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  • Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith

    Nov 14, 17 • 2407 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith

    Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has lauded the immediate impact of Duane Vermeulen, who has joined the squad in Paris as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen.  The experienced No 8 joined the Springboks on Monday from French club side...

  • Munster Rugby Squad Update

    Nov 14, 17 • 2104 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Munster Rugby Squad Update

    The Munster squad return to training tomorrow ahead of the Guinness PRO14 clash in Zebre on Sunday, November 26. Incoming Head Coach Johann van Graan takes the reins next week ahead of the Zebre match and his first home game in charge sees the Ospreys visit...

  • James Lowe arrives at Leinster Rugby

    Nov 14, 17 • 2945 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on James Lowe arrives at Leinster Rugby

    New Leinster Rugby signing James Lowe has arrived at the province ahead of a busy festive fixture schedule. Lowe began his first week of training with Leinster Rugby this week in preparation for the Guinness PRO14 match against Dragons at the RDS Arena on...

  • Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris

    Nov 13, 17 • 3001 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris

    Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as replacement for Coenie Oosthuizen who sustained a serious knee injury on Saturday in Dublin. Oosthuizen underwent a scan before flying home from Dublin, and the results showed that...

  • SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade

    Nov 13, 17 • 3499 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade

    SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, congratulated the Springbok Sevens team after they were named South African Sports Team of the Year at the annual SA Sport Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. The prestigious SA Sport Awards are organised by the...

  • England Squad Update

    Nov 13, 17 • 2271 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Squad Update

    England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players ahead of England’s second Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia on Saturday 18 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny...

  • All Blacks team for match against France XV

    Nov 13, 17 • 2640 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team for match against France XV

    Luke Whitelock to captain; Six new All Blacks named The All Blacks team has been named to play a French XV in the third match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Groupama Stadium (Parc Olympique Lyonnais) in Lyon on Tuesday 14 November. The matchday...

  • Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour

    Nov 12, 17 • 5145 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour

    Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will return home from Dublin after he suffered a knee injury against Ireland on Saturday evening in the Aviva Stadium. Oosthuizen left the field in the opening stages of the match and was replaced by Wilco Louw, who played in...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES KICK START SPRING TOUR WITH VICTORY OVER WALES

    Nov 12, 17 • 2408 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES KICK START SPRING TOUR WITH VICTORY OVER WALES

    The Qantas Wallabies have opened their 2017 Spring Tour with a 29-21 victory over Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Three first half tries for the Wallabies through Tatafu Polota-Nau, Adam Coleman and Michael Hooper set up a 22-13 advantage at the...

  • Etzebeth expecting tough Irish battle

    Nov 10, 17 • 3613 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth expecting tough Irish battle

    Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, said his team is looking forward to test themselves against a very good Irish team on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. “We know it’s going to be a real tough Test but we are looking forward to resume our battle...

  • GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?

    Nov 10, 17 • 4579 Views • Europe, General News, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?

    Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Die Springbokke begin hul 2017-uitgaande toer na die noorde met ʼn wedstryd teen die Iere. Daar was lanklaas soveel verskille oor die Bokke se kanse teen ʼn span wat die afgelope paar jaar ʼn radikale transformasie ondergaan het....

  • SWD YTC aims to develop quality players and people

    Nov 10, 17 • 2581 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on SWD YTC aims to develop quality players and people

    There are no quick fixes to becoming a quality rugby player at the South Western Districts Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) in George, where coach Adrian Lameley placed his focus on quality rather quantity in his approach to growing and developing the...

  • VARSITY CUP COMPETITION FIXTURES 2018

    Nov 10, 17 • 13546 Views • General News, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on VARSITY CUP COMPETITION FIXTURES 2018

    Monday 29 Jan CUP  FNB UP-TUKS  vs  FNB SHIMLAS  16:45  TV  TUKS Stadium CUP  FNB UJ  vs  FNB MATIES  19:00  TV  UJ Stadium CUP  FNB UCT  vs  FNB WITS  18:30    UCT Rugby Fields CUP  FNB NWU-PUKKE  vs  FNB CUT  18:30 Fanie du Toit...

  • RUGBY AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS SUPER RUGBY TRANSITION PLAN FOR 2018

    Nov 10, 17 • 2467 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS SUPER RUGBY TRANSITION PLAN FOR 2018

    Rugby Australia has today confirmed there will be a transition plan in place to cope with required total salary cap and player number increases for the 2018 Super Rugby season to provide greater opportunity for former Western Force players to remain in...

  • Fans to decide their try of the year

    Nov 10, 17 • 2126 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fans to decide their try of the year

    Online voting open until 22 November As the 2017 season draws to a close, fans are being urged to vote for their favourite try from the last 12 months of rugby action. Sky TV’s commentator judging panel along with New Zealand Rugby have shortlisted 10...

  • Centre Sage joins Dragons

    Nov 9, 17 • 2190 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Centre Sage joins Dragons

    Dragons have signed Jarryd Sage a talented youngster from GUINNESS PRO14 side Southern Kings. The 23-year-old, who is Welsh-qualified with family ties in Newbridge, will link up with the Dragons squad in December. Last weekend saw the versatile player make...

  • Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Nov 9, 17 • 2686 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Experienced props Tendai Mtawarira and Coenie Oosthuizen, as well as inside centre Damian de Allende, all return to the Springbok starting team to face Ireland on Saturday evening (kick-off at 19h30 SA time) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match is the...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Nov 9, 17 • 2338 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday 11 November, 5.15pm local time (4.15am AEDT)   1. Scott Sio (40 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (79 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (88 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (79 Tests) 5. Adam...

  • VOLMINK IN THE ARRIVAL HALL, SAGE IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

    Nov 9, 17 • 4525 Views • General News • • Comments Off on VOLMINK IN THE ARRIVAL HALL, SAGE IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

    One man in, one man out! That was the news from the Southern Kings this morning when it was revealed that wing Anthony Volmink would be joining the franchise with immediate effect from the Golden Lions whilst centre Jarryd Sage was preparing for an exit.  ...

  • England Team to Play Argentina

    Nov 9, 17 • 2198 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Argentina

    Eddie Jones has named his side to face Argentina in England’s opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Seven players – Mike Brown (Harlequins), George Ford (Leicester Tigers), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), Nathan Hughes...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against France

    Nov 9, 17 • 2888 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France

    The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the second match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Stade de France on Saturday 11 November 2017. (Kick-off: 8.45PM CET, NZT: 8.45AM, Sunday 12 November) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test...

  • Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Nov 9, 17 • 2225 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Black Ferns Sevens player Kayla McAlister has been ruled out of this weekend’s Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji after sustaining a minor injury. Experience back Renee Wickliffe moves into the starting 12 to replace McAlister in the squad.  The Black...

  • Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    Nov 8, 17 • 2130 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, International • • Comments Off on Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    PRO14 Rugby is delighted to announce that Gullivers Sports Travel have been appointed as the Official Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series. With guaranteed official tickets, accommodation and flights and all the unique special touches...

  • NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    Nov 8, 17 • 5679 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    NatWest and Six Nations Rugby are proud to announce a one-year sponsorship agreement that will see NatWest take on the naming rights for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. The agreement will result in the 2018 Championship being named as the NatWest 6...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Nov 8, 17 • 1935 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Wednesday the intensity of their training sessions will increase significantly in the next two weeks as they finalise their preparations for the Women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leg in Dubai from...