Super Rugby
Lions (17) 42 / 30 (6) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Highlanders did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Semifinal at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT, Sunday 01:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (15) 25 / 9 (6) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Chiefs did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Semifinal at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Omar Mouneimne
As speculated here on rugby-talk recently by one of our French contributors it has been confirmed that Cell C Sharks Defence Coach, Omar Mouneimne is on his way to France.
He has requested an early release from his contract, which was granted, to pursue an offer with French Top 14 side, Stade Francais.
Commenting on his departure, Director of Rugby Gary Gold said: “Omar has worked tremendously hard on our defensive structures over the past few months. His efforts resulted in us being one of the top defensive teams in the 2016 Super Rugby competition.
“We thank him for his invaluable contribution to the team, in a short space of time, and wish him the very best for this new opportunity he has decided to pursue.”
Stormers (14) 21 / 60 (34) Chiefs (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Chiefs did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinal at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT, Sunday 05:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Lions (22) 42 / 25 (10) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Crusaders did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinal at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 GMT, Sunday 02:30 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (13) 41 / 0 (0) Sharks (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Cell C Sharks did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinal at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (6) 9 / 15 (10) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Highlanders did battle in a Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinal at
Canberra Stadium, Canberra at 10:00 SA Time (08:00 GMT, 18:00 AEST, 20:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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(Updated with BNZ Crusaders playing squad)
The Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named an extended squad of 25 players for the quarterfinal clash against the Crusaders, with the big surprise being the possible return to action of inspirational captain Warren Whiteley.
Whiteley, who was originally diagnosed with an injury which would keep him out of Rugby for 6 weeks, and hence miss the entire Super Rugby play-offs, is to undergo a fitness test on Thursday.
Undoubtedly the Lions management, players and all of their supporters will be hoping that he is declared fit to play.
Jaguares (12) 34 / 22 (15) Lions (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Emirates Lions did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina at 23:40 SA Time (21:40 GMT, 18:40 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Cheetahs (3) 17 / 43 (18) Bulls (Final Score)
The Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 19:15 SA Time (17:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Stormers (21) 52 / 24 (10) Kings (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Southern Kings did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (24) 24 / 10 (10) Force (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
GIO Stadium, Canberra at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST, 17:45 AWST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (5) 25 / 15 (7) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (10) 10 / 35 (14) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 07:15 SA Time (05:15 GMT, 17:15 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Sharks (21) 40 / 29 (19) Sunwolves (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Sunwolves did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT, Saturday 02:00 Japan Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Reds (7) 28 / 31 (24) Rebels (Final Score)
The Reds and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Blues (12) 34 / 28 (7) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Blues and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Emirates Lions Coach, Johan Ackermann has made wholesale changes to the Lions squad that will meet the Jaguares this Saturday. Ross Cronjé will captain the squad. Many of the players are Currie Cup or fringe Super Rugby players.
Jaguares (8) 8 / 34 (24) Highlanders (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Velez Sarsfield, Beunos Aires at 23:40 SA Time (21:40 GMT, 18:40 ARG Time, Sunday 09:40 NZ Time).
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Sharks (10) 26 / 10 (7) Cheetahs (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban at 19:15 SA Time (17:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Bulls (31) 50 / 3 (3) Sunwolves (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Sunwolves did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT, Sunday 00:05 Japan Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Force (3) 3 / 22 (15) Stormers (Final Score)
The Western Force and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
nib Stadium, Perth at 13:55 SA Time (11:55 GMT, 19:55 AWST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (10) 17 / 28 (11) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (43) 85 / 26 (7) Rebels (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Lions (17) 57 / 21 (7) Kings (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Southern Kings did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Reds (5) 5 / 50 (33) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Reds and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Blues (28) 40 / 15 (15) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Blues and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Lood de Jager
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed today (Tuesday) that Lodewyk (Lood) de Jager has agreed terms with them and will join the Vodacom Bulls on November 1st, 2016 on a 12-month contract.
The SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2015 is currently playing his trade in Bloemfontein, where he has played in 40 matches for the Toyota Cheetahs in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament thus far. The 23-year old also has 20 test matches for the Springboks to his credit.
Commenting on the signing, BBC High Performance Manager, Xander Janse van Rensburg, expressed his delight with the signing.
“This is great news for us, not only because Lood is one of the best locks in the world, but also the fact that he sees the Vodacom Bulls as a team that will enhance his career and ambitions. This is a compliment to what we are trying to achieve and a massive boost to our vision to build something special again in Pretoria,” Janse van Rensburg said.
Emirates Lions’ head coach Johan Ackermann has named an unchanged match day squad for Friday’s visit by the Southern Kings.
Jaguares (15) 29 / 11 (6) Bulls (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires at 23:40 SA Time (21:40 GMT, 18:40 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Kings (8) 18 / 48 (10) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth at 19:20 SA Time (17:20 GMT, Sunday 05:20 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Lions (27) 37 / 10 (0) Sharks (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Cheetahs (27) 30 / 29 (10) Force (Final Score)
The Toyota Cheetahs and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT, 21:00 AWST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Rebels (17) 31 / 57 (23) Stormers (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 19:40 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (17) 37 / 27 (24) Blues (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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