Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Bok captain Whiteley withdrawn from team to face France

    Jun 26, 17 • 740 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bok captain Whiteley withdrawn from team to face France

    Springbok captain Warren Whiteley has been withdrawn from the team to France on Saturday because of a groin injury.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 • 1495 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 • 1059 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 • 1118 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 • 822 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 • 1233 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 • 1590 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 • 1008 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 • 1227 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 • 2068 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 • 974 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 • 788 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 • 1013 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 • 926 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 • 2060 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 • 1150 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...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium

    Jun 22, 17 • 938 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play 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...

  • All Blacks team named for first DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test against British & Irish Lions; Kieran Read returns as Captain

    Jun 22, 17 • 954 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for first DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test against British & Irish Lions; Kieran Read returns as Captain

    The All Blacks team to play the first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday 24 June has been named. The matchday 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (25) 2. Codie Taylor (16) 3....

  • Xerox Golden Lions team announcement

    Jun 22, 17 • 1711 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team announcement

    Ruan Combrinck will run out for the Xerox Golden Lions team to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Orlando Stadium on Friday (17:00). Combrinck, who was in action for the SA A side last weekend in Durban against the French Barbarians, has been sent back to the...

  • Rejuvenated Oosthuizen enjoying Bok environment

    Jun 22, 17 • 1140 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Rejuvenated Oosthuizen enjoying Bok environment

    Coenie Oosthuizen is working extremely hard to make sure he remains part of the current Springbok squad environment, which he describes as something special. The strongly built front ranker has spoken openly about his personal disappointment of last season...

  • Venter takes over SA ‘A’ captaincy

    Jun 22, 17 • 1749 Views • General NewsComments Off on Venter takes over SA ‘A’ captaincy

    Springbok midfielder Francois Venter will lead out the SA ‘A’ team in their final match against the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday evening (kick-off at 20h00). Venter takes over from Juan de Jongh, who is on the bench alongside...

  • Opening fixtures for National Girls U18 Week announced

    Jun 22, 17 • 2713 Views • Craven Week Fixtures, General News, SchoolComments Off on Opening fixtures for National Girls U18 Week announced

    The SA Rugby National Girls U18 Week will again add a female touch to the SA Rugby Youth Weeks Series from 3 to 7 July at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom, with several high-profile battles lined up for the opening day’s play. Border, who held off...

  • Ruru resigns for two more years

    Jun 22, 17 • 1713 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ruru resigns for two more years

    The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed exciting scrumhalf Michael Ruru for two more seasons, after a strong start to his Super Rugby career playing nine games for the Western Australian club, including three run-on starts this season. The Nedlands local...

  • Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds vs France

    Jun 22, 17 • 1002 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds vs France

    Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds… Emirates Airline Park aims to draw the largest crowd since 1993 where over 60 000 supporters crowded the then Ellis Park Stadium. To date, it was the biggest crowd for Test matches between SA and France played in...

  • Bok debut for Dreyer in final French Test

    Jun 22, 17 • 1675 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok debut for Dreyer in final French Test

    Hardworking prop Ruan Dreyer will make his debut for the Springboks on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France in Johannesburg, while the experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and outside center Jesse Kriel both return to the...