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  • QANTAS WALLABIES KICK START SPRING TOUR WITH VICTORY OVER WALES

    Nov 12, 17 • 2433 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 • 3637 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 • 4611 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 • 2606 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 • 13597 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 • 2487 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 • 2155 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 • 2218 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 • 2715 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 • 2372 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 • 4552 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 • 2238 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 • 2911 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 • 2257 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 • 2157 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 • 5710 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 • 1957 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...

  • RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    Nov 8, 17 • 2269 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced that it has renewed its partnership with GUINNESS. Building on decades of rugby heritage, this new enhanced four year partnership will see GUINNESS work closely with the RFU to give fans an unrivalled match...

  • England squad update

    Nov 8, 17 • 2493 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England squad update

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 26 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium (KO Saturday 3pm, Sky Sports) Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny May...

  • All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    Nov 8, 17 • 2302 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute All Blacks to wear New Zealand’s RSA poppy on sleeve in Armistice Day Test   For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand...

  • Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Nov 7, 17 • 2000 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Ireland is a very intelligent rugby side who are well-coached, and the Springboks will have to prepare very well to meet an extremely tough challenge when the two sides meet on Saturday in Dublin, according to Matt Proudfoot, the Springbok scrum coach....

  • Joe Thomas completes loan move to Dragons

    Nov 7, 17 • 2004 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Joe Thomas completes loan move to Dragons

    Centre Joe Thomas has linked up with the Dragons after agreeing a loan move to provide injury cover. The 21-year old will look to get senior experience at Rodney Parade after making five Anglo Welsh Cup appearances for his home region. In addition, he has...

  • Southern Kings medical report

    Nov 6, 17 • 2657 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Southern Kings medical report

    Rugby’s first-ever GUINNESS PRO14 Championship match to be contested at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele on Saturday produced a 12-try thriller that had the crowd on the edge of their seats right until the very last minute but, unfortunately, ended in...

  • Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Nov 6, 17 • 2997 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...

  • Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    Nov 6, 17 • 2528 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    The full Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of DHL Western Province loose forward, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.   The 24-year-old Notshe is on loan from DHL Western Province and will be available for selection for the...