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  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    Oct 3, 16 • 1346 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered a 60-22 loss to the Perth Spirit at UWA Sports Park in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship on Sunday afternoon. Poor discipline again proved costly for City, with three yellow cards within 10...

  • BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Oct 3, 16 • 1102 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Perth Spirit have continued their rise up the Buildcorp NRC ladder with an impressive win over reigning premiers Brisbane City in Perth this weekend which moved the side into third on the ladder of the Buildcorp NRC. The top of the table, NSW Country Eagles,...

  • Top U15 players to meet in Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1562 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Top U15 players to meet in Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Some of the best Under-15 players in the country will look to stamp their authority in the Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg from Monday to Thursday with an eye on emerging as the top team at the end of the competition....

  • Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1395 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended from playing rugby for one week after he was cited for a dangerous tackle during their week 7 Mitre 10 Cup match against Tasman on Thursday night. Tasman won the match 15 – 10. Pulu was cited by...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    Oct 3, 16 • 1240 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    The Qantas Wallabies have been held out by a desperate South Africa to suffer a narrow 18-10 defeat at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. In a tight defensive struggle, the boot of Morne Steyn proved the difference between the two sides as the veteran...

  • Free State take top honours at U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1149 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Free State take top honours at U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Free State on Saturday took top honours in style in a gripping final day at the Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens at Durban High School with an impressive 35-12 victory against the Blue Bulls. The Golden Lions won the Plate Final, Border the Bowl Final and...

  • Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Oct 3, 16 • 1094 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Bond University Queensland Country have secured their first win of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season, claiming a 40-38 victory over ladder-leading NSW Country at Clive Berghofer Stadium in Toowoomba. Queensland Country outscored their...

  • Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1158 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    The Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens got off to a thrilling start at Durban High School on Friday as Western Province, the Griffons and Golden Lions won all three of their pool matches on a day where 886 points and 145 tries were scored. Western Province’s...

  • Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    Oct 3, 16 • 1427 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    A remarkable hat-trick from hooker Frankie Herne secured the Steval Pumas a 38-30 win over the EP Kings in a scintillating clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, as the Nelspruiters ended their Currie Cup Premier Division campaign with a much-needed...

  • Race for Gold Cup play-off spots hots up

    Sep 30, 16 • 1767 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Race for Gold Cup play-off spots hots up

    THE RACE for quarter-final spots in the 2016 Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s national championship for non-university clubs – is hotting up with two rounds remaining, following a dramatic third week that saw almost 500 points scored in eight matches and three...

  • GrootRugby 29 September 2016

    Sep 30, 16 • 1363 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GrootRugby 29 September 2016

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  • EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS

    Sep 30, 16 • 1422 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS

    Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Old Mutual Wealth Series against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia later in...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH

    Sep 30, 16 • 3851 Views • Australia, General News, International, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...

  • BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

    Sep 30, 16 • 1447 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

    Former All Black Brad Thorn will make his run on debut for Queensland Country this round when the Queenslanders play in the Country derby against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday. The Eagles will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in...

  • New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Sep 29, 16 • 2829 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Paige earns first starting berth for Springboks Lambie back at fullback for first Test since June Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of...

  • Griquas team to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Sep 29, 16 • 2525 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Griquas team to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Team to play FS 01 Oct 2016 – 14:00 Bloemfontein SS1 Steph Roberts Marius Fourie Liam Hendricks Jonathan Adendorf Mzwanele Zito Wendal Wehr Jonathan JV Rensburg Jason Fraser Renier Botha Elgar Watts Alshaun Bock Andre Swarts Johnathan Francke Ederies...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas

    Sep 29, 16 • 1132 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Griquas in a Currie Cup match on Saturday, 01 October 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 14:00.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of changes...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA

    Sep 29, 16 • 1445 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA

    Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...

  • All eyes on Joburg as Currie Cup goes down to the wire

    Sep 29, 16 • 1875 Views • General News • • Comments Off on All eyes on Joburg as Currie Cup goes down to the wire

    A gripping weekend awaits rugby fans in the Currie Cup as four former champions will be fighting for survival in the Premier Division as the pool rounds come to a close, while the top First Division teams will go head-to-head in their semi-finals. The Cell C...

  • All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina

    Sep 29, 16 • 1545 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina

    The All Blacks team to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday 1 October has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets.  New caps in bold): 1. Joe Moody (17) 2. Dane Coles...

  • Brad Thorn to start for Bond University Queensland Country in Toowoomba

    Sep 29, 16 • 1574 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Brad Thorn to start for Bond University Queensland Country in Toowoomba

    Former Rugby World Cup winning All Black lock Brad Thorn will start for Bond University Queensland Country in there Round 6 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship match against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday, 1 October. After making his...

  • COWAN BACK FOR SPIRIT’S CITY CLASH

    Sep 29, 16 • 1249 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on COWAN BACK FOR SPIRIT’S CITY CLASH

    The Perth Spirit welcome back a wealth of experience for Sunday’s must win clash with Brisbane City at McGillivray Oval, with stalwart Pek Cowan to line up for the Spirit in the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for the first time since 2014. In a...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Perth Spirit

    Sep 29, 16 • 1234 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Perth Spirit

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Perth Spirit in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship this Sunday. City coaches have made three changes to the match-day 23 for the game at University of Western...

  • Seta Tamanivalu to join BNZ Crusaders in 2017

    Sep 29, 16 • 1247 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Seta Tamanivalu to join BNZ Crusaders in 2017

    The BNZ Crusaders have signed sensational back Seta Tamanivalu for next season. Tamanivalu launched his Super Rugby career with the Chiefs in 2015 but will move south to play his third Super Rugby season with the Christchurch-based side. Born in Fiji and...

  • SHAUN BERNE BOLSTERS FORCE COACHING RANKS

    Sep 29, 16 • 1429 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SHAUN BERNE BOLSTERS FORCE COACHING RANKS

    The Western Force have strengthened their coaching team with the appointment of Shaun Berne as the club’s Attack Coach for the 2017-2018 Super Rugby seasons. The former Bath Rugby playmaker joins the club with more than 200 professional playing caps...