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  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 4 

    Apr 7, 17 • 1287 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 4 

    This Saturday, Sunnybank will be hosting the inaugural Women’s XV Super Saturday Showdown. With all eight Brisbane Premiership Women teams competing, it will be a great day to come and witness some of the best Women’s talent in Queensland. As Women’s...

  • All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry ruled out of Hong Kong

    Apr 7, 17 • 1329 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry ruled out of Hong Kong

    All Blacks Sevens Captain Scott Curry has been ruled out of the Hong Kong tournament, which starts this evening, after coming down with the flu this week. Experienced forward Sam Dickson moves into the starting 12 to replace Curry, while the vastly...

  • 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    Apr 7, 17 • 1558 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    The Kenya U20  national side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on...

  • Two changes for DHL Stormers

    Apr 6, 17 • 1929 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Two changes for DHL Stormers

    There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been ruled out after leaving the field with concussion in the 53-10 victory against the Toyota Cheetahs at...

  • DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Apr 6, 17 • 1533 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Mbonambi to earn his 50th cap in blue and white jersey Mtawarira bolsters Durbanites for important Jaguares clash Schoeman, Kirsten get first to start for Vodacom Bulls in Tokyo Southern Kings take on Force with reshuffled backline Springbok hooker Bongi...

  • Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1998 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was quietly confident that his Blitzboks team can continue their good form in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at this weekend’s HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens. The South Africans have contested all six finals...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Apr 6, 17 • 1828 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Date : Saturday, 8 April 2017 Time : 15h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Angus Gardner Assistant Referees : Ben O’ Keeffe, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker   Garth April 14....

  • Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Apr 6, 17 • 1800 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, gave starts to Tian Schoeman and Jannes Kirsten for the first time this season when he named his team to face the Sunwolves in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Tokyo on Saturday. Schoeman will start in place of Handré...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1139 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens topped Pool C in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Thursday to book a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Renfred Dazel’s team started the tournament, hosted at So Kon Po...

  • SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks

    Apr 6, 17 • 2073 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks

    SA Rugby’s vision remains to be the leading rugby nation in the world, Mr Mark Alexander, the union president, said after the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cape Town on Thursday. Mr Alexander chose the 25th such occasion since rugby unity...

  • Own the Force shares available now

    Apr 6, 17 • 1301 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Own the Force shares available now

    The Road Safety Western Force are delighted to announce that from today, the offer to buy shares in the Western Force Owners Ltd is live. Now is the time to act, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the structure of the Super Rugby competition and the future...

  • Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1232 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Sinaida Aura’s hat trick spurred the Lionesses to a 24-21 win over hosts Hong Kong in Pool B action at the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. The Lionesses found themselves in a spot of bother, unable to...

  • Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Apr 6, 17 • 1226 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Billy Odhiambo is a late replacement following the unavailability of Willy Ambaka and Danny Sikuta. Odhiambo left Nairobi early Thursday morning and will link up with the rest of the Shujaa squad on Thursday evening. Shujaa will start their Hong Kong...

  • ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    Apr 6, 17 • 1233 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ChildFund Australia are highlighting the importance of sport in a unique partnership. The ARU and ChildFund have been working together to give children from some of...

  • Roux praises Junior Bok character against Griquas

    Apr 6, 17 • 1973 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Roux praises Junior Bok character against Griquas

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux praised his team’s character despite going down 31-21 against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Wednesday evening and said the tough competition was exactly what he had hoped for before the World Rugby U20...

  • Toyota Free State XV vs Junior Springboks in warm-up match

    Apr 6, 17 • 2286 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs Junior Springboks in warm-up match

    Toyota Free State XV will be playing against the Junior Springboks in a warm-up match on Saturday at 15:00 at Shimla Park. Entry to the game is free. Toyota Free State XV        1 Danie Minnie 2 Joseph Dweba 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Justin Basson 5 Hilton...

  • Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Apr 5, 17 • 1985 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, will make the sixth visit to Hong Kong since his national debut for the Blitzboks in 2009 but is keen to make his first appearance as captain to this celebrated tournament a memorable one. The Blitzboks are yet to...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies in Canberra 

    Apr 5, 17 • 1422 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies in Canberra 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium this Saturday. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made a number of changes to the match-day 23 to take on the Australian Conference leaders. In the starting side, the...

  • Stormers vs Chiefs team announcement: Super Rugby 2017

    Apr 5, 17 • 5800 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Stormers vs Chiefs team announcement: Super Rugby 2017

    GAME STORMERS VS CHIEFS DATE 08 April 2017   NAME REPRESENTING Alexander, Esa Sunday Times Barnard, Paul profoto Bornman, Conrad Rapport Bosch, Rodger AFP Bothma, Nic EPA Fourie, Carl Gallo/WP Lestrade, Jonathan Son Maged, Omas Peoples Post Malgas,...

  • Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong

    Apr 5, 17 • 1778 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel hopes the team’s good luck in Hong Kong will continue this week as they battle it out for a place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series at the Qualifier tournament on Thursday and Friday. South Africa will...

  • Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    Apr 5, 17 • 2034 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    With the SuperSport Challenge kicking off in two weeks’ time, the Steval Pumas will look to improve their ability to grab points scoring opportunities in their final warm-up match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Friday. Coach Brent Janse van Rensburg...

  • Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Apr 4, 17 • 2807 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Toyota Cheetahs reacts on comments made by Joel Stransky to New Zealand’s Radio Sport. “Stransky said he hoped the Cheetahs and Kings would be axed, leaving four strong South African teams.” More than a third of the way into the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Roux names new-look team for Griquas clash

    Apr 4, 17 • 3047 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Roux names new-look team for Griquas clash

    Chean Roux has named a new-look team for the Junior Springboks’ second warm-up match, against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Wednesday, as he looks to give all the players in the squad a chance to prove their worth. The match-23, which features...

  • Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Apr 4, 17 • 2279 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...

  • Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Apr 4, 17 • 1954 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was delighted with the continued improvement of the extended Springbok training squad after they wrapped proceedings on Tuesday morning in Stellenbosch where the second of three pre-season training camps took place. The...