Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Geduld to miss North American trip

    Feb 14, 18 • 1447 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Geduld to miss North American trip

    The Springbok Sevens team will be without playmaker Justin Geduld for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Las Vegas and Vancouver. Geduld, who was the leading points’ scorer at the HSBC Sydney Sevens three weeks ago, fractured...

  • St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Fiji Warriors in final pre-season match

    Feb 14, 18 • 1627 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Fiji Warriors in final pre-season match

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Fiji Warriors in their final pre-season match at Ballymore Stadium tomorrow night at 7:00pm. The match will be the first chance for Reds fans to see the return of flyhalf Jono Lance and...

  • Wales age-grade skipper signs pro deal

    Feb 14, 18 • 1291 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Wales age-grade skipper signs pro deal

    Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce that teenage flanker, Will Jones, has put pen to paper on his first professional contract. The 19-year old openside has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the region, making his debut in the Anglo-Welsh Cup in November...

  • Ticket Give Away Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    Feb 14, 18 • 2772 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Ticket Give Away Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    The Emirates Lions are taking on the Cell C Sharks at the start of their 2018 Super Rugby campaign Rugby 15 in partnership with The Lions Rugby Co is giving away two sets of double tickets to the match this Saturday, 17 February 2018 kick off at 17:00...

  • Who is Glasgow Warriors? / Wie is die Glasgow Warriors?

    Feb 13, 18 • 2035 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Who is Glasgow Warriors? / Wie is die Glasgow Warriors?

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow Warriors   The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Glasgow Warriors on Friday, 16 February at 21:35 in Glasgow Scotland. The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. The team are preparing in for the match in Edinburgh...

  • City of George to Host First-Ever International Club Rugby Fixture

    Feb 13, 18 • 2546 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on City of George to Host First-Ever International Club Rugby Fixture

    Saturday the 7th of April is set to be a red-letter day for rugby fans in the Southern Cape! That’s the date on which the city of George will, for the first time ever, play host to an international rugby franchise fixture, with the Southern Kings set to...

  • GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 15 Preview

    Feb 13, 18 • 1409 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 15 Preview

    With just seven rounds left to go in the Guinness PRO14 Round 15 promises plenty of fiery competition as six of the seven fixtures are in-Conference clashes. The top four teams across both Conference A and Conference B will face off with precious points at...

  • Beck agrees Worcester move

    Feb 13, 18 • 1551 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Beck agrees Worcester move

    Ashley Beck has confirmed that he has signed for Aviva Premiership side Worcester Warriors for next season. The 27-year old will switch to Sixways having made his debut for his home region in November 2007, when he came off the bench against Leinster at the...

  • Honda to Provide Driving Force as Official Car Partner of the Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    Feb 12, 18 • 1765 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Honda to Provide Driving Force as Official Car Partner of the Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    PRO14 Rugby are proud to reveal that Honda Ireland have become the Official Car Partner of this season’s Guinness PRO14 Final Series. The first-ever Guinness PRO14 Final takes place in Dublin on May 26 and throughout all six games of the Final Series Honda...

  • Toyota Cheetahs face Cardiff Blues in Wales

    Feb 9, 18 • 1838 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Cardiff Blues in Wales

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Cardiff Blues on Saturday, 10 February at 21:35 (SA time) at Cardiff Arms Park for their very first game in Wales.  The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. The Toyota Cheetahs showed a lot of muscle since...

  • Brisbane Global Rugby Tens Day 1 Wrap

    Feb 9, 18 • 1780 Views • Australia, General News, NationalComments Off on Brisbane Global Rugby Tens Day 1 Wrap

    The St.George Queensland Reds endured a tough start to the second edition of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens, suffering losses to the Blues and Melbourne Rebels on Day 1 of the tournament at Suncorp Stadium. The Reds fell 29-7 to the Blues in their first match...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cardiff Blues

    Feb 9, 18 • 1750 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cardiff Blues

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Cardiff Blues on Saturday, 10 February at 21:35 (SA time) at Cardiff Arms Park for their very first game in Wales. The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. The Toyota Cheetahs showed a lot of muscle since...

  • Munster team to face Zebre

    Feb 9, 18 • 1599 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Munster team to face Zebre

    The Munster team to face Zebre at Thomond Park tomorrow night in the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan. There are 12 changes to the starting XV that overcame Castres Olympique 48-3 in the Champions Cup last time out with captain...

  • Cardiff Blues boosted by four Wales squad members

    Feb 9, 18 • 1450 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Cardiff Blues boosted by four Wales squad members

    Cardiff Blues have been boosted by the return of four Wales squad members ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Toyota Cheetahs at the Arms Park (7.35pm). Following four weeks of Challenge Cup and Anglo-Welsh Cup fixtures, the Blues will continue...

  • Hughes to captain Scarlets as GUINNESS PRO14 action returns

    Feb 9, 18 • 1357 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Hughes to captain Scarlets as GUINNESS PRO14 action returns

    Scarlets centre and former Wales Under 20s captain Steff Hughes will lead the Scarlets to the field against Benetton Rugby on Sunday. Guinness PRO14 action returns this weekend with Scarlets welcoming the return of hooker Ryan Elias and flanker James Davies...

  • Three Italian internationals return for Zebre for Thomond Park clash

    Feb 9, 18 • 1364 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Three Italian internationals return for Zebre for Thomond Park clash

    Zebre are ready for action this weekend after a break due to the first round of the NatWest Six Nations which seen 13 players capped by Italy for the opening round against England last Sunday in Rome. Both the national team and Zebre travel to Ireland this...

  • Benetton Rugby team to face Scarlets

    Feb 9, 18 • 1457 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Scarlets

    After more than a month of absence from the Monigo Stadium, Benetton Rugby will return to play Scarlets Rugby in Round 14 of the Guinness PRO14. Coach Crowley will have to do without 14 players involved with the Italian National Team who face Ireland on...

  • Vodacom Red Tour sidesteps Hollywood in favour of rugby heaven

    Feb 9, 18 • 1718 Views • General News, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Red Tour sidesteps Hollywood in favour of rugby heaven

    Hollywood has been benched, and instead of “Lights! Camera! Action!” Vodacom Red has put together the ultimate rugby tour Down Under to Australia and New Zealand for the winners of the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby Tour. The original Vodacom Red Tour to Los...

  • Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named

    Feb 9, 18 • 1843 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blacks Ferns Sevens contracted squad named

    New Zealand Rugby has announced the contracted Black Ferns Sevens squad for 2018, as they strive for Commonwealth Games gold and victory at the Rugby World Cup Sevens later this year. The 2018 squad of 23 contracted players for 2018, includes three new...

  • LAND ROVER SIGNS ON AS OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF THE QANTAS WALLABIES

    Feb 9, 18 • 1932 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on LAND ROVER SIGNS ON AS OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF THE QANTAS WALLABIES

    Rugby Australia today announced Land Rover has become the Official Vehicle partner of the Qantas Wallabies ahead of the 2018 season. The three-year deal, which runs until the end of 2020, will see the Land Rover brand mark on the Gilbert Test match Rugby...

  • Marx hooks three 2017 SA Rugby Awards

    Feb 9, 18 • 2676 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Marx hooks three 2017 SA Rugby Awards

    Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx was rewarded with three awards following a sublime season in 2017, including being named the SA Rugby Player of the Year.  The 23-year-old star from the Emirates Lions was also named the SA Rugby Young Player (U23) and Vodacom...

  • Zimbabwe Appoints a former South African coach as the New National XV’s Head Coach

    Feb 8, 18 • 1836 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Zimbabwe Appoints a former South African coach as the New National XV’s Head Coach

    Peter de Villiers coached the Springboks (South Africa national team) from 2007 to 2011 and has under his belt historic wins HARARE, Zimbabwe, February 8, 2018/ — Peter de Villiers has officially been appointed this morning as the new head coach of...

  • Ireland team announced for first home fixture of 2018 NatWest 6 Nations

    Feb 8, 18 • 1813 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ireland team announced for first home fixture of 2018 NatWest 6 Nations

    The Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad for their first home game of 2018 as they host Conor O’Shea’s Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rory Best captains the side on the occasion of his 108th cap and is joined in...

  • DHL Stormers 2018 squad confirmed

    Feb 8, 18 • 3226 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers 2018 squad confirmed

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 47-man squad for the upcoming 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Experienced loose forward Siya Kolisi, who currently has 89 caps for the DHL Stormers, continues in the leadership role he took up last year, with...

  • Rory Duncan to leave Toyota Cheetahs at the end of season

    Feb 8, 18 • 2030 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Rory Duncan to leave Toyota Cheetahs at the end of season

    The Toyota Cheetahs can confirm that Head Coach Rory Duncan will be leaving the Toyota Cheetahs with the completion of the Guinness Pro14 championship in May 2018. Rory will be joining Worcester Warriors in the UK.    Having won the Currie Cup as captain...