Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

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

    Aug 17, 17 • 2573 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 • 769 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 • 2990 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 • 850 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 • 1100 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 • 1501 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 • 2483 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 • 776 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 • 2697 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 • 1167 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 • 2319 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 • 1596 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 • 2664 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 • 992 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 • 2533 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 • 1587 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 • 1410 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...

  • Springbok coaching staff empowers promising PE coaches

    Aug 17, 17 • 897 Views • General NewsComments 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...

  • All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup clash

    Aug 17, 17 • 1377 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup clash

    The All Blacks team has been named to play the opening Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 19 August 2017. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Joe Moody (28) 2. Codie Taylor (19) 3....

  • All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup clash

    Aug 17, 17 • 877 Views • General NewsComments Off on All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup clash

    The All Blacks team has been named to play the opening Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 19 August 2017. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Joe Moody (28) 2. Codie Taylor (19) 3....

  • England name team to play USA in World Cup Pool B decider

    Aug 17, 17 • 1266 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England name team to play USA in World Cup Pool B decider

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes, including four positional changes to the starting 15 to face the USA on Thursday 17 August in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 4). The Red Roses are two wins from two in Pool B having...

  • England name team to play USA in World Cup Pool B decider

    Aug 17, 17 • 734 Views • General NewsComments Off on England name team to play USA in World Cup Pool B decider

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes, including four positional changes to the starting 15 to face the USA on Thursday 17 August in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 4). The Red Roses are two wins from two in Pool B having...

  • Exciting signings at Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 16, 17 • 1712 Views • General NewsComments Off on Exciting signings at Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Former Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has joined the Vodacom Blue Bulls on a two-year deal, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. The BBC also confirmed the extension of contracts of a number of leading players in their ranks. Boshoff...

  • Exciting signings at Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 16, 17 • 1353 Views • General NewsComments Off on Exciting signings at Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Former Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has joined the Vodacom Blue Bulls on a two-year deal, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. The BBC also confirmed the extension of contracts of a number of leading players in their ranks. Boshoff...

  • Black Ferns milestones set for WRWC match against Canada

    Aug 16, 17 • 1649 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns milestones set for WRWC match against Canada

    • Fiao’o Faamausili first Black Fern to reach 50 Tests • The team named to play Canada in final pool match captain Fiao’o Faamausili will become the most-capped Black Fern ever when she leads her side in their third and final pool match of the...