Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Aug 3, 17 • 714 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Four of the six teams taking to the field in the Currie Cup Premier Division, proudly brought to you by DirectAxis and Nashua, will kick off a challenging stretch in the competition in which they will play three matches within eight days in a real treat for...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    Aug 3, 17 • 4727 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    The Emirates Lions host the final of the Vodacom Super Rugby against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August at 16:00. The coaches have picked the same side that played in the semi-final against the Hurricanes last weekend. Akker van...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    Aug 3, 17 • 1623 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    The Emirates Lions host the final of the Vodacom Super Rugby against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August at 16:00. The coaches have picked the same side that played in the semi-final against the Hurricanes last weekend. Akker van...

  • SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    Aug 3, 17 • 948 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    SA Rugby on Thursday thanked the South African government and the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Thulas Nxesi, for their support in providing the required financial guarantees to bring the Rugby World Cup tournament back home in 2023. The Cabinet...

  • SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    Aug 3, 17 • 763 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    SA Rugby on Thursday thanked the South African government and the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Thulas Nxesi, for their support in providing the required financial guarantees to bring the Rugby World Cup tournament back home in 2023. The Cabinet...

  • Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Aug 3, 17 • 1024 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Secure your ticket to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks, at DHL Newlands, on October 7 and the DHL Western Province Currie Cup campaign, by taking advantage of the DHL Newlands season ticket special, in a...

  • Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Aug 3, 17 • 1283 Views • General NewsComments Off on Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Secure your ticket to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks, at DHL Newlands, on October 7 and the DHL Western Province Currie Cup campaign, by taking advantage of the DHL Newlands season ticket special, in a...

  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    Aug 3, 17 • 1773 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    3rd August 2017 Match: DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: 5th August 2017 Kick-off: 13:00 Flanker Brian Shabangu earns a deserved opportunity to lead Pumas side featuring some new combinations in their Currie Cup...

  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    Aug 3, 17 • 808 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    3rd August 2017 Match: DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: 5th August 2017 Kick-off: 13:00 Flanker Brian Shabangu earns a deserved opportunity to lead Pumas side featuring some new combinations in their Currie Cup...

  • Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Aug 3, 17 • 1633 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Tickets for the New Zealand Sevens tournament, to be held in Hamilton for the first time on February 3-4 2018, are rushing out the door, with over half of all tickets snapped up after only two days of pre-sales. Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday 30...

  • Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Aug 3, 17 • 704 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Tickets for the New Zealand Sevens tournament, to be held in Hamilton for the first time on February 3-4 2018, are rushing out the door, with over half of all tickets snapped up after only two days of pre-sales. Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday 30...

  • New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    Aug 3, 17 • 839 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    New Zealand’s rugby community is mourning the death of former All Blacks Captain and New Zealand Rugby President Sir John Graham, who passed away late Wednesday evening after a short illness, aged 82. Sir David John Graham, widely known as DJ, was born on 9...

  • New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    Aug 3, 17 • 707 Views • General NewsComments Off on New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    New Zealand’s rugby community is mourning the death of former All Blacks Captain and New Zealand Rugby President Sir John Graham, who passed away late Wednesday evening after a short illness, aged 82. Sir David John Graham, widely known as DJ, was born on 9...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1477 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC). Seventeen players have been selected directly from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 854 Views • General NewsComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC). Seventeen players have been selected directly from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs...

  • Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1304 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the Bond University Queensland Country squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship. Sixteen players have been selected from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs represented. The squad...

  • Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 788 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the Bond University Queensland Country squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship. Sixteen players have been selected from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs represented. The squad...

  • Melville explains academy registration change

    Aug 2, 17 • 1743 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Melville explains academy registration change

    Director of Professional Rugby at the RFU Nigel Melville believes changes to registration rules for England Academy Players (EAP) can result in increased playing time and competition exposure. This season (2017/18) there can be increased movement for EAPs...

  • Melville explains academy registration change

    Aug 2, 17 • 983 Views • General NewsComments Off on Melville explains academy registration change

    Director of Professional Rugby at the RFU Nigel Melville believes changes to registration rules for England Academy Players (EAP) can result in increased playing time and competition exposure. This season (2017/18) there can be increased movement for EAPs...

  • Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Aug 2, 17 • 1482 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Confirmed Bok media and training schedule for PE The Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday, 5 August 2017 after the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, which will be staged on the same day at Emirates...

  • Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Aug 2, 17 • 958 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Confirmed Bok media and training schedule for PE The Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday, 5 August 2017 after the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, which will be staged on the same day at Emirates...

  • Tafel Lager Griquas VS. CellC Sharks

    Aug 2, 17 • 1171 Views • General NewsComments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas VS. CellC Sharks

    Team to play the CellC Sharks Kings Park, Durban Friday, 04 Aug. 2017 – 19:00   1              Devon Martinus 2              AJ Le Roux 3              Ewald van der Westhuizen 4              Mzwanele...

  • Tafel Lager Griquas VS. CellC Sharks

    Aug 2, 17 • 733 Views • General NewsComments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas VS. CellC Sharks

    Team to play the CellC Sharks Kings Park, Durban Friday, 04 Aug. 2017 – 19:00   1              Devon Martinus 2              AJ Le Roux 3              Ewald van der Westhuizen 4              Mzwanele...

  • RFU announces Tyrrells as title partner for new women’s domestic competition

    Aug 2, 17 • 1007 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU announces Tyrrells as title partner for new women’s domestic competition

    ~ Tyrrells Premier 15s season fixtures confirmed~ ~ Full fixture list HERE~ The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced Tyrrells as title partner for the new women’s domestic competition, with the official name of the competition now the ‘Tyrrells...

  • RFU announces Tyrrells as title partner for new women’s domestic competition

    Aug 2, 17 • 744 Views • General NewsComments Off on RFU announces Tyrrells as title partner for new women’s domestic competition

    ~ Tyrrells Premier 15s season fixtures confirmed~ ~ Full fixture list HERE~ The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced Tyrrells as title partner for the new women’s domestic competition, with the official name of the competition now the ‘Tyrrells...