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  • Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Sep 15, 16 • 1481 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Local school, Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition The Steval Pumas Schools Banner Competition, sponsored by Crossing SUPERSPAR, saw hundreds of pupils from eight schools proudly waving their homemade banners in support of their rugby...

  • Semi-final berths to drive Currie Cup teams

    Sep 15, 16 • 1389 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Semi-final berths to drive Currie Cup teams

    The burning desire to stay in the running for semi-final berths will be a key driving force in the Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend, while SWD and the Hino Valke will battle it out for the last semi-final spot as the pool phase in the First Division...

  • Springboks keen to resume All Blacks rivalry

    Sep 15, 16 • 1642 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks keen to resume All Blacks rivalry

    The Springboks are excited to resume their rugby rivalry with New Zealand when the two teams meet in the fourth round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and flanker Francois...

  • MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY

    Sep 15, 16 • 1928 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY

    The Perth Spirit have bolstered their side with four Western Force stars for Sunday’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash with Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval. Ross Haylett-Petty and Ian Prior will return after starring for the Spirit last...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Sep 15, 16 • 2124 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Thursday his team were bracing themselves for an onslaught in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens as the team departed for Zimbabwe. The competition, which the Springbok Women’s Sevens won in 2014, 2011,...

  • Gold Cup kicks off in style

    Sep 15, 16 • 1522 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup kicks off in style

    The Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs – kicked off in style last Saturday when visitors Tiger Wheel & Tyre Welkom Rovers upset hosts OneLogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers 39-29 in the tournament’s...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    Sep 15, 16 • 1142 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. City have made four changes to the side for this weekend’s clash in Melbourne, as they chase their first away...

  • Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sep 15, 16 • 1296 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sunshine Coast product Conor Mitchell will captain Bond University Queensland Country in their match against the Perth Spirit at the University of Western Australia this Sunday. This will be the first time Mitchell has captained the side, and the opportunity...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Sep 15, 16 • 2616 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time 1. Scott Sio (21 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (63 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (3 Tests) 6. Dean...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Sep 15, 16 • 1208 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva pleaded guilty and was given a one-week ban. He is free to play again on the...

  • Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    Sep 15, 16 • 1658 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    The best of New Zealand’s young provincial talent is in action in Taupo this week as the annual Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament – this year supported by Mitre 10 – gets under way today. Sixteen teams from around New Zealand will...

  • All Blacks team named to play South Africa

    Sep 15, 16 • 1955 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa

    The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday 17 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (16) 2.  Dane Coles (42) 3.  Owen...

  • GRIEKWAS VS BULLE

    Sep 14, 16 • 1956 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GRIEKWAS VS BULLE

    Team to play the Blue Bulls 16 Sept. 2016 – 19:10 Loftus, Pretoria 15 Full back COERTZEN (CAPT) AJ 14 Right wing ARENDSE EDERIES 13 Right centre FRANCKE JOHNATHAN 12 Left centre SWART CLINTON 11 Left wing BOCK ALSHAUN 10 Fly half WATTS ELGAR 9 Scrum half...

  • Subaru Johannesburg joins forces with Golden Lions Rugby Star Courtnall Skosan

    Sep 14, 16 • 1817 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Subaru Johannesburg joins forces with Golden Lions Rugby Star Courtnall Skosan

    Subaru Johannesburg is excited to announce the successful appointment of Courtnall Skosan as an official brand ambassador. As part of the role, the 25-yr old Golden Lions Rugby Star has just taken delivery of a Crystal White Pearl 2016 Subaru WRX from Subaru...

  • Quins claim Koshuis rugby title again

    Sep 14, 16 • 1370 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Quins claim Koshuis rugby title again

    Harlequins will represent NMMU-Madibaz in the Steinhoff Koshuis rugby competition for the second year in a row after defeating Pointers 19-0 in the final at the South Campus on Friday. The competition will be played simultaneously with the Varsity Cup...

  • Women’s Finals to hit East London on Saturday

    Sep 14, 16 • 1237 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Women’s Finals to hit East London on Saturday

    The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition is set for an exciting finish this weekend in East London where Border and Western Province will battle it out for the title as A Section champions, while the Golden Lions and Free State will go head-to-head...

  • Panasonic Wild Knights, Brisbane Lord Mayor kick off Japan launch of Brisbane Global Tens

    Sep 14, 16 • 1493 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Panasonic Wild Knights, Brisbane Lord Mayor kick off Japan launch of Brisbane Global Tens

    TOKYO: Japan Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights today joined Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk at the Japan launch of the Brisbane Global Tens, a new international rugby tournament set to feature leading Japanese players among a host of international...

  • Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced

    Sep 14, 16 • 1492 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced

    Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced Tana Umaga appointed Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Maori All Blacks’ 2016 northern tour at the end of this year. Former All...

  • Sean Horan steps away from Black Ferns Sevens role

    Sep 14, 16 • 1508 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Sean Horan steps away from Black Ferns Sevens role

    Black Ferns Sevens coach Sean Horan is stepping down from coaching the Black Ferns Sevens following New Zealand’s silver medal success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Horan has coached the team for nearly five years and said now was the right time...

  • THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 4

    Sep 14, 16 • 2629 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 4

    SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...

  • Leroy Houston released on short-term contract as injury cover for Bath

    Sep 14, 16 • 1278 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Leroy Houston released on short-term contract as injury cover for Bath

    St.George Queensland Reds and McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City Number 8 Leroy Houston has been released from the remainder of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season to take up a short-term contract with English club Bath until the end of...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Sep 14, 16 • 1133 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel on Wednesday evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva was sent off by referee Luke Pearce in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge

    Sep 13, 16 • 1577 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens received a big boost ahead of their Rugby Africa tournament in Harare this weekend as experienced campaigners Veroeshka Grain, Zenay Jordaan and Marithy Pienaar reclaimed their places in the squad following injury-layoffs. Grain...

  • Facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is always special – Van Graan

    Sep 13, 16 • 1249 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is always special – Van Graan

    Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan said the South Africans are looking forward to the challenge to go into battle with the in-form All Blacks on Saturday in Christchurch. Speaking during a media briefing in Christchurch on Tuesday, Van Graan...

  • Team announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions

    Sep 13, 16 • 2683 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on Lions in a Currie Cup match on Thursday, 15 September 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 19:00. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...