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  • Stick expects tough task against England

    Jun 9, 17 • 1489 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Stick expects tough task against England

    Junior Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick said England would pose a different challenge to Argentina in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Tbilisi on Tuesday, and he reiterated that the team had not achieved anything yet. Speaking after the...

  • Lions Craven Week teams announcement

    Jun 9, 17 • 3054 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Lions Craven Week teams announcement

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union, hosts of the Under 18 Craven Week at St Stithians College from 17-22 July in Johannesburg, has included nine players in their final Under 18 Craven Week side that was part of the team that were in action in the main event against...

  • ARU welcomes Sevens funding boost ahead of 2018 Commonwealth Games

    Jun 9, 17 • 1112 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ARU welcomes Sevens funding boost ahead of 2018 Commonwealth Games

    Australia Rugby Union (ARU) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and AIS of the Commonwealth Government’s $122 million investment in national sporting organisations for 2017/18. The Qantas Australian...

  • MTN revealed as new headline Springbok sponsor

    Jun 9, 17 • 1819 Views • General News • • Comments Off on MTN revealed as new headline Springbok sponsor

    Multinational mobile telecommunications company, MTN, was on Friday spectacularly revealed as the new headline sponsor of the Springboks, ushering in a bright new future for South African rugby, said Jurie Roux, SA Rugby CEO. The South African-based African...

  • Garsfontein 1st XV vs Helpmekaar 1st XV, 03 June 2017

    Jun 9, 17 • 918 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Garsfontein 1st XV vs Helpmekaar 1st XV, 03 June 2017

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  • SRC 2017: Wilschut to captain Cavaliers against WP

    Jun 9, 17 • 1383 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SRC 2017: Wilschut to captain Cavaliers against WP

    The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on Western Province in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match at the Charles Morkel Stadium in Strand on Saturday 10 June 2017. The match will kick-off at 15:00. Wayne Wilschut will captain the side in the...

  • Fans reminded to purchase DHL New Zealand Lions Series tickets from official sellers as matches sell out

    Jun 9, 17 • 1425 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fans reminded to purchase DHL New Zealand Lions Series tickets from official sellers as matches sell out

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed several matches of the DHL NZ Lions Series were sold out but reminded fans not to get taken in by ticket scalpers and unofficial websites. Matches against the British & Irish Lions featuring the Crusaders, the Maori...

  • Juan de Jongh to captain SA ‘A’ team

    Jun 9, 17 • 1128 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Juan de Jongh to captain SA ‘A’ team

    Experienced Springbok midfielder Juan de Jongh was on Friday named the captain of the South African ‘A’ team by coach Johan Ackermann as the squad settled into their training routine in Durban in preparation for the two-match series against a strong...

  • Buildcorp Wallaroos fall to England 

    Jun 9, 17 • 964 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos fall to England 

    The Buildcorp Wallaroos have fallen to the defending World Champions England 53-10 in their opening match of the International Rugby Series at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua, Wellington on Friday. The Red Roses with 839 Test caps of experience to...

  • Red Roses beat Australia in tour opener

    Jun 9, 17 • 1610 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses beat Australia in tour opener

    England got their 2017 International Women’s Rugby Series campaign off to a winning start with a 53-10 victory over Australia at Porirua Park, New Zealand. Wing Sarah McKenna scored a hat-trick of tries while Izzy Noel-Smith, Abbie Scott, Kay Wilson (two),...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 12

    Jun 9, 17 • 911 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 12

    Round 12 of Queensland Premier Rugby kicks off tomorrow with four matches on offer for grassroots Rugby fans. The Game of the Round will see GPS take on Brothers at Yoku Road as the club hosts its annual Old Boys Day celebrations. The match will be streamed...

  • Qantas Wallabies finalise reserves to face Fiji in Melbourne

    Jun 9, 17 • 992 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise reserves to face Fiji in Melbourne

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Fiji at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Saturday 10 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (7 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (68 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (9 Tests) 4. Sam Carter (13 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (9 Tests) 6. Ned Hanigan*...

  • Dramatic finish sees England U20 secure semi-final spot

    Jun 9, 17 • 1140 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Dramatic finish sees England U20 secure semi-final spot

    England sealed a dramatic 20-19 victory over Australia in their final pool game of the World Rugby U20 Championship to advance through to the semi-finals of the tournament. Australia went into halftime with a six-point lead following a converted Sione...

  • BMW Australia U20s fall short in one-point loss to England U20s

    Jun 9, 17 • 1122 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BMW Australia U20s fall short in one-point loss to England U20s

    The BMW Australia U20s have come agonisingly close to securing a semi-finals berth, losing the match lead in the 78th minute to go down 19-20 to the reigning World U20s and Six Nations champions, England. Sione Tuipulotu scored Australia’s only try and the...

  • England name squad to play Argentina

    Jun 9, 17 • 1087 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England name squad to play Argentina

    England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to take on Argentina in the first Test in San Juan on Saturday (live on BBC2, 8.15pm – BST kick-off). Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs) and Mark Wilson...

  • SA Rugby salutes Vodacom after unique agreement reached

    Jun 9, 17 • 892 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby salutes Vodacom after unique agreement reached

    Vodacom has reached a unique agreement with the South African Rugby Union (SARU), in the true spirit of sportsmanship, that will see the company step away from its sponsorship rights of the Springbok team to allow SA Rugby to negotiate with other...

  • Team Release – Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV

    Jun 9, 17 • 1076 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Team Release – Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV

    Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 10 June 2017 Time : 15h00 Venue : Olen Park, Potchefstroom Referee : Rasta Rasivhenge   The Cell C Sharks XV team named to play the Leopards in Potchefstroom in Saturday’s SuperSport Rugby Challenge...

  • Roux remains humble as SA U20’s book semi-final spot

    Jun 8, 17 • 1363 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Roux remains humble as SA U20’s book semi-final spot

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux remained humble on Thursday as his team romped to an 11-try 72-14 bonus-point victory against Argentina in their final pool match at the World Rugby U20 Championship at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to book a semi-final...

  • England Sevens name squad for Lodz Sevens

    Jun 8, 17 • 1071 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens name squad for Lodz Sevens

    England will compete in the second leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series this weekend (10-11 June) in Lodz, Poland. England have made two changes to the squad that travelled to Moscow last weekend for round one of the European tournaments where...

  • Pollard boost for Vodacom Blue Bulls, SWD looking for first win – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Round Seven Preview

    Jun 8, 17 • 950 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Pollard boost for Vodacom Blue Bulls, SWD looking for first win – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Round Seven Preview

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls received an unexpected boost with the inclusion of Springbok and Vodacom Bulls flyhalf, Handre Pollard, in their team to play the Hino Valke, in one of six eagerly awaited clashes in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this weekend. The...

  • Blitzbok Nel comes in for DHL WP

    Jun 8, 17 • 1461 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Blitzbok Nel comes in for DHL WP

    Blitzbok star Ruhan Nel will start at inside-centre for DHL Western Province in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge Cape derby against Boland Cavaliers, at Helderberg RFC, on Saturday. Nel formed part of the SA Sevens team that recently claimed the 2017 HSBC...

  • Four debutants in Springbok starting team to face France

    Jun 8, 17 • 1475 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Four debutants in Springbok starting team to face France

    Frans Steyn in line to play first Test since 2012 Warren Whiteley to captain Boks for the first time Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included the uncapped quartet of Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan and Ross Cronje in his starting team...

  • Cron names U20s side for crucial clash against England

    Jun 8, 17 • 1072 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Cron names U20s side for crucial clash against England

    1. Cody Walker, NSW Gen Blue, Easts 2.Jordan Uelese, Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne University 3. Shambeckler Vui, Western Force, University of WA 4.Ryan McCauley, NSW Gen Blue, Easts 5.Harry Hockings, Queensland U20s, University of Queensland 6. Angus...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Fiji in Melbourne

    Jun 8, 17 • 1607 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Fiji in Melbourne

    Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Fiji at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Saturday 10 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (7 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (68 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (9 Tests) 4. Sam Carter (13 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (9 Tests) 6. Ned...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the British and Irish Lions

    Jun 8, 17 • 1215 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the British and Irish Lions

    The BNZ Crusaders will create history on Saturday night when they play the British and Irish Lions for the first time. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side that includes an All Black tight five and a backline brimming with the exciting young...