Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • National welcome awaits British & Irish Lions at historic birthplace of New Zealand

    Apr 24, 17 • 1907 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on National welcome awaits British & Irish Lions at historic birthplace of New Zealand

    New Zealand Rugby and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today confirmed the British & Irish Lions squad and support staff would receive a special welcome at the Treaty Grounds on 4 June 2017. The event, which will be open to the public, will see the team...

  • England name squad for World Rugby U20 Championship

    Apr 24, 17 • 1545 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England name squad for World Rugby U20 Championship

    England have named their 28-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship taking place in Georgia (31 May – 18 June). All but two players featured in England’s recent Six Nations Grand Slam, with Ali Crossdale and Will Evans the additions. Evans, along...

  • UJ rugby star ‘transitions’ into Dream Team

    Apr 24, 17 • 2099 Views • General NewsComments Off on UJ rugby star ‘transitions’ into Dream Team

    A successful transition from wing to inside centre resulted in such a stellar season for University of Johannesburg rugby star Aphiwe Dyantyi that he earned selection for the Varsity Cup Dream Team this week. After an injury last year derailed his contract...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 5

    Apr 21, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 5

    Round 5 of Queensland Premier Rugby will see a total of 14 St.George Queensland Reds return to their respective clubs, bolstering each teams’ line-up ahead of Saturday afternoon’s matches. Centre Campbell Magnay headlines the cohort of Queensland...

  • DHL WP face testing trip to PE

    Apr 21, 17 • 2107 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP face testing trip to PE

    DHL Western Province will begin their SuperSport Rugby Challenge campaign on Sunday at Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, where they will face the EP Kings. Hooker Chad Solomon will captain a team which includes eight players with Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Road Safety Western Force Update

    Apr 21, 17 • 1304 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Road Safety Western Force Update

    Recent media reports have suggested that the Road Safety Western Force’s continued participation in the Super Rugby competition hinges on the outcome of a further meeting between the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board and the RugbyWA Board....

  • Land Rover renews sponsorship of Western Province Rugby

    Apr 21, 17 • 1032 Views • General NewsComments Off on Land Rover renews sponsorship of Western Province Rugby

    Land Rover South Africa has renewed its sponsorship of Western Province Rugby, which represents the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province teams. By continuing its support of the team until 2019, the British brand reaffirms its global commitment to grassroots...

  • Reflecting on the 2017 “Best of the West” Easter Festival

    Apr 21, 17 • 2209 Views • General NewsComments Off on Reflecting on the 2017 “Best of the West” Easter Festival

    The weekend of 13, 15 and 17 April 2017 has definitely been one for the books at Krugersdorp High School as one of the most successful sporting weekends that the school has showcased over the years. With 20 rugby sides and 12 hockey sides being a part of the...

  • Jordaan to lead Cavaliers against Border in SRC opener

    Apr 21, 17 • 1763 Views • General NewsComments Off on Jordaan to lead Cavaliers against Border in SRC opener

    ZANDRÉ JORDAAN, veteran number eight of the Boland Cavaliers, will lead his side in their first Supersport Rugby Challenge match against Border at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, 23 April 2017. Head coach Randall Modiba has named an exciting...

  • Investec Super Rugby to remember ANZACs

    Apr 21, 17 • 1416 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Investec Super Rugby to remember ANZACs

    Tiny Hill, the oldest All Blacks war veteran, will be part of the official pre-game line up and pass the match-ball to the ball runner in Saturday’s Round 9 Crusaders v Stormers Investec Super Rugby match in Christchurch, as part of Anzac commemorations at...

  • New Zealand U20 team assembly before Oceania tournament

    Apr 21, 17 • 1309 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand U20 team assembly before Oceania tournament

    The squad will travel to the Gold Coast for matches against Fiji on 28 April, Samoa on 2 May and Australia on 6 May. All matches will be played at Bond University, Gold Coast Rugby Fields. The squad is: Forwards: Harrison-Allan Canterbury Asafo Aumua...

  • Chipu Beat Zimbabwe  To Reach  Africa U20 Final

    Apr 21, 17 • 1106 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Chipu Beat Zimbabwe  To Reach  Africa U20 Final

    Leading 20-17 at the interval, Chipu coasted to a 34-24 win over Zimbabwe in Africa U20 action in Antananaravivo on Thursday afternoon. Chipu’s try scorers were Joshua Macharia, Steve Keter, William Diffu and Michael Kimwele with Henry Ayah adding four...

  • Etzebeth leads DHL Stormers against Crusaders – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Apr 20, 17 • 1777 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Etzebeth leads DHL Stormers against Crusaders – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Emirates Lions’ Andries Coetzee earns 50th cap Southern Kings eager to end Aussie trip on positive note Vodacom Bulls host Toyota Cheetahs in local derby Cell C Sharks expecting Rebels onslaught in Durban Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will take over the DHL...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Rebels

    Apr 20, 17 • 1628 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Rebels

    Cell C Sharks vs. Rebels Date : Saturday, 22 April 2017 Time : 19h30 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Egon Seconds, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker   Rhyno Smith 14....

  • SuperSport Rugby Challenge: Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Steval Pumas

    Apr 20, 17 • 2144 Views • General NewsComments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge: Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Steval Pumas

    Strong Tukkies flavour for SuperSport Rugby Challenge opener Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Pote Human, named a number of UP-Tuks stars in his team to play the Steval Pumas in their opening SuperSport Rugby Challenge fixture at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Human,...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

    Apr 20, 17 • 2452 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

    Adriaanse in the first start for Vodacom Bulls Jacobie Adriaanse will earn a 30th cap but will start at tighthead prop for the Vodacom Bulls for the first time on Saturday when his team face the Toyota Cheetahs in a crucial Vodacom Super Rugby clash in...

  • SuperSport Rugby Challenge kicks-off provincial action

    Apr 20, 17 • 1890 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge kicks-off provincial action

    Provincial rugby action will burst into life this weekend with six fixtures in the new SuperSport Rugby Challenge being played across the country. The recently launched competition will see all 14 provinces and a team from Namibia battle it out in three...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Bulls

    Apr 20, 17 • 2039 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Bulls

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 17:15.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. Changes to the team from last...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas

    Apr 20, 17 • 3140 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas

    Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas Date : Saturday, 22 April 2017 Time : 17h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Stuart Berry Assistant Referees : Vusi Msibi, Sanele Mdlalose Television Match Official : Marius Jonker The Cell C Sharks XV get their...

  • Force named for clash with Chiefs

    Apr 20, 17 • 1288 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Force named for clash with Chiefs

    The Road Safety Western Force have made a host of changes to the 23 to face the Chiefs at nib Stadium on Saturday, 22 April from the side that beat the Kings in Round Seven. Ross Haylett-Petty moves from blindside flanker back into the second row and will...

  • Chipu Name Starting 23 For Zimbabwe Clash

    Apr 20, 17 • 1979 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Chipu Name Starting 23 For Zimbabwe Clash

    Chipu faces Zimbabwe in the 1.00pm EAT kickoff at the Africa U20 championships in Antananaravivo, Madagascar on Thursday 20 April 2017. The winner of this match gets to play the winner of the Namibia-Madagascar in the final on Sunday. Head Coach Paul Odera,...

  • Etzebeth takes DHL Stormers reins in Christchurch

    Apr 20, 17 • 1591 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Etzebeth takes DHL Stormers reins in Christchurch

    Eben Etzebeth will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. With regular captain Siya Kolisi not available for selection due to the Springbok management plan, Etzebeth will lead the side for...

  • Major deal sees Whitelock commit through to 2020

    Apr 20, 17 • 1176 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Major deal sees Whitelock commit through to 2020

    New Zealand Rugby, the BNZ Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby have secured the key signature of Samuel Whitelock, with the All Blacks most capped lock and Crusaders captain announcing he has extended his contract through to 2020. “When I considered whether...

  • Ruaraka Hosts Kenya Cup Final

    Apr 20, 17 • 2060 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ruaraka Hosts Kenya Cup Final

    Saturday’s Kenya Cup final between KCB and defending champions Kabras will be held at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. This match kicks off at 4.00pm. Ticket prices on the day will cost Ksh 400. KCB got to host the final by virtue of being the highest ranked...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares

    Apr 20, 17 • 1972 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares

    The Emirates Lions team to play the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Friday 21 April shows four changes to the side that were in action last weekend. In the front row Corné Fourie, Akker van der Merwe and Johannes Jonker get a start while Harold Vorster...