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  • Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament

    Mar 2, 17 • 1705 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament

    Springbok Sevens scrumhalf, Branco du Preez, is keen to taste success again in the Sam Boyd Stadium when South Africa contest the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend, the fifth of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks take on Canada...

  • Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers

    Mar 2, 17 • 1630 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers

    There are two changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Dan Kriel and Sikhumbuzo Notshe both getting an opportunity in the starting line-up. Kriel comes in at inside-centre to replace the injured Damian de...

  • Fearless force take down Reds

    Mar 2, 17 • 1350 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Fearless force take down Reds

    The Road Safety Western Force have opened their account for the 2017 Vodafone Super Rugby season with a thrilling 26-19 win over the Queensland Reds at the Force Field. In a frantic first half, the Road Safety Western Force scored early through Chance Peni...

  • Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    Mar 2, 17 • 2127 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    This weekend, Blitzbok star Seabelo Senatla will get his first taste of Vodacom Super Rugby for the DHL Stormers since 2015, but the big South African derby takes place in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening where the Toyota Cheetahs are hosting the Vodacom...

  • England Rugby 24/Sevens 2017 grassroots competition open for entry

    Mar 2, 17 • 1142 Views • General News • • Comments Off on England Rugby 24/Sevens 2017 grassroots competition open for entry

    ~24/Sevens competition qualifiers hosted in 38 locations across England ~ ~National finals confirmed for 29th July in Bath Recreation Ground~ Today (2nd March) England Rugby announced the 24/Sevens 2017 competition is now open for all community clubs and new...

  • Mwamba enter shirt sponsorship deal with Stanbic Bank

    Mar 2, 17 • 1334 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mwamba enter shirt sponsorship deal with Stanbic Bank

    Stanbic Bank has entered into a Ksh 3m shirt sponsorship with Mwamba RFC. Speaking at the launch in Nairobi on Thursday, Philip Odera, the Stanbic Bank Managing Director and a former Kenya Cup player in the 1980s with the now defunct Barclays RFC said,...

  • Toyota Stadium first to install cashless system

    Mar 2, 17 • 1436 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Stadium first to install cashless system

    A cashless system has been installed on the Castle deck in Toyota Stadium.  For the comfort and safety of our supporters, Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is the first rugby stadium to offer supporters this new technology. Supporters can load money on his or...

  • Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver

    Mar 2, 17 • 1284 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver

    Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb will get another opportunity to display her skills at the highest level when she jets off to the Vancouver Rugby Festival this week. The third-year education student at NMMU in Port Elizabeth will make her second...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement vs Waraths Sat 4 March 15:05

    Mar 2, 17 • 2108 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement vs Waraths Sat 4 March 15:05

    The Emirates Lions host the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park in the Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend and shows three changes with Harold Vorster, Ross Cronjé and Robbie Coetzee in the starting line-up. Vorster is in for Howard Mnisi who injured his knee in...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls team announcement

    Mar 2, 17 • 2118 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls team announcement

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Bulls in their second Vodacom Super Rugby home game on Saturday 4 March 2017 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  Coach Franco Smith has named his team for the match that kicks off at 19:30.  Gates open at...

  • Bulldogs Team sheet SWD Eagles – Supersport Challenge

    Mar 2, 17 • 2467 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Bulldogs Team sheet SWD Eagles – Supersport Challenge

    COMPETITION/AGE GRADE: SUPERSPORT RUGBY CHALLENGE – Friendly 2017 TEAM: Border Bulldogs OPPOSING TEAM: SWD Eagles TEAM COACH 1 (name): David Dobela TEAM COACH 2 (name): Abe Davids BokSmart (BS) No.  COACH 1: BS- BokSmart (BS) No.  COACH 2: BS- MATCH...

  • Rights Mkhari to make SA Select debut in Vancouver

    Mar 2, 17 • 1728 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Rights Mkhari to make SA Select debut in Vancouver

    Rights Mkhari will make her SA Select Women’s Sevens debut at the Vancouver Rugby Festival on 9 and 10 March after being included in coach Renfred Dazel’s 12-member squad that will depart for Canada on Thursday. Mkhari, Megan Comley, Chané Stadler and...

  • Vodacom Bulls change two for trip to Bloemfontein

    Mar 2, 17 • 2608 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls change two for trip to Bloemfontein

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais drafted in Jason Jenkins to replace injured Lood de Jager and swapped around Lizo Gqoboka and Pierre Schoeman in the Vodacom Bulls team that will take on theToyota Cheetahs in the second round of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Queensland U20s team named for Round 2 Super U20s clash in Perth

    Mar 2, 17 • 1230 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland U20s team named for Round 2 Super U20s clash in Perth

    Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named his side for their Round 2 Super U20s Championship clash against the Western Force in Perth this Saturday, 4 March. Only two changes have been made to the starting XV that defeated the Melbourne Rebels U20s...

  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Bravehearts

    Mar 2, 17 • 1277 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Bravehearts

    Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his side to take on the Highlanders Development team in Dunedin this Saturday. Only four players, Tim Perry, Oli Jager, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Manasa Mataele, remain in the starting fifteen from the side...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    Mar 2, 17 • 1674 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    The BNZ Crusaders will travel south to play the Highlanders in Dunedin this weekend, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made eight changes to the squad of 23 that beat the Brumbies in last weekend’s opening round of Super Rugby. There are two...

  • Aaron Cruden’s 100th Super Rugby milestone to be recognised

    Mar 2, 17 • 1177 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Aaron Cruden’s 100th Super Rugby milestone to be recognised

    Chiefs first five-eighth, Aaron Cruden, will be officially recognised tomorrow night when he becomes the 46th player to play 100 Investec Super Rugby matches for a New Zealand team. Cruden will mark the milestone in front of a home crowd at FMG Stadium...

  • BLACKROLL signs biggest Australian partnership yet with ARU

    Mar 2, 17 • 1067 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BLACKROLL signs biggest Australian partnership yet with ARU

    Australian Rugby is pleased to announce a new partnership with BLACKROLL Australia who will become the Qantas Wallabies’ official supplier of athletic training, physio and recovery tools. BLACKROLL, a company which originated from Germany, is renowned for...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Aaron Morris

    Mar 2, 17 • 1005 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Aaron Morris

    The charge against Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC for tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i), was heard in London this evening. Morris pleaded not guilty however was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 21 March....

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Phil Dowson

    Mar 2, 17 • 1555 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Phil Dowson

    The charge against Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors for striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a), was heard in Coventry this evening. Following a review of the incident which occurred in the first half of the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester...

  • Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas

    Mar 1, 17 • 1714 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas

    Blitzbok flyer Werner Kok and playmaker Cecil Afrika enjoy rugby more than bright city lights, but both are very excited about the prospect of cutting up the turf when they play in the exciting HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend. Kok missed the trip to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Phil Dowson

    Mar 1, 17 • 1089 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Phil Dowson

    Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). The flanker allegedly struck Ken Pisi of Northampton Saints with his elbow making contact with his head during the...

  • Odera Names Provisional Chipu Squad | 2017 National Sevens Series Dates Out

    Mar 1, 17 • 1586 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Odera Names Provisional Chipu Squad | 2017 National Sevens Series Dates Out

    Head Coach Paul Odera has named a provisional 41 man squad as the Kenya U20s  prepare for the 2017 Africa U20 Championship set for 17th to 23rd April in Madagascar. Odera has included 13 players who did duty at last year’s Africa U19 Championships in...

  • Red Roses to tour New Zealand in June

    Mar 1, 17 • 1689 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses to tour New Zealand in June

    England Women will face Australia, Canada and the Black Ferns in a three-match series in June. A 28-player Red Roses squad will travel to New Zealand 2-18 June to take part in the 2017 International Women’s Series ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup...

  • Buildcorp Wallaroos to challenge world’s best in June

    Mar 1, 17 • 1305 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos to challenge world’s best in June

    The Buildcorp Wallaroos will play three Test matches in New Zealand this June in a four-nation series that includes the reigning Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, England, arch rivals New Zealand and women’s rugby powerhouse, Canada. Australia will play...