Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • All-new Wales U20 second row for packed Parc Eirias

    Feb 9, 17 • 1288 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All-new Wales U20 second row for packed Parc Eirias

    Wales U20 will field an all-new second row for their sell-out U20 Six Nations match against England at Parc Eirias this Friday night (19:15). In an otherwise unchanged starting line-up from the side which triumphed 27-5 in Milan last Friday, head coach Jason...

  • Taylor to earn 100th England cap against Wales in 2017 Six Nations

    Feb 9, 17 • 1227 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Taylor to earn 100th England cap against Wales in 2017 Six Nations

    Tamara Taylor will make her 100th international appearance on Saturday when England Women take on Wales in the Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park (KO 11.30am, live on Sky Sports 3). The Darlington Mowden Park Sharks second row, who earned her first cap for the...

  • Oilers Triumph At Lenana | Race For Kenya Cup Promotion Heats Up

    Feb 9, 17 • 924 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Oilers Triumph At Lenana | Race For Kenya Cup Promotion Heats Up

    The first  KRU U20 tournament of 2017 took place at the Lenana School on Sunday 5 February 2017. Nakuru’s Menengai Oilers emerged victorious after beating Menengai Cream Homeboyz on post match penalties after the two sides were locked in a barren stalemate...

  • One change to Scotland Women for France encounter

    Feb 9, 17 • 939 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on One change to Scotland Women for France encounter

    Scotland Women Head Coach Shade Munro has made one change for this weekend’s match against France on Saturday 11 February (kick-off 9 pm local / 8 pm GMT) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Hooker Lana Skeldon returns to the starting XV to replace Rachel...

  • Joost van der Westhuizen memorial service

    Feb 9, 17 • 1304 Views • General NewsComments Off on Joost van der Westhuizen memorial service

    A public memorial service for former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away earlier this week, will be held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. SA Rugby would also like to call upon supporters to...

  • Fixtures announced for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks

    Feb 8, 17 • 1681 Views • General NewsComments Off on Fixtures announced for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks

    SA Rugby’s Youth Weeks will dish up a series of exciting encounters from 3 to 22 July, with the Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) Week kicking off the three-week rugby festival, while the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week will...

  • Two changes to Scotland U20 side for French encounter

    Feb 8, 17 • 1139 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two changes to Scotland U20 side for French encounter

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has named two personnel changes to his starting Scotland U20 side to face France in the U20 Six Nations Championship this Friday (Friday 10 February) at Stade des Alpes, Grenoble (kick-off 9pm local / 8pm GMT) – live updates available...

  • Joost van der Westhuizen Memorial at Loftus

    Feb 8, 17 • 1115 Views • General NewsComments Off on Joost van der Westhuizen Memorial at Loftus

    The memorial service of former Vodacom Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen, will be held at Loftus Versfeld on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. Following a private ceremony for the close family and loved ones earlier on Friday...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Feb 8, 17 • 945 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Rugby squad update

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday & February

    Feb 8, 17 • 981 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday & February

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...

  • Disciplinary update: Caroline Boujard decision

    Feb 8, 17 • 977 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Disciplinary update: Caroline Boujard decision

    France replacement winger, Caroline Boujard, appeared today before an independent Disciplinary Committee, having been cited for tackling an opposition player whilst she was in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4(i), during the Women’s Six Nations...

  • Call on prospective Women’s Rugby players

    Feb 7, 17 • 1397 Views • General NewsComments Off on Call on prospective Women’s Rugby players

    The Free State Woman’s Rugby team won the SARU Provincial B-League the last three years and was promoted to the A-division for 2017.  One of the prerequisites of the promotion is that Woman’s Rugby has to have a formal club structure in the Free State. ...

  • Australian Rugby Remembers Springbok Great, Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 7, 17 • 1211 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Australian Rugby Remembers Springbok Great, Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Australian Rugby Union has offered its sincerest condolences to the Van der Westhuizen family and South African Rugby community, following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen who passed away yesterday aged 45, following his battle...

  • De Jager to start first match for Vodacom Bulls

    Feb 7, 17 • 1402 Views • General NewsComments Off on De Jager to start first match for Vodacom Bulls

    New signing Lood de Jager will make his first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls against the Chiefs in Brisbane on Thursday, after being named in the squad that face the New Zealand team in a Vodacom Super Rugby friendly at the Ballymore Stadium. De Jager, who...

  • Statement regarding NSW Police investigation

    Feb 7, 17 • 964 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement regarding NSW Police investigation

    New Zealand Rugby has released the following statement following the announcement that New South Wales Police have charged a man in their investigation into a listening device found in a hotel team room in Sydney last year. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen...

  • Training squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup named

    Feb 7, 17 • 1009 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Training squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup named

    The wider Black Ferns training squad has been named today, as preparations for August’s Women’s Rugby World Cup ramp up. The 51-strong squad will be part of a regional training programme designed to identify and develop the best players in the country. In...

  • It’s NZ Rugby for Ben Smith; commits long-term future through to 2020

    Feb 7, 17 • 1228 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on It’s NZ Rugby for Ben Smith; commits long-term future through to 2020

    All Blacks Vice-Captain Ben Smith has inked a major deal with New Zealand Rugby, which will see him play his rugby in New Zealand through to 2020. In what is a key re-signing, the consistently outstanding outside back has signed with New Zealand Rugby, his...

  • New Zealand Rugby offer condolences at passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 7, 17 • 1418 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby offer condolences at passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    New Zealand Rugby has expressed its sadness following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen, aged 45. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said news that Joost van der Westhuizen had passed away yesterday following his battle with...

  • Keegan Daniel Injury Update

    Feb 7, 17 • 941 Views • General NewsComments Off on Keegan Daniel Injury Update

    Durban, 6th February 2017:  Last Friday, 3rd February, the Cell C Sharks played the Toyota Cheetahs in a pre-season friendly at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi.  It was a good result for the team who defeated the Cheetahs by 37-7. Head Coach Robert du...

  • JOOST SE EINDFLUITJIE BLAAS

    Feb 6, 17 • 1219 Views • General NewsComments Off on JOOST SE EINDFLUITJIE BLAAS

    Die Springboklegende Joost van der Westhuizen is Maandag na ʼn lang stryd met amiotrofiese laterale sklerose-ALS by sy huis oorlede in die ouderdom van 45 jaar. Hy is Saterdag in die waakeenheid van die Fourways Life-hospitaal in Johannesburg opgeneem, nadat...

  • WPRFU mourns the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 6, 17 • 1680 Views • General NewsComments Off on WPRFU mourns the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Western Province Rugby Football Union mourns the passing of Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen. The 89-Test scrumhalf served his country with passion and was an inspiration to a generation of rugby players in South Africa. The thoughts of the WPRFU...

  • The Cell C Sharks Mourn a Legend

    Feb 6, 17 • 1111 Views • General NewsComments Off on The Cell C Sharks Mourn a Legend

    Durban, 6 February 2017:  The Cell Sharks join the rest of the rugby fraternity and our nation in mourning the loss of Springbok stalwart, Joost van der Westhuizen. Joost was a warrior both on and off the rugby field and represented our country with...

  • Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 6, 17 • 1088 Views • General NewsComments Off on Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is extremely shocked and saddened by the passing of former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen due to his long illness. Van der Westhuizen was a legend of the game and loved by his many fans both here and around the...

  • Vodacom Bulls mourn the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 6, 17 • 1011 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls mourn the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Vodacom Bulls are saddened to learn of the passing of former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls stalwart Joost van der Westhuizen after a courageous six-year fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the most severe form of motor neuron disease. He was 45...

  • Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 6, 17 • 923 Views • General NewsComments Off on Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is extremely shocked and saddened by the passing of former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen due to his long illness. Van der Westhuizen was a legend of the game and loved by his many fans both here and around the...