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Mar 1, 19 •
1171 Views •
General News •
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Comments Off on Springbok Experience entry free until closure at the end of the month
SA Rugby has announced free entry to The Springbok Experience from today (Friday), after reluctantly taking the decision to close the rugby museum as a cost-saving measure. The top-rated facility will be open from 09h00 to 17h00 every day (except...
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Mar 1, 19 •
1028 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell plays a youthful hand in Las Vegas
For Springboks Sevens coach, Neil Powell, consistency has always been the key to success and resulted in two consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles, but it can be debated if his squad selection for this weekend’s HSBC Las Vegas Sevens was a...
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Mar 1, 19 •
1274 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Microsoft joins SA Rugby as official cloud partner
SA Rugby announced on Friday that Microsoft South Africa, a global organisation that enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge, has joined their family of partners as the official cloud partner. The new...
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Mar 1, 19 •
1740 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens ready for bright lights of HSBC Las Vegas Sevens
A week of preparation state-side has the All Blacks Sevens team ready to fire at this weekend’s HSBC Las Vegas Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Trael Joass2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe Ravouvou5. Scott Gregory6. Vilimoni Koroi7. Sam...
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Feb 28, 19 •
2212 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to face Leinster
The Toyota Cheetahs and Leinster will be meeting on Friday evening at the RDS Arena in Dublin, in the last match of their three week tour. The action kicks off at 21:35 SA time with live broadcast on SuperSport 1. Leinster have been in sublime form this...
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Feb 28, 19 •
1399 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks’ hot steppers taking it step-by-step
They took to sevens like ducks to water and Selvyn Davids and Stedman Gans are double HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions already, but both are adamant that they still have much more to offer the Blitzboks. Davids, who was a standout for the Down Touch...
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Feb 28, 19 •
1403 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marx to lead Emirates Lions
Malcolm Marx will take over the captaincy of the Emirates Lions on Saturday when they host the Vodacom Bulls in Vodacom Super Rugby at Emirates Airline Park. The Springbok hooker shares the try-scoring record in Vodacom Super Rugby for the Lions with 27, with...
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Feb 28, 19 •
1343 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi, Visser eager to get stuck in for Blitzboks
The inner workings of the Blitzboks have contributed to much of their success on and off the field. The need and desire to contribute to the greater good of the squad has been as important as the end product – winning matches, tournaments and HSBC World...
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Feb 28, 19 •
1078 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 3 team for first home match against Crusader
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Harry Hockings will start at lock, as Lukhan Salakaia-Loto shifts to blindside flanker for the Reds first home...
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Feb 28, 19 •
1111 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs DHL Stormers
Date: Saturday, 2nd March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, DURBAN Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Willie Vos The Cell C Sharks have built up a nice head of steam in the opening...
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Feb 27, 19 •
2257 Views •
General News, SA Schools, School •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Schools Sevens team named for Windhoek visit
The SA Schools Under-18 Sevens team will look to continue their dominance at the Capricorn Group Sevens tournament in Windhoek next weekend, with Marius Schoeman (coach) again assembling a strong outfit to travel to Namibia. South Africa face the national...
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Feb 27, 19 •
2702 Views •
General News, School •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AFGRI Prestige Schools returns for another blockbuster Loftus Versfeld affair
The AFGRI Prestige Schools returns for its third instalment on 5 March 2019, since its inception in 2016.This year’s action sees a further six teams being added to the mix, bringing the total to 32 schoolboy rugby teams. What’s more is that this time...
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Feb 27, 19 •
988 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lawrie re-joins Edinburgh Rugby in coaching role
Edinburgh have today confirmed the appointment of former player, Steve Lawrie, to the club’s coaching staff for next season. Lawrie joins from Tennent’s Premiership side, Watsonian FC, where he has been Head Coach since the start of the 2018/19 season....
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Feb 27, 19 •
1341 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Guinness PRO14
Toyota Cheetahs square off against defending champs The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against defending champions, Leinster, and the Cardiff Blues in Ireland and Wales...
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Feb 27, 19 •
1061 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman, Sage to start for Vodacom Bulls
Former Junior Springbok lock, Eli Snyman and former Blitzbok, Dylan Sage, will make first starts for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday when they take on the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby in Johannesburg. Snyman comes in for regular captain, Lood...
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Feb 27, 19 •
1065 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fijian star Mata commits future to Edinburgh
European Player of the Year nominee and Olympic gold medallist, Viliame Mata, has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen to paper on a new one-year contract extension. Affectionately known as Big Bill in his adopted home, the Fijian...
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Feb 27, 19 •
1134 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Draws unveiled for 2019 Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship
Provincial pride takes centre stage in August with the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship draws being announced today by New Zealand Rugby. The competitions see four trophies, one Ranfurly Shield, 26 Unions and more than 130 matches across...
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Feb 27, 19 •
954 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Quartet sign contract extensions & Milasinovich joins Ulster Rugby
Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that Alan O’Connor, Ross Kane, Dave Shanahan and Rob Lyttle have signed contract extensions. All four are products of the Ulster Academy. O’Connor, aged 26, made his debut against Leinster in December 2012 and has...
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Feb 26, 19 •
1462 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to be Vegas show stopper
The Blitzboks have won the HSBC Las Vegas before – four times in the last eight years to be precise – which is why Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell sees a light at the end of the tunnel as the fifth tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series looms...
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Feb 25, 19 •
3977 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz aim to keep up high standards
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to maintain as a high a standard as possible as they seek to make an impact in the FNB Varsity Shield competition this season. In a tough clash in East London on Thursday, the Nelson Mandela University side registered...
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Feb 25, 19 •
1245 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Long-haul journey not an issue for Blitzboks
The 40-hour trip to Las Vegas has not impacted on the Blitzboks’ performances at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens in the past, and there is no reason why it should be different this time around, believes Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman. Recent displays by...
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Feb 24, 19 •
1189 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides suffer back-to-back tour defeats in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings went down for the second week in a row on their Guinness PRO14 tours with the South African teams suffering defeats against the Scarlets in Wales and Leinster in Ireland respectively. The Scarlets delivered an...
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Feb 24, 19 •
1340 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 2
· Cell C Sharks sink their teeth into the Blues in Durban · DHL Stormers stun Emirates Lions in Cape Town thriller · Jaguares conquer...
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Feb 22, 19 •
1041 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on Scarlets
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Scarlets on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Guinness PRO14 match at the Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli in Wales. The action kicks off at 13:00 (SA time 15:00) with live broadcast on SuperSport 1, Premier Sports, and eir...
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Feb 22, 19 •
1182 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK TWO PREVIEW
Highlanders v Reds When: Friday, February 22 at 17:35 AEDTWhere: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New ZealandTV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 503 and Kayo SportsRadio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Digital Platforms Broadcast...
