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  • GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 14 Preview

    Feb 7, 18 • 1763 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 14 Preview

    The Guinness PRO14 returns with its first full slate of games since December with fixtures playing out across Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. With only eight rounds left in the regular season the competition is heating up right across both Conferences as...

  • Wales Team Announcement To Play England

    Feb 7, 18 • 3906 Views • General News, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Wales Team Announcement To Play England

    Wales have named an unchanged starting XV from the side that beat Scotland in their NatWest 6 Nations opener for their game against England at Twickenham on Saturday (KO 16.45). There is just one change amongst the replacements with British & Irish Lion...

  • Young and upcoming commentator – Justin Middleton

    Feb 6, 18 • 2394 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Young and upcoming commentator – Justin Middleton

    A look at one of the upcoming talent’s in the commentator business Justin Middleton doing what he loves https://www.facebook.com/justin.d.middleton/posts/10154725077772820 Justin said, “I am pursuing my dream of becoming an international rugby...

  • Rugby stars launch Sports for Health campaign in Tonga

    Feb 6, 18 • 3218 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Rugby stars launch Sports for Health campaign in Tonga

    Former All Black Pita Alatini and Black Ferns star Charlene Gubb will front the launch of a new rugby programme in Tonga today aimed at improving the health of young people in the Pacific Islands. The four-year Sports for Health Rugby programme, funded by...

  • Proud Kok thanks Blitzboks for Dream Team spot

    Feb 5, 18 • 2540 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Proud Kok thanks Blitzboks for Dream Team spot

    Werner Kok feels that his inclusion into the HSBC NZ Sevens Dream Team was a result of him enjoying his time on the field with his fellow Springbok Sevens team-mates, but insists that the Blitzboks staying ahead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series remains...

  • Murray to referee at Women’s World Series Qualifier

    Feb 5, 18 • 2930 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Murray to referee at Women’s World Series Qualifier

    Promising South African women’s referee Ashleigh Murray has been named as one of six referees to officiate at the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on 6 and 7 April in a big career boost for the 22-year-old. The referee panel for...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens claim bronze in Brisbane

    Feb 4, 18 • 2124 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens claim bronze in Brisbane

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team claimed bronze in Brisbane on Sunday, after a good Day Two performance at the Super7sBrisbane tournament, played at the Sci-Fleet Stadium in Toowong. The South Africans outplayed France for the bronze medal and showed much...

  • ENGLAND DEFEATED BY NEW ZEALAND AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 4, 18 • 1818 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND DEFEATED BY NEW ZEALAND AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    England Sevens finished joint seventh at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton after the knockout stages. After finishing second in their pool on day one, England faced hosts New Zealand and were narrowly beaten 12-19. They were then edged out by...

  • AUSTRALIA TAKES THIRD AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 4, 18 • 1552 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIA TAKES THIRD AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have backed up their win last week in Sydney with a bronze medal in New Zealand at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens in New Zealand on Sunday with a trilling 8-7 win over New Zealand. The side got off to the perfect start...

  • Springbok Sevens edge ahead in World Series

    Feb 4, 18 • 2024 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens edge ahead in World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team strengthened their lead in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton on Sunday with yet another top two finish at the HSBC NZ Sevens. The Blitzboks were beaten by Fiji in the final, but they now lead the World Series after four...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens in Cup contention at Super7sBrisbane tournament

    Feb 4, 18 • 1891 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens in Cup contention at Super7sBrisbane tournament

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team on Saturday secured a Cup quarterfinal berth in the Super7sBrisbane tournament being played at the Sci-Fleet Stadium in Toowong, Brisbane. South Africa won their matches against Papua New Guinea (22-0) and Sweden (12-5) to...

  • ENGLAND TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    Feb 3, 18 • 1726 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE NEW ZEALAND IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HAMILTON SEVENS

    England Sevens will face hosts New Zealand in the Cup quarter-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton after finishing second in Pool B on day one. In the week after the Sydney leg of the series England opened up by running in seven tries in...

  • Blitzboks to face Scotland in Cup quarters of NZ Sevens

    Feb 3, 18 • 2148 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to face Scotland in Cup quarters of NZ Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday topped pool B of the HSBC NZ Sevens in Hamilton after beating Papua New Guinea (36-5), Russia (38-0) and England (28-7) in the FMG Stadium and will face Scotland in the Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The defending HSBC...

  • AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    Feb 3, 18 • 1664 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have set-up a Cup quarter-final clash with Kenya after coming second in Pool A at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens. Australia had three new squad members from the side that won in Sydney last weekend and started the day...

  • Player Contract Update

    Feb 2, 18 • 1989 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Player Contract Update

    Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Sammy Arnold, Darren O’Shea, Conor Oliver and Dan Goggin have signed two-year contracts that will see them remain with the province until June 2020. Arnold, who joined the province at the start of the 2016-17...

  • Southern Kings Touring Squad to the UK – February 2018

    Feb 2, 18 • 2873 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad to the UK – February 2018

    There were few surprises when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids today named his 28-man squad for the team’s upcoming three match tour of Europe. The local franchise face a daunting schedule, with GUINNESSPRO14 championship matches against Ulster,...

  • England squad for NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy

    Feb 2, 18 • 5422 Views • General News, Six Nations • • Comments Off on England squad for NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy

    England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Italy in Rome on Sunday 4 February 3pm KO GMT. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) captains an experienced side with 689 caps across the starting 15 in what will be his 90th Test for England. Ben Te’o...

  • Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    Feb 2, 18 • 1891 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    His form is not quite where he wants it to be, but for now Springbok Sevens playmaker and flyhalf, Justin Geduld, is pleased that his road to recovery was a smooth one and that he is back in action for the Blitzboks. The 24-year-old injured his ankle in March...

  • BOKBREIER KRY DIE TREKPAS

    Feb 2, 18 • 3765 Views • General News, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on BOKBREIER KRY DIE TREKPAS

    SA Rugby het in ‘n buitengewone aankondiging vanoggend bekendgemaak dat hulle ‘n ooreenkoms met Allister Coetzee, die beleërde Bokbreier aangegaan het waarvolgens hy met onmiddellike effek van die pos onthef is. Volgens Saru se media vrystelling...

  • SA Rugby and Allister Coetzee conclude relationship

    Feb 2, 18 • 2970 Views • General News, International, National, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby and Allister Coetzee conclude relationship

    SA Rugby announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with Allister Coetzee to part ways with immediate effect.   The Rugby Department of SA Rugby will manage the responsibilities of the Springbok coach, until the national team’s coaching and...

  • NOORD-SUID STRYD VIR SKOLE

    Feb 2, 18 • 3210 Views • General News • • Comments Off on NOORD-SUID STRYD VIR SKOLE

    “Ons het op ʼn kol toe ek nog by die Bulle was, gepraat daaroor dat die land vol skoletoernooie is gedurende die Paastyd, maar dat daar niks gebeur by die Hoofstad, Pretoria nie, toe kom Pieter Rossouw met die idee van die Noord-Suid skolekompetisie.” So...

  • Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Feb 2, 18 • 3404 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    World Sports Betting, SA’s Leading Online Sportsbook have announced the signing of Lions Rugby Company as their official sports betting partner for the next 3 years. This sponsorship will be for all international and local tournaments and comes shortly...

  • SA Rugby welcomes SAS investment in Academy programme

    Feb 1, 18 • 1945 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes SAS investment in Academy programme

    Former SA Schools stars Salmaan Moerat, Muller Uys, Nkosikhona Masuku and Rikus Pretorius will be among the first intake of top young stars inducted into the SA Rugby Academy as the mother body on Thursday welcomed the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) as...

  • Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    Feb 1, 18 • 5206 Views • General News, National, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 for their opening fixture of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship as they take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France Rory Best captains the side and is joined in the front row by Cian Healy and Tadhg...

  • Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Feb 1, 18 • 1829 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Springbok Sevens veteran Branco du Preez will join the team in New Zealand after injury struck yet again, ruling out potential debutant Muller du Plessis from the forthcoming tournament in Hamilton. Du Preez was called up to replace Du Plessis, who injured...