Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

    Aug 23, 17 • 755 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

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  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 1044 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...

  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 735 Views • General NewsComments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 1691 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 653 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...

  • ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Aug 22, 17 • 1404 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Board representatives from the Australian Rugby Union today travelled to Adelaide to meet with Western Australian businessman Andrew Forrest AO and his representatives. The meeting was held with the purpose of discussing the future of the Western Force and a...

  • ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Aug 22, 17 • 1253 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Board representatives from the Australian Rugby Union today travelled to Adelaide to meet with Western Australian businessman Andrew Forrest AO and his representatives. The meeting was held with the purpose of discussing the future of the Western Force and a...

  • City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Aug 22, 17 • 1701 Views • General NewsComments Off on City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Both DHL Western Province U19 and DHL Western Province U21 will be in action at City Park on Saturday. DHL Western Province U19 will be looking for their seventh consecutive win of the season when they host Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 in a match that kicks off at...

  • City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Aug 22, 17 • 691 Views • General NewsComments Off on City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Both DHL Western Province U19 and DHL Western Province U21 will be in action at City Park on Saturday. DHL Western Province U19 will be looking for their seventh consecutive win of the season when they host Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 in a match that kicks off at...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 1197 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 824 Views • General NewsComments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 2367 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 683 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 2401 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 1383 Views • General NewsComments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...

  • Kriel cautions against Pumas backlash

    Aug 22, 17 • 664 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kriel cautions against Pumas backlash

    Argentina is a proud rugby nation and will be determined to reverse the result in Port Elizabeth when the two teams meet again in Salta on Saturday, according to Springbok flank Jaco Kriel. The Springboks opened their Castle Lager Rugby Championship account...

  • Kriel cautions against Pumas backlash

    Aug 22, 17 • 736 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kriel cautions against Pumas backlash

    Argentina is a proud rugby nation and will be determined to reverse the result in Port Elizabeth when the two teams meet again in Salta on Saturday, according to Springbok flank Jaco Kriel. The Springboks opened their Castle Lager Rugby Championship account...

  • 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    Aug 21, 17 • 843 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    The ninth season of the Greene King IPA Championship launched today with all 12 club captains and coaches attending the season launch event at Twickenham Stadium. The teams came together to preview the 2017/18 season, which kicks off on 2 September and sees...

  • 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    Aug 21, 17 • 788 Views • General NewsComments Off on 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    The ninth season of the Greene King IPA Championship launched today with all 12 club captains and coaches attending the season launch event at Twickenham Stadium. The teams came together to preview the 2017/18 season, which kicks off on 2 September and sees...

  • New coaching structure for Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Aug 21, 17 • 1371 Views • General NewsComments Off on New coaching structure for Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    The management of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty.) Ltd received approval for the new appointments and structural changes going into PRO14 and the overlap with 2017 Currie Cup. Dave Williams has been appointed as the new backline-, and attack coach in view of...

  • New coaching structure for Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Aug 21, 17 • 913 Views • General NewsComments Off on New coaching structure for Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    The management of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty.) Ltd received approval for the new appointments and structural changes going into PRO14 and the overlap with 2017 Currie Cup. Dave Williams has been appointed as the new backline-, and attack coach in view of...

  • Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Aug 21, 17 • 772 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford...

  • Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Aug 21, 17 • 1185 Views • General NewsComments Off on Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford...

  • Grey College on top against Paul Roos after gutsy performance

    Aug 21, 17 • 1487 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Grey College on top against Paul Roos after gutsy performance

    Grey College managed to hang-on for a narrow 30-28 victory over Paul Roos Gimnasium in their annual Premier Interschools Saturday at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch. The visitors from Bloemfontein had to defend the narrow two-point lead with only 14 men...

  • Grey College on top against Paul Roos after gutsy performance

    Aug 21, 17 • 791 Views • General NewsComments Off on Grey College on top against Paul Roos after gutsy performance

    Grey College managed to hang-on for a narrow 30-28 victory over Paul Roos Gimnasium in their annual Premier Interschools Saturday at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch. The visitors from Bloemfontein had to defend the narrow two-point lead with only 14 men...