Author archives: Shaun Liddle

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

    May 25, 17 • 878 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 • 979 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 • 1295 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 • 1053 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 • 964 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 • 1009 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 • 1471 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 • 1145 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...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Western Force

    May 24, 17 • 893 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Western Force

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night. The Reds head into the match fresh from the bye, following a win over the Melbourne Rebels, and head coach Nick Stiles has made minor...

  • All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019

    May 24, 17 • 1126 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019

    Signs with NZ Rugby, BNZ Crusaders and Counties Manukau All Blacks Captain Kieran Read headed back to school today for a special event, with the inspirational loose forward announcing he has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ...

  • Dino Lamb replaces Will Evans in England U20 World Championship squad

    May 24, 17 • 1104 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dino Lamb replaces Will Evans in England U20 World Championship squad

    Leicester Tigers flanker Will Evans has been ruled out of the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia due to illness. Harlequins back-row Dino Lamb will replace Evans in England’s 28-man squad, who gathered in Guildford last week for a pre-tournament...

  • Blitzboks proud to deliver HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series trophy to South Africa

    May 24, 17 • 1391 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Blitzboks proud to deliver HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series trophy to South Africa

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, called it a humbling day, while Blitzbok captain, Philip Snyman felt it was one of the proudest days of his life. For Springbok Sevens all-time points-scoring record holder, Cecil Afrika, it was a dream come true. Those...

  • Heroic Hodgson back to face Reds

    May 24, 17 • 938 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Heroic Hodgson back to face Reds

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes for their Round 14 Aussie derby with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, including the return of club legend Matt Hodgson. Francois van Wyk and Heath Tessmann return to the starting...

  • Whiteley excited about elevation to Springbok captaincy

    May 23, 17 • 1034 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Whiteley excited about elevation to Springbok captaincy

    He only found out on Monday evening that he was to be appointed as the next Springbok captain, so new skipper Warren Whiteley was understandably excited about the very big responsibility that comes with this important role. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee...

  • Strong SA ‘A’ squad named for French Barbarian series

    May 23, 17 • 857 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Strong SA ‘A’ squad named for French Barbarian series

    Experienced Springboks Trevor Nyakane, Ruan Combrinck, Juan de Jongh and Lionel Mapoe will lead the charge for the SA ‘A’ team when they face the French Barbarians in two matches in Durban and Soweto next month. Apart from these four Springboks in the...

  • Warren Whiteley named Springbok captain for 2017

    May 23, 17 • 1237 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Warren Whiteley named Springbok captain for 2017

    Eight uncapped players in 31-man squad to face France Recalls for Steyn, Serfontein, Hougaard, Vermeulen, Oosthuizen and Ralepelle Warren Whiteley has been named the 58th Springbok captain and will get his first opportunity to lead the team when a...

  • Dates confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2017-18

    May 23, 17 • 1299 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dates confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2017-18

    World Rugby has announced the dates for the 10 rounds of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2017-18. The schedule sees one change from last season as Hamilton takes over from Wellington as the destination of the New Zealand Sevens, the third round...

  • Bigger and better HSBC Sydney 7s to light up 2018 Australia Day Weekend

    May 23, 17 • 1111 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bigger and better HSBC Sydney 7s to light up 2018 Australia Day Weekend

    The HSBC Sydney 7s will be bigger than ever in 2018 with the tournament to kick off on Australia Day for three days of explosive women’s and men’s rugby action. In the world first for the HSBC Sevens World Series, the men’s and women’s tournaments...

  • Ian Foster and Mike Cron recommit to All Blacks through to 2019

    May 23, 17 • 1395 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ian Foster and Mike Cron recommit to All Blacks through to 2019

    All Blacks Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and All Blacks Forwards Coach Mike Cron have recommitted to the national side through to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it was announced today. New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew said the re-signing of two key members of the...

  • Ngcobo and Human return to France for another sevens mission

    May 23, 17 • 1321 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ngcobo and Human return to France for another sevens mission

    Springbok Sevens players Sandile Ngcobo and Dewald Human will return to France this week to join up with the SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad for the Howard Hinton Rugby Sevens Tournament in Tours, on 27 and 28 May. The two Blitzboks were part of the squad that...

  • Women’s rugby tournament a coup for NMMU

    May 22, 17 • 910 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Women’s rugby tournament a coup for NMMU

    In a major coup for women’s rugby at NMMU, the Port Elizabeth varsity have been named hosts of the sixth University Sports South Africa (USSA) sevens tournament in September. The decision was made after Melissa Awu, former rugby manager at the university,...

  • Junior Boks get back to business in Stellenbosch

    May 22, 17 • 1137 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Junior Boks get back to business in Stellenbosch

    The Junior Springboks returned to the training field in Stellenbosch highly motivated as they began to fine-tune their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia, which begins next week. The squad assembled at their training base on Sunday...

  • New Signings to Bolster Cell C Sharks for Currie Cup

    May 22, 17 • 1083 Views • General NewsComments Off on New Signings to Bolster Cell C Sharks for Currie Cup

    Durban, 22nd May 2017:  In a timely boost for the Cell C Sharks ahead of the start of this year’s Currie Cup, Head Coach Robert du Preez has announced the signings of Cameron Wright, Louis Schreuder and Tyler Paul, all of whom have signed two-year...

  • SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed

    May 22, 17 • 987 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed

    Home Tests hosted in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Cape Town Boks to play in Salta, Perth and Albany on away legs The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed...

  • England Women name squad for Canada Sevens

    May 22, 17 • 1035 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women name squad for Canada Sevens

    England Women Sevens squad travel to Langford, Canada today for the penultimate leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series ahead of the weekend’s competition (27-28 May). Assistant coach James Bailey has made six changes to the side. Lauren...