Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Nov 21, 17 • 1934 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Stephen Moore has today confirmed he will retire from all forms of the game, following the Qantas Wallabies’ final Test of the 2017 Spring Tour against Scotland. Australia’s second most-capped International of all-time had originally planned to...

  • UJ positive ahead of sevens rugby challenge

    Nov 21, 17 • 2957 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on UJ positive ahead of sevens rugby challenge

    The University of Johannesburg will take a positive attitude into the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament as they strive to make an impact in Durban next month. Although the planning has not been that easy due to year-end academic commitments, UJ coach Patrick...

  • Edinburgh sign stand-off Hickey

    Nov 21, 17 • 1879 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh sign stand-off Hickey

    Edinburgh have secured the signing of former Blues playmaker Simon Hickey from Bordeaux Bègles on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old will join the club at the end of the season. On signing for the capital side, Hickey said: “After meeting with Richard...

  • GUINNESS PRO14 ROUND 9 – PREVIEWS

    Nov 21, 17 • 2054 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 ROUND 9 – PREVIEWS

    After Round 8 produced more thrilling rugby and a total of 44 tries, the Guinness PRO14 resumes this weekend with games taking place in Italy, Ireland, South Africa and Wales. The race to reach the Guinness PRO14 Final in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 26 is...

  • Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Polokwane

    Nov 21, 17 • 2983 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Polokwane

    The Vodacom Bulls will again travel to Polokwane for a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in 2018, this time facing the Cell C Sharks at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 27 January next year. The Vodacom Bulls have travelled north with regular intervals since...

  • JORDAN UELESE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE END OF 2020

    Nov 21, 17 • 2456 Views • General NewsComments Off on JORDAN UELESE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE END OF 2020

    Victorian hooker Jordan Uelese has committed to Australian Rugby until 2020, after the rising star was recognised for his breakout year with a new contract with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels. The Rebels rake will now have his eyes firmly set on the...

  • Edinburgh re-sign Big Ben Toolis

    Nov 20, 17 • 2513 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh re-sign Big Ben Toolis

    Scotland international lock Ben Toolis, who earned his sixth international cap against New Zealand at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, will be an Edinburgh player for at least the next two years. The Australian-born second-row, who is now in his fifth season in...

  • BORDER BULLDOGS 2017/18 OFF SEASON SQUAD

    Nov 20, 17 • 5822 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on BORDER BULLDOGS 2017/18 OFF SEASON SQUAD

    Border Rugby Union hereby releases its training squad for the off-season training for the upcoming season of 2018.  We have invited 11 players from the Super league club competition to train with the Border Bulldogs team, where they will be doing strength...

  • Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks following more information on the MRI

    Nov 20, 17 • 2884 Views • SpringboksComments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks following more information on the MRI

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...

  • Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks against Italy

    Nov 20, 17 • 2793 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks against Italy

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...

  • Erasmus, Nienaber return to SA Rugby HQ

    Nov 20, 17 • 5188 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Erasmus, Nienaber return to SA Rugby HQ

    SA Rugby on Monday confirmed that Rassie Erasmus had started in his new position as Director: Rugby at the union’s headquarters in Cape Town. Erasmus was joined at SARU House by Jacques Nienaber, a former Springbok assistant coach and SA Rugby High...

  • Springbok injury update – x-rays for Marx and Etzebeth

    Nov 19, 17 • 2891 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok injury update – x-rays for Marx and Etzebeth

    Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, and hooker Malcolm Marx had x-rays on Sunday to determine the severity of injuries sustained in Saturday’s 18-17 win over France in Paris. Springbok captain, Etzebeth, picked up a lower leg injury in the last few minutes of...

  • ENGLAND DOWN QANTAS WALLABIES IN LONDON

    Nov 19, 17 • 2184 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND DOWN QANTAS WALLABIES IN LONDON

    The Qantas Wallabies have had their winning run ended in a controversial showdown with England on a rain-soaked Twickenham Stadium in London. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes to blow out the final scoreline to 30-6, however the game had...

  • Edinburgh sign Scotland captain Barclay

    Nov 18, 17 • 2432 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Scotland captain Barclay

    Edinburgh Rugby has signed Scotland captain John Barclay on a two-year deal. The 64-times capped back-row will join the club at the end of the season from Scarlets whom he skippered to the Guinness PRO12 (now PRO14) title last season. The 31-year-old, who...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Nov 17, 17 • 2335 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Qantas Wallabies updated team to play England at Twickenham Stadium, London on Saturday 18 November, 3pm local time (2am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (41 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (80 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (89 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (80 Tests) 5. Blake Enever*...

  • Scarlets lock-in young Aussie

    Nov 17, 17 • 1988 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Scarlets lock-in young Aussie

    Scarlets are delighted to announce the signing of Australian lock Steve Cummins from Super Rugby franchise Melbourne Rebels. 25-year-old former Australia Under 20s lock Cummins is set to link up with the West Wales region ahead of the impending trip to South...

  • CELL C SHARKS COACHING NEWS

    Nov 17, 17 • 4102 Views • General NewsComments Off on CELL C SHARKS COACHING NEWS

    Durban, 17th November 2017:  In 2017, the introduction of Robert du Preez as the Cell C Sharks Head Coach coincided with the assembling of a young talented squad, which paved the way for a new era at the Cell C Sharks. A three-year plan was structured and...

  • Competition, desire pushing Blitzboks in training

    Nov 17, 17 • 2007 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Competition, desire pushing Blitzboks in training

    With the Springbok Sevens team for the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be named next Friday, the most experienced player in the team, Chris Dry, admits that competition within the squad is huge.  The Blitzboks...

  • Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth

    Nov 17, 17 • 3183 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said he and his team-mates are focussed on delivering a good performance on Saturday evening against France, when the two teams meet at the Stade de France in Paris.   “We have a job to do on Saturday and our focus is on...

  • Loyal Cheetah supporter wins Toyota Hilux

    Nov 17, 17 • 3081 Views • General NewsComments Off on Loyal Cheetah supporter wins Toyota Hilux

    By Tweeting #HiluxInYourHands when attending matches in Toyota Stadium this year, supporters stood the chance of winning a brand-new Toyota Hilux double cab with the compliments of Toyota SA. The 24 year old Jahné le Roux is the lucky Cheetah supporter...

  • Barclay to leave Scarlets at end of season

    Nov 17, 17 • 2596 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Barclay to leave Scarlets at end of season

    Scarlets can today confirm that Scottish international backrow John Barclay will leave the region at the end of the season to join Edinburgh Rugby. Barclay, 31, joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2013-14 season, from Glasgow Warriors, and he’s gone on to 96...

  • Limpopo YTC delivering on key objectives

    Nov 17, 17 • 2132 Views • General NewsComments Off on Limpopo YTC delivering on key objectives

    Only two years after the launch of the Limpopo Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC), the programme is making solid strides in achieving its growth and development objectives while simultaneously breaking social barriers. The Limpopo centre is one of eight SA...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against Scotland

    Nov 17, 17 • 2885 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Scotland

    The All Blacks team has been named to play Scotland in the second Test of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday 18 November. (Kick-off: 5.15PM BST, NZT: 6.15AM, Sunday 19 November. The matchday 23 is as follows (with...

  • Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai

    Nov 17, 17 • 2163 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai

    An experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai for the opening tournament of the 2017/2018 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series has been named. The travelling squad of 14 is: •    Alena Saili •    Gayle Broughton •    Katarina...

  • SOUTHERN KINGS VS SCARLETS GAME RETURN TO NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM

    Nov 17, 17 • 3640 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS VS SCARLETS GAME RETURN TO NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM

    Sunday, November 26 will be a red-letter day for the Southern Kings when they host reigning champions, Scarlets, in a GUINNESSPRO14 Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Despite suffering a heavy loss away to the Welshmen in their opening...