Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Ruan Botha suspended for three matches

    Jun 26, 17 • 1073 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ruan Botha suspended for three matches

    Cell C Sharks lock Ruan Botha has been suspended for three matches following a disciplinary hearing after he contravened Law 10.4 (h) in the match between South Africa ‘A’ and the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday evening. Botha was...

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    Rondebosch Boys’ High keep upper hand against Bishops

    Jun 26, 17 • 1171 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Rondebosch Boys’ High keep upper hand against Bishops

    Rondebosch Boys’ High came out on top against their old rivals Diocesan College by 32-19 in their annual clash at Piley Rees on Saturday. Rondebosch won the match thanks to a second half surge which saw them scored 17 unanswered points after the break....

  • Rampaging rangi re-signs for two more years

    Jun 26, 17 • 986 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rampaging rangi re-signs for two more years

    The Road Safety Western Force have added some firepower to their forward pack next season with the re-signing of hooker Anaru Rangi. The abrasive race was brought into the side last year, after the Force were struck down with injury, and proved himself ready...

  • South Africa vs Argentina test tickets now available

    Jun 26, 17 • 1542 Views • General NewsComments Off on South Africa vs Argentina test tickets now available

    Finally the ‘BIG DAY’ is about to arrive and the excitement is mounting as the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prepares to welcome the Springboks and the Argentine team on 19th August 2017 for what promises to be an absolute humdinger of a match –...

  • Undefeated Women’s Aussie 7s through to Quarter Finals in France

    Jun 26, 17 • 956 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Undefeated Women’s Aussie 7s through to Quarter Finals in France

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has steamrolled through to the Quarter Finals of the final leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France, with convincing wins over Spain (41-0), Fiji (35-5) and France (20-17). Their...

  • Steval Pumas crush Hino Valke

    Jun 26, 17 • 1103 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas crush Hino Valke

    In the final group game of the SuperSport Challenge, the Steval Pumas took the field against the Hino Valke, hoping to secure a 3rd place finish on the log. The opening minutes proved to be a ding-dong affair, with both teams showing a willingness to take the...

  • Qantas Wallabies complete Italian job to close out June Series

    Jun 26, 17 • 919 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies complete Italian job to close out June Series

    The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Italy 40-27 on a sun-soaked Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon. The Wallabies powered in six tries, with Israel Folau and Sefa Naivalu both posting a double as they took down a spirited Azzuri outfit who...

  • Quarter-finalists confirmed for SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    Jun 26, 17 • 1585 Views • General NewsComments Off on Quarter-finalists confirmed for SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    An away victory to Eastern Province and a seven-try spree by the Steval Pumas secured them quarterfinals spot in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this weekend, while a hard-fought 46-41 win over the SWD Eagles in Oudtshoorn earlier today confirmed DHL Western...

  • Coetzee compliments Springbok players on series win

    Jun 26, 17 • 831 Views • General NewsComments Off on Coetzee compliments Springbok players on series win

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, on Saturday praised the effort of his squad and management, but also had a special word of thanks to Springbok supporters, after his side clinched the Castle Lager Incoming Series with a 3-0 winning margin. South Africa won...

  • Bok captain Whiteley withdrawn from team to face France

    Jun 26, 17 • 726 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bok captain Whiteley withdrawn from team to face France

    Springbok captain Warren Whiteley has been withdrawn from the team to France on Saturday because of a groin injury. Vice-captain, Eben Etzebeth, will now lead the Springboks in the third and final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at Emirates Airline Park in...

  • Ackermann pleased with SA A performances

    Jun 26, 17 • 1475 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Ackermann pleased with SA A performances

      South Africa A-side coach, Johan Ackermann, praised the effort of his squad after they defeated the French Barbarians 48-28 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday. The win secured a 2-0 sweep over the French tourists after the SA A-side won last...

  • NAAS BOTHA PRAAT MET RUBEN DELMAGE OOR DIE SPRINGBOKKE

    Jun 26, 17 • 1043 Views • General NewsComments Off on NAAS BOTHA PRAAT MET RUBEN DELMAGE OOR DIE SPRINGBOKKE

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  • HOEVEELD TYD HET TOETIE NODIG?

    Jun 26, 17 • 1102 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on HOEVEELD TYD HET TOETIE NODIG?

    Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Daar word alom gesê dat ʼn dag in sport, veral top sport, ʼn leeftyd kan verteenwoordig. Min is so waar soos wat tans aan die gang is met die Allister Coetzee en sy Springbokke. Allister is op 12 April 2016 aangestel as die...

  • Backline boost for DHL WP

    Jun 23, 17 • 808 Views • General NewsComments Off on Backline boost for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province has been boosted by the inclusion of backline stars Dan du Plessis and Bjorn Basson for their SuperSport Rugby Challenge encounter with SWD Eagles in Oudtshoorn on Sunday. Coach John Dobson’s team will be looking to end the league...

  • 2017 DHL WP Youth Week teams announced

    Jun 23, 17 • 1209 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2017 DHL WP Youth Week teams announced

    The six different DHL Western Province teams for the upcoming Coca-Cola National Youth Weeks have been named. The squads for the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week teams that will be hosted at St Stithians College in Johannesburg from...

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    Bishops v Rondebosch Team Lists

    Jun 23, 17 • 1565 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Bishops v Rondebosch Team Lists

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Schoolboy rugby has served...

  • SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed

    Jun 23, 17 • 968 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed

    Home Tests hosted in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Cape Town The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at DHL Newlands in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle...

  • Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for Italy clash at Suncorp Stadium

    Jun 23, 17 • 1199 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for Italy clash at Suncorp Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 24 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (11 Tests) 6. Ned...

  • Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at All Blacks Test

    Jun 23, 17 • 2048 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at All Blacks Test

    This Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions will be the first chance for fans at the game to get a closer look at the action with the launch of the Stadium Live experience, as part of the new All Blacks app, powered...

  • SRC 2017: Cavaliers in playoff race against Kings

    Jun 23, 17 • 955 Views • General NewsComments Off on SRC 2017: Cavaliers in playoff race against Kings

    THE Boland Cavaliers have kept their playoff hopes alive after securing a convincing 51-10 victory against the SWD Eagles in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match in Malmesbury this past weekend. Another bonus-point victory, over the EP Kings in Bredasdorp this...

  • All to play for in final round of SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    Jun 22, 17 • 770 Views • General NewsComments Off on All to play for in final round of SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    The final weekend of regulation play in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge has turned out to become one of must-wins and desperate results as eight of the 15 teams will try to get into the best possible position for the quarter-finals. After eight rounds of play,...

  • Force look to future with Vibrant Vui

    Jun 22, 17 • 995 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Force look to future with Vibrant Vui

    The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed a star of the future with prop Shambeckler Vui signing on for a further two seasons. The Australian U20s representative has had a remarkable year, making his Vodafone Super Rugby debut in Round Six against the...

  • Steval Pumas look to fly against the Falcons

    Jun 22, 17 • 909 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas look to fly against the Falcons

    As the SuperSport Rugby Challenge reaches its sharp end, the Steval Pumas are anticipating a fierce battle when they come up against the Hino Valke on home turf this Saturday. The team is back from Namibia, where they beat the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias...

  • LIVE Schoolboy games this weekend Saturday the 24th June 2017

    Jun 22, 17 • 2044 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on LIVE Schoolboy games this weekend Saturday the 24th June 2017

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  • Team Release – Free State vs. Cell C Sharks XV

    Jun 22, 17 • 1126 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Release – Free State vs. Cell C Sharks XV

    Free State vs. Cell C Sharks XV Date : Friday, 23 June 2017 Time : 15h00 Venue : Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee : Adriaan Jacobs The Cell C Sharks XV will close out their SuperSport Rugby Challenge pool commitments with a return clash against...