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Japan, Argentina to join 2016 Super Rugby tournament

Article Reuters - 21 Nov 2014

Teams from Japan and Argentina have been approved to join the Super Rugby tournament as of 2016, as well as South African team, the Southern Kings.

Super Rugby: Hammett glad to shake off rust against Kings

Article Reuters - 30 Mar 2013

Mark Hammett is prepared to put his side's 46-30 victory over Southern Kings behind them and target bigger Super Rugby challenges down the road.

Crusaders dethrone Kings 55-20 in Super Rugby game

Article Sapa Ap - 23 Mar 2013

Brothers George and Luke Whitelock shared four tries and Dan Carter kicked 16 points as the Crusaders trounced the Southern Kings 55-20.

Lions and Stormers triumph in warm-up matches

Article Sapa - 9 Feb 2013

In two friendly matches the Stormers ran in nine crowd-pleasing tries to beat Boland 57-0 while the Lions triumphed 41-31 over the Southern Kings.

Luke Watson remorseful over 2008 ‘Dutchman’ comment

Article Sapa - 29 Jan 2013

Southern Kings' rugby captain Luke Watson has expressed remorse about his controversial slur about Afrikaners in 2008, says a report.

A wake-up call for dreaming Saru officials

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2012

Rugby union's announcement of Southern Kings' inclusion in Super rugby tournament is a thorny issue.

Jantjies back in action for the Golden Lions

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2012

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been included in the upcoming warm-up match against the Super Kings after missing a game due to injury.

Southern Kings to join Super Rugby in 2013

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Jan 2012

Saru has announced that the Southern Kings will compete in the Super Rugby competition in 2013.

Southern Kings demand Super Rugby

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Apr 2010

The Southern Kings franchise has demanded that the South African Rugby Union ensure the franchise takes part in the Super 15 competition in 2011.

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