Author archives: Shaun Liddle

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    Bishops v Rondebosch Historic Overview

    Jun 20, 17 • 1195 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Bishops v Rondebosch Historic Overview

    Background – Bishops vs Rondebosch Boys’ High Saturday 24 June Premier Interschools present one of the oldest school derbies in the country. Diocesan College or Bishops as they are more commonly known as versus Rondebosch Boys’ High is one of the most...

  • Ross Cronjé ruled out of third Springbok Test

    Jun 20, 17 • 2837 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Ross Cronjé ruled out of third Springbok Test

    Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms, the Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday. Cronjé made his South African debut two weeks...

  • ARU to proceed with Super Rugby reduction plans following EGM vote

    Jun 20, 17 • 993 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU to proceed with Super Rugby reduction plans following EGM vote

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board has welcomed the support of members as it proceeds with plans to reduce one Super Rugby team from Australia ahead of the 2018 season. At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at ARU headquarters in Sydney today,...

  • Richie Arnold inks two year deal

    Jun 20, 17 • 1633 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Richie Arnold inks two year deal

    The Road Safety Western Force confirm the re-signing of lock Richard Arnold for the next two seasons. Arnold has already played seven matches this year in his debut season and showed glimpses of what is in store for years to come. The twin brother of Wallaby...

  • Belt up rugby expands for 2017

    Jun 20, 17 • 919 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Belt up rugby expands for 2017

    RugbyWA will hold its fourth annual Belt Up Round of senior rugby this weekend supported by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). For the first time in the partnership, there will be two Belt Up rounds this season to help further spread the...

  • Canterbury team named for Ranfurly Shield defence against Wanganui

    Jun 20, 17 • 1261 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Canterbury team named for Ranfurly Shield defence against Wanganui

    Four players in the starting fifteen are set to make their provincial debut for Canterbury; In the forwards, flanker Sam Godwin will debut as vice-captain of the side, while in the backs Brett Cameron, Ngane Punivai and Mark Maitland will all wear the red and...

  • Springboks to prepare for French backlash

    Jun 20, 17 • 1322 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Springboks to prepare for French backlash

    The Springboks will continue to focus on their own processes and fundamentals during the build-up to the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match against France on Saturday, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee warned his team to expect a backlash from the...

  • England Women squad for Clermont-Ferrand Sevens

    Jun 20, 17 • 968 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women squad for Clermont-Ferrand Sevens

    James Bailey has named his side for the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France this weekend (24 – 25 June). England will field a number of development players while six names have joined the squad...

  • Hardwick commits to Force in 2018

    Jun 19, 17 • 1389 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hardwick commits to Force in 2018

    The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed local product and recent Wallaby debutant Richard Hardwick for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The former UWA junior was upgraded from the Extended Playing Squad to a full senior squad contract, after an impressive...

  • Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange Participants Farewelled

    Jun 19, 17 • 909 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange Participants Farewelled

    On Friday, June 16, Classic Wallabies rugby legends Gary Ella, Nick Farr-Jones, Simon Poidevin and Brendan Nasser and the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells gathered in Sydney to farewell eight...

  • England defeated in World Rugby U20 Championship final

    Jun 19, 17 • 1198 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England defeated in World Rugby U20 Championship final

    England was defeated 64-17 by New Zealand in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. They trailed 40-7 at the break with New Zealand scoring tries through Dalton Papali’I, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua 2, Isaia Walker-Leawere and...

  • England Women Sevens claim fourth in Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series

    Jun 19, 17 • 956 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women Sevens claim fourth in Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series

    England Women finished fourth in the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series in Malemort, France on Sunday, losing 7-26 to Ireland in their final game. Heather Fisher broke out of England’s half to put England 7-0 ahead first thanks to an Alice...

  • Sir Colin Meads statue to be unveiled today

    Jun 19, 17 • 857 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Sir Colin Meads statue to be unveiled today

    The bunting’s up and the signage is complete, as Te Kuiti prepares to honor two of their favorite sons – All Black legends Sir Colin and Stan Meads. On Monday, June 19, the official unveiling of the Sir Colin Meads statue and the opening of the Gallagher...

  • Steval Pumas score big time in Namibia

    Jun 19, 17 • 1468 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas score big time in Namibia

    The Steval Pumas kicked off the penultimate round of the inaugural SuperSport Rugby Challenge against the seriously depleted Windhoek Draught Welwitschias at the Hage Geingob Stadium in the Namibian capital. With 11 players off on International Duty at the...

  • Augustus named U20 Player of the Tournament

    Jun 19, 17 • 1271 Views • General NewsComments Off on Augustus named U20 Player of the Tournament

    Junior Springbok No 8 Juarno Augustus was named the World Rugby U20 Championship Player of the Tournament on Sunday as the curtain came down on the three-week tournament at a glittering function in Tbilisi, Georgia. Augustus, fondly known as “Trokkie” by...

  • Bulls Crowned Beachcomber 10s Champions

    Jun 19, 17 • 961 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bulls Crowned Beachcomber 10s Champions

    The Vodacom Bulls added more silverware to their impressive trophy cabinet with overall victory at the Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius on Sunday. The Beachcomber 10s trophy will sit proudly alongside three Super Rugby trophies and 23 Currie Cup...

  • Junior Boks’ fighting spirit earns them bronze

    Jun 19, 17 • 1003 Views • General NewsComments Off on Junior Boks’ fighting spirit earns them bronze

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux praised his team’s fighting spirit as they outplayed France 37-15 to win the bronze medal at the World Rugby U20 Championship at the M.Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday. The Junior Boks overcame a tight first half in...

  • Malherbe, Mohoje issued citing commissioner warnings

    Jun 19, 17 • 2379 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Malherbe, Mohoje issued citing commissioner warnings

    Springboks Frans Malherbe and Oupa Mohoje were issued citing commissioner warnings on Sunday for foul play in the second test against France at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Citing Commissioner, Eugene Ryan, (IRFU), ruled the pair were guilty of “cynical,...

  • Play-off contenders to the fore in exciting round of SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    Jun 19, 17 • 1337 Views • General NewsComments Off on Play-off contenders to the fore in exciting round of SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    Important wins for Boland and the EP Kings kept their play-off hopes alive in a fascinating round eight of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, while yet another home defeat saw the Leopards crash out of contention in a weekend packed with tries and action. With...

  • Springboks v France : Match Summary

    Jun 19, 17 • 2858 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks v France : Match Summary

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  • Force And Cheetahs Undefeated After Day One Of Beachcomber 10s

    Jun 19, 17 • 1094 Views • General NewsComments Off on Force And Cheetahs Undefeated After Day One Of Beachcomber 10s

    Defending champions the Western Force from Australia and South Africa’s Toyota Cheetahs were the two undefeated teams after day one of the Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius on Saturday. The Force topped Pool A after three wins while the Cheetahs took...

  • Good start to season, but hard work still awaits – Coetzee

    Jun 19, 17 • 715 Views • General NewsComments Off on Good start to season, but hard work still awaits – Coetzee

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, was pleased with the effort of his team after they beat France 37-15 in the second of three tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday. The Springboks won the first Test in Pretoria last...

  • Davids among four changes to SA U20’s for bronze playoff

    Jun 19, 17 • 856 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Davids among four changes to SA U20’s for bronze playoff

    The return of Zain Davids marked one of four personnel changes to Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux’s team for the World Rugby U20 Championship bronze playoff against France at the M. Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday. Davids will start in the loose trio...

  • Augustus nominated for U20 Player of the Tournament

    Jun 19, 17 • 830 Views • General NewsComments Off on Augustus nominated for U20 Player of the Tournament

    Junior Springbok No 8 Juarno Augustus has been named as one of five nominees for the World Rugby U20 Championship Player of the Tournament, the sport’s governing body announced on Friday evening. Augustus has been a stand-out performer for the SA U20’s...

  • Ackermann praises SA ‘A’ effort in French Barbarians victory

    Jun 19, 17 • 1104 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ackermann praises SA ‘A’ effort in French Barbarians victory

    South Africa ‘A’ coach Johan Ackermann was pleased with the performance of his team in their 36-28 victory over the French Barbarians at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday evening. The South Africans held a slender 22-21 lead at the break in...