Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Five changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 4, 17 • 778 Views • General NewsComments Off on Five changes for DHL WP U19

    There are five changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face the Cell C Sharks U19 at Brookside on Saturday. Coach Nazeem Adams’ team will be looking for their fourth consecutive victory of the season in their match against the visitors from...

  • SA Rugby condemns anti-social behaviour against match officials

    Aug 4, 17 • 1129 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby condemns anti-social behaviour against match officials

    Spectators abusing and assaulting referees should have criminal charges laid against them and be prosecuted, the President of SA Rugby, Mr Mark Alexander, said on Thursday, appealing to spectators, players and parents to respect the role of the match...

  • SA Rugby condemns anti-social behaviour against match officials

    Aug 4, 17 • 746 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby condemns anti-social behaviour against match officials

    Spectators abusing and assaulting referees should have criminal charges laid against them and be prosecuted, the President of SA Rugby, Mr Mark Alexander, said on Thursday, appealing to spectators, players and parents to respect the role of the match...

  • Six Road Safety Western Force players selected in Bledisloe Squad

    Aug 4, 17 • 1161 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Six Road Safety Western Force players selected in Bledisloe Squad

    Six Road Safety Western Force men have been named in the Qantas Wallabies 34-man squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup Test. Adam Coleman, Dane Haylett-Petty, and Tatafu Polota-Nau have maintained their place in the squads from the June Test window, uncapped...

  • Six Road Safety Western Force players selected in Bledisloe Squad

    Aug 4, 17 • 764 Views • General NewsComments Off on Six Road Safety Western Force players selected in Bledisloe Squad

    Six Road Safety Western Force men have been named in the Qantas Wallabies 34-man squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup Test. Adam Coleman, Dane Haylett-Petty, and Tatafu Polota-Nau have maintained their place in the squads from the June Test window, uncapped...

  • Codie Taylor signs long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby

    Aug 4, 17 • 1125 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Codie Taylor signs long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby

    Talented young All Blacks, Crusaders, and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract through to 2021. 26-year-old Taylor, who’s currently in South Africa with...

  • Codie Taylor signs long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby

    Aug 4, 17 • 784 Views • General NewsComments Off on Codie Taylor signs long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby

    Talented young All Blacks, Crusaders, and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract through to 2021. 26-year-old Taylor, who’s currently in South Africa with...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Semi-Finals Preview

    Aug 4, 17 • 1052 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Semi-Finals Preview

    The Queensland Premier Rugby semi-finals kick off on Sunday as the best of the competition converge on Ballymore for back-to-back action. The major semi-final kicks off at 3:05 pm with the University of Queensland set to face off against GPS. UQ won 15 of...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Semi-Finals Preview

    Aug 4, 17 • 1453 Views • General NewsComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Semi-Finals Preview

    The Queensland Premier Rugby semi-finals kick off on Sunday as the best of the competition converge on Ballymore for back-to-back action. The major semi-final kicks off at 3:05 pm with the University of Queensland set to face off against GPS. UQ won 15 of...

  • England Training Squad Announced Ahead of Camp

    Aug 4, 17 • 1357 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Training Squad Announced Ahead of Camp

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has announced his training squad to take part in a pre-season camp at the Lensbury Hotel later this week. 37 players will attend the three-day camp in Teddington, which begins on Saturday 5 August. Dan Cole, Owen Farrell,...

  • England Training Squad Announced Ahead of Camp

    Aug 4, 17 • 760 Views • General NewsComments Off on England Training Squad Announced Ahead of Camp

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has announced his training squad to take part in a pre-season camp at the Lensbury Hotel later this week. 37 players will attend the three-day camp in Teddington, which begins on Saturday 5 August. Dan Cole, Owen Farrell,...

  • England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    Aug 4, 17 • 1482 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    England U18s have amended their squad for the summer development tour of South Africa (6-21 August). Lock Alex Coles and Joe Tunney, full back Nick David and prop Tom Rowland all come into the squad while James Dun, Marcus Smith, Kieren Verden as well as Ted...

  • England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    Aug 4, 17 • 901 Views • General NewsComments Off on England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    England U18s have amended their squad for the summer development tour of South Africa (6-21 August). Lock Alex Coles and Joe Tunney, full back Nick David and prop Tom Rowland all come into the squad while James Dun, Marcus Smith, Kieren Verden as well as Ted...

  • Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Aug 3, 17 • 786 Views • General NewsComments Off on Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Flyhalf Damian Willemse will make his DHL Western Province debut in the Currie Cup encounter against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There have been several changes to the DHL Western Province team, for the clash which kicks off at 13h00 on...

  • Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Aug 3, 17 • 883 Views • General NewsComments Off on Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Flyhalf Damian Willemse will make his DHL Western Province debut in the Currie Cup encounter against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There have been several changes to the DHL Western Province team, for the clash which kicks off at 13h00 on...

  • Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Aug 3, 17 • 1090 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...

  • Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Aug 3, 17 • 733 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 • 4741 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 • 1636 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 • 969 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 • 778 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 • 1046 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 • 1309 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 • 1792 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 • 826 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...