Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Australian Rugby community in mourning after passing of former Wallaby, Dan Vickerman

    Feb 20, 17 • 1277 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Australian Rugby community in mourning after passing of former Wallaby, Dan Vickerman

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Wallabies, Brumbies and NSW Waratahs lock, Dan Vickerman. Vickerman passed away at his family home in...

  • Weekend Wrap|Kenya Cup | KRU Championship

    Feb 20, 17 • 981 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Weekend Wrap|Kenya Cup | KRU Championship

    What a day it has been in the Kenya Cup! Menengai Cream Homeboyz, with their first, ver win at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, startled leaders KCB, posting a 33-24 result. Mean Machine, after 11 successive defeats, registered their first win of the season,...

  • DHL Stormers 2017 squad announced

    Feb 20, 17 • 3866 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers 2017 squad announced

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 45-man squad ahead of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The group has a good blend of youth and experience, with five players under the age of 21 and 10 players with over 50 Vodacom Super Rugby caps to their...

  • QRU to report $1.5m improvement in 2016 against 2015

    Feb 20, 17 • 1063 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QRU to report $1.5m improvement in 2016 against 2015

    The Queensland Rugby Union Ltd (QRU) will report positive earnings before interest and depreciation (EBITDA) of $174,329 in 2016 which compares favourably with its reported 2015 EBITDA loss of $1,310,546, when it holds its Annual General Meeting on March 11....

  • Prince Harry joins 12,000 fans watch England train

    Feb 20, 17 • 1121 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Prince Harry joins 12,000 fans watch England train

    Prince Harry, in his new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), met young people involved in charities connected to England Rugby’s Try for Change programme as well as representatives from RFU’s National Youth Council and Young Rugby...

  • Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Feb 20, 17 • 1167 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland number 8 Josh Strauss will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations Championship after sustaining an injury to his kidney. The 30-year-old suffered a blow to his flank in the France vs Scotland RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday 12 February. After...

  • Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    Feb 17, 17 • 2301 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    The Toyota Cheetahs has announced a squad for 37 players for the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The season kicks off next week Saturday with an encounter against the Emirates Lions at 15:05 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Team: TOYOTA CHEETAHS # Last Name...

  • Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 1158 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    New African Nations 10s Tournament to be played alongside World Club 10s to create a WORLD 10s CHAMPIONSHIPS in one of the world’s most stunning destinations Defending Champions Western Force will line up with European & English Club Champions Saracens...

  • St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    Feb 17, 17 • 1086 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Ballymore until 2019. The 24-year-old has been at the Reds since 2011 and last season established himself as the side’s starting scrumhalf, while also...

  • GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 920 Views • General NewsComments Off on GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

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  • Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    Feb 17, 17 • 1376 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    FNB NMMU-Madibaz skipper Kevin Kaba is banking on his team’s “never-say-die” attitude to help them overcome a tough period after two successive losses in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby competition. The Port Elizabeth university have faced formidable...

  • Changes to Vodacom Super Rugby TMO protocol

    Feb 17, 17 • 1068 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Changes to Vodacom Super Rugby TMO protocol

    The Television Match Official (TMO) protocol for Vodacom Super Rugby has been amended thanks to newly available technology, SANZAAR announced on Friday. The number of camera angles available to match officials, as well as the use of split-screen television...

  • SANZAAR Enhances Super Rugby TMO Protocol

    Feb 17, 17 • 1259 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SANZAAR Enhances Super Rugby TMO Protocol

    SANZAAR has today announced that it has made an amendment to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The amendment reflects the emerging technology that is now available in terms of the number of camera angles and the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Jonathan Hill

    Feb 17, 17 • 1497 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Jonathan Hill

    The charge against Jonathan Hill of Exeter Chiefs for striking with the shoulder, contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard yesterday. Hill pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 28 February. The second row forward...

  • Geneva world premiere for the new, extreme performance V12 berlinetta

    Feb 16, 17 • 1161 Views • General NewsComments Off on Geneva world premiere for the new, extreme performance V12 berlinetta

    Boland Cavaliers Head Coach Randall Modiba has announced his squad for the 2017 rugby season. With SA Rugby’s new provincial competition scheduled to kick-off in April, the squad consists of a healthy blend of youth and experience. The squad includes...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby squad and touring squad announcement

    Feb 16, 17 • 2466 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby squad and touring squad announcement

    With the commencement of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition just over a week away, Head Coach Robert du Preez, has announced his final 45-man Vodacom Super Rugby squad as well as a 27-man touring squad, who will depart for Australia on Saturday afternoon....

  • New judiciary process introduced for Vodacom Super Rugby

    Feb 16, 17 • 1458 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on New judiciary process introduced for Vodacom Super Rugby

    Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche has been included on a new Foul Play Review Committee established by SANZAAR along with the introduction of a new and updated judicial process for the forthcoming Vodacom Super Rugby series. World Rugby has endorsed the...

  • Vodacom Bulls to partner with CHOC

    Feb 16, 17 • 1000 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls to partner with CHOC

    The Vodacom Bulls are pleased to announce their exciting partnership with the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC) a day after International Childhood Cancer Day which was on 15 February. The Vodacom Bulls and CHOC have worked together in the past but have...

  • Hendricks joins Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing

    Feb 16, 17 • 1530 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hendricks joins Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday announced that former Springboks and Springbok Sevens winger, Cornal Hendricks, has joined the Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing. Hendricks will train with the Pretoria franchise and undergo a number of...

  • Reece Hodge re-signs until the end of 2020

    Feb 16, 17 • 1096 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Reece Hodge re-signs until the end of 2020

    Rising star Reece Hodge has re-committed to Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels, signing through until the end of 2020. The 22-year old enjoyed a dream year in 2016 after bursting onto the professional scene, making his debut for both the Melbourne...

  • Women’s Commonwealth Youth Games wider squad

    Feb 16, 17 • 1048 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Women’s Commonwealth Youth Games wider squad

    Australia’s next generation of Rugby Sevens talent has begun their campaign ahead of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in the Bahamas from July 19-23. The Australian side will be looking to defend their predecessors’ Gold Medal from the...

  • DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 on track to deliver on and off the field

    Feb 16, 17 • 1068 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 on track to deliver on and off the field

    75 percent of Series tickets sold Test match and Crusaders v British & Irish Lions tickets exhausted Regional fan events to provide festival feel New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed that 75 percent of tickets to the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017...

  • Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

    Feb 16, 17 • 2874 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

    Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his 32-man squad for the 2017 season, which includes nine New Zealand U20 trialists, as well as current Canterbury and Tasman Mitre 10 Cup players. The Crusaders development side, which was named following...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

    Feb 16, 17 • 1268 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

    The BNZ Crusaders have their final pre-season hit out this Friday evening before the season proper begins.  Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side to take on the Hurricanes in Waverley, including 11 All Blacks. Sam Whitelock will kick off his...

  • Laidlaw ruled out of remainder of RBS 6 Nations

    Feb 16, 17 • 978 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Laidlaw ruled out of remainder of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations with an ankle injury. A scan was undertaken at his club, Gloucester, confirmed the clinical suspicion that the 58-times capped scrum-half sustained ankle ligament...