Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

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

    Aug 25, 17 • 3283 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 • 1322 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 • 895 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 • 691 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 • 1143 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 • 730 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 • 1082 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 • 912 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 • 874 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...

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

    Aug 25, 17 • 682 Views • General NewsComments 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...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 2333 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 933 Views • General NewsComments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 3868 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 740 Views • General NewsComments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Aug 25, 17 • 2595 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn will lead DHL Western Province U21 in their opening game against Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 at City Park on Saturday. The powerful lock heads up a talented side that will look to get their campaign off to a positive start...

  • Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Aug 25, 17 • 751 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn will lead DHL Western Province U21 in their opening game against Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 at City Park on Saturday. The powerful lock heads up a talented side that will look to get their campaign off to a positive start...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 25, 17 • 1223 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 at 10h00 at City Park on Saturday. There are three changes to the forward pack and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 25, 17 • 762 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 at 10h00 at City Park on Saturday. There are three changes to the forward pack and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this...

  • Two backline changes for DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 2750 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two backline changes for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province has had to make two changes to the backline for the Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The forward pack that started in the win against the Xerox Golden Lions last week has been retained for the...

  • Two backline changes for DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 669 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two backline changes for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province has had to make two changes to the backline for the Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The forward pack that started in the win against the Xerox Golden Lions last week has been retained for the...

  • Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    Aug 24, 17 • 1258 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    The Cell C Sharks will look to stretch their Currie Cup winning streak to five matches on Saturday when they meet DHL Western Province in Cape Town in one of the main round seven Premier Division match-ups. The KwaZulu-Natalians suffered a disappointing...

  • Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    Aug 24, 17 • 719 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    The Cell C Sharks will look to stretch their Currie Cup winning streak to five matches on Saturday when they meet DHL Western Province in Cape Town in one of the main round seven Premier Division match-ups. The KwaZulu-Natalians suffered a disappointing...

  • Meyer sees massive potential in Tshwane Classic

    Aug 24, 17 • 1079 Views • General NewsComments Off on Meyer sees massive potential in Tshwane Classic

    An unshakeable belief that the Tshwane Classic will become one of the country’s premier road cycling races is at the forefront of Mauritz Meyer’s mind as he looks ahead to the November 5 event. Meyer, who is working alongside ASG Events on the race, has...

  • Meyer sees massive potential in Tshwane Classic

    Aug 24, 17 • 699 Views • General NewsComments Off on Meyer sees massive potential in Tshwane Classic

    An unshakeable belief that the Tshwane Classic will become one of the country’s premier road cycling races is at the forefront of Mauritz Meyer’s mind as he looks ahead to the November 5 event. Meyer, who is working alongside ASG Events on the race, has...

  • Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    Aug 24, 17 • 1647 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    The Springbok Sevens team will step up their preparation for the forthcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in October when they take part in the Assupol International 7s tournament in Stellenbosch. The tournament, which was launched in Stellenbosch on...