Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Wayde van Niekerk selected for Celebrity TAG match

    Oct 6, 17 • 2326 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Wayde van Niekerk selected for Celebrity TAG match

    One of South Africa’s top sportsmen, athletics star Wayde van Niekerk, was on Friday confirmed as the final player in the Celebrity TAG match, which will be a curtain-raiser to tomorrow’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the...

  • XEROX GOLDEN LIONS vs DHL WESTERN PROVINCE

    Oct 6, 17 • 3858 Views • General NewsComments Off on XEROX GOLDEN LIONS vs DHL WESTERN PROVINCE

    Coach Swys de Bruin has opted for youth for the Currie Cup clash with the DHL Western Province side at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday.  “Coming into the match with seven players who are still under the age of 21 is an exciting prospect for us. It shows...

  • SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM ANNOUNCED TO PLAY AGAINST BENETTON ON 7 OCTOBER 2017

    Oct 6, 17 • 2527 Views • General NewsComments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM ANNOUNCED TO PLAY AGAINST BENETTON ON 7 OCTOBER 2017

    Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has elected to make minimal changes to his team to face Italian side outfit Benetton Treviso in the GUINNESSPRO14 this weekend, from the one that went down to Dragons last Saturday. The changes come in the backline at...

  • Permutations aplenty in Gold Cup play-off race

    Oct 6, 17 • 2167 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Permutations aplenty in Gold Cup play-off race

    There will be permutations aplenty when the final round of the Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, with any number of clubs still able to reach next week’s quarter-finals of what has been the most closely contested edition of SA Rugby’s three-nation...

  • Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz

    Oct 5, 17 • 3477 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments Off on Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz

    There were plenty of smiles after the Nelson Mandela University hosted a successful USSA women’s rugby sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth this weekend. Photo: Full Stop Communications It was all-out girl power as 14 teams took to the fields of Nelson...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to face Welwitschias on 7 October 2017 @ Swakopmund

    Oct 5, 17 • 3065 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face Welwitschias on 7 October 2017 @ Swakopmund

    Currie Cup First Division Welwitschias vs Boland Cavaliers Saturday 7 October Swakopmund Kick-off: 15:00   Boland Cavaliers team to face Welwitschias: 15. Adriaan Carelse 14. Charlie Mayeza 13. Alcino Izaacs 12. Edwin Sass 11. Sergio Torrens 10. Elgar...

  • Play-off push in Potchefstroom for DHL WP U21

    Oct 5, 17 • 3256 Views • General NewsComments Off on Play-off push in Potchefstroom for DHL WP U21

    DHL Western Province U21 will be looking to secure a semifinal spot when they face Leopards U21 in Potchefstroom on Friday. Currently in third position on the standings heading into the final round of league fixtures, a win in Potchefstroom will book a...

  • Laureus & Mercedes-Benz host rugby-themed breakfast ahead of the Newlands Test Match

    Oct 5, 17 • 2200 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Laureus & Mercedes-Benz host rugby-themed breakfast ahead of the Newlands Test Match

    (Cape Town, 5 October 2017) The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa and Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) hosted its sixth and final sport-themed breakfast for 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Century City on Thursday, 5 October The...

  • DHL WP U19 aiming to end top

    Oct 5, 17 • 3957 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP U19 aiming to end top

    DHL Western Province U19 will be aiming to secure top spot heading into the play-offs when they face Leopards U19 in Potchefstroom on Friday. Currently in first position with 10 wins from their 11 games this season, Head Coach Nazeem Adams’ team need...

  • Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash

    Oct 5, 17 • 3194 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash

    Lood de Jager has earned a well-deserved start, while Pieter-Steph du Toit moves from lock to blindside flank to give the Springboks more lineout options – both on attack and defence – on Saturday against the All Blacks in Cape Town. In another change to...

  • WP shows grit to come out on top in Iqhawe Week

    Oct 5, 17 • 4380 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on WP shows grit to come out on top in Iqhawe Week

     Western Province held their nerve in a gripping Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week final match against their Western Cape neighbours Boland to secure a narrow 7-5 victory and top honours in the fifth edition of the tournament at the Bill Jardine Stadium in...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow Warriors

    Oct 5, 17 • 2877 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow Warriors

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Guinness PRO14 log leaders, Glasgow Warriors at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 6 October at 20:30.  The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup match earlier the evening at...

  • Border Bulldogs Teamsheet vs Griffons in Welkom

    Oct 5, 17 • 3552 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border Bulldogs Teamsheet vs Griffons in Welkom

    1  Xakalashe Yanga 2  Booi Ayabonga Ludwe 3  Mabenge Lwando 4  Nomboyo Ayabonga 5  Storm Hendri 6  Dubase Onke Sydwell 7  Dutton Billy 8  Manentsa Athenkosi 9  Kobese Bangihlombe 10 Nyoka Sinovuyo 11  Ncanywa Siyasanga 12  Tom Siphosethu 13 ...

  • Steval Pumas vs Tafel Lager Griquas 7th October 2017

    Oct 5, 17 • 3919 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas vs Tafel Lager Griquas 7th October 2017

    Hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg regains his place in the Starting XV Photographer: Andre Meintjes After a much-needed rest the Steval Pumas have made only a single change to their side to meet the Tafel lager Griquas at Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium on...

  • Currie Cup semi-final scramble at boiling point

    Oct 5, 17 • 2889 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup semi-final scramble at boiling point

    The scramble for semi-final places in the Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – will reach boiling point in the penultimate pool round this weekend, with the results set to be decisive in the teams’ top four aspirations. ...

  • QRU Media Release: Queensland Rugby announces changes to St.George Queensland Reds coaching staff ahead of 2018 season

    Oct 5, 17 • 2733 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on QRU Media Release: Queensland Rugby announces changes to St.George Queensland Reds coaching staff ahead of 2018 season

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced it has agreed to part ways with St.George Queensland Reds head coach Nick Stiles, effectively immediately. Former World Cup-winning All Black Brad Thorn has been appointed the Reds new head coach. He will be supported in...

  • All Blacks team named for Cape Town Test against South Africa

    Oct 5, 17 • 2917 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for Cape Town Test against South Africa

    The All Blacks team has been named to play the final Investec Championship match against South Africa at DHL Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, this Saturday 7 October. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (4) 2. Dane Coles (53) 3. Nepo...

  • Laureus & Springbok Activation

    Oct 4, 17 • 2798 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Laureus & Springbok Activation

    The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa and the Springboks hosted a special community-building sports activation in Cape Town at the Waterfront today, ahead of the Newslands Test Match. A number of current Springboks, including: Pieter Steph...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs face Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Oct 4, 17 • 4297 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs face Vodacom Blue Bulls

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Friday, 6 October at 18:00 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  Gates open at 16:00. Holiday special for supporters for Friday, 6 October – tickets on the open stand only costs...

  • Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    Oct 4, 17 • 2440 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    All those attending the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and the All Blacks at DHL Newlands on Saturday, October 7 are encouraged to take note of the following safety and security information. Safety and security will be a priority...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls To Take on Toyota Free State With Same Team

    Oct 4, 17 • 2883 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls To Take on Toyota Free State With Same Team

    Vodacom Blue Bulls Executive: Rugby, John Mitchell, named an unchanged starting team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The same squad that were edged by DHL Western Province last weekend will travel to Toyota Park, with only...

  • Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Oct 4, 17 • 3089 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Celebrity TAG Rugby match as “curtain raiser” Award-winning artists to perform Strict safety and security measures in place on Saturday Gates open at 14h00, match kicks off at 17h05Two former Blitzboks captains, a former Bafana Bafana striker and a former...

  • Last throw of the dice for First Division semi-final spots

    Oct 4, 17 • 2819 Views • General NewsComments Off on Last throw of the dice for First Division semi-final spots

    The five teams battling it out for the three remaining semi-final spots in the Currie Cup First Division – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – will have their last throw of the dice this weekend as the pool rounds reach a thrilling conclusion. The Down...

  • Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    Oct 3, 17 • 3121 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    The scrum battle will again be a key component of the contest when the Springboks and All Blacks clash at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, according to Bok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot.  Meanwhile, Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday that...

  • Boland, WP, Griquas stamp authority at Iqhawe Week

    Oct 3, 17 • 3782 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Boland, WP, Griquas stamp authority at Iqhawe Week

     Boland, Western Province and Griquas continued to stamp their authority at the Under-15 Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg as they remained the only unbeaten teams at the conclusion of the exciting second round on Tuesday....