Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    Aug 18, 17 • 977 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...

  • Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    Aug 18, 17 • 820 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...

  • England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    Aug 18, 17 • 3275 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles, the Red Roses...

  • England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    Aug 18, 17 • 766 Views • General NewsComments Off on England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles, the Red Roses...

  • Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Aug 17, 17 • 1715 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Four of the five Springbok squad members released for Currie Cup duty this weekend will take to the field for their respective provinces in a timely boost as the sides look to build momentum in the competition. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant, DHL...

  • Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Aug 17, 17 • 782 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Four of the five Springbok squad members released for Currie Cup duty this weekend will take to the field for their respective provinces in a timely boost as the sides look to build momentum in the competition. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant, DHL...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 17, 17 • 1041 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has made four changes for the encounter against Leopards U19 at Brookside on Friday. There are three changes up front and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this season...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 17, 17 • 809 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has made four changes for the encounter against Leopards U19 at Brookside on Friday. There are three changes up front and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this season...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 17, 17 • 2459 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Francois Venter and Oupa Mohoje back in Toyota Free State Cheetahs team  The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup game on Saturday, 19 August.  Kick-off is at 14:05. Coach Rory Duncan has announced his team for...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 17, 17 • 740 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Francois Venter and Oupa Mohoje back in Toyota Free State Cheetahs team  The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup game on Saturday, 19 August.  Kick-off is at 14:05. Coach Rory Duncan has announced his team for...

  • Chris Cloete starts his first match for the Pumas this weekend in Kimberley

    Aug 17, 17 • 2940 Views • General NewsComments Off on Chris Cloete starts his first match for the Pumas this weekend in Kimberley

    SA A flanker Chris Cloete will start his first match for the Pumas when they travel to fortress Kimberley to face the high-riding Griquas in an all-important Currie Cup match. Cloete has produced a couple of cameos from the bench and gets a deserved...

  • Chris Cloete starts his first match for the Pumas this weekend in Kimberley

    Aug 17, 17 • 807 Views • General NewsComments Off on Chris Cloete starts his first match for the Pumas this weekend in Kimberley

    SA A flanker Chris Cloete will start his first match for the Pumas when they travel to fortress Kimberley to face the high-riding Griquas in an all-important Currie Cup match. Cloete has produced a couple of cameos from the bench and gets a deserved...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls loan program with Southern Kings extended

    Aug 17, 17 • 1065 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls loan program with Southern Kings extended

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed that they have extended a player loan agreement with the Southern Kings which will see four current Vodacom Blue Bulls players joining the Eastern Cape side to compete in the PRO 14 tournament. Props...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls loan program with Southern Kings extended

    Aug 17, 17 • 1473 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls loan program with Southern Kings extended

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed that they have extended a player loan agreement with the Southern Kings which will see four current Vodacom Blue Bulls players joining the Eastern Cape side to compete in the PRO 14 tournament. Props...

  • Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Aug 17, 17 • 2437 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this coming Saturday. The Toyota Cheetahs loose forward comes into the starting line-up for...

  • Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Aug 17, 17 • 746 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas

    Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this coming Saturday. The Toyota Cheetahs loose forward comes into the starting line-up for...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Aug 17, 17 • 2657 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, named Warrick Gelant at fullback for his side’s Currie Cup match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday and also named new signing, Jano Venter, on the bench. Gelant, who is part of the...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Aug 17, 17 • 1125 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, named Warrick Gelant at fullback for his side’s Currie Cup match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday and also named new signing, Jano Venter, on the bench. Gelant, who is part of the...

  • Road Safety Perth Spirit squad named for title defence

    Aug 17, 17 • 2275 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Road Safety Perth Spirit squad named for title defence

    The Road Safety Perth Spirit have named a strong squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) as the men in black and gold look for back-to-back championships. Spirit Head Coach Kevin Foote has selected a squad made up of an exciting mix of Super...

  • Road Safety Perth Spirit squad named for title defence

    Aug 17, 17 • 1564 Views • General NewsComments Off on Road Safety Perth Spirit squad named for title defence

    The Road Safety Perth Spirit have named a strong squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) as the men in black and gold look for back-to-back championships. Spirit Head Coach Kevin Foote has selected a squad made up of an exciting mix of Super...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at ANZ Stadium

    Aug 17, 17 • 2622 Views • General NewsComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at ANZ Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 19 August, 8.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (32 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (120 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (12 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (12 Tests) 6. Ned...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at ANZ Stadium

    Aug 17, 17 • 946 Views • General NewsComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at ANZ Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 19 August, 8.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (32 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (120 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (12 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (12 Tests) 6. Ned...

  • Rona to start against all blacks

    Aug 17, 17 • 2492 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rona to start against all blacks

    Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named former Rugby League star Curtis Rona to debut in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup opener at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Rona, who starred for the Western Force in his first full season of Vodafone Super...

  • Rona to start against all blacks

    Aug 17, 17 • 1556 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rona to start against all blacks

    Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named former Rugby League star Curtis Rona to debut in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup opener at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Rona, who starred for the Western Force in his first full season of Vodafone Super...

  • Springbok coaching staff empowers promising PE coaches

    Aug 17, 17 • 1378 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok coaching staff empowers promising PE coaches

    Delight for PE locals as Boks make several surprise visits Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and his coaching staff shared their rugby knowledge and experience with more than 60 club and schools coach at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on...