Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Quade Cooper suspended for three weeks

    Mar 22, 17 • 1841 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Quade Cooper suspended for three weeks

    An SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found that Quade Cooper of the Reds contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent after he was red carded during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Cooper has been suspended for 3 weeks, up to and...

  • DHL Stormers injury update – 21/03

    Mar 22, 17 • 1564 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL Stormers injury update – 21/03

    DHL Stormers centre Huw Jones has torn his hamstring playing for Scotland in the Six Nations and will undergo surgery in London. This means that Jones will not be able to train for four to five months as he joins fellow DHL Stormers midfielders Juan de Jongh...

  • RFU nominated for Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards

    Mar 22, 17 • 1093 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU nominated for Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards

    The Rugby Football Union and its initiatives have been shortlisted for four awards at the Women’s Sports Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards, for which the shortlists were announced today. Less than a week after England Women landed their first Six Nations Grand...

  • RBS 6 Nations 2017 – Disciplinary update – Masselli and Manni decisions

    Mar 22, 17 • 1250 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RBS 6 Nations 2017 – Disciplinary update – Masselli and Manni decisions

    Two Italy under 20 players appeared today at separate disciplinary hearings, having been red-carded by the referee in Friday’s Six Nations under 20s Championship match against Scotland at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld. a)       Lorenzo Masselli,...

  • Force named for Christchurch Crusade

    Mar 22, 17 • 1666 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Force named for Christchurch Crusade

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes to the side to take on the Crusaders this Friday in Round Five at AMI Stadium in Christchurch at 2:35 PM AWST on Friday, 24 March. In the forward pack Ben Daley comes back into the starting loosehead...

  • RBS player of the championship 2017- voting now open

    Mar 20, 17 • 1405 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RBS player of the championship 2017- voting now open

    After a thrilling final RBS 6 Nations 2017, voting for the prestigious RBS Player of the Championship award is now open. Players at every RBS 6 Nations match this year have been awarded or deducted points based upon several different performance categories...

  • DHL Stormers squad for Singapore trip

    Mar 20, 17 • 2018 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL Stormers squad for Singapore trip

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 25-man squad for the trip to Singapore where they will face the Sunwolves this weekend. Fleck’s charges have won all three of their matches thus far this season, having beaten the Vodacom Bulls and...

  •  BMW Australia U20s name extended squad for first camp of 2017

    Mar 20, 17 • 1435 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  BMW Australia U20s name extended squad for first camp of 2017

    The BMW Australia U20s will come together for their first training camp ahead of the World Rugby U20s Championship in Georgia in June. The squad will come together at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast this April (4-7) as part of their continued buildup under new...

  • Online feedback sought for New Zealand Rugby’s Respect and Responsibility Review

    Mar 20, 17 • 1362 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Online feedback sought for New Zealand Rugby’s Respect and Responsibility Review

    New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) Respect and Responsibility Review Panel is asking New Zealanders to share their stories to help inform their review of New Zealand Rugby’s culture. Chaired by New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck, the Panel has been...

  • Statement from Six Nations Rugby re France v Wales disciplinary enquiries

    Mar 20, 17 • 2362 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement from Six Nations Rugby re France v Wales disciplinary enquiries

    Further to a number of enquiries received today with regards to two incidents in the France v Wales RBS 6 Nations match on Saturday, March 18, please see below a statement from Six Nations Rugby. Alleged Bite:  An independent citing commissioner was present...

  • Renaldo Bothma suspended for 4 weeks

    Mar 20, 17 • 1170 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Renaldo Bothma suspended for 4 weeks

    FOUL PLAY REVIEW COMMITTEE NEWS RELEASE Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Renaldo Bothma Team: Bulls Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 March 2017 Nature of Offence: 10.4(e) Dangerous...

  • England Counties overcome Ireland in Cork

    Mar 20, 17 • 1420 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties overcome Ireland in Cork

    England Counties beat Ireland Club XV 34-26 Counties extend their unbeaten run England Counties beat Ireland Club XV 34-26 intense encounter at Cork Constitution on Friday night It was a high tempo affair with England needing a late second-half surge to quell...

  • Quade Cooper Judicial Committee Hearing

    Mar 20, 17 • 2545 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Quade Cooper Judicial Committee Hearing

    JUDICIAL COMMITTEE HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Details (date, time and venue): TBD Judicial Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman), De Wet Barry, Mike Mika Player: Quade Cooper Team: Reds Position: Fly Half Date of Incident: 18 March 2017 Nature of...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Lions in Johannesburg

    Mar 20, 17 • 1219 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Lions in Johannesburg

    The St.George Queensland Reds have suffered a 44-14 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg overnight. The Reds trailed 15-0 at halftime but played most of the second half down a man following a red card to Quade Cooper for a high tackle in...

  • England Women crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions

    Mar 20, 17 • 1808 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions

    England Women secured their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012 with a 7-34 win over Ireland at Donnybrook Stadium on Friday night. The Red Roses scored five tries through Amy Wilson Hardy, Laura Keates, Amy Cokayne, Emily Scarratt and Lydia Thompson with...

  • England U20 seal Grand Slam with win over Ireland

    Mar 20, 17 • 1727 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U20 seal Grand Slam with win over Ireland

    England U20s sealed their first Grand Slam since 2011 after a hard-fought 14-10 victory over Ireland in Dublin. England led 14-3 at the break with tries from Jack Nay and Henry Walker, while Max Malins sent over two conversions. Bill Johnston kicked a penalty...

  • Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove

    Mar 17, 17 • 1499 Views • General NewsComments Off on Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove

    The FNB Madibaz Young Guns will take a positive approach into their make-or-break FNB Varsity Cup rugby encounter against the unbeaten Stellenbosch outfit on the NMMU B field on Monday. Following a bonus-point win over UCT last week, Madibaz stumbled somewhat...

  • Mchunu’s journey to talented rugby player

    Mar 17, 17 • 2134 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Mchunu’s journey to talented rugby player

    Cell C Sharks prop Khutha Mchunu took the advice from his primary school principal to use his excess energy wisely by playing rugby, and now, several years later, he is a member of the Junior Springbok training squad. The 20-year old Mchunu, who grew up in...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    Mar 17, 17 • 1567 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    On Saturday evening at 7.30pm, we will be hosting the Kings at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in a fourth round Vodacom Super Rugby derby clash, our first of the tournament against South African opposition. The Kings defeated the Sunwolves in Week two of the...

  • Queensland U20s team named for Round 4 Super U20s clash against NSW

    Mar 17, 17 • 1194 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland U20s team named for Round 4 Super U20s clash against NSW

    Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named his side for their Round 4 Super U20s Championship clash against NSW Gen Blue, which will form part of Round 1 of Queensland Premier Rugby this Saturday, 18 March. The match will be played at Wests’ new...

  • Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    Mar 17, 17 • 1190 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    New Zealand’s Investec Super Rugby players will wear brightly coloured laces in this week’s competition round to send a message that rugby is for everyone. The #rugbyforeveryone campaign targets people not traditionally involved and encourages everyone...

  • ARU welcomes new World Rugby International Calendar

    Mar 17, 17 • 1159 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU welcomes new World Rugby International Calendar

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) CEO, Bill Pulver has welcomed World Rugby’s announcement of an optimised International Calendar for 2020-2032. The historic agreement will see the current June international window shift to July, enabling the Vodafone Super...

  • New Zealand Rugby welcomes long-term international schedule

    Mar 17, 17 • 1808 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby welcomes long-term international schedule

    New Zealand Rugby has today welcomed a new historic international calendar announced by World Rugby this morning. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Executive Steve Tew said the 2020-2032 international schedule secured a long-coveted July window for northern team...

  • Ireland announce team for final game of 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championships

    Mar 17, 17 • 2316 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ireland announce team for final game of 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championships

    The Ireland coaching group have revealed their final match day squad of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship ahead of the home game against England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Captain Rory Best wins his 104th cap for Ireland and is flanked by...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Lions in Johannesburg

    Mar 17, 17 • 1264 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Lions in Johannesburg

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The Reds have made three changes to the match-day 23 which lost narrowly to the Crusaders last week. Hooker Andrew Ready has gained his first start of...