Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    Aug 24, 17 • 866 Views • General NewsComments 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...

  • Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Team Lists

    Aug 24, 17 • 2767 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Team Lists

      Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Oakdale will take...

  • Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Team Lists

    Aug 24, 17 • 861 Views • General NewsComments Off on Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Team Lists

      Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Oakdale will take...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle Xerox Golden Lions for the honour of the ‘CANSA Pink Trophy’

    Aug 24, 17 • 1457 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle Xerox Golden Lions for the honour of the ‘CANSA Pink Trophy’

    When the Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle the Xerox Golden Lions in a Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein this weekend their fight on the field will be symbolic of something much larger and, for most people, much closer to home: the fight against cancer. The...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle Xerox Golden Lions for the honour of the ‘CANSA Pink Trophy’

    Aug 24, 17 • 826 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle Xerox Golden Lions for the honour of the ‘CANSA Pink Trophy’

    When the Toyota Free State Cheetahs tackle the Xerox Golden Lions in a Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein this weekend their fight on the field will be symbolic of something much larger and, for most people, much closer to home: the fight against cancer. The...

  • Border vs Valke team announcement

    Aug 24, 17 • 2892 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border vs Valke team announcement

        HOME TEAM: COMPETITION: Border Bulldogs AWAY TEAM: AGE GRADE: Hino Valke Currie Cup First Division 2017 Currie Cup First Division 2017 TEAM COACH(S): BOKSMART NO.: MATCH REFEREE(S): BOKSMART NO.: David Dobela (Head Coach) Siyabonga Mangweni...

  • Border vs Valke team announcement

    Aug 24, 17 • 1201 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border vs Valke team announcement

        HOME TEAM: COMPETITION: Border Bulldogs AWAY TEAM: AGE GRADE: Hino Valke Currie Cup First Division 2017 Currie Cup First Division 2017 TEAM COACH(S): BOKSMART NO.: MATCH REFEREE(S): BOKSMART NO.: David Dobela (Head Coach) Siyabonga Mangweni...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions

    Aug 24, 17 • 2419 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions

    Toyota FS Cheetahs will be playing in pink socks in support for CANSA The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions in a Currie Cup game on Saturday, 26 August.  Kick-off is at 17:15 This Saturday’s match (26 August 2017) will be the...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions

    Aug 24, 17 • 698 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions

    Toyota FS Cheetahs will be playing in pink socks in support for CANSA The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions in a Currie Cup game on Saturday, 26 August.  Kick-off is at 17:15 This Saturday’s match (26 August 2017) will be the...

  • Xerox Golden Lions teams announcements

    Aug 24, 17 • 3710 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions teams announcements

    Five changes were made to the Xerox Golden Lions starting XV that will travel to Bloemfontein for the Nashua and Direct Axis Currie Cup clash with the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday 26 August at 17:15. James Venter comes in at six with Cyle Brink moving to seven...

  • Xerox Golden Lions teams announcements

    Aug 24, 17 • 1087 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions teams announcements

    Five changes were made to the Xerox Golden Lions starting XV that will travel to Bloemfontein for the Nashua and Direct Axis Currie Cup clash with the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday 26 August at 17:15. James Venter comes in at six with Cyle Brink moving to seven...

  • Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Aug 24, 17 • 2254 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...

  • Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Aug 24, 17 • 1426 Views • General NewsComments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 to take on DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 1315 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 to take on DHL WP

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 team will need a determined effort in the second round of the SA Rugby Provincial Under-19 Championship to improve their log position and playoff prospects, but have a tough fixture on Saturday, facing DHL Western Province in...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 to take on DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 771 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 to take on DHL WP

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-19 team will need a determined effort in the second round of the SA Rugby Provincial Under-19 Championship to improve their log position and playoff prospects, but have a tough fixture on Saturday, facing DHL Western Province in...

  • Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Aug 24, 17 • 1698 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), believes that “sports legends are made – not born”. Therefore, a commitment is required to honing local talent – not just for future Cheetahs players, but for the development of rugby in our country as a whole....

  • Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Aug 24, 17 • 1566 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), believes that “sports legends are made – not born”. Therefore, a commitment is required to honing local talent – not just for future Cheetahs players, but for the development of rugby in our country as a whole....

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 863 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 705 Views • General NewsComments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 881 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 786 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1359 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 738 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 902 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 705 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...