Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Springbok family

    Aug 7, 17 • 1243 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Springbok family

    SA Rugby announced a major new backer on Monday when banking giant, FNB, was revealed as a Springbok sponsor. FNB has agreed a three-year partnership which will see the bank’s logo appear on the back of the Springbok jersey above the playing number. It...

  • SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Springbok family

    Aug 7, 17 • 2143 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Springbok family

    SA Rugby announced a major new backer on Monday when banking giant, FNB, was revealed as a Springbok sponsor. FNB has agreed a three-year partnership which will see the bank’s logo appear on the back of the Springbok jersey above the playing number. It...

  • Border, WP take YTC honours in Pacaltsdorp

    Aug 7, 17 • 740 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, WP take YTC honours in Pacaltsdorp

    The Border Under-18 and Western Province Under-16 teams from SA Rugby’s Women’s Youth Training Centres (YTC) took top honours on Sunday in their annual tournament in a strong sign of the talent coming through the ranks at the provincial unions. The Border...

  • Border, WP take YTC honours in Pacaltsdorp

    Aug 7, 17 • 1109 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, WP take YTC honours in Pacaltsdorp

    The Border Under-18 and Western Province Under-16 teams from SA Rugby’s Women’s Youth Training Centres (YTC) took top honours on Sunday in their annual tournament in a strong sign of the talent coming through the ranks at the provincial unions. The Border...

  • Double the impact, own the Force and save rugby in WA

    Aug 7, 17 • 746 Views • General NewsComments Off on Double the impact, own the Force and save rugby in WA

    The RugbyWA Board, the Western Force players, and the entire organization is thrilled to acknowledge the recent involvement of Mr. Andrew Forrest AO and the “Own the Force – Double the Impact” campaign that launched this morning. The “Own the Force...

  • Double the impact, own the Force and save rugby in WA

    Aug 7, 17 • 1581 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Double the impact, own the Force and save rugby in WA

    The RugbyWA Board, the Western Force players, and the entire organization is thrilled to acknowledge the recent involvement of Mr. Andrew Forrest AO and the “Own the Force – Double the Impact” campaign that launched this morning. The “Own the Force...

  • All Blacks squad named for 2017 Investec Rugby Championship

    Aug 7, 17 • 787 Views • General NewsComments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2017 Investec Rugby Championship

    The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows (with province, Investec Super Rugby team and Test caps in brackets): Forwards Hookers Dane Coles...

  • All Blacks squad named for 2017 Investec Rugby Championship

    Aug 7, 17 • 2474 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2017 Investec Rugby Championship

    The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows (with province, Investec Super Rugby team and Test caps in brackets): Forwards Hookers Dane Coles...

  • Border Women remain unbeaten after action-packed weekend

    Aug 7, 17 • 761 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border Women remain unbeaten after action-packed weekend

    The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition delivered a solid day’s action on Saturday with defending champions, Border, remaining the only unbeaten side in the A Section, while the Golden Lions, Griquas, and SWD kicked off the B Section with...

  • Border Women remain unbeaten after action-packed weekend

    Aug 7, 17 • 1382 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border Women remain unbeaten after action-packed weekend

    The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition delivered a solid day’s action on Saturday with defending champions, Border, remaining the only unbeaten side in the A Section, while the Golden Lions, Griquas, and SWD kicked off the B Section with...

  • Day of big wins at YTC tournament

    Aug 7, 17 • 784 Views • General NewsComments Off on Day of big wins at YTC tournament

    The opening day of the SA Rugby Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) competition in Pacaltsdorp near George was dominated by big wins in the Under-16 and Under-18 competitions on Saturday, with 12 of the 16 teams registering convincing victories. The Western...

  • Day of big wins at YTC tournament

    Aug 7, 17 • 1295 Views • General NewsComments Off on Day of big wins at YTC tournament

    The opening day of the SA Rugby Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) competition in Pacaltsdorp near George was dominated by big wins in the Under-16 and Under-18 competitions on Saturday, with 12 of the 16 teams registering convincing victories. The Western...

  • Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad

    Aug 7, 17 • 1352 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad

    Promising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign. The 22-year old Du Preez is the twin brother of...

  • Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad

    Aug 7, 17 • 1899 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad

    Promising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign. The 22-year old Du Preez is the twin brother of...

  • Crusaders torpedo Emirates Lions’ Vodacom Super Rugby dream

    Aug 7, 17 • 1101 Views • General NewsComments Off on Crusaders torpedo Emirates Lions’ Vodacom Super Rugby dream

    The Crusaders defeated 14-man Emirates Lions 25-17 in a gripping Vodacom Super Rugby Final played at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon to lift their eighth title and deny the home side a dream finish to an emotional campaign. The...

  • Crusaders torpedo Emirates Lions’ Vodacom Super Rugby dream

    Aug 7, 17 • 3048 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crusaders torpedo Emirates Lions’ Vodacom Super Rugby dream

    The Crusaders defeated 14-man Emirates Lions 25-17 in a gripping Vodacom Super Rugby Final played at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon to lift their eighth title and deny the home side a dream finish to an emotional campaign. The...

  • Weekend of home wins in Currie Cup

    Aug 7, 17 • 878 Views • General NewsComments Off on Weekend of home wins in Currie Cup

    It was a weekend of home wins in the Currie Cup, proudly brought to you by Nashua and DirectAxis, as the hosts won all three matches with bonus points. The Vodacom Blue Bulls outplayed the Xerox Golden Lions 54-22 at Loftus Versfeld for their second...

  • Weekend of home wins in Currie Cup

    Aug 7, 17 • 2053 Views • General NewsComments Off on Weekend of home wins in Currie Cup

    It was a weekend of home wins in the Currie Cup, proudly brought to you by Nashua and DirectAxis, as the hosts won all three matches with bonus points. The Vodacom Blue Bulls outplayed the Xerox Golden Lions 54-22 at Loftus Versfeld for their second...

  • Wallabies announce vice-captains and Bledisloe Cup squad

    Aug 4, 17 • 728 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wallabies announce vice-captains and Bledisloe Cup squad

    Qantas Wallabies 34-man squad for the opening two Bledisloe Cup Tests Forwards Allan Alaalatoa, 12 Tests, Brumbies Rory Arnold, 12 Tests, Brumbies Adam Coleman, 12 Tests, Western Force Jack Dempsey, 1 Test, NSW Waratahs Kane Douglas, 31 Tests, Queensland...

  • Wallabies announce vice-captains and Bledisloe Cup squad

    Aug 4, 17 • 1329 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallabies announce vice-captains and Bledisloe Cup squad

    Qantas Wallabies 34-man squad for the opening two Bledisloe Cup Tests Forwards Allan Alaalatoa, 12 Tests, Brumbies Rory Arnold, 12 Tests, Brumbies Adam Coleman, 12 Tests, Western Force Jack Dempsey, 1 Test, NSW Waratahs Kane Douglas, 31 Tests, Queensland...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Team List

    Aug 4, 17 • 771 Views • General NewsComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Team List

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Paarl Gimnasium will take...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Team List

    Aug 4, 17 • 2947 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Team List

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Paarl Gimnasium will take...

  • SA Schools team kick off preparations on Sunday

    Aug 4, 17 • 746 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Schools team kick off preparations on Sunday

    The SA Schools team’s preparations for the U19 International Series is set to get underway on Sunday with the 28-member squad assembling at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport where they will be put through their paces before the opening game on 11 August. A...

  • SA Schools team kick off preparations on Sunday

    Aug 4, 17 • 1546 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on SA Schools team kick off preparations on Sunday

    The SA Schools team’s preparations for the U19 International Series is set to get underway on Sunday with the 28-member squad assembling at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport where they will be put through their paces before the opening game on 11 August. A...

  • Five changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 4, 17 • 779 Views • General NewsComments Off on Five changes for DHL WP U19

    There are five changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face the Cell C Sharks U19 at Brookside on Saturday. Coach Nazeem Adams’ team will be looking for their fourth consecutive victory of the season in their match against the visitors from...