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Rugby-World Cup 2015 swoop for Olympic organiser Jevans

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Sept 6 (Reuters) - Amid concerns about a lack of urgency in preparations, the organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England have replaced chief executive Paul Vaughan with the director of sport at the London Olympics, Debbie Jevans. Vaughan, who had been in charge at the organising committee since early last year, "stepped down" by "mutual consent", according to a … [Read more...] about Rugby-World Cup 2015 swoop for Olympic organiser Jevans

UPDATE 1-Rugby-New Zealand’s Carter ruled out for Argentina clash

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(recasts after Carter ruled out, adds quotes) By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Flyhalf Daniel Carter has been ruled out of New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday due to a calf strain, just hours after being confirmed in the side. Carter was named in the team earlier on Thursday and appeared at a media conference but was … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Rugby-New Zealand’s Carter ruled out for Argentina clash

BRIEF-Pinnacle Technology sees HEPS up 45-50 pct

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Pinnacle Technology Holdings Ltd : * Sees heps 170-177 cents per share, up 45% and 50% over 117.7 cents © Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved … [Read more...] about BRIEF-Pinnacle Technology sees HEPS up 45-50 pct

Lonmin shares hit 9-year lows as workers march again

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Johannesburg shares of platinum producer Lonmin fell 5 percent on Wednesday, hitting 9-year lows as striking workers began marching at its South African operations near the spot where 34 of their colleagues were shot dead by police last month. Shares of the company briefly touched 70.50 rand in Johannesburg, its lowest since 2003 according … [Read more...] about Lonmin shares hit 9-year lows as workers march again

Workers to end strike at Gold Fields’ mine

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Striking workers at South African bullion producer Gold Fields agreed to return to work on Wednesday, the National Union of Mineworkers said. NUM said in a statement the 12,000 workers who downed tools at Gold Fields' KDC operation would return with Wednesday's night shift. (Reporting by Sherilee Lakmidas; Editing by Ed Stoddard) … [Read more...] about Workers to end strike at Gold Fields’ mine