Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Team Release – Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV

    Jun 9, 17 • 1050 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 1347 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 1048 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 933 Views • General NewsComments 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 • 1426 Views • General NewsComments 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 • 1452 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 1057 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 1566 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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 • 1192 Views • General News, InternationalComments 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...

  • Māori All Blacks named to face British & Irish Lions

    Jun 8, 17 • 1120 Views • General NewsComments Off on Māori All Blacks named to face British & Irish Lions

    Māori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper (Ngāti Pūkenga/Ngāti Porou) has named an experienced squad to play the British & Irish Lions in Rotorua next Saturday. The 2017 Māori All Blacks Squad for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series is (* denotes new...

  • All Blacks squad named for Samoa Test and DHL New Zealand Lions Series

    Jun 8, 17 • 1161 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks squad named for Samoa Test and DHL New Zealand Lions Series

    The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Pasifika Challenge Test against Samoa and the three Tests against the British & Irish Lions in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The squad is as follows:...

  • New Zealand Under 20 side named to face Ireland at World Championships

    Jun 8, 17 • 988 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Under 20 side named to face Ireland at World Championships

    New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named his side to face Ireland in their final pool match at the World Rugby Under 20 World Championships in Georgia, on Thursday 11.30pm NZT. New Zealand opened their campaign with a 42-20 win over Scotland...

  • Mclean to captain Red Roses side against Australia

    Jun 8, 17 • 958 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mclean to captain Red Roses side against Australia

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for the opening game of the 2017 International Women’s Rugby Series against Australia. Katy Mclean will lead the side for the first time since the 2015 Six Nations with regular captain...

  • Brendan Venter completes BokSmart certification

    Jun 7, 17 • 1158 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Brendan Venter completes BokSmart certification

    Springbok defence and exists coach Brendan Venter is the latest member of the national team’s coaching staff to receive his BokSmart certification after he completed his course on Wednesday in Pretoria. The biennial BokSmart certification is compulsory for...

  • England U20 name team to face Australia

    Jun 7, 17 • 1157 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U20 name team to face Australia

    England has named their side for the final pool game of the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia (5.30pm BST, live on the World Rugby Facebook page/highlights on ITV4). The U20s have so far recorded two bonus-point victories and next face Australia as...

  • Former Bok Captain Set For Beachcomber 10s

    Jun 7, 17 • 1079 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Former Bok Captain Set For Beachcomber 10s

    PRETORIA, 7 JUNE 2017 – Former Springbok captain and current Vodacom Bulls hooker Adriaan Strauss is set to make his 10s rugby debut at the Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius next week. Strauss, who led the Boks in 2016, will not play for his club...

  • Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota Free State XV

    Jun 7, 17 • 1414 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota Free State XV

    1              Nicolaas Oosthuizen 2              AJ Le Roux 3              Ewald van der Westhuizen 4              Shaun McDonald 5              Pieter Janse van Vuren...

  • Roux maintains continuity for Argentina clash

    Jun 7, 17 • 1318 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Roux maintains continuity for Argentina clash

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three personnel changes to his team for their third and final pool match against Argentina at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Thursday, with Curwin Bosch, Ruben van Heerden and Hendre Stassen being drafted into the...

  • Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians

    Jun 7, 17 • 1269 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians

    Southern Kings flank Chris Cloete has been drafted back into the SA ‘A’ team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad. Du Preez, who was invited to train with the Springboks at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay last week, will...

  • Currie Cup schedule for 2017 confirmed

    Jun 7, 17 • 973 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup schedule for 2017 confirmed

    Defending champions open 2017 at home Home and away matches in Premier Division Finals scheduled for 20 and 28 October respectively The defending champions in the Currie Cup Premier Division, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, will kick off the 2017 season on...

  • Road Safety Western Force statement

    Jun 7, 17 • 837 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Road Safety Western Force statement

    RugbyWA and the ARU have agreed today to fast-track the resolution of the dispute currently before Supreme Court of Western Australia through arbitration. The RugbyWA Board believes that to proceed to arbitration is the best way forward for not only the Road...

  • Xerox Golden Lions team announcement vs Welwitchias (Supersport Rugby Challenge)

    Jun 7, 17 • 1731 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team announcement vs Welwitchias (Supersport Rugby Challenge)

    Van der Walt returns to action Jaco van der Walt makes his return to the playing field when the Xerox Golden Lions travel to Namibia to take on the Welwitchias in their Supersport Rugby Challenge fixture on Saturday. The Van der Walt brothers Jaco and Gerdus...

  • Black Ferns team to play Canada named

    Jun 7, 17 • 1041 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named

    The Black Ferns team to take on Canada at Westpac Stadium this Friday in their first Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series has been named by Coach Glenn Moore today. The team is (number of caps in brackets): 1. Pip Love (1) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili...

  • Julian Savea set to play 100th game for Hurricanes

    Jun 7, 17 • 1249 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Julian Savea set to play 100th game for Hurricanes

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Hurricanes have congratulated Julian Savea as he gets set to play his 100th Investec Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs in an exciting local derby at Westpac Stadium this Friday (NZT). The Hurricanes...

  • Meet The Team – Harlequins

    Jun 7, 17 • 1293 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Meet The Team – Harlequins

    The English club is one of the oldest in the world, and certainly the oldest at the Beachcomber World Club 10s. It was established in 1866 and is one of the founder members of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). ‘Quins’, as they are affectionately known, have...