Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Sudden Death Loss Ends Lionesses Cup Hopes In Dubai

    Dec 2, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Sudden Death Loss Ends Lionesses Cup Hopes In Dubai

    A sudden death 17-12 semifinal loss to Belgium curtailed the Kenya Lionesses cup ambitions at the Dubai Sevens International Invitational Category. They will now play Tribe Sevens in the bronze medal match at 1.20pm East African time. Kevin Wambua’s charges...

  • Loftus Legend MakuŠ still involved with brand

    Dec 2, 16 • 2210 Views • General NewsComments Off on Loftus Legend MakuŠ still involved with brand

    Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls hooker Bandise Maku announced his official retirement from professional rugby on October 31. The 30-year old who made his senior debut for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2006, also had career stints with the Xerox Lions and EP Kings at...

  • Kenya Fall To France In Series Opener; Lionesses Reach Cup Semis

    Dec 2, 16 • 1108 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kenya Fall To France In Series Opener; Lionesses Reach Cup Semis

    The Kenya Lionesses reached the cup semi-final at the Dubai Sevens International Invitational Category with  a 29-5 come from behind win over the Tabusoro Angels. It was the Angels who caught the Lionesses cold, landing  an early unconverted try for a 5-0...

  • Disciplinary update Enrique Pieretto decision

    Dec 2, 16 • 1200 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Disciplinary update Enrique Pieretto decision

    Enrique Pieretto, the Argentina prop, appeared yesterday (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having received a red card for stamping on an opponent in contravention of Law 10.4(b) in the Autumn...

  • Faf to face Proteas in Cape Town showdown

    Dec 2, 16 • 1284 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Faf to face Proteas in Cape Town showdown

    The Springboks will have their own Faf to counter any challenges set by Faf du Plessis and the Proteas when the two teams meet in the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup in Cape Town on Thursday, 8 December. Faf de Klerk is one of a number of players who will get their...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face England in London

    Dec 2, 16 • 1647 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face England in London

    Qantas Wallabies team to play England at Twickenham Stadium, London, on Saturday 3 December, 2.30pm local time (1.30am Sunday 4 December AEDT) Scott Sio (29 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (116 Tests) Sekope Kepu (76 Tests) Kane Douglas (30 Tests) Rob Simmons (70...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens advance to Dubai Cup quarter-finals

    Dec 2, 16 • 1291 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens advance to Dubai Cup quarter-finals

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens will face New Zealand in the Cup quarter-final of the Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Friday despite suffering defeats against Australia and Russia in the pool stages on Thursday. The Springbok Women’s Sevens...

  • Lionesses Reach Cup Quarters

    Dec 2, 16 • 1043 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Lionesses Reach Cup Quarters

    The Kenya Lionesses defeated Ireland Women Development 20-12 to reach the cup quarters at the International Invitational Category of the Dubai Sevens by virtue of topping Pool B. They will now face Tabusoro Angels in the match to be played an 8.40am East...

  • Women’s Aussie7s kick off title defence with winning start in Dubai

    Dec 2, 16 • 1152 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Women’s Aussie7s kick off title defence with winning start in Dubai

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has won all three of its day one matches at the Dubai Rugby Sevens Championship accounting for South Africa, Russia and the USA in hard fought contests. Australia topped pool A on 9 points and will play France in...

  • Toyota Cheetahs and Brand ID (Canterbury) Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    Dec 1, 16 • 1168 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and Brand ID (Canterbury) Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    Canterbury SA , locally distributed by Brand ID  Ignite , has announced their Associate Sponsorship of the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2017 and 2018 seasons, with immediate effect. The sponsorship will see Canterbury become the official kit supplier and...

  • Hughes and Yarde start for England

    Dec 1, 16 • 1974 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hughes and Yarde start for England

    England head coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his side to play Australia in Saturday’s final match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). Nathan Hughes (Wasps) starts his first game for...

  • Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    Dec 1, 16 • 3204 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team will be looking for a solid start to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the first tournament of the 2016/17 season kicks off at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. The Blitzboks are top seeds in Pool B with Uganda, Scotland...

  • Xerox Lions Learning Hub Launch/New Under 19 intake

    Dec 1, 16 • 1137 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Lions Learning Hub Launch/New Under 19 intake

    After coming off the back of making history by winning both u/19 and u/21 Currie Cups in the same season the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. is proudly backing their future players and their unique High-Performance system. From 2014 the High Performance (HP)...

  • Rhino appointed as official supplier to Golden Lions Rugby Union South Africa

    Dec 1, 16 • 2262 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rhino appointed as official supplier to Golden Lions Rugby Union South Africa

    Rhino Rugby South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce a new Official Supplier Agreement with the Golden Lions Rugby Union which will see Rhino supplying the world’s best Scrumming Equipment and Rugby Technical Training Equipment to the Lions Super Rugby...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Anton Peikrishvili

    Dec 1, 16 • 2020 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Anton Peikrishvili

    The charge against of Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m) was heard in Bristol this evening. Peikrishvili pleaded guilty and was given a six-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd...

  • Six Nations introduce bonus points

    Dec 1, 16 • 1185 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Six Nations introduce bonus points

    The Six Nations Council today announced the introduction of a bonus points system in the RBS 6 Nations, The Women’s Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations Championships. This system will be implemented on a trial basis in all three Championships in...

  • 2017 Rugby Championship Domestic Fixtures Announced

    Dec 1, 16 • 1316 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2017 Rugby Championship Domestic Fixtures Announced

    For the first time since 2014 Australian Rugby fans will be able to watch two Bledisloe Cup matches on home soil, with the Sydney and Brisbane Bledisloe Cup fixtures headlining the Qantas Wallabies 2017 domestic Rugby Championship Test schedule. After a...

  • DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    Dec 1, 16 • 1222 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    All Blacks Sevens stalwart DJ Forbes is in line to achieve the all-time tournament appearance record when he runs out at the HSBC Dubai Sevens tomorrow (NZT). Forbes will notch up his 80th tournament appearance. The World Rugby HSBC World Sevens Series begins...

  • St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    Dec 1, 16 • 1609 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    The St.George Queensland Reds will resume a rivalry which dates back to the formative days of Super Rugby when they take on the Blues in their first match of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on February 11. The Reds-Blues rivalry harks back...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    Dec 1, 16 • 2004 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    The charge against Jack Condy of Scarlets for punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Bristol this evening. The player pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd November. Therefore he is now free...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    Dec 1, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    The charges against Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints for charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h) and Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons for striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a) were heard in Leeds this evening. Brookes pleaded guilty and was...

  • Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Dec 1, 16 • 1267 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Naya Tappar, the USA women’s winger, appeared today (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Nov 30, 16 • 1576 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready as can be to test themselves against some of the best sides in the world at the season-opening Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Thursday and Friday. Newly appointed captain,...

  • Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    Nov 30, 16 • 1290 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) has announced the five finalists from both the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams for the Rugby Sevens Players’ Player of the Year Award, with the winners to be announced at the RUPA Awards...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    Nov 30, 16 • 1165 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George...