, 2012
Posted by Morné
Waratahs 30, Rebels 21

The Rebels got an almighty hiding last week and will look to make amends as they visit the Waratahs.
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Hurricanes 14, Crusaders 42

April 21, 2012
Posted by Morné
Hurricanes 14, Crusaders 42

The Crusaders would have taken a lot of confidence with their win over the Stormers – but the Hurricanes is a very unpredictable team.
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Reds 13, Stormers 23

April 20, 2012
Posted by Morné
Reds 13, Stormers 23

The Stormers recorded their first loss in the campaign last week against the Crusaders, and it will be a tough ask to bounce back against the defending champions at home.
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Highlanders 30, Blues 27

April 20, 2012
Posted by Morné
Highlanders 30, Blues 27

Traditionally you would give this one to the Blues without a thought – this year however the Highlanders are firm favourites to take this one at home.
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Lane retained at 10 for Stormers

April 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
Lane retained at 10 for Stormers

St.George Queensland Reds playmaker Sam Lane has been retained at flyhalf for tomorrow night’s blockbuster FxPro Super Rugby encounter against South African conference leaders the Stormers at Suncorp Stadium (kickoff 7:40pm).
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Elsom returns to action

April 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
Elsom returns to action

Rocky Elsom looks set to make his first NSW appearance since 2008 when the HSBC Waratahs take on the Melbourne Rebels this Saturday at the Allianz Stadium.
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Carter stays at 12

April 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
Carter stays at 12

The Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes has been named, with just one change from the line-up that beat the Stormers at home last weekend.
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Highlanders change 2 for Blues

April 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
Highlanders change 2 for Blues

Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Blues in Dunedin tomorrow night.  He has made two changes to the run-on team that played the Stormers in Dunedin at Easter.
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More of the same for the Bulls

April 18, 2012
Posted by Morné
More of the same for the Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls are looking to finish on a strong note against the Brumbies on Saturday ahead of their overseas leg of Super Rugby and coach Frans Ludeke named the same side that conquered the Lions last weekend to face the Australians.
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No Mealamu for Blues

April 18, 2012
Posted by Morné
No Mealamu for Blues

Flanker Luke Braid has been given the captaincy duties in the absence of Keven Mealamu for this weekend’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
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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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Stormers record their first loss

April 15, 2012
Posted by Morné
Stormers record their first loss

The DHL Stormers lost their first game of the Vodacom Super Rugby season, but along with the Vodacom Bulls they have opened up a handy lead at the top of the South African Conference as the halfway mark approaches.
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