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Springboks take part in IRB scrum study

The Springboks took part in a scrum study conducted by the International Rugby Board (IRB) in conjunction with the University of Bath in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Australians get high profile rugby jobs

The appointment of Australians to high profile positions in rugby has continued with the announcement of Brett Gosper as the International Rugby Board’s new Chief Executive as well as Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup.

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New Rugby World Cup Limited Board appointed

The International Rugby Board Executive Committee, acting in its role as the IRB Trust, has appointed the members of the Rugby World Cup Limited Board who will serve a four-year term to be effective from 15 May 2012.

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Lapasset & Beaumont to go head to head for IRB presidency

Incumbent Bernard Lapasset and former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont will learn their fate in Los Angeles on Monday in a second round of voting for the presidency of the International Rugby Board (IRB).

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Wales might not host 2015 games

International Rugby Board chairman Bernard Lapasset says that Wales cannot be certain of hosting Rugby World Cup matches when the tournament moves to England in 2015.

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MTN Lions / Golden Lions To Remain At Coca-Cola Park

After much debate and investigation, the Golden Lions and the Lions Super Rugby teams, under the guises of the GLRU and Lions Rugby (PTY) LTD have decided that their futures’ remain at their historical home Coca-Cola  (Ellis) Park.

The stadium was rebuilt in the early 1980′s and was given another major facelift for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The full media releases from the various parties reads:

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Currie Cup: The Sharks vs MTN Golden Lions – Live Game Article

Sharks 53 / Lions 9 (Final score)

The Sharks hosted the MTN Golden Lions at Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 SA Time.

This was the live match discussion Article.

The sharks totally outclassed a lethargic and error ridden Lions side to book a home semi final against the Free state Cheetahs next week, where they will certainly carry all of the momentum.

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

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Lions CEO Manie Reyneke quits

Golden Lions CEO Manie Reyneke has quit in his position as Chief Executive Officer of the union, the GLRU announced.

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Curry Cup: MTN Golden Lions vs DHL Western Province – Live Game Article

Lions (20) 42 / WP (9) 25 (Final Score)

The MTN Golden Lions host DHL Western Province at Coka-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 17:05 SA Time.

This is the live match discussion Article.

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

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The Lions were full value for their 5 tries to 1 win over a Western Province side who had to try and stay in touch via the solid boot of Demetri Catrakilis.

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Currie Cup: Lions change ONE

MTN Golden Lions coach, John Mitchell has made one injury enforced changed to his line up to Face DHL Western Province on Saturday.

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Currie Cup: MTN Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls – Live Game Article

Lions (6) 18 / Blue Bulls (18) 21 (Final Score)

The MTN Golden Lions hosted the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time.

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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The Blue Bulls desperately held on, with superb defence to win this cliff-hanger by 3 points.

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Currie Cup: Baywatch faces Blue Bulls for his TON

Lions coach John Mitchell has made two changes and two positional changes as he named his side to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday.

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Currie Cup: MTN Lions vs GWK Griquas – Live Game Article

Lions (20) 41 / Griquas (6) 25 (Final Score)

The MTN Lions hosted GWK Griquas at Coca-Cola Park, Joannesburg at 19:10 SA Time.

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

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A Game of two contrasting halves!

The MTN Lions absolutely dominated the first half yet the determined Griquas were determined not to give up and dominated the second half.

The Lions bag a full 5 Log Points and the Griquas get nothing.

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Currie Cup: Ford Pumas vs MTN Golden Lions – Game Thread

Pumas (6) 20 / Lions (27) 34 (Final Score)

The Ford Pumas hosted the MTN Golden Lions at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit at 19:10 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

It was a game of 2 halves, with the Lions dominating the 1st half and the brave Pumas dominating the 2nd half.

Well after the final hooter, the Lions managed to get their bonus point for tries, via replacement Johan Snyman.

Was a very good game to watch!

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Catrakilis & Mitchell rules the roost this month in the Currie Cup

Demetri Catrakilis

Golden Lions coach, John Mitchell, and Western Province flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis were today named as the Currie Cup Coach and Player of the Month for August.

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