Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    Jan 26, 18 • 1900 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    The Qantas Australian Sevens sides got off to the perfect start on day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s, as the women scored three wins from three before the men capped it off with a memorable victory over the United States of America. The Qantas Australian...

  • Teenage scrum-half signs pro deal

    Jan 26, 18 • 2053 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Teenage scrum-half signs pro deal

    Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce that 19-year old scrum-half, Reuben Morgan-Williams, has signed his first professional contract with his home region. The teenager has been rewarded for the progress shown over the last 12 months, which has seen him...

  • Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Jan 26, 18 • 2205 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Blitzbok flyer Rosko Specman bagged a hat-trick of tries as the Springbok Sevens team opened their HSBC Sydney Sevens campaign with a strong 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was pleased with the eight try romp,...

  • CELL C SHARKS SQUAD ANNOUNCED

    Jan 25, 18 • 5180 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on CELL C SHARKS SQUAD ANNOUNCED

    Thursday, 25th January 2018:  The Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez today announced the names of 45 players that form part of his Vodacom Super Rugby squad for 2018. The squad consists of 25 forwards and 20 backs, with 12 of the players named capped...

  • Watkin signs for two more years

    Jan 25, 18 • 1565 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Watkin signs for two more years

    Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce that Owen Watkin has become the third player to commit to the region this month. The 21-year old from Bridgend has signed a new two-year contract that ties him to the Ospreys until at least summer 2020. One the...

  • Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Jan 25, 18 • 1981 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman will represent South Africa for the 50th time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament kicks off in Allianz Stadium on Friday. The 30-year-old player made his Blitzbok debut in 2008 in...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 25, 18 • 1834 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Shannon Parry (c), 24 caps, QLD and Griffith University 2. Sharni Williams (c), 23 caps, ACT and University of Canberra 3. Georgina Friedrichs, 7 caps, QLD and University of Tasmania 4. Dominique du Toit, 6 caps, QLD and Macquarie University 5. Emma...

  • New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service

    Jan 25, 18 • 1622 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service

    Independent online and 0800 phone service established to report inappropriate off-field conduct in rugby Complaints to be managed by respected employment lawyer Steph Dyhrberg New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has established an independent online and 0800 phone...

  • Connacht Captain John Muldoon to retire at the end of this season

    Jan 25, 18 • 1417 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Connacht Captain John Muldoon to retire at the end of this season

    Connacht Captain John Muldoon has announced that following 17 years with the province, he is to retire at the end of the 2017/18 season. Muldoon has represented his home province over 300 times and captained Connacht to success in the PRO12 Championship in...

  • Bulls and Stormers clash at the Boland Stadium

    Jan 24, 18 • 3303 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Bulls and Stormers clash at the Boland Stadium

    The Vodacom SuperRugby pre-season warm-up match between the Vodacom Blue Bulls and the DHL Stormers will take place at the Boland Stadium on 3 February 2018, with the kickoff scheduled for 16h00. According to a statement released by the Blue Bulls last week,...

  • Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Jan 24, 18 • 1571 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is eager for the third tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to start, as he wants to measure the progress his team has made. The HSBC Sydney Sevens starts on Friday at Allianz Stadium, with South Africa...

  • Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Jan 24, 18 • 1516 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named Zintle Mpupha to captain the team for the Super7s tournament in Brisbane, Australia next weekend.  Former Blitzbok captain Delport, who took over from Renfred Dazel at the beginning...

  • Southern Kings Medical Report

    Jan 24, 18 • 2605 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Southern Kings Medical Report

    Bruising back-to-back GUINNESSPRO14 encounters with the Toyota Cheetahs have created a few problems on the injury front for the Southern Kings as they prepare for a tour of Europe that includes fixtures against Ulster, Ospreys and Leinster. Team doctor...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls Team to Face Emirates Lions

    Jan 24, 18 • 2476 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Team to Face Emirates Lions

    Boom Prinsloo will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls team that will travel to Johannesburg to face the Emirates Lions in a warm-up match at Emirates Airline Park that kicks-off at 15h00. Coach David Manual included a number of players with Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Jan 24, 18 • 2131 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Vodacom Bulls coach, John Mitchell, named an exciting 26 man squad for the trip to Polokwane, but has not included Lood de Jager, Jesse Kriel, Handre Pollard or Warrick Gelant, who all toured with the Springboks to Europe in November. There will also be a...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1677 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is (* indicates debut); 1.Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 24, 18 • 1563 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1.Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Manly 2. Tom Connor*, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 12 caps,...

  • Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1503 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; Ruby Tui 2. Alena Saili 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...

  • Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    Jan 23, 18 • 1761 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney

    World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year for 2016, Seabelo Senatla enjoys nothing more than using his pace to exploit space and score tries, while Rosko Specman loves creating space for his team-mates or, where the opportunity arises, to attack the try-line...

  • The Sunday Times and The Times, Ireland Edition become Official Media Partner of the Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    Jan 23, 18 • 1979 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on The Sunday Times and The Times, Ireland Edition become Official Media Partner of the Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    PRO14 Rugby, The Sunday Times and The Times, Ireland Edition have launched their partnership ahead of the first ever Guinness PRO14 Final at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 26, 2018. The Sunday Times and The Times, Ireland Edition will act as the official...

  • Erasmus and Rugby Department staff renew BokSmart certification

    Jan 23, 18 • 2381 Views • General NewsComments Off on Erasmus and Rugby Department staff renew BokSmart certification

    SA Rugby’s new Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and other personnel in the Rugby Department, including Jacques Nienaber and Mzwandile Stick, have completed their latest BokSmart certification as preparations for the 2018 season reaches full swing.  The...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 23, 18 • 1634 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Warringah 2. Simon Kennewell, 11 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim...

  • Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Jan 22, 18 • 1812 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel

    Renfred Dazel represented the Blitzboks in 32 tournaments all over the world, but despite this experience the newly-appointed Springbok Sevens assistant-coach is still feeling some nerves and excitement in the build-up to this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens....

  • VODACOM BULLS ANNOUNCE EXCITING 38 MAN SQUAD

    Jan 22, 18 • 3034 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on VODACOM BULLS ANNOUNCE EXCITING 38 MAN SQUAD

    Vodacom Bulls head coach, John Mitchell, on Monday named 38 players as well the leadership for the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The coach named midfielder, Burger Odendaal and loose forward, Nic de Jager, as co-captains. The squad is made up out of 21...

  • Jacques Potgieter not part of Vodacom Bulls #20180 Plans

    Jan 22, 18 • 3826 Views • General News, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Jacques Potgieter not part of Vodacom Bulls #20180 Plans

    The BBCo would also like to confirm that we have parted ways with loose forward Jacques Potgieter after lengthy discussions on his future. Potgieter has decided not to partake in Vodacom Super Rugby during 2018, and rather take a sabbatical to focus on his...