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  • Tickets, match day info VSR semi-final Emirates Airline Park

    Jul 24, 17 • 1476 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Tickets, match day info VSR semi-final Emirates Airline Park

    Get your ticket for big semi-final in Johannesburg The Lions Rugby Company will host the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final between the Emirates Lions and the Hurricanes at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 29 July at 14:30. Ticket prices start at only R80 (full...

  • Puma-Woema prevails in Currie Cup

    Jul 24, 17 • 1867 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Puma-Woema prevails in Currie Cup

    On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Mbombela Stadium braced itself for the latest installment in the ongoing catfight between the Steval Pumas and the visiting Xerox Golden Lions. This installment was the opening match of the Currie Cup Premier Division for both...

  • Border and WP women continue solid form

    Jul 24, 17 • 961 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Border and WP women continue solid form

    Defending SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial champions, Border, and Western Province on Saturday continued to stamp their authority in the early stages of Section A in the tournament as they cruised to convincing victories for the second week to remain...

  • 2017 Super Rugby Semi-Final Draw & Schedule Confirmed

    Jul 24, 17 • 1785 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on 2017 Super Rugby Semi-Final Draw & Schedule Confirmed

    Following the completion of the quarter-finals, the draw and schedule for the semi-finals have been confirmed by SANZAAR. The two top ranked teams, the Lions, and Crusaders, both won their quarter-finals and will, therefore, host the Semi-finals. Semi-final...

  • Coca-Cola Hero of the day (DAY 5)

    Jul 24, 17 • 1150 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Coca-Cola Hero of the day (DAY 5)

    Tino Swanepoel from the Golden Lions has been named the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day for day 5 of the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week. The prestigious Coca-Cola Hero of the Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game changing...

  • Aussie Girls win Youth Commonwealth Games Gold

    Jul 24, 17 • 1258 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Aussie Girls win Youth Commonwealth Games Gold

    Australia has won the Gold Medal in Women’s Rugby Sevens at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas after a thrilling 31-5 victory over Canada in the Gold Medal match this morning. The next generation of Australia’s Women’s Rugby Sevens talent went...

  • Toyota Cheetahs Academy – Breeding ground of opportunity

    Jul 24, 17 • 1274 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Academy – Breeding ground of opportunity

    Toyota SA expands investment in the Toyota Cheetahs Academy. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), believes that “sports legends are made – not born”. Therefore a commitment is required to honing local talent – not just for future Cheetahs players, but...

  • Tries galore in opening round of Currie Cup – Round One review

    Jul 24, 17 • 1908 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Tries galore in opening round of Currie Cup – Round One review

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs started their defence of the Currie Cup – presented by Nashua and Direct Axis – in spectacular fashion at home by beating the Cell C Sharks 47-12, while the Vodacom Blue Bulls showed they want to play in the finals...

  • Emirates Lions keep SA flag flying – Vodacom Super Rugby Quarter-final 17 Review

    Jul 24, 17 • 2174 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions keep SA flag flying – Vodacom Super Rugby Quarter-final 17 Review

    Cell C Sharks almost cause upset in Johannesburg DHL Stormers come up short in Cape Town The Emirates Lions will host the Hurricanes in a repeat of last year’s Vodacom Super Rugby final after both teams qualified for the 2017 semi-finals during an...

  • Border and WP women continue solid form

    Jul 24, 17 • 781 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Border and WP women continue solid form

    Defending SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial champions, Border, and Western Province on Saturday continued to stamp their authority in the early stages of Section A in the tournament as they cruised to convincing victories for the second week to remain...

  • Lions, Blue Bulls finish tops in U18 Weeks

    Jul 24, 17 • 1826 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Lions, Blue Bulls finish tops in U18 Weeks

    The Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions and Blue Bulls took top honours in the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Weeks in an exciting finish to the SA Rugby Youth Weeks series at St Stithians College in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Bidvest Waltons...

  • John Smit hooked on TransCape

    Jul 21, 17 • 890 Views • General News • • Comments Off on John Smit hooked on TransCape

    Former Springbok hooker John Smit, accustomed to tough sporting challenges, faces an examination of another kind when he competes in the TransCape mountain bike race for the first time next year. One of South Africa’s most celebrated sportsmen, Smit...

  • Women’s Interprovincial Competition gains momentum

    Jul 21, 17 • 967 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Women’s Interprovincial Competition gains momentum

    The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition is set to gain momentum on Saturday as the A-Division teams battle it out in round two following a high-scoring opening round a fortnight ago. KwaZulu-Natal will host Western Province at Growthpoint Kings...

  • Rick Alan The Voice of Emirates

    Jul 21, 17 • 1171 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Rick Alan The Voice of Emirates

    The voice of Emirates Airline Park His presence has become synonymous with the Lions Rugby company. As their ever-present presenter, Rick Alan’s knowledge and passion for the game continue to excite and entertain the match day crowd. He’s earned his...

  • First World War memorial to honour rugby’s fallen

    Jul 21, 17 • 1468 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on First World War memorial to honour rugby’s fallen

    SA Rugby is seeking the assistance of schools, clubs, historians and the general public in identifying South African rugby players who lost their lives during the First World War (1914-1918) for inclusion as part of a World Rugby Memorial to be unveiled on...

  • Historic 2017 NRC Draw released as Fiji enters the fray

    Jul 21, 17 • 2013 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Historic 2017 NRC Draw released as Fiji enters the fray

    The National Rugby Championship (NRC) will break new ground in 2017 as Fiji enter the competition, looking to light up the tournament with their electrifying brand of Rugby. The inclusion of Fiji is not the only change to the NRC this season, with the Vikings...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 17

    Jul 21, 17 • 1005 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 17

    Round 17 of Queensland Premier Rugby kicks off tomorrow, with a top of the table clash between GPS and University of Queensland headlining this weekend’s action. The clash will see the Gallopers and the Red Heavies contest both the Welsby Cup and the Halley...

  • Queensland Club venues embraced as 2017 National Rugby Championship Draw Released

    Jul 21, 17 • 891 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Club venues embraced as 2017 National Rugby Championship Draw Released

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) will take more National Rugby Championship (NRC) games to its clubs than ever before in 2017. McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City and Bond University Queensland Country will continue to engage Queensland’s clubs as the NRC...

  • Erasmus to lead DHL WP U19 at Brookside

    Jul 21, 17 • 1154 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Erasmus to lead DHL WP U19 at Brookside

    Hooker Schalk Erasmus will captain DHL Western Province U19 against Toyota Free State U19 in their clash at Brookside on Saturday. With regular skipper Salmaan Moerat sidelined with a concussion, Erasmus takes over the captaincy reins for the encounter, which...

  • Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Jul 21, 17 • 1585 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Lwazi Mvovo 14. Kobus van Wyk 13. Lukhanyo Am 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. S’busiso Nkosi 10. Curwin Bosch 9. Cobus Reinach 8. Daniel du Preez 7. Jean-Luc du Preez 6. Philip van der Walt (c) 5. Stephan Lewies 4. Etienne Oosthuizen 3. Coenie Oosthuizen 2....

  • Try festival on penultimate day of U18 Youth Weeks

    Jul 21, 17 • 1324 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Try festival on penultimate day of U18 Youth Weeks

    The penultimate day of action the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week tournaments at St Stithians College on Thursday proved to be an attacking festival as 828 points were scored in an entertaining day’s play. A total of 112 points and 17...

  • Coca-Colar Hero of the day(DAY 4)

    Jul 21, 17 • 1033 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Coca-Colar Hero of the day(DAY 4)

    Juan (JJ) Van der Mescht from the Sharks has been named the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day for day 4 of the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week. The prestigious Coca-Cola Hero of the Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game changing...

  • HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale next Friday

    Jul 21, 17 • 1255 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale next Friday

    Tickets for the highly anticipated HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament will go on sale to the public on Friday, 28 July 2017, ranging in price from R150 to R300 for a full day’s rugby action. Sales will open next Friday at 09h00 through Computicket and all...

  • World Rugby adds six law amendments to global trial

    Jul 21, 17 • 1051 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on World Rugby adds six law amendments to global trial

    Six new law amendments added to global trial following detailed analysis and approval Northern hemisphere first to trial full program of 11 law amendments from 1 August in line with process timetable Southern hemisphere will trial full program of 11 law...

  • Marais and Elstadt return for DHL Stormers

    Jul 21, 17 • 1718 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Marais and Elstadt return for DHL Stormers

    Fullback SP Marais and flank Rynhardt Elstadt return for the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The experienced duo return from injury in the only two changes to the DHL Stormers’...