Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to NSW Waratahs at Sydney Cricket Ground

    Apr 15, 18 • 1141 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to NSW Waratahs at Sydney Cricket Ground

    The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 37-16 to the NSW Waratahs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night. The home side outscored the Reds four tries to one, while the boot of Waratahs flyhalf Bernard Foley kept constant pressure on the scoreboard....

  • Roux pleased with win, but says there is work ahead

    Apr 15, 18 • 1229 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior RugbyComments Off on Roux pleased with win, but says there is work ahead

    Junior Springbok coach, Chean Roux, was pleased with his team’s 55-14 victory against Georgia at Paul Roos Gymnasium on Friday, but said there was still a lot of work ahead as they prepare for the World Rugby U20 Championship in the south of France at the...

  • Grabham forced to retire due to injury

    Apr 15, 18 • 1212 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Grabham forced to retire due to injury

    Scarlets can today confirm that Tom Grabham has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The 26-year-old winger joined the Scarlets in the summer of 2017 from fellow Welsh region the Ospreys. A talented and versatile backline player...

  • Kings change five for the visit of Cardiff Blues

    Apr 13, 18 • 2526 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Kings change five for the visit of Cardiff Blues

    Head coach Deon Davids has made five changes to his Southern Kings side that will return to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the Guinness PRO14 clash against Cardiff Blues on Saturday. The Kings lost 39-22 to Munster at Outeniqua Park in George last time out...

  • TEAM ENGLAND DEFEAT FIJI & LOSE OUT TO AUSTRALIA ON DAY ONE OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES

    Apr 13, 18 • 1598 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on TEAM ENGLAND DEFEAT FIJI & LOSE OUT TO AUSTRALIA ON DAY ONE OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES

    In the first time that women’s rugby has been included at the Commonwealth Games, England beat Fiji 17-5 in their opening pool match on the Gold Coast but lost 12-29 to hosts Australia at the Robina Stadium. England scored in the first minute...

  • Jack McGrath to Captain Leinster against Benetton Rugby

    Apr 13, 18 • 1190 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Jack McGrath to Captain Leinster against Benetton Rugby

    The Leinster Rugby team, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen to take on Benetton Rugby tomorrow in the final regular season home game in the Guinness PRO14 (kick off: 7.35pm – live on TG4). Cullen is able to welcome...

  • Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash

    Apr 13, 18 • 1089 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash

    Cardiff Blues have made eight changes for their vital Guinness PRO14 clash with Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (7.35pm local). Following the heartbreak of an injury-time defeat to Toyota Cheetahs, head coach Danny Wilson has reshuffled his side...

  • Exciting young Scarlets to take on Edinburgh

    Apr 13, 18 • 1109 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Exciting young Scarlets to take on Edinburgh

    Scarlets take on Edinburgh, at Murrayfield, on Saturday in the penultimate game of the regular Guinness PRO14 season. The West Wales region, currently in second place in Conference B, will be looking to continue with their momentum on Saturday in order to...

  • Edinburgh reshuffle backline ahead of Scarlets showdown

    Apr 13, 18 • 1140 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh reshuffle backline ahead of Scarlets showdown

    Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named his Edinburgh team to face reigning champions Scarlets in tomorrow afternoon’s crucial Guinness PRO14 encounter at BT Murrayfield (Saturday 14 April, kick-off 3.15pm). The team selection includes four changes to side...

  • Dragons name side to face Zebre Rugby

    Apr 13, 18 • 1168 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Dragons name side to face Zebre Rugby

    The Dragons team to face Zebre Rugby in L’Aquila tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 14th April, KO 16:00 BST) has been named by Head Coach Bernard Jackman. Jackman has made three personnel changes and one positional change to the team that narrowly lost out in...

  • Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster

    Apr 13, 18 • 1162 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster

    After equalling their record amount of victories in the Guinness PRO14 dating back to the 2012/2013 season, Benetton Rugby fly to Ireland this morning. Waiting for them tomorrow night at 19.35 local time (20.35 Italian) at the RDS Arena in Dublin will be...

  • Zebre team to face Dragons in L’Aquila

    Apr 13, 18 • 1198 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Zebre team to face Dragons in L’Aquila

    The idea, the project, the wait and finally the event. Zebre will host Dragons at Fattori Stadium in L’Aquila tomorrow afternoon at 5 pm in Round 20 of Guinness PRO14. Tomorrow’s fixture at L’Aquila will be Zebre’s second home game away from...

  • Top teams too strong for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    Apr 13, 18 • 1253 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Top teams too strong for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team on Friday went down to top-ranked Canada and New Zealand on the opening day of the Rugby Sevens event at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The South Africans opened their campaign against Canada, who won...

  • De Bruin to assist Springboks during June Tests

    Apr 13, 18 • 1174 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on De Bruin to assist Springboks during June Tests

    Emirates Lions head coach Swys de Bruin will join the Springbok coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the June Tests, SA Rugby confirmed on Friday. The addition of De Bruin is part of the process to involve coaches from all local franchises with the...

  • SA Rugby launches printed and digital versions of ‘Laws of the Game’

    Apr 13, 18 • 1359 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby launches printed and digital versions of ‘Laws of the Game’

    SA Rugby has made available digital and print versions of the World Rugby’s Laws of the Game Rugby Union 2018 as the school and club season gathers momentum. The electronic version can be downloaded at http://www.sareferees.com/laws/law-book/, while hard...

  • Madibaz manager to handle USSA women’s squad

    Apr 13, 18 • 2186 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Madibaz manager to handle USSA women’s squad

    Madibaz Sport manager Melissa Awu has been handed a key role as team manager when the national varsity women’s sevens team compete in the World University Championships in Namibia later this year. This is the first time the University Sport South Africa...

  • VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK NINE PREVIEW

    Apr 13, 18 • 1418 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK NINE PREVIEW

    Melbourne Rebels v Jaguares When: Saturday April 14 at 15:15 AEDT Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne TV: Live on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms Broadcast information: The Rebels will be chasing their fourth home game...

  • Peter Robb extends contract with Connacht ahead of the 2018/19 season

    Apr 13, 18 • 1175 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Peter Robb extends contract with Connacht ahead of the 2018/19 season

    Connacht Rugby are delighted to confirm that centre Peter Robb has extended his contract with the province. The 23-year-old made his debut for Connacht against Russian side Enisei STM during the 2015-16 Championship winning season and has gone on to make 26...

  • Proudfoot resumes Springbok coaching role

    Apr 12, 18 • 1283 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Proudfoot resumes Springbok coaching role

    SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday that Matt Proudfoot will resume his role as Springbok assistant coach and will be responsible for scrums and lineouts in the current team setup. Proudfoot, who was part of the Springbok coaching team the past two years as scrum...

  • Historic first for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    Apr 12, 18 • 2885 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Historic first for Springbok Women’s Sevens

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team will on Friday break new ground when they will play in the first ever Rugby Sevens Women’s tournament at the Commonwealth Games.   This historic moment at the Robina Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia comes with a...

  • Three Du Preez brothers to make history – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Apr 12, 18 • 2892 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Three Du Preez brothers to make history – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Byes for Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers The Cell C Sharks have named an announced an unchanged starting line-up for a third match in a row for Saturday’s important home clash against the Vodacom Bulls, when the three Du Preez brothers – flyhalf Robert...

  • Ulster Rugby team to face Ospreys

    Apr 12, 18 • 1142 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ulster Rugby team to face Ospreys

    Head Coach Jono Gibbes has confirmed the Ulster team to host Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium in Round 20 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Tickets are still available from ulsterrugby.com/buytickets The starting XV features...

  • Ospreys team to play Ulster

    Apr 12, 18 • 1046 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Ulster

    The Ospreys team to play Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday 13th April 2018, 7.35pm KO is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 Jeff Hassler 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Owen Watkin 11 Hanno Dirksen 10 Dan Biggar 9 Tom Habberfield 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Otten 3 Dmitri...

  • Brown and Dunbar return for Warriors

    Apr 12, 18 • 1282 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Brown and Dunbar return for Warriors

    Scotland Internationals Alex Dunbar and Fraser Brown both return to the Glasgow Warriors starting XV for the visit of Connacht at a sold out Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow night, kick-off 7.35pm, live on BBC ALBA. Dunbar partners Sam Johnson in midfield, outside...

  • Connacht name side to face Glasgow in Scotstoun

    Apr 12, 18 • 1095 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Connacht name side to face Glasgow in Scotstoun

    Connacht Head Coach Kieran Keane has named his starting side to face Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun Stadium on Friday (kick-off 7:35pm). For the second game in a row flanker Jarrad Butler captains the side. Butler is joined in the back row by blindside Eoghan...