Pienaar’s boot a boon for Ulster

Published Jan 16 2012 by Keo.co.za

Pienaar’s boot a boon for Ulster

GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in the first round of European Cup fixtures of the year.

When he was still based in South Africa, there was a forced expectation on Ruan Pienaar to excel at flyhalf, especially after his...

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Rugby - Remember Ruan Pienaar?

In fact he left SA rugby in 2010 to play for Ulster, having represented the Sharks in 57 matches in the Super 14 and the Springboks in 51 tests.His international debut was in 2006 and he was a member of the 2007 Bok side that won the World Cup under Jake ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Financial Mail ]

Entities: Ruan Pienaar, Rugby, Jake White, Super Rugby

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

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Jackson will learn and become even better: Pienaar

Ulsters Ruan Pienaar has offered his young Heineken Cup final half-back partner words of encouragement in the aftermath of Saturdays 42-14 defeat by Leinster.Testing time: Paddy Jackson found the going tough at TwickenhamBY niall crozierHEINEKEN CUP FINAL ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Belfast Telegraph ]

Entities: Ruan Pienaar, Heineken Cup, Tommy Bowe, New Zealand, Brian McLaughlin

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Ruan Pienaar

Pienaar pipped for top award

SA's Ruan Pienaar, a nominee for European Player of the Year, was pipped by Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney. ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Sport24.co.za ]

Entities: Ruan Pienaar, Rob Kearney, Ireland

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 3 Documents

Leinster kings of Europe once again - Leinster 42 Ulster 14

EUROPEAN cup kings Leinster are fast on their way to becoming the rugby equivalent of the 1950s Real Madrid side, after securing a third Heineken Cup in just four seasons.Many had thought beforehand that the hard as nails Ulster pack and the tactical ... [ Published May 21 2012 by South Wales Argus ]

Entities: Ruan Pienaar, Dan Tuohy, Seán Cronin, Cian Healy

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 5 Documents

Rivals will have to rewrite rules to stop the record Leinster men

The Dubliners broke all kinds of records in putting Ulster to the sword in front of almost 82,000 spectators at Twickenham: in securing the title for the third time in four years, an unprecedented feat in itself, they accumulated the most points, scored ... [ Published May 21 2012 by The Independent ]

Entities: Dan Tuohy, Seán Cronin, Cian Healy, Ruan Pienaar

First Reported May 20 2012 - Updated May 20 2012 - 3 Documents

Cian Healy

Leinster kings of Europe once again

European cup kings Leinster are fast on their way to becoming the rugby equivalent of the 1950s Real Madrid side, after securing a third Heineken Cup in just four seasons.Many had thought beforehand that the hard as nails Ulster pack and the tactical ... [ Published May 20 2012 by South Wales Argus ]

Entities: Ruan Pienaar, Dan Tuohy, Seán Cronin, Cian Healy

First Reported May 19 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 13 Documents

Jonathan Sexton

Thorn completes triple title sweep as Leinster thrash Ulster

New Zealand lock Brad Thorn on Saturday became the first player to clinch a global three-title sweep of World Cup, European Cup and Super 15 honours.Thorn, 37, completed the triple when he helped Leinster retain their European Cup crown in a 42-14 win ... [ Published May 19 2012 by Sydney Morning Herald ]

Entities: Brad Thorn, Jonathan Sexton, Ruan Pienaar, Seán Cronin, Nigel Owens

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