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  • Celebrate Heritage Day at the Springbok Experience

    Sep 22, 17 • 3489 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Celebrate Heritage Day at the Springbok Experience

    The Springbok Experience in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town will celebrate National Heritage Day – and the rugby museum’s fourth birthday – by handing out 200 boerewors rolls on Monday, 25 September.  As Heritage Day falls on Sunday, 24 September,...

  • JONES NAMES ENGLAND TRAINING CAMP SQUAD

    Sep 22, 17 • 2685 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on JONES NAMES ENGLAND TRAINING CAMP SQUAD

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has selected his latest squad to take part in a training camp in Oxford at the end of the week. 33 players will convene in Oxford on Sunday 24th September for the three-day camp. The camp will provide a chance for the squad to...

  • Augustus returns for DHL WP U21

    Sep 22, 17 • 3851 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Augustus returns for DHL WP U21

    Juarno Augustus returns for DHL Western Province U21 in their clash with Cell C Sharks U21 in Durban on Saturday. World Rugby Under-20 Championship Player of the Tournament Augustus returns from injury to take his place at No.8 for the encounter, which kicks...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Sep 22, 17 • 4029 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes for DHL Western Province U19 for their encounter with Cell C Sharks U19 in Durban on Saturday. There are two changes in the backline and two changes to the forwards for the clash, which kicks off at 11h25 at Growthpoint Kings Park on...

  • Gold Cup reaches early boiling point

    Sep 22, 17 • 2256 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on Gold Cup reaches early boiling point

    The Gold Cup reaches an early boiling point on Saturday, with a number of unfancied sides on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages following a series of surprising results in the second round of SA Rugby’s flagship three-nation champions’ league...

  • Bulldogs Team sheet vs Leopards

    Sep 22, 17 • 3110 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Bulldogs Team sheet vs Leopards

    1  Xakalashe Yanga 2  Booi Ayabonga Ludwe 3 Mabenge Lwando 4  Nomboyo Ayabonga 5  Storm Hendri 6  Nomzanga Lukhanyo Welcome 7  Dutton Billy 8  Xakalashe Sokuphumla 9 Kobese Bangihlombe 10  Nyoka Sinovuyo 11  Gcilitshane Lelethu 12  Tom Siphosethu 13...

  • Van Zyl to reach DHL WP half-century at DHL Newlands

    Sep 21, 17 • 3614 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Van Zyl to reach DHL WP half-century at DHL Newlands

    DHL Western Province captain Chris van Zyl will earn his 50th cap in the Currie Cup encounter with the Tafel Lager Griquas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Van Zyl leads a side that has been bolstered by the return of a number of players from Springbok duty for...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to face Hino Valke – 23 September 2017 – Bosman Stadium, Brakpan

    Sep 21, 17 • 2990 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face Hino Valke – 23 September 2017 – Bosman Stadium, Brakpan

    The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on the  Hino Valke at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan on Saturday 23 September 2017. Clemen Lewis will lead the Cavaliers in the absence of squad captain Zandré Jordaan, who has been ruled out due to a...

  • Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day across SA

    Sep 21, 17 • 2151 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day across SA

    The pressure is set to rise significantly in the Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend as all seven participating teams still have a chance of securing semi-final berths in the competition – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – with only four pool...

  • Two changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls starting team

    Sep 21, 17 • 4540 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Two changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls starting team

    Johnny Kotze will start on the wing and Conraad van Vuuren at tighthead for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The inclusion of Kotze is a first start in light blue for the former DHL Western...

  • Cheetahs TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinness PRO14

    Sep 21, 17 • 3023 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Cheetahs TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinness PRO14

    Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium.  The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...

  • SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    Sep 21, 17 • 3242 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    World Rugby and Sports Travel and Hospitality Ltd (STH) on Tuesday announced the appointment of global Official Travel Agents (OTAs), who will deliver supporter tour packages for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The list includes SA Rugby Travel – a joint...

  • Boland Rugby Regional Challenge, Community Shield, First Division SEMI-FINALS

    Sep 21, 17 • 1964 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Boland Rugby Regional Challenge, Community Shield, First Division SEMI-FINALS

    BOLAND RUGBY will be hosting its Club Rugby semi-finals on Saturday 23 September 2017 at the Boland Stadium, Wellington.  The Fixtures are as follows:   FIRST DIVISION (SF): 10:00           Young Superstars vs Highlanders (B-field)...

  • Currie Cup Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas

    Sep 21, 17 • 3069 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas

    Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium.  The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...

  • High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid

    Sep 21, 17 • 2321 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to London on Sunday 24 September 2017 for the presentation to the World Rugby Council of South Africa’s bid to host the prestigious Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament. Deputy President...

  • Springbok Training Session open for the public

    Sep 21, 17 • 3864 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springbok Training Session open for the public

    The Springboks will have a free and open training session for the public on Monday, 25 September 2017 (Heritage Day) at Shimla Park.   Gates open at 16:00 and everyone is welcome to come and watch the Springboks prepare for the clash against the Wallabies...

  • Two more Gold Cup players living Scottish dream

    Sep 21, 17 • 2116 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Two more Gold Cup players living Scottish dream

    Two of South Africa’s best club players are “living the dream” as the newest beneficiaries of the Gold Cup’s highly successful international player exchange programme.  Wing Clinton Wagman of Progress Rugby Club in George – who last week kicked off...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby 2018 to kick off in Cape Town

    Sep 21, 17 • 3105 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2018 to kick off in Cape Town

    Two matches in South Africa to kick-off season 120 regular season matches Each team plays 16 matches [8 home and 8 away] and has two byes Eight team, seven-match finals series with Final set for 4 August With matches against teams from New Zealand and...

  • Emirates Lions kick off with six home games in 2018 VSR

    Sep 21, 17 • 3404 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions kick off with six home games in 2018 VSR

    The Emirates Lions will host six home games at Emirates Airline Park when the Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off in 2018 with a visit to the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria and the Jaguares in Buenos Aires in between before they embark on their overseas trip to...

  • Rugby bonus vir ondersteuners in Toyota-Stadion / Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium

    Sep 20, 17 • 2523 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Rugby bonus vir ondersteuners in Toyota-Stadion / Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium

    Rugby ondersteuners kan uitsien na ‘n groot rugby fees die volgende twee weke in Bloemfontein!    Op Vrydag, 22 September word twee groot wedstryde op dieselfde dag in Toyota-stadion gespeel.  Die dag skop af met die Curriebeker wedstryd tussen die...

  • Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad

    Sep 20, 17 • 3045 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad

    Experienced flank Francois Louw and the uncapped Cell C Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) were on Wednesday included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. ...

  • Kankowski released

    Sep 20, 17 • 2182 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Kankowski released

    Xerox Golden Lions Head Coach Swys de Bruin will give the junior players in the Union the opportunity to showcase their talents and skill during the remainder of the Currie Cup season. Players namely, Hacjivah Dayimani, Jo Hanko de Villiers, Rhyno Herbst and...

  • WP Rugby Statement regarding Aerios claims

    Sep 20, 17 • 1696 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WP Rugby Statement regarding Aerios claims

    With regards to the latest statement and allegations made by Aerios, WP Rugby have been advised that these allegations are unfounded and that the statement from Aerios is misleading. At the outset, WP Rugby need to record that, in its view, this is just...

  • Rugby at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday, 23 September 2017

    Sep 20, 17 • 4190 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Rugby at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday, 23 September 2017

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  • Tafel Lager Griquas vs. DHL WP on Sat, 23 Sept. 2017 @ 17:15

    Sep 20, 17 • 2174 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. DHL WP on Sat, 23 Sept. 2017 @ 17:15

    Team to play DHL WP Sat, 23 Sept. 2017 – 17:15 Newlands, Cape Town   1              Devon Martinus 2              Wilmar Arnoldi 3              Nicolaas Oosthuizen 4              Jonathan Janse Van...