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Return-to-train for professional rugby moves closer
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Return-to-train for professional rugby moves closer

SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that it had sought and received clarification from government on a number of questions relating to the return to non-contact training. As a result SA Rugby would advise government this week of its technical preparedness to return to training, as per government requirements. However, due the location of nine of […]

Light a fire for DHL Newlands on the 4th of July
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Light a fire for DHL Newlands on the 4th of July

On 4 July 2020 the DHL Stormers will bring their fire to DHL Newlands in a special live streamed broadcast and in truly South African spirit, combining our nation’s passion for rugby and braais, BrightRock is giving fans the chance to be there at DHL Newlands – from their homes. It’s Test match Saturday in […]

Kitshoff making lockdown count
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Kitshoff making lockdown count

DHL Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff has been making the downtime in lockdown count, in terms of his injury rehabilitation and by keeping himself busy in a number of other different ways as well. The experienced front row powerhouse captained the DHL Stormers in all but one of their Vodacom Super Rugby matches this season before […]

Registrations now open for #3Teams1City Super Challenge
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Registrations now open for #3Teams1City Super Challenge

Registrations for the #3Teams1City Super Challenge FIFA 20 tournament series, presented by EsportSA, are now open. The unique tournament features athletes from three of Cape Town’s top sports teams who are gearing up to take on their fans in a digital arena. The DHL Stormers, Cape Cobras and Cape Town City FC are each hosting […]

Vodacom Super Rugby return gathers momentum
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Vodacom Super Rugby return gathers momentum

The announcement by Rugby Australia that it has confirmed the five teams that will compete in the revised Super Rugby competition signals further momentum in the return of top-level rugby within SANZAAR’s stakeholder countries. New Zealand and Australia will be the first National Unions to see the return of professional rugby anywhere in the world. […]

SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place
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SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place

SA Rugby was collaborating with Government on return-to-train protocols with a view to resuming competitive action in August – if not earlier – Jurie Roux, CEO of the organisation, said on Monday. Roux said that SA Rugby’s 500-page return-to-play manual had been in the hands of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for some […]

Willemse ready to 'step up' for DHL Stormers
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Willemse ready to ‘step up’ for DHL Stormers

Damian Willemse is no longer the youngster in the DHL Stormers squad and feels ready to step up and produce consistent performances as playmaker once rugby resumes. Although just 22 years old, Willemse is in his fourth season as a DHL Stormers player, having made his debut back in 2017 when he was just 18. […]

Infinetix joins WP Rugby team as official IT supplier
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Infinetix joins WP Rugby team as official IT supplier

Infinetix have joined the Western Province Rugby team as official IT supplier, providing valuable technological equipment for use by players and management. Infinetix have been dominant leaders in the IT industry over the last 12 years, with a national footprint in most major provinces in South Africa. The company specialises in Enterprise Solutions, Platform Integration […]

SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news
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SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news

SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed an announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under Level 3 lockdown easing. Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, made the announcement at a briefing on Saturday as he reported on the Department’s COVID-19 sector relief fund. VIDEO: Remember this […]

Top Cape Town sports teams in Esports competition
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Top Cape Town sports teams in Esports competition

The DHL Stormers, Cape Cobras and Cape Town City FC are set to play in the EsportSA #3teams1city Super Challenge commencing in June. Events have been cancelled and seasons suspended. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the most significant disruption to the worldwide sporting calendar since World War II. Although some training and leagues have resumed, […]

SANZAAR/Six Nations working on global rugby calendar
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SANZAAR/Six Nations working on global rugby calendar

Following the World Rugby meetings in March this year, SANZAAR and the Six Nations (“the Nations”) have been working closely over the lockdown period against a set of key principles between the parties, to develop and agree proposals for an aligned global calendar. Even though there may be different preferences, from the outset the Nations […]

Dobson 'thrilled' with DHL Stormers squad
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Dobson ‘thrilled’ with DHL Stormers squad

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson is ‘thrilled’ with the players he and his coaching team have at their disposal going forward following an uncertain period in South African rugby. The DHL Stormers managed to hold on to the majority of their players through a 21-day ‘transfer window’ which formed part of the South African […]