Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • ARU announces plans for National Coaching Panel

    May 26, 17 • 990 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU announces plans for National Coaching Panel

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced plans to establish a National Coaching Panel to oversee coach development and education across the country. The concept of a National Coaching Panel was agreed following a meeting of current and former national...

  • Vale Denis O’Callaghan, Wallabies Representative on 1966/67 Tour

    May 26, 17 • 942 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Vale Denis O’Callaghan, Wallabies Representative on 1966/67 Tour

    The Australian and New South Wales Rugby community is mourning the loss of former New South Wales and Wallabies flanker, Denis O’Callaghan, who passed away earlier this week, aged 77. Though O’Callaghan never received an official Wallabies cap from...

  • New Zealand Rugby honoured by prestigious award for the All Blacks

    May 26, 17 • 952 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby honoured by prestigious award for the All Blacks

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today said it was humbled at having the achievements of the All Blacks recognised with the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport in 2017. NZR Chief Executive, Steve Tew said the achievement was a welcome surprise. “We received a...

  • Provincial Barbarians squad for opening match of DHL NZ Lions Series confirmed

    May 26, 17 • 1109 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Provincial Barbarians squad for opening match of DHL NZ Lions Series confirmed

    New Zealand Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan has today confirmed the final selection of his squad to open the DHL NZ Lions Series on 3 June at Toll Stadium in Whangarei. The squad is: Forwards: Aidan Ross (Bay of Plenty) Tolu Fahamokioa...

  • Five In Line For Potential Debuts As Simba Face Germany | Kopo Glad To Be Back

    May 26, 17 • 1016 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Five In Line For Potential Debuts As Simba Face Germany | Kopo Glad To Be Back

    Five players are in line for their full test debuts as the Simbas squad for Saturday’s Tatu City Series clash against Germany. “These players, Philip Ikambili, Oscar Simiyu, Bram Mayaka, George Nyambua and Leo Seje Owade have upped their game and proved...

  • Next Step in Vodacom Bulls Turnaround

    May 26, 17 • 1991 Views • General NewsComments Off on Next Step in Vodacom Bulls Turnaround

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Thursday evening that decorated international rugby coach John Mitchell has been appointed as their new Executive of Rugby. This appointment is the next step in the unfolding turnaround strategy announced by the...

  • DHL WP forced to change

    May 26, 17 • 1013 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL WP forced to change

    DHL Western Province coach John Dobson has had to make a number of changes to his team to face the EP Kings in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge encounter at City Park on Saturday. Dobson’s team have won all four of their matches this season and will be...

  • Team release Bulldogs vs Boland Cavaliers

    May 25, 17 • 900 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team release Bulldogs vs Boland Cavaliers

    BULLDOGS vs BOLAND CAVALIERS DATE:  SATURDAY,27 MAY 2017 VENUE: CERES RUGBY CLUB   KICK OFF: 15h00 Sonwabiso Mqalo Michael Makase Lundi Ralarala (V/Capt) Somila Mantyoyi Siyasanga Ncanywa Oliver Zono Sinovuyo Nyoka Sokuphumla Xakalashe Johannes Janse van...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Stormers

    May 25, 17 • 1601 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Stormers

    Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers Date : Saturday, 27 May 2017 Time : 17h15 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : AJ Jacobs, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Lwazi Mvovo 14. Kobus...

  • DHL Stormers shuffle backline

    May 25, 17 • 901 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers shuffle backline

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made some key changes to the backline to face the Cell C Sharks at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. There is a new halfback pairing as scrumhalf Jano Vermaak links up with fit-again flyhalf Kurt Coleman...

  • Old Mutual Wealth Cup squad announcement

    May 25, 17 • 1193 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Cup squad announcement

    Eddie Jones has named his England squad to play in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham Stadium (kick off 3pm, live on Sky Sports HD). England’s experienced regulars with 246 caps between them  – Chris Robshaw...

  • Spicy coastal derby in Durban on the cards – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 25, 17 • 929 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Spicy coastal derby in Durban on the cards – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    50 up for locks Du Toit, Oosthuizen and De Jager Vodacom Bulls name Jesse Kriel on wing Van Jaarsveld to lead Toyota Cheetahs in Tokyo Emirates Lions expecting huge Kings challenge Three local locks, Pieter-Steph du Toit (DHL Stormers), Etienne Oosthuizen...

  • Van Rhyn looking forward to Georgia challenge

    May 25, 17 • 1126 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Van Rhyn looking forward to Georgia challenge

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn and his team were looking forward to testing themselves against the top sides in the world at the World Rugby U20 Championship as the squad prepared to depart for Tbilisi, Georgia, on Thursday evening. The SA U20’s...

  • No rest as SuperSport Rugby Challenge heads to Rustenburg – Round 6 Preview

    May 25, 17 • 1071 Views • General NewsComments Off on No rest as SuperSport Rugby Challenge heads to Rustenburg – Round 6 Preview

    The SuperSport Rugby Challenge has passed the halfway mark and from now on, all teams will go full tilt as they aim to secure places in the playoffs, with the quarter-finals a month away. The third Rugby Festival in Rustenburg tops the charts this weekend as...

  • Strauss back to lead Vodacom Bulls

    May 25, 17 • 1344 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Strauss back to lead Vodacom Bulls

    Regular Vodacom Bulls skipper, Adriaan Strauss, is back to lead the team when they face the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Strauss missed the last two Vodacom Super Rugby matches due to a foot injury, but returns to the middle of the scrum and...

  • Steval Pumas aim for double over Bulls

    May 25, 17 • 1680 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas aim for double over Bulls

    Having already beaten the Vodacom Blue Bulls away, the Steval Pumas will aim to do the double over the Pretoria side, welcoming them to Mbombela Stadium in the next round of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this Saturday. Having travelled extensively over the...

  • Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Sunwolves

    May 25, 17 • 1044 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Sunwolves

    Toyota Cheetahs taking on Sunwolves in Tokyo, Japan. The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Sunwolves in the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, Japan in their last match of the tour.  The match kicks off at 07:15 (SA Time).  The team for the...

  • Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man

    May 25, 17 • 906 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man

    Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man. Bevan passed away this morning, Thursday 25 May 2017. Bevans’s partner Kendra and his daughter Maddison, his mum Wendy and stepfather Craig, father Garry and stepmother...

  • NZR saddened by death of Bevan Moody

    May 25, 17 • 1009 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NZR saddened by death of Bevan Moody

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has expressed its condolences to the family of Bevan Moody, his Waitohi Rugby Club and the Tasman rugby community after the 22-year-old forward passed away this morning. Moody had been in an induced coma in Nelson Hospital after...

  • Why 10s Could Be The Future Of Rugby

    May 25, 17 • 1329 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Why 10s Could Be The Future Of Rugby

    MAURITIUS, 24 MAY 2017 – Rugby’s global appeal is rapidly growing and 10s is the newest version of the game that is gaining traction to compliment the 15s code. The third staging of the Beachcomber World Club 10s, to be held at the Anjalay Stadium in...

  • Blitzboks give back in trophy roadshow

    May 25, 17 • 1083 Views • General NewsComments Off on Blitzboks give back in trophy roadshow

    The Springbok Sevens team delivered inspirational messages to pupils at Grey College and Willem Postma Primary School in Bloemfontein, Hentie Cilliers High School in Virginia and Riebeekstad High School in Riebeekstad, while also spending some time with rugby...

  • SRC 2017: Cavaliers host Bulldogs in Ceres (27 May 2017)

    May 24, 17 • 996 Views • General NewsComments Off on SRC 2017: Cavaliers host Bulldogs in Ceres (27 May 2017)

    THE Boland Cavaliers will face the Border Bulldogs in Ceres on Saturday 27 May 2017 in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match. Boland Cavaliers team: Arnout Malherbe; 2. Clemen Lewis; 3. Clinton Theron; 4. Marlyn Williams; 5. Rinus Bothma; 6. Kenan Cronje; 7....

  • Germany Arrive For Tatu City Series

    May 24, 17 • 1042 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Germany Arrive For Tatu City Series

    German players celebrate their win over Belgium in March 2017 Germany arrived in the country on Tuesday evening ahead of Saturday’s Tatu City Series test against Kenya at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday 27 May 2017. The side ranked 24th in the world, just a...

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    Paarl Boys’ High v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    May 24, 17 • 1584 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paarl Boys’ High v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    On Saturday 27th of May Premier Interschools once again brings a top-class derby to all lovers of schoolboy rugby. This time around the annual interschool between Paarl Boys’ High and Paul Roos Gimnasium is broadcast live at 12 noon from the Brug Street...

  • Dean Mumm to retire at the end of 2017

    May 24, 17 • 1179 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dean Mumm to retire at the end of 2017

    Former Wallabies captain Dean Mumm will retire from professional rugby at the end of the year to focus on philanthropic interests, as well as furthering his career away from the game. A veteran of 57 Tests, the 33-year old will have the chance to add to that...