Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • GLRU appoints Meintjes as deputy

    Dec 3, 18 • 2218 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on GLRU appoints Meintjes as deputy

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Stephen Meintjes has been co-opted as a deputy to the Executive Committee. Meintjes is not a new face at the Lions. He started his career as a referee for the union in 1985. He was appointed as Chairman...

  • Blitzboks to honour Madiba in special jersey in Cape Town

    Dec 3, 18 • 2991 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks to honour Madiba in special jersey in Cape Town

    The Springbok Sevens team will join in the centenary celebrations of the life of the late Mr Nelson Mandela by playing in a specially designed Madiba-jerseys at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend. Mr Mandela would have turned 100 years old in 2018. He...

  • Springbok wing hopes to inspire others

    Dec 3, 18 • 1566 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on Springbok wing hopes to inspire others

    Former University of Johannesburg star Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks to follow in his footsteps. The 24-year-old wing shot to prominence this year with a series of...

  • Crusaders’ Brad Mooar to replace Pivac as Scarlets head coach

    Dec 3, 18 • 1350 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Crusaders’ Brad Mooar to replace Pivac as Scarlets head coach

    Scarlets are delighted to confirm that Brad Mooar has been signed as the region’s new head coach for the 2019-20 season and beyond. 44-year-old Mooar will join the West Wales region from the successful Super Rugby side Crusaders. Mooar will bring with him a...

  • Blitzboks grouped with NZ Sevens in Cape Town

    Dec 2, 18 • 2184 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks grouped with NZ Sevens in Cape Town

    The Springbok Sevens team will face Zimbabwe, Samoa and New Zealand on the opening day of the fourth edition of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Saturday, with the Blitzboks’ clash against the All Blacks Sevens concluding what promises to be a scintillating day...

  • SA teams pipped in Guinness PRO14

    Dec 2, 18 • 1301 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on SA teams pipped in Guinness PRO14

    The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs were left counting the cost of high penalty counts and unforced errors at crucial times in their Guinness PRO14 matches as both South African sides suffered narrow defeats against their visitors from Italy and...

  • New Zealand dominate in Dubai

    Dec 2, 18 • 1441 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on New Zealand dominate in Dubai

    The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have reigned supreme at the HSBC Dubai Sevens claiming the tournament crowns this weekend. It is the third time in 2018 that the teams have enjoyed success together, having won Gold at the Commonwealth Games in...

  • ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN WORLD SERIES OPENER

    Dec 2, 18 • 1440 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN WORLD SERIES OPENER

    England defeated Australia 15-14 to claim bronze at the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. It was Australia who opened the scoring through a converted John Porch try but England responded with a score courtesy of Will Muir on his...

  • AUSTRALIA TAKES FOURTH AT DUBAI SEVENS

    Dec 2, 18 • 1516 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES FOURTH AT DUBAI SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have claimed some valuable HSBC World Series Points in Dubai overnight, finishing the tournament in fourth place. The Aussie 7s looked the goods in the first tournament of the 2018-2019 Series with some significantly...

  • Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    Dec 2, 18 • 1924 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    The Springbok Sevens team’s sixth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday was one of their worst starts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent seasons, but coach Neil Powell feels there was improvement as the tournament...

  • Q&A with Trevor Nyakane

    Dec 1, 18 • 2201 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Q&A with Trevor Nyakane

    Your highlights with the Bulls this past season? Being on the Super Rugby tours and playing my first game under Mitch in NZ vs Chiefs.   What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? The brotherhood with the gents on and off the field is just...

  • Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    Dec 1, 18 • 2227 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super RugbyComments Off on Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? I have been a huge fan of the Bulls my whole life, so being able to play for them is an honour and I just love being associated with the brand.   You are active on social media and post golf images;...

  • #BullsFamily appoint new CEO

    Dec 1, 18 • 1656 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on #BullsFamily appoint new CEO

    After a thorough and detailed recruiting process the Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the appointment of ALFONSO CARL MEYER as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meyer, who currently resides in Mossel Bay, will officially start in his new role on 1...

  • ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    Dec 1, 18 • 1509 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    England Men Sevens finished second in Pool D on day one of the opening round of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai with victories over Canada and Japan but lost out to Australia. They will now face South Africa in the Cup quarter-final on...

  • Friend makes five changes as Connacht target back to back wins in South Africa

    Dec 1, 18 • 923 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Friend makes five changes as Connacht target back to back wins in South Africa

    Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to his starting team to face the Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 3pm Irish time). Into the side comes hooker Tom McCartney, lock Gavin Thornbury, Paul Boyle and Robin...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht

    Dec 1, 18 • 1138 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Connacht in Round 10 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Saturday, 1 December 2018. The action kicks off at 17:00 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 2 and 6 (Free Sports and and eir Sports at 19:00). Gates...

  • Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    Dec 1, 18 • 1991 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    The Springbok Sevens team will face England in the Cup quarter-finals of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday after they topped Pool A at the end of the first day of the event, played at The Sevens on Friday. The Blitzboks topped their pool despite...

  • THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019

    Nov 30, 18 • 2244 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019

    Not only will the Cell C Sharks enjoy the benefits of having a settled squad in 2019, as well as the momentum of Currie Cup success in 2018, but will also take continuity as far as our team management staff goes into Vodacom Super Rugby next year. The...

  • Tango Balekile relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings

    Nov 30, 18 • 988 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Tango Balekile relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings

    Tango Balekile, one of the stars from the famous 2015 Currie Cup-winning Eastern Province (EP) under-19 side, is relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14. When one talks about recent successes of Eastern Province rugby, the...

  • Ospreys hail ‘one-off’ AWJ

    Nov 30, 18 • 1110 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ospreys hail ‘one-off’ AWJ

    The Ospreys have paid tribute to Alun Wyn Jones as he prepares for his 233rd appearance for his home region, that will take him clear at the top of the all-time list. The big second row has firmly established himself as one of the all-time greats of the world...

  • Ospreys team to play Zebre

    Nov 30, 18 • 1006 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Zebre

    The Ospreys team to play Zebre at Liberty Stadium on Friday 30th November 2018, KO 7.35pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 George North 13 Scott Williams 12 Owen Watkin 11 Luke Morgan 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies   1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3 Tom Botha...

  • Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Nov 30, 18 • 1027 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Zebre fly over to Wales today to face the Ospreys in the tenth Round of the Guinness PRO14. After defeat against Munster last Sunday, Biagi and his teammates will travel to the Liberty Stadium. It will be the second seasonal challenge between the two sides:...

  • Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Nov 30, 18 • 1037 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named a reshuffled starting XV for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Munster at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports 2. With several first team regulars injured or...

  • Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    Nov 30, 18 • 1025 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the side with Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan and Tadhg Beirne all...

  • Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Nov 30, 18 • 960 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Ospreys Rugby and Ospreys in the Community will once again join Stonewall’s award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend. This year’s campaign from Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, is challenging fans and...