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  • Team Announcement: Cell C Sharks vs Steval Pumas

    Jul 31, 17 • 952 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Cell C Sharks vs Steval Pumas

    After starting our Currie Cup campaign on the road last weekend, the Cell C Sharks host the Pumas at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on Saturday in the first of six home games in the competition. In last year’s competition – with a different structure where each...

  • DIE LIONS WIL GESKIEDENIS MAAK

    Jul 31, 17 • 1586 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DIE LIONS WIL GESKIEDENIS MAAK

    Johannesburg-Simon Riekert #paletoe Môre middag kry die Lions ʼn tweede kans op Superrugby glorie in net soveel jare. En voordat die Wellington Hurricanes ʼn doring in hul vlees word, moet hulle die Nieu Seelandse stormpie tem. Doodbyt. Die...

  • Stunning comeback earns Emirates Lions home final – Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final review

    Jul 31, 17 • 1332 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Stunning comeback earns Emirates Lions home final – Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final review

    The Emirates Lions and the Crusaders will meet at 16h00 on Saturday in Johannesburg in a dream Vodacom Super Rugby final to be staged at Emirates Airlines Park, after the Highveld side scored a sensational 44-29 semi-final victory over the Hurricanes. The...

  • Cheetahs remain unbeaten in Currie Cup

    Jul 31, 17 • 1795 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Cheetahs remain unbeaten in Currie Cup

    The defending Currie Cup Premier Division champions, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, continued to stamp their authority early on in SA’s premier domestic competition this weekend to remain the only unbeaten team after two matches in the series. The Toyota...

  • Brumbies players added to national train-on squad ahead of the Bledisloe Cup

    Jul 26, 17 • 1100 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Brumbies players added to national train-on squad ahead of the Bledisloe Cup

    Extended national train-on squad, after addition of Brumbies players  Forwards Allan Alaalatoa, 12 Tests, Brumbies Rory Arnold, 12 Tests, Brumbies Jermaine Ainsley*, Western Force Sam Carter, 15 Tests, Brumbies Adam Coleman, 12 Tests, Western Force Pek...

  • Exciting new Forwards Coach joins Steval Pumas for Currie Cup 2017

    Jul 25, 17 • 1903 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Exciting new Forwards Coach joins Steval Pumas for Currie Cup 2017

    CJ van der Linde joins Steval Pumas as Forwards Coach In a momentous move for the Steval Pumas, world-cup winning Springbok prop and highly regarded coach CJ van der Linde has signed as forwards coach for the 2017 Currie Cup season. 36-year-old Van der Linde...

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    Maritzburg College v Afrikaans Höer Seunskool (Affies) Historic Overview

    Jul 25, 17 • 2587 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Maritzburg College v Afrikaans Höer Seunskool (Affies) Historic Overview

    Saturday 29th July sees the 8th edition of Premier Interschools for 2017 move up to Pretoria where Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) hosts Maritzburg College for their annual derby. The yearly fixture started in 1996 and since then they have played...

  • SA Rugby pays tribute to Welile “Bomza” Nkohla

    Jul 24, 17 • 1034 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to Welile “Bomza” Nkohla

    SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, on Monday paid tribute to former African Springbok captain Welile James “Bomza” Nkohla, who passed away in Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning after a long battle with cancer, aged 71. Nkohlo,...

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

    Jul 24, 17 • 1557 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 • 1920 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 • 1016 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 • 1838 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 • 1220 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 • 1305 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 • 1369 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 • 1953 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 • 2228 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 • 835 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 • 1875 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 • 960 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 • 1020 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 • 1252 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 • 1526 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 • 2105 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 • 1065 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...