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  • Hardwick commits to Force in 2018

    Jun 19, 17 • 1421 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 942 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1269 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 985 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 887 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1496 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1295 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1000 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1035 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2420 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 1366 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2889 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks v France : Match Summary

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

    Jun 19, 17 • 1122 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 747 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 910 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 858 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1141 Views • General News • • Comments 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...

  • Whiteley – Springboks expect fierce French onslaught

    Jun 19, 17 • 2902 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Whiteley – Springboks expect fierce French onslaught

    Springbok captain, Warren Whiteley, believes the Springboks will face a fierce physical onslaught from France when the two team meet in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The match kicks off at 17h05....

  • SA Rugby marks Youth Day with free entry

    Jun 19, 17 • 905 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby marks Youth Day with free entry

    SA Rugby has marked Youth Day by throwing open the doors of the Moses Mabhida Stadium to under-18s for tonight’s enticing clash between SA ‘A’ and the French Barbarians. All children aged 18 or under will be allowed into the stadium for free for the...

  • Boks opt for continuity as Mapoe replaces Kriel

    Jun 15, 17 • 1051 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Boks opt for continuity as Mapoe replaces Kriel

    Lionel Mapoe will replace Jesse Kriel at outside center in the only change to the Springbok line-up for the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match against France in Durban on Saturday. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee named an otherwise unchanged team...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Scotland at Allianz Stadium

    Jun 15, 17 • 1018 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Scotland at Allianz Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Scotland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 17 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (8 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (69 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (10 Tests) 4. Sam Carter (14 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...

  • Māori All Blacks named for match against British and Irish Lions

    Jun 15, 17 • 1297 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Māori All Blacks named for match against British and Irish Lions

    Rotorua International Stadium is set to come alive when the Māori All Blacks take on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. Head Coach Colin Cooper named his side today to face the Lions in the fifth match of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The team is...

  • St.George Queensland Reds sign three promising young backs

    Jun 15, 17 • 858 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign three promising young backs

    The Queensland Rugby Union has secured the services of three promising young backs, with Duncan Paia’aua, Izaia Perese and Hamish Stewart all committing to the St.George Queensland Reds through 2019. Paia’aua (22), now in his third season with the club,...

  • All Blacks team announced to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge; Ben Smith named as captain in his 61st Test

    Jun 15, 17 • 1700 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team announced to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge; Ben Smith named as captain in his 61st Test

    The All Blacks team to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge on Friday night at Eden Park has been named with new All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Vaea Fifita set to make their Test debuts off the bench and Ben Smith named as run-on captain for...

  • ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban

    Jun 15, 17 • 1464 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban

    Children from two local schools were treated to a TAG Rugby Clinic hosted by ASICS and members of the Springbok Squad in Durban on Wednesday 14 June. The clinic was presented to pupils of Eqinisweni and Eskululiwe Primary Schools at College Rovers Rugby Club...