Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    Aug 2, 17 • 823 Views • General NewsComments Off on Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    The independent committee hearing an appeal by All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has reserved its decision after a two-hour hearing this evening. The appeal committee – made up of chair Mr. Justice Graeme Mew (Canada), Shao-Ing Wang (Singapore) and...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Aug 2, 17 • 2343 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Saturday 5th August 2017 will dawn on another Premier Interschools match. Arguably the biggest of the lot Paarl Gimnasium versus Paarl Boys’ High. The Galpille against the Bloedworse, South vs North. This is the time of year when the town of Paarl is...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Aug 2, 17 • 826 Views • General NewsComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Saturday 5th August 2017 will dawn on another Premier Interschools match. Arguably the biggest of the lot Paarl Gimnasium versus Paarl Boys’ High. The Galpille against the Bloedworse, South vs North. This is the time of year when the town of Paarl is...

  • SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    Aug 1, 17 • 1336 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    The world of the oval ball may be traditionally dominated by men, but SA Rugby will celebrate Women’s Month this year by partnering with Caring4Girls to donate sanitary products to disadvantaged women, while females will be allowed free entry at selected...

  • SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    Aug 1, 17 • 871 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    The world of the oval ball may be traditionally dominated by men, but SA Rugby will celebrate Women’s Month this year by partnering with Caring4Girls to donate sanitary products to disadvantaged women, while females will be allowed free entry at selected...

  • Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    Aug 1, 17 • 2706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    The Super Rugby Final to be held at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August, between the Emirates Lions and BNZ Crusaders, has been completely sold out. This will officially be the biggest match to be hosted in South African rugby history. Here is some...

  • Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    Aug 1, 17 • 1489 Views • General NewsComments Off on Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    The Super Rugby Final to be held at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August, between the Emirates Lions and BNZ Crusaders, has been completely sold out. This will officially be the biggest match to be hosted in South African rugby history. Here is some...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 2455 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    SANZAAR has announced the match official appointments for the Super Rugby final on Saturday 5 August at Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, between the Lions and Crusaders #LIOvCRU. The match referee will be Jaco Peyper who refereed the semi-final between...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 1331 Views • General NewsComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    SANZAAR has announced the match official appointments for the Super Rugby final on Saturday 5 August at Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, between the Lions and Crusaders #LIOvCRU. The match referee will be Jaco Peyper who refereed the semi-final between...

  • Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Aug 1, 17 • 1043 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Toyota Cheetahs, Southern Kings join Guinness PRO14 Top Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian clubs to visit SA Summer rugby comes to South Africa The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings will kick off a new adventure for South African rugby in five weeks’ time...

  • Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Aug 1, 17 • 830 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Toyota Cheetahs, Southern Kings join Guinness PRO14 Top Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian clubs to visit SA Summer rugby comes to South Africa The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings will kick off a new adventure for South African rugby in five weeks’ time...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Aug 1, 17 • 834 Views • General NewsComments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the upcoming 2017/18 season. A long-term strategic agreement has been signed by...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Aug 1, 17 • 808 Views • General NewsComments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the upcoming 2017/18 season. A long-term strategic agreement has been signed by...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 3107 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

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    Aug 1, 17 • 821 Views • General NewsComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

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  • Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Aug 1, 17 • 2208 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Former All Black Aaron Mauger will be the Pulse Energy Highlanders’ Head Coach from 2018 after signing a three-year deal with the southern club, CEO Roger Clark announced today. “We are very excited to welcome Aaron Mauger as our Head Coach for next three...

  • Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Aug 1, 17 • 1431 Views • General NewsComments Off on Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Former All Black Aaron Mauger will be the Pulse Energy Highlanders’ Head Coach from 2018 after signing a three-year deal with the southern club, CEO Roger Clark announced today. “We are very excited to welcome Aaron Mauger as our Head Coach for next three...

  • Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Aug 1, 17 • 1090 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Michael Lowis (Clevedon RFC) has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of a national anti-doping independent panel for an anti-doping violation. The 40-year-old rugby player tested positive for the presence of the...

  • Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Aug 1, 17 • 957 Views • General NewsComments Off on Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Michael Lowis (Clevedon RFC) has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of a national anti-doping independent panel for an anti-doping violation. The 40-year-old rugby player tested positive for the presence of the...

  • Andrew Forrest’s support doubles the benefits for grass roots rugby in wa

    Jul 31, 17 • 1304 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Andrew Forrest’s support doubles the benefits for grass roots rugby in wa

    Andrew Forrest’s commitment to throw the full spectrum of his support into saving the Road Safety Western Force has now been extended to also supporting the development and growth of community rugby in WA at the grass roots level. The announcement this...

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    Affies too strong for Maritzburg College

    Jul 31, 17 • 1409 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Affies too strong for Maritzburg College

    The first XV of the Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool of Pretoria welcomed a few stalwarts back in their midst and managed to kick-off their third term with a handsome 40-25 victory over Maritzburg College in their annual Premier Interschools derby in Pretoria....

  • Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale Friday

    Jul 31, 17 • 1654 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale Friday

    Please be advised that tickets to the HSBC Cape Town Sevens will go on sale tomorrow (Friday 28 July) at 9am. Tickets are available from Computicket via their website, app or call centre on 0861 915 8000. Tickets are also available from all participating...

  • Springbok coach satisfied with outcomes of assessment camp

    Jul 31, 17 • 861 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok coach satisfied with outcomes of assessment camp

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has expressed his satisfaction at the outcome of the Springbok medical and conditioning assessment camp which was held over the past four days in Stellenbosch. Coetzee described the camp a great benefit for the Boks’...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs DHL Western Province

    Jul 31, 17 • 937 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs DHL Western Province

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on Western Province on Sunday, 30 July in a Currie Cup match Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 14:30 and gates open at 13:00. Coach Rory Duncan has announced his team for the encounter. Changes...

  • Currie Cup shifts into second gear

    Jul 31, 17 • 1884 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup shifts into second gear

    The Currie Cup Premier Division, proudly sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua, will step into a new gear this weekend, with DHL Western Province kicking off their campaign, while three teams will look to bounce back from first round defeats. DHL Western...