Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Women’s RWC a career highlight for Barrett-Theron

    Aug 29, 17 • 720 Views • General NewsComments Off on Women’s RWC a career highlight for Barrett-Theron

    South Africa’s leading female referee Aimee Barrett-Theron on Tuesday rated the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland as one of her career highlights and said it was a special experience to return to the international spectacle holding the whistle....

  • WPRFU denounces club violence

    Aug 29, 17 • 810 Views • General NewsComments Off on WPRFU denounces club violence

    The Western Province Rugby Football Union [WPRFU] does not under any circumstances tolerate violent conduct at club rugby matches. Following a recent incident before the WPRFU Super League B club match between Villager FC and Violets RFC, the WPRFU has...

  • Pollard, Cronje and Leyds back in Springbok squad

    Aug 29, 17 • 738 Views • General NewsComments Off on Pollard, Cronje and Leyds back in Springbok squad

    Experienced flyhalf Handré Pollard, scrumhalf Ross Cronje and utility back Dillyn Leyds have been included in the Springbok touring squad for the Australasian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship as coach Allister Coetzee opted for continuity. Pollard...

  • National Rugby Championship launched in Sydney today

    Aug 29, 17 • 795 Views • General NewsComments Off on National Rugby Championship launched in Sydney today

    The 2017 National Rugby Championship was officially launched at Allianz Stadium this morning and there was plenty of excitement amongst the players from each of the nine competing teams. The launch kicked off with a special performance from Matavai dance team...

  • Sevens stars call for Hamilton sell-out

    Aug 29, 17 • 1043 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sevens stars call for Hamilton sell-out

    Former Sevens stars Sonny Bill Williams and Karl Te Nana will be turning out tomorrow at an event in South Auckland and All Blacks Sevens players Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson will be at an event in Hamilton to mark the public sale of tickets to the new...

  • Tomas Lavanini issued no further sanction

    Aug 28, 17 • 780 Views • General NewsComments Off on Tomas Lavanini issued no further sanction

    FOUL PLAY COMMITTEE NEWS RELEASE Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, John Langford Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Argentina Position: Lock Date of Incident: 26 August 2017 Nature of Offence: 2 Yellow Cards issued in...

  • Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 28, 17 • 2198 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses lost 32-41 to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Selica Winiata’s try after eight minutes gave the Black Ferns the lead but England were on the scoreboard through Emily Scarratt’s...

  • Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 28, 17 • 672 Views • General NewsComments Off on Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses lost 32-41 to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Selica Winiata’s try after eight minutes gave the Black Ferns the lead but England were on the scoreboard through Emily Scarratt’s...

  • Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Aug 28, 17 • 2096 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Andrew Ready will captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in the 2017 season of the National Rugby Championship. The St.George Queensland Reds hooker is preparing to pack down for his fourth season of NRC and will...

  • Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Aug 28, 17 • 1542 Views • General NewsComments Off on Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Andrew Ready will captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in the 2017 season of the National Rugby Championship. The St.George Queensland Reds hooker is preparing to pack down for his fourth season of NRC and will...

  • Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 28, 17 • 2097 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Duncan Paia’aua will captain Bond University Queensland Country in the 2017 National Rugby Championship. The 22-year-old centre from Rockhampton enjoyed a breakout year with the St.George Queensland Reds in 2017 and is...

  • Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 28, 17 • 774 Views • General NewsComments Off on Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Duncan Paia’aua will captain Bond University Queensland Country in the 2017 National Rugby Championship. The 22-year-old centre from Rockhampton enjoyed a breakout year with the St.George Queensland Reds in 2017 and is...

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    Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    Aug 28, 17 • 2550 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    It was close, but Oakdale Landbou has the bragging rights as being the top rugby playing agricultural school in South Africa after beating Boland Landbou by 14-12 in a tightly contested Premier Interschools derby just outside Riversdale. The hosts did just...

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    Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    Aug 28, 17 • 916 Views • General NewsComments Off on Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    It was close, but Oakdale Landbou has the bragging rights as being the top rugby playing agricultural school in South Africa after beating Boland Landbou by 14-12 in a tightly contested Premier Interschools derby just outside Riversdale. The hosts did just...

  • Fighting spirit keep Cheetahs, Sharks ahead

    Aug 28, 17 • 1727 Views • General NewsComments Off on Fighting spirit keep Cheetahs, Sharks ahead

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks’ fighting spirit steered them to victory in a thrilling weekend of Currie Cup – sponsored by Nashua and Direct Axis – by action as they scored late tries to maintain their breathing space over the chasing...

  • Coetzee lauds careful planning for Springbok victory in Salta

    Aug 28, 17 • 1558 Views • General NewsComments Off on Coetzee lauds careful planning for Springbok victory in Salta

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee praised the team’s planning and the players’ conditioning following their 41-23 bonus point win over the Pumas on Saturday evening (SA time) in Salta, Argentina. Siya Kolisi (2), Elton Jantjies and Jean-Luc du Preez scored...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 3306 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 1339 Views • General NewsComments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 918 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 706 Views • General NewsComments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 1163 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 757 Views • General NewsComments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 1108 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 937 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Aug 25, 17 • 893 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Saturday’s second test between Kenya and Hong Kong will be aired live on Bamba Sport.  This match, which kicks off at 4.00pm, will also be streamed live on the Bamba Sports Facebook page http://facebook.com/bambasport This will be the fourth meeting...