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Oct 30, 18 •
1570 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black jersey beckons for Under 20 talent
The road to the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship starts in Palmerston North in December with 50 players selected to attend the first New Zealand Under 20 development camp. New Zealand Under 20 Coach Craig Philpott will be joined by new Assistant Coaches...
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Oct 30, 18 •
1778 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ALLAN ALAALATOA LOCKED IN UNTIL 2023 WITH BRUMBIES AND THE WALLABIES
Qantas Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has put pen-to-paper on a four-year extension to keep him in Australian Rugby until at least 2023. The Brumbies prop burst onto the scene in 2014 and has quickly established himself as a Wallaby mainstay after making his...
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Oct 30, 18 •
1352 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Test offers new opportunities
The Springboks’ opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against England on Saturday at Twickenham offers him a number of important player opportunities to consider, said Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby. European-based Springboks Willie...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1525 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Adelaide Fisheries crowned SA Fish Industries champions
Adelaide Fisheries are the new SA Fish Industries champions after powering their way to a 36-7 victory against Sea Pride in the final of the 31st edition of the tournament at the Smit Sports Grounds in Velddrif on the West Coast on Saturday. The team from...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1522 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BOOM ROOKIES CALLED INTO TRAIN-ON SQUAD AHEAD OF SPRING TOUR
Qantas Wallabies train-on squad ahead of 2018 Spring Tour (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) Forwards Jermaine Ainsley (1 Test, Melbourne Rebels, 23) Allan Alaalatoa (30 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (19 Tests , Brumbies, 28) Adam Coleman (28...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1848 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Booi leads Springbok Women to Europe
Nolusindiso Booi will lead a Springbok Women’s team featuring youth and experience on their tour to Europe in the next three weeks, alongside vice-captains, Zintle Mpupha – who is also the Springbok Women’s Sevens captain – and Babalwa Latsha....
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Oct 29, 18 •
4941 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup promotion-relegation: Team Announcement
Coach Franco Smith has announced the strongest possible team to defend the Toyota Free State Cheetahs’ Currie Cup status in the Currie Cup promotion-relegation match against the SWD Eagles on Tuesday, 30 October. Kick-off in Toyota Stadium is at 18:00...
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Oct 29, 18 •
4654 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The battle is on for Currie Cup Premier Division spot
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs and SWD Eagles will know their Currie Cup fate on Tuesday evening after they meet in a promotion / relegation match in Bloemfontein, which will determine who earns the right to play in the Premier Division next season. The Free...
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Oct 29, 18 •
2321 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions victorious U/21 Coach gets full-time call-up to Junior Boks
Bafana Nhleko, head coach of the victorious Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side that won the SA Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday, will join the SA Rugby coaching ranks as assistant coach to the Junior Springboks. The Cubs beat the Vodacom Blue Bulls...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1387 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cheetahs earn breakthrough win in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs finally got their breakthrough victory in the Guinness Pro 14 on Saturday as they delivered a spirited performance against the Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein for a 21-10 win, their first of the season. Franco Smith’s charges were fired up...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1661 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks hold their nerve to win first Currie Cup title since 2013
The Cell C Sharks claimed their first Currie Cup title in five years on Saturday in a brave reversal of fortunes after going down in last year’s final. They outscored DHL Western Province two tries to none for a 17-12 victory in a gripping match in the...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1587 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Uncapped trio dash from Currie Cup final into Springbok squad
Petersen, Nel and Schickerling rush from Currie Cup final to tour next month Aplon and Schreuder recalled for Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Nyakane, De Jager and Vermeulen to bolster forwards The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen (wing), Ruhan Nel (centre) and...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1973 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rookie All Black Karl Tu’inukuafe’s rapid rise continues with World Rugby award nomination
All Blacks prop Karl Tu’inukuafe will officially graduate from the international newcomers’ class of 2018 as one of the world’s best. The 2018 All Black prop, who shot to fame after a shock call-up as injury cover for the All Blacks during the June...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1364 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus satisfied with Springbok preparation for challenging tour
The Springbok training squad wrapped up preparations for their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France with an early morning training session in Stellenbosch on Friday, with Rassie Erasmus declaring the camp a success. Twenty players spent...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1108 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leo Cullen Names Leinster 23 to Face Benetton Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to face Benetton Rugby tomorrow in Stadio Monigo in Round 7 of the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 4.00pm – live on eir Sport). AUDIO from Captain Seán...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1160 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davies returns as one of nine changes for Toyota Cheetahs clash
Cardiff Blues have made nine changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Following two rounds of European action, John Mulvihill’s men switch their attention back to the Championship and will be...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1111 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster team to face Glasgow Warriors
The Munster team to face Conference A leaders Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO14 at Thomond Park on Saturday at 5.15pm has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan. Peter O’Mahony captains the team and Keith Earls returns as one of seven changes to the...
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Oct 27, 18 •
990 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fusaro to reach 150 in Munster
Chris Fusaro will play is 150th game for Glasgow Warriors when he comes off the bench at Thomond Park tomorrow evening. The 29-year-old is in his ninth season with the Warriors and will become just the ninth player to reach that milestone in the club’s...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1138 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Cardiff Blues at home
The Toyota Cheetahs are highly-motivated to get their first victory of the season when they face Cardiff Blues on their home ground in their round seven Guinness PRO14 match. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for Saturday evening’s clash. The action...
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Oct 27, 18 •
984 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster Rugby
Benetton Rugby will return at the Monigo Stadium to face Leinster Rugby on Saturday afternoon. The match will start at 4pm and will be directed by Welsh referee Ben Whitehouse and assistants Craig Evans and Andrea Spadoni. These are the 23 Lions that will...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1467 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE RESERVES TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama on Saturday 27 October, 3.00pm local (5pm AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (51 Tests) 2. Folau Faingaa (5 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (29 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (13 Tests) 5. Rob Simmons (90 Tests) 6....
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Oct 26, 18 •
1816 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company are excited to confirm the signing of Springbok eight-man Duane Vermeulen. The big ball carrying loosie, who is currently plying his trade in Japan, will arrive in Pretoria in February 2019, and will spend the duration of the season...
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Oct 26, 18 •
2252 Views •
General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dyantyi nominated for World Rugby award
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been nominated as one of three candidates for World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year Award for 2018. There are three countries represented in the nominees for the 2018 award, in association with Tudor. The other...
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Oct 26, 18 •
6943 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News, Grant Khomo Week, School, Youth Weeks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2019 SA Rugby Youth Week dates and venues announced
The U18 Craven Week will return to Grey College in the Bloemfontein for the first time since 2005, when the popular schools rugby showcase plays out from 1 to 6 July 2019. The flagship tournament in the SA Rugby Youth Weeks series will run concurrently with...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1322 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Zacks reaffirms commitment to WP Rugby
Western Province Rugby Group CEO, Paul Zacks, has reaffirmed his commitment to working for Western Province Rugby. Following recent reports linking Zacks to the position of CEO at the Blue Bulls Company, the Western Province Rugby Group CEO has moved to...
