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  • It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Mar 31, 17 • 1811 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 31, 17 • 1576 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    There are few fixtures with such thrilling expectation as Vodacom Super Rugby derby matches between the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions, which is exactly what we can expect when the two teams meet this Saturday. The Emirates Lions, as 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Mar 31, 17 • 1515 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Jordaan, afkomstig van Vredenburg , het sy buiging vir die Kavaliers in 2009 gemaak en is met 94-wedstryde een van Boland se mees-ervare spelers. Volgens Randall Modiba, hoofafrigter van die Boland Kavaliers, was die keuse om Jordaan as kaptein aan te wys,...

  • England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    Mar 31, 17 • 1389 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...

  • World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    Mar 31, 17 • 1215 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...

  •  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Mar 31, 17 • 1816 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...

  • Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    Mar 31, 17 • 1046 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...

  • Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    Mar 31, 17 • 1271 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...

  • Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Mar 31, 17 • 1273 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Hartpury College become BUCS champions at Twickenham Hartpury beat Exeter in final Hartpury College added the BUCS Championship trophy to their Super Rugby title after beating Exeter University 27-24 at Twickenham. A frantic opening five minutes saw both...

  • Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Mar 30, 17 • 2218 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...

  • Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Mar 30, 17 • 1269 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Vodacom Bulls face stern test against Chiefs in Hamilton DHL Stormers host Toyota Cheetahs in Cape Town Emirates Lions at home against Cell C Sharks Two crunching local derbies are on the menu on Saturday as part of a shorter than usual Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    Mar 30, 17 • 1370 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    After two early losses, FNB University of Johannesburg captain Jannes Snyman said a strong sense of brotherhood in the team enabled them to qualify for the Varsity Cup semifinals. The UJ outfit lost their first two games against reigning champions NWU-Pukke...

  • Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Mar 30, 17 • 2901 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Cell C Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Down Touch Griffons on Friday in their first warm-up match in the build-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship. Along with Janse van...

  • Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Mar 30, 17 • 1570 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...

  • Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour

    Mar 30, 17 • 2011 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour

    The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) has today announced it will honour former Newcastle Falcon Paul Van-Zandvliet at the 2017 RPA Players’ Awards in association with England Rugby, which takes place on Wednesday 10th May at Battersea Evolution, London....

  • Emirates Lions team announcement

    Mar 30, 17 • 1967 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement

    Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Mar 30, 17 • 1946 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 15:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi.  Obi will be making his...

  • Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Mar 30, 17 • 2899 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 1 April 2017 Time : 17h15 Venue : Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee : Jaco van Heerden Assistant Referees : Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs Television Match Official : Johan Greeff Garth April 14. Kobus...

  • Force forge new deal with Fortescue

    Mar 30, 17 • 1585 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force forge new deal with Fortescue

    The Road Safety Western Force would like to announce Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue), is continuing their sponsorship with the club for the next two years. Fortescue has been a jersey sponsor of the Road Safety Western Force since 2014 with the Fortescue...

  • Big names return for battle with Blues

    Mar 30, 17 • 1314 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Big names return for battle with Blues

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes to the match day 23 that take on the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland this Saturday, 1 April at 12:15 pm (AWST). Tetera Faulkner comes back into the starting front row replacing Jermaine Ainsley who...

  • Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision

    Mar 30, 17 • 1104 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision

    Yoann Maestri, the France lock forward and vice-captain, appeared today at a Six Nations disciplinary hearing in London, having been charged with misconduct by the Six Nations Disciplinary Officer in respect of comments Mr. Maestri had made to representatives...

  • Botha in first start for Vodacom Bulls this year

    Mar 30, 17 • 1989 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Botha in first start for Vodacom Bulls this year

    Arno Botha will make a first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby competition on Saturday when the South Africans take on the Chiefs in Hamilton. The loose forward played in 11 matches in the competition last year and 46 in his...

  • Brummer to join Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand

    Mar 29, 17 • 2110 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Brummer to join Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand

    Flyhalf Francois Brummer will join the Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand this week as they prepare to take on the Chiefs and Sunwolves in the next two weeks. Brummer replaces Dries Swanepoel, who picked up an ankle injury and will return home. Johnny Kotze and JT...

  • SA Rugby soars away with FlySafair as domestic airline partner

    Mar 29, 17 • 2249 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby soars away with FlySafair as domestic airline partner

    SA Rugby on Wednesday announced that FlySafair had been appointed as the official domestic carrier for the Springboks and SA Rugby. The airline succeeds SAA, whose sponsorship came to an end in December, and will see the award-winning newcomer cater for SA...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium

    Mar 29, 17 • 1403 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made four changes to the starting side to take on the 2016 Super Rugby champions in Queensland’s first home...