Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Stormers

    May 25, 17 • 1552 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Stormers

    Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers Date : Saturday, 27 May 2017 Time : 17h15 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : AJ Jacobs, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Lwazi Mvovo 14. Kobus...

  • DHL Stormers shuffle backline

    May 25, 17 • 843 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers shuffle backline

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made some key changes to the backline to face the Cell C Sharks at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. There is a new halfback pairing as scrumhalf Jano Vermaak links up with fit-again flyhalf Kurt Coleman...

  • Old Mutual Wealth Cup squad announcement

    May 25, 17 • 1131 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Cup squad announcement

    Eddie Jones has named his England squad to play in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham Stadium (kick off 3pm, live on Sky Sports HD). England’s experienced regulars with 246 caps between them  – Chris Robshaw...

  • Spicy coastal derby in Durban on the cards – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 25, 17 • 867 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Spicy coastal derby in Durban on the cards – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    50 up for locks Du Toit, Oosthuizen and De Jager Vodacom Bulls name Jesse Kriel on wing Van Jaarsveld to lead Toyota Cheetahs in Tokyo Emirates Lions expecting huge Kings challenge Three local locks, Pieter-Steph du Toit (DHL Stormers), Etienne Oosthuizen...

  • Van Rhyn looking forward to Georgia challenge

    May 25, 17 • 1069 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Van Rhyn looking forward to Georgia challenge

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn and his team were looking forward to testing themselves against the top sides in the world at the World Rugby U20 Championship as the squad prepared to depart for Tbilisi, Georgia, on Thursday evening. The SA U20’s...

  • No rest as SuperSport Rugby Challenge heads to Rustenburg – Round 6 Preview

    May 25, 17 • 1019 Views • General NewsComments Off on No rest as SuperSport Rugby Challenge heads to Rustenburg – Round 6 Preview

    The SuperSport Rugby Challenge has passed the halfway mark and from now on, all teams will go full tilt as they aim to secure places in the playoffs, with the quarter-finals a month away. The third Rugby Festival in Rustenburg tops the charts this weekend as...

  • Strauss back to lead Vodacom Bulls

    May 25, 17 • 1248 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Strauss back to lead Vodacom Bulls

    Regular Vodacom Bulls skipper, Adriaan Strauss, is back to lead the team when they face the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Strauss missed the last two Vodacom Super Rugby matches due to a foot injury, but returns to the middle of the scrum and...

  • Steval Pumas aim for double over Bulls

    May 25, 17 • 1629 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas aim for double over Bulls

    Having already beaten the Vodacom Blue Bulls away, the Steval Pumas will aim to do the double over the Pretoria side, welcoming them to Mbombela Stadium in the next round of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this Saturday. Having travelled extensively over the...

  • Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Sunwolves

    May 25, 17 • 986 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Sunwolves

    Toyota Cheetahs taking on Sunwolves in Tokyo, Japan. The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Sunwolves in the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, Japan in their last match of the tour.  The match kicks off at 07:15 (SA Time).  The team for the...

  • Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man

    May 25, 17 • 863 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man

    Bevan Moody’s family and friends are today mourning the loss of a young family man. Bevan passed away this morning, Thursday 25 May 2017. Bevans’s partner Kendra and his daughter Maddison, his mum Wendy and stepfather Craig, father Garry and stepmother...

  • NZR saddened by death of Bevan Moody

    May 25, 17 • 965 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NZR saddened by death of Bevan Moody

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has expressed its condolences to the family of Bevan Moody, his Waitohi Rugby Club and the Tasman rugby community after the 22-year-old forward passed away this morning. Moody had been in an induced coma in Nelson Hospital after...

  • Why 10s Could Be The Future Of Rugby

    May 25, 17 • 1277 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Why 10s Could Be The Future Of Rugby

    MAURITIUS, 24 MAY 2017 – Rugby’s global appeal is rapidly growing and 10s is the newest version of the game that is gaining traction to compliment the 15s code. The third staging of the Beachcomber World Club 10s, to be held at the Anjalay Stadium in...

  • Blitzboks give back in trophy roadshow

    May 25, 17 • 1027 Views • General NewsComments Off on Blitzboks give back in trophy roadshow

    The Springbok Sevens team delivered inspirational messages to pupils at Grey College and Willem Postma Primary School in Bloemfontein, Hentie Cilliers High School in Virginia and Riebeekstad High School in Riebeekstad, while also spending some time with rugby...

  • SRC 2017: Cavaliers host Bulldogs in Ceres (27 May 2017)

    May 24, 17 • 947 Views • General NewsComments Off on SRC 2017: Cavaliers host Bulldogs in Ceres (27 May 2017)

    THE Boland Cavaliers will face the Border Bulldogs in Ceres on Saturday 27 May 2017 in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match. Boland Cavaliers team: Arnout Malherbe; 2. Clemen Lewis; 3. Clinton Theron; 4. Marlyn Williams; 5. Rinus Bothma; 6. Kenan Cronje; 7....

  • Germany Arrive For Tatu City Series

    May 24, 17 • 990 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Germany Arrive For Tatu City Series

    German players celebrate their win over Belgium in March 2017 Germany arrived in the country on Tuesday evening ahead of Saturday’s Tatu City Series test against Kenya at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday 27 May 2017. The side ranked 24th in the world, just a...

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    Paarl Boys’ High v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    May 24, 17 • 1424 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paarl Boys’ High v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    On Saturday 27th of May Premier Interschools once again brings a top-class derby to all lovers of schoolboy rugby. This time around the annual interschool between Paarl Boys’ High and Paul Roos Gimnasium is broadcast live at 12 noon from the Brug Street...

  • Dean Mumm to retire at the end of 2017

    May 24, 17 • 1120 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dean Mumm to retire at the end of 2017

    Former Wallabies captain Dean Mumm will retire from professional rugby at the end of the year to focus on philanthropic interests, as well as furthering his career away from the game. A veteran of 57 Tests, the 33-year old will have the chance to add to that...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Western Force

    May 24, 17 • 867 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Western Force

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night. The Reds head into the match fresh from the bye, following a win over the Melbourne Rebels, and head coach Nick Stiles has made minor...

  • All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019

    May 24, 17 • 1101 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Captain Kieran Read inks deal through to 2019

    Signs with NZ Rugby, BNZ Crusaders and Counties Manukau All Blacks Captain Kieran Read headed back to school today for a special event, with the inspirational loose forward announcing he has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ...

  • Dino Lamb replaces Will Evans in England U20 World Championship squad

    May 24, 17 • 1078 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dino Lamb replaces Will Evans in England U20 World Championship squad

    Leicester Tigers flanker Will Evans has been ruled out of the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia due to illness. Harlequins back-row Dino Lamb will replace Evans in England’s 28-man squad, who gathered in Guildford last week for a pre-tournament...

  • Blitzboks proud to deliver HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series trophy to South Africa

    May 24, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Blitzboks proud to deliver HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series trophy to South Africa

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, called it a humbling day, while Blitzbok captain, Philip Snyman felt it was one of the proudest days of his life. For Springbok Sevens all-time points-scoring record holder, Cecil Afrika, it was a dream come true. Those...

  • Heroic Hodgson back to face Reds

    May 24, 17 • 916 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Heroic Hodgson back to face Reds

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes for their Round 14 Aussie derby with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, including the return of club legend Matt Hodgson. Francois van Wyk and Heath Tessmann return to the starting...

  • Whiteley excited about elevation to Springbok captaincy

    May 23, 17 • 1015 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Whiteley excited about elevation to Springbok captaincy

    He only found out on Monday evening that he was to be appointed as the next Springbok captain, so new skipper Warren Whiteley was understandably excited about the very big responsibility that comes with this important role. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee...

  • Strong SA ‘A’ squad named for French Barbarian series

    May 23, 17 • 834 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Strong SA ‘A’ squad named for French Barbarian series

    Experienced Springboks Trevor Nyakane, Ruan Combrinck, Juan de Jongh and Lionel Mapoe will lead the charge for the SA ‘A’ team when they face the French Barbarians in two matches in Durban and Soweto next month. Apart from these four Springboks in the...

  • Warren Whiteley named Springbok captain for 2017

    May 23, 17 • 1199 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Warren Whiteley named Springbok captain for 2017

    Eight uncapped players in 31-man squad to face France Recalls for Steyn, Serfontein, Hougaard, Vermeulen, Oosthuizen and Ralepelle Warren Whiteley has been named the 58th Springbok captain and will get his first opportunity to lead the team when a...