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  • Nathan Grey to transition to full-time Wallabies role

    Jun 28, 17 • 1137 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Nathan Grey to transition to full-time Wallabies role

    Qantas Wallabies assistant and NSW Waratahs assistant coach Nathan Grey will move permanently into a national coaching role at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season, after signing a new two-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union. Grey, who joined...

  • Buildcorp Wallaroos name squad for Rugby World Cup

    Jun 28, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos name squad for Rugby World Cup

    Wallaroos 28-woman squad for 2017 Rugby World Cup Forwards Millie Boyle, 3 Tests, ACT Chloe Butler, 9 Tests, South Australia Cheyenne Campbell, 12 Tests, Queensland Rebecca Clough, 13 Tests, Western Australia Mollie Gray, 8 Tests, Australian Services Rugby...

  • SuperSport Rugby Challenge quarter-finals confirmed

    Jun 27, 17 • 1478 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge quarter-finals confirmed

    Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kimberley will host the quarter-finals of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this weekend, with three of the four matches to be televised. DHL Western Province will host a double-header at the Green Point Track in Cape Town on Sunday,...

  • Daley destined for two more years in perth

    Jun 27, 17 • 1138 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Daley destined for two more years in perth

    Road Safety Western Force prop Ben Daley has re-signed for a further two seasons with the Western Australian franchise, securing his future until the end of the 2019 season. The three-time capped Wallaby has played eight games for the club this season and has...

  • All Blacks to turn Government House into training pitch – for rugby kids

    Jun 27, 17 • 1048 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks to turn Government House into training pitch – for rugby kids

    Eight members of the All Black squad will be passing on their skills to aspiring young players at a special venue on Friday morning – the North Lawn of Government House. The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, and Sir David Gascoigne have...

  • Boks v All Blacks tickets on sale September 11

    Jun 26, 17 • 1480 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Boks v All Blacks tickets on sale September 11

    Following a rigorous evaluation process and the awarding of a venue safety certificate for DHL Newlands by the City of Cape Town, the historic stadium will host the All Blacks for the first time since 2008 on October 7. The first Test match between the...

  • Emirates Airline Park remain Springbok ally

    Jun 26, 17 • 1693 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Emirates Airline Park remain Springbok ally

    For the staff of Emirates Airline Park and the Golden Lions Rugby Union Saturday 24 June 2017 started out with a trip down memory lane as their CEO Rudolf Straeuli remembered the day 22 years ago when he was on the bus on the way to the stadium for the final...

  • Kearsney 1st XV lost to Westville 1st XV 27-17

    Jun 26, 17 • 902 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kearsney 1st XV lost to Westville 1st XV 27-17

    Westville hosted Kearsney for the last fixture of the season, with both teams prepared to play attractive rugby which was enjoyed by a big crowd in perfect conditions. Kearsney scored their first try within 40 seconds after receiving the kickoff, producing...

  • Ruan Botha suspended for three matches

    Jun 26, 17 • 1138 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1221 Views • General News, School • • Comments 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 • 1041 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1681 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 999 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1157 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1018 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1631 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 908 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 768 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1529 Views • General News, National • • Comments 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 • 1084 Views • General News • • Comments Off on NAAS BOTHA PRAAT MET RUBEN DELMAGE OOR DIE SPRINGBOKKE

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  • HOEVEELD TYD HET TOETIE NODIG?

    Jun 26, 17 • 1146 Views • General News, International, National • • Comments 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 • 852 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1286 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1633 Views • General News, School • • Comments 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 • 1105 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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...