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Apr 4, 19 •
1392 Views •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby returns to profit after two years of losses
SA Rugby posted a modest post-tax profit of R2m after two years of losses, it was announced at the Annual Meeting of the organisation in Cape Town on Wednesday. The result reversed losses of R62,4m in 2017 and R15,7m in 2016 as a series of cost-cutting...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1794 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dry replaces injured Zain Davids in Blitzboks’ Hong Kong squad
Chris Dry has been promoted to the Springbok Sevens 12-man squad at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after Zain Davids was ruled out due to a shoulder injury picked up in training earlier on Wednesday. Dry travelled to Hong Kong as official reserve...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1158 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Italian international Ceccarelli re-signs with Edinburgh Rugby
Italian international prop Pietro Ceccarelli has become the latest player to re-sign with the club after today putting pen to paper on a new one-year deal. Ceccarelli – who has been capped 11 times by the Azzurri – joined Edinburgh from French Top 14 side...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1177 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cave to retire at end of season
Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, following 13 seasons at Ulster Rugby. In an open letter, Darren, who has made 225 appearances for the Province to date, has thanked those who have supported him...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1448 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wellington teen Dhys Faleafaga elevated into Black Ferns Sevens squad
Dreams of wearing the black jersey are a lot closer to becoming a reality for Wellington’s 18-year-old Dhys Faleafaga, who has today been confirmed as a contracted member of the Black Ferns Sevens squad for the remainder of 2019.Following in the footsteps...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1276 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers shuffle pack for Reds
There are seven changes in the DHL Stormers starting line-up to face the Reds in at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday, with five of those coming up front. A combination of injuries and squad rotation has resulted in a fresh look up front for the DHL...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1291 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Magical milestone for Jaco Peyper in Vodacom Super Rugby
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will on Saturday become only the fourth referee in history to officiate his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Trans-Tasman clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch. The match starts...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1176 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Els to make first start for Vodacom Bulls
Corniel Els will make his first run-on appearance for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, when the home side takes on the Jaguares at LoftusVersfeld at 15h05. The hooker, who played all six Vodacom Super Rugby matches for the Vodacom Bulls off the bench, will...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1668 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz will stick to tried and trusted approach
It will be more of the same in terms of preparations by the FNB Madibaz rugby team as the FNB Varsity Shield reaches its business end with this week’s semifinals. The matches take place on Thursday, with the Nelson Mandela University outfit hosting...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1360 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hong Kong to inspire Du Preez and Makata
There might be 1200 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series points and 65 tournaments worth of experience separating them, but the lure of playing for the Springbok Sevens team will see Branco du Preez and Sako Makata feel as one come Friday at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1109 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 8 team against Stormers at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s match against the Stormers at Suncorp Stadium. Chris Feauai-Sautia (hamstring) and Angus Scott-Young (concussion) have both been ruled out, while Brandon Paenga-Amosa...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1199 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Competition Time:
You could stand a chance to win 1 of 4 sets of 4 tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like @RugbyFifteen and @BlueBulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question: Who was part of the #Bulls April Fools joke? Check...
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Apr 2, 19 •
3212 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, SuperSport Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms 2019 competition structures
· Currie Cup Premier Division in earlier time-slot · Argentina XV, Namibia to feature in the Currie Cup First Division · Makeover for...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1128 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Scarlets sign Hurricanes forward Sam Lousi
The Scarlets have bolstered their pack for next season with the signing of second row Sam Lousi from the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old has been a regular for the New Zealand Super Rugby side since making his debut in 2017 and was in the starting line-up that...
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Apr 2, 19 •
985 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on McGrath to join Ulster from 2019/20 season
IRFU contracted international prop Jack McGrath has decided to switch to Ulster from the start of the 2019/20 season. Commenting on his decision, Jack said: “This was a difficult decision but one I believe will put me in the best position to continue to...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1061 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and Oceania Rugby partner for Pacific rugby programmes
Oceania Rugby and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) are working together to deliver rugby programmes in the Pacific. The partnership is the result of discusisons between the two organisations earlier this year looking at how NZR’s ‘Pacific Sporting Partnerships –...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1011 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. Emirates Lions
Date: Friday 5th April 2019 Time: 19h10 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg The Cell C Sharks team named to take on the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Friday evening shows just two changes to last week’s side for this important Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1457 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, SuperSport Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks
Swys de Bruin commits for further two years Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the Lions Rugby Company, can confirm that Emirates Lions coach Swys de Bruin has committed to the LRC for another two years. “Swys (de Bruin) will remain at the Lions and has extended his...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1419 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take hands with Mediclinic and ER24
Free State Rugby is delighted to announce that Mediclinic and ER24 are the official health care partners of the Toyota Cheetahs. The Toyota Cheetahs is pleased to be associated with a brand of quality care in Mediclinic and ER24, who will be responsible...
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Apr 2, 19 •
5721 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SSG Gold Cup semi-finals and final details confirmed
• Durbanville & Rustenburg to host semi-finals on Saturday, 6 April • SuperSport to televise Final on Sunday, 14 April The semi-finals of the SSG...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1594 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WARATAHS RISING STAR JAKE GORDON RE-SIGNS UNTIL END OF 2021
Scrumhalf Jake Gordon has inked a new two-year extension to re-sign with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs until the end of 2021. The 25-year old made his Wallabies debut against Italy in Padova on last year’s Spring Tour after a standout...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1029 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ospreys take 31 man squad to South Africa
A 31-man touring squad departed Llandarcy Academy of Sport on Monday for a two game Guinness PRO14 mini-tour to South Africa. Dan Baker, Rhodri Jones, Dan Lydiate and Gareth Thomas return from injury to make the trip while Sam Parry is included following his...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1097 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hunter-Hill latest to commit to Edinburgh Rugby
Lock Callum Hunter-Hill has become the latest player to commit his future to Edinburgh after signing a new two-year contract extension which will see him remain in the capital until at least 2021. Hunter-Hill, 22, has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the...
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Apr 2, 19 •
1119 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mike Davies departs Dragons
Dragons confirm the resignation of Mike Davies as Managing Director. David Buttress will move into an executive chairman role for the remainder of 2019. Commenting on Mike’s decision to resign, David said, “We would like to thank Mike for his...
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Apr 1, 19 •
1492 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davids to follow, but wants to leave own footprint
He was due to make his Springbok Sevens debut at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens a year ago, but an untimely ankle injury dashed Angelo Davids’ dream. This time around, however, Davids is part of the Blitzbok team that will take to the hallowed...
