Super Rugby: Forward quartet sign on for more at WP Rugby

Eben EtzebethKey DHL Stormers forwards Eben Etzebeth, Deon Fourie, De Kock Steenkamp and Rynhardt Elstadt have extended their playing contracts with Western Province Rugby.

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Johan Goosen set for 2014 return

Goose iconCheetahs and Bok pivot Johan Goosen’s knee operation to repair damage to his knee ligament was a success, and he was present at the Cheetahs training session on Monday.

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Law variations in use in South Africa in 2013

Marius JonkerThis year, the International Rugby Board has introduced 11 law trials that will be implemented from the start of the 2013 season.

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Morné Steyn – His French move no done deal

Morné SteynSpringbok and Bulls flyhalf Morné Steyn says he has not received a formal offer from Top 14 club Stade Francais.

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Morne Steyn signs for Stade Français?

Morné SteynIt seems as if  the Bulls and Springbok flyhalf has made a deal to leave South Africa after Super Rugby to continue his career in France.

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Why you support the team you do?

Rugby-Talk LogoDISCUSSION: 

Why do you support your team?

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Ex WP & Stormers prop gravely ill

mvdmMorne van der Merwe, ex WP and Stormers prop, has only days to live.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago and his wife, Cindy, is hurriedly putting together mementoes of his life to keep for the couple.s two young boys.

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Golden Lions Appoint new CEO

As I was perusing Facebook, I came across the comment below.

While I applaud the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) for appointing a businessman as new pemanent CEO, one who has played club rugby, and is involved in school rugby, I do feel for the outgoing Acting CEO, Ruben Moggee. He took over from Manie Reynecke under very trying circumstances, and along with Kevin De Klerk, had to oversee many crises that came to head during his tenure. One only has think of the GUMA TAC debacle, the Pumas and Leopards suing the union for unpaid fees and the biggest humiliation of them all, being kicked out of Super Rugby.

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John Mitchell saga finalised

The Official Media Release of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, reads as follows regarding former head coach, John Mitchell, who has been redeployed as a technical advisor to the Union, and Johan Ackermann has been appointed as head coach. I hope this long and drawn out saga has finally been resloved and the Lions can concentrate on the Lions Challenge and Currie Cup in their quest to regain Super Rugby status.

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Bulls gear up for 2013!

The Vodacom Bulls on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Victor Matfield as their new Forwards and Attack Coach for the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season, while also naming Derick Hougaard as a skills and kicking coach and Handrè Pollard as part of their extended playing squad for the new season.

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Cheetahs fighting to keep Juan Smith

The Cheetahs are doing everything within their powers to try and stop loose forward Juan Smith from moving to France.

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Currie Cup Final: Highlights

Rather than do the conventional match report, herewith the Currie Cup Highlights on video for you rugby mad individuals to feed on.

What a match it was, what a final.. and what an unexpected result! Final score was: DHL Western Province 25 / 18 The Sharks.

Well done DHL Western Province, that was impressive.

So here goes….

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Currie Cup Final: The Sharks vs DHL Western Province – Live Game Article

Sharks (12) 18 / 25 (16) WP (Final Score)

The Sharks and DHL Western Province did battle in the Currie Cup Final, Premier Division at Mr Price Kings Park, Durban at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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Promotion / Relegation: Eastern Province Kings vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs – Live Game Article

EP Kings (6) 6 / 16 (0) Cheetahs (Final score)

The Eastern Province Kings and Toyota Free State Cheetahs did battle in the 2nd Currie Cup Premier Division Promotion / Relegation game at Nelson Madela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth at 19:10 SA Time (18:10 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.

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Currie Cup: Teams for the FINAL (27 October)

Herewith the two teams for this weekend’s Currie Cup Premier Division Final at Mr Price Kings Park, Durban.

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