-
Mar 4, 18 •
2055 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls touring squad to Australasia
The Vodacom Bulls announced a 27-man touring squad for the Australasian leg of their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, including 15 forwards and 12 backs. Head coach John Mitchell selected an exciting and well-balanced squad, that he firmly believes are the right...
-
Mar 4, 18 •
3899 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ERASMUS SIGNS WITH LIONS
The Lions Rugby Company (LRC) is proud to announce that Sean Erasmus has been contracted by the LRC. Erasmus, currently the director of coaching at Paarl Boys High, will join the Lions on 1 November 2018. Rudolf Straeuli, the CEO of the Lions Rugby Company,...
-
Mar 4, 18 •
1949 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7S SUNK BY SOUTH AFRICA IN HSBC USA SEVENS QUARTER FINALS
A second-half blitz from defending HSBC World Series Sevens champions South Africa has stamped the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team out of Cup contention on day two in Las Vegas. The two sides were locked at 12-all at halftime in their Cup Quarter Final,...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
2794 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Connacht in Bloemfontein
After a three week tour to Wales and Scotland, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Connacht from Ireland at 19:35 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 3 March 2018. The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. Toyota Stadium will be filled...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
2040 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas
Muller du Plessis will become Blitzbok #168 this weekend when he takes to the field for the Springbok Sevens in the HSBC USA Sevens, to be played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell included the 19-year-old in the final...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
2272 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family
SA Rugby on Friday confirmed a major new backer for the Springbok Sevens team with banking giant, FNB, revealed as an associate sponsor to the Blitzboks. FNB has agreed to a five-year partnership which will see the bank’s familiar logo appear on the back of...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
1688 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Test tickets for England series opener now available
Tickets for the Springboks’ first Test at home under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, against England at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 9 June, have gone on sale today. Ticket prices for this highly-anticipated Castle Lager Incoming Series opener...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
1560 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby unveils Cooperation Agreement with Harlequins
New Zealand Rugby has today announced a cooperation agreement with Harlequins, which will see the national union strategically linked with the Premiership club both on the field and behind the scenes. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This...
-
Mar 2, 18 •
1572 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Black Sevens team named for Las Vegas Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2566 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz determined to overcome tough start
Despite being affected by a string of injuries among senior players, FNB Madibaz Rugby Club’s Theresa le Roux says their determination to achieve something from the Varsity Cup this year remains as strong as ever. Madibaz suffered their fourth defeat in a...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1856 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW
Queensland Reds v Brumbies When: Friday 2 March at 8:00pm AEDT Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE ABC Grandstand and RUGBY.com.au Radio Broadcast information: The Reds will be without Captain Scott Higginbotham and lock...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1496 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Postponement: Scarlets v Leinster Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Scarlets and Leinster Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Scarlets and Leinster due to severe weather warnings that remain in...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2494 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders Named to Play Stormers
Crusader For Life The latest Crusader For Life videos this week include interviews of Razor, Jason and Codie discussing this weekend’s game, Luke chatting 100 games and Wyatt telling us why he’s retiring from some of the game! Visit...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1418 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Postponement: Zebre Rugby Club v Ospreys Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday evening’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Zebre Rugby Club and Ospreys Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Zebre and Ospreys after it was established that...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1258 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dragons team to face Southern Kings
Dragons have made six personnel changes and one positional change for their Guinness PRO14 match against Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow (Friday 2nd March). Head Coach Bernard Jackman has moved versatile back Zane Kirchner to the...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2495 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team Announcement: Southern Kings v Dragons
Minimal changes to the starting XV but some tinkering when it came to the replacements was the outcome when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids named his team to take on the Dragons in a GUINNESS PRO14 fixture to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2147 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Appetising Gauteng derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview
DHL Stormers up against Crusaders in crunch away clash Cell C Sharks host Waratahs at Kings Park in Durban The Vodacom Bulls will be tested at home in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon when they face Gauteng neighbours the Emirates Lions in the...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1320 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Postponement: Cardiff Blues v Benetton Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Cardiff Blues and Benetton Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Cardiff Blues and Benetton Rugby due to severe weather...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1306 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Postponement: Edinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Edinburgh Rugby and Munster Rugby has been postponed until the weekend of March 16/17/18. An early decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Edinburgh and...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1828 Views •
General News, Pale Toe, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on SUPERRUGBY: PLAASLIKE SPANNE SPOOK OF SPOOK DIT UIT
-Centurion Die SuperRugby kompetisie van 2018 is maar nog ʼn vulletjie, maar daar is reeds ʼn paar plaaslike en ander spanne wat hul stem begin dikmaak, vir die verkeerde en regte redes. Die Lions en die Sharks het reeds ʼn week of wat gelede hul 2018-debuut...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2324 Views •
General News, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Win With Rugby15 and the Vodacom Bulls
Competition Time: You could stand a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of 4 tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like RugbyFifteen and Blue Bulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question: Who has the most #SuperRugby Caps in...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
2755 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Francois Venter to join Worcester Warriors
Free State Rugby confirmed that Francois Venter will be leaving the Toyota Cheetahs after the Guinness PRO14 season. “After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my rugby career at the end of the Guinness PRO14 season at the Worcester...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1369 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. Waratahs
Cell C Sharks vs. Waratahs Date Saturday, 3 March 2018 Time 15h05 Venue KINGS PARK, Durban Referee Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees AJ Jacobs, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official Marius Jonker 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Kobus van Wyk 13. Lukhanyo Am...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
1835 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko added to Junior Springbok management
Golden Lions Under-21 Championship head coach Bafana Nhleko has been added to a trimmed down Junior Springbok management team as assistant coach for the World Rugby U20 Championship in the south of France from 30 May to 17 June. The 35-year-old Nhleko, who...
-
Mar 1, 18 •
3012 Views •
General News, International, National, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus confirmed as new Springbok coach
Rassie Erasmus will spearhead a streamlined but experienced Springbok management team until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday, as the former Springbok captain will combine his Springbok coaching duties with his current role...
