Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • RPA Statement on Proposed Season Changes

    May 22, 17 • 887 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RPA Statement on Proposed Season Changes

    The RPA has always sought to work collaboratively with Premiership Rugby to address player welfare concerns. It, therefore, caused significant concern and disappointment to our members to learn of Premiership Rugby’s plans to extend the domestic season via...

  • New Zealand’s home of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series announced

    May 22, 17 • 1256 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand’s home of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series announced

    Hamilton to host New Zealand leg of HSBC World Sevens Series for 2018 and 2019 NZR partners with 37 South, Chiefs and Hamilton City Council 3 and 4 February 2018 confirmed as dates Hamilton – a city with a proud rugby heritage – will be the home of the...

  • England finish second at the London Sevens

    May 22, 17 • 1135 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England finish second at the London Sevens

    England finished second in the London Sevens after yesterday securing second place in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – their highest position since 2006. South Africa was named series winners in South Africa last weekend on point difference and England...

  • Australia finish the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series in sixth place 

    May 22, 17 • 898 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Australia finish the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series in sixth place 

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have finished the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series in sixth place, following the final leg in London. Australia was defeated by the United States of America in their Cup Quarter-Final before beating New Zealand by a...

  • England Squad Update for Barbarians Week

    May 22, 17 • 801 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Squad Update for Barbarians Week

    Twenty-nine players have assembled in Pennyhill Park today ahead of England’s Old Mutual Wealth Cup match against the Barbarians next Sunday (28th May) at Twickenham stadium. Forwards (17) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Rob Buchanan(Harlequins) Will Collier...

  • Shaun Treeby Cited

    May 22, 17 • 823 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Shaun Treeby Cited

    Player: Shaun Treeby Team: Stormers Position: Centre Date of Incident: 19 May 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 46:53 Shaun Treeby of the Stormers has been cited for...

  • Statement from Tasman Rugby Union and the Moody Family on Bevan Moody

    May 22, 17 • 894 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement from Tasman Rugby Union and the Moody Family on Bevan Moody

    Bevan Moody has been in an induced coma in Nelson Hospital since Saturday evening. He suffered cardiac arrest in the second half of the match on the field and stopped breathing. He was treated by a medical team for around 30 minutes and was then transferred...

  • New Vodafone partnership powers the All Blacks

    May 22, 17 • 998 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Vodafone partnership powers the All Blacks

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Vodafone New Zealand have announced that Vodafone will become an official sponsor of the All Blacks and NZR in a four-year agreement that will create world-class digital experiences for rugby fans inside and outside the stadium. As...

  • Matt Duffie issued Red Card

    May 22, 17 • 785 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Matt Duffie issued Red Card

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): 21 May 2017, 11am(SAST), 7pm(AEST), 9pm(NZST) Judicial Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche & Stephen Hardy Player: Matt Duffie Team: Blues Position: Wing Date of Incident: 19 May 2017...

  • Springbok Sevens crowned HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions

    May 22, 17 • 759 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok Sevens crowned HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions

    Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman says series title is “one for the country, one for the fans”. Won record five tournaments in season, reached record eight finals in ten tournament series The Springbok Sevens team was crowned HSBC World...

  • Emirates Lions sparkle in derby triumph – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Review

    May 22, 17 • 1144 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions sparkle in derby triumph – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Review

    Mvovo hat-trick guides Durbanites to bonus-point win in Singapore DHL Stormers edge Blues with strong second-half performance Springbok wing Ruan Combrinck scored two tries on his return to Vodacom Super Rugby action to help steer the Emirates Lions to a...

  • Hendricks happy to be back on the pitch at Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius

    May 22, 17 • 837 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hendricks happy to be back on the pitch at Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius

    There was a time when Cornal Hendricks had the rugby world at his feet before it was all taken away from him. The Beachcomber World Club 10s in Mauritius offers the former Springbok wing a chance at redemption and a shot at rugby glory again after two years...

  • Tries galore and favourites toppled in SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    May 22, 17 • 825 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Tries galore and favourites toppled in SuperSport Rugby Challenge

    No less than 51 tries scored in six matches played, the first red card and first draw of the tournament and a first win for the Toyota Free State XV highlighted week five of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge. The DHL Western Province team remains the only...

  • Springbok Sevens in tenth consecutive Cup quarterfinals of HBSC World Rugby Sevens Series

    May 22, 17 • 888 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok Sevens in tenth consecutive Cup quarterfinals of HBSC World Rugby Sevens Series

    The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday suffered a 24-12 defeat to the USA in pool A of the HSBC London Sevens tournament but still achieved close wins over Kenya and Wales to progress to the Cup quarterfinals of the tournament, played at Twickenham Stadium....

  • NAAS BOTHA PRAAT GROOT RUGBY

    May 22, 17 • 1045 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on NAAS BOTHA PRAAT GROOT RUGBY

    <a href=”https://iono.fm/e/432133″>https://iono.fm/e/432133</a> LUISTER HIER NA NAAS BOTHA EN RUBEN DELMAGE AS HULLE DIE WEEK SE RUGBY IN HERAANSKOUE NEEM DONDERDAE AANDE REGSTREEKS OP www.90.5.co.za VANAF 19:00, OOK OP DSTV SE ...

  • Restart Rugby supports Ed Jackson

    May 19, 17 • 1167 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Restart Rugby supports Ed Jackson

    The Rugby Players’ Association was deeply saddened by the news of the neck injury recently sustained by our member Ed Jackson. We have also been wholly inspired by Ed’s indomitable strength of character as he continues to make progress with his...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby | Sunwolves vs Cell C Sharks

    May 19, 17 • 1081 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Sunwolves vs Cell C Sharks

    Cell C Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged his players to deliver a rousing performance against the Sunwolves in Singapore in an important Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday. Not happy with what the team delivered...

  • Cavaliers change four for Kings clash

    May 19, 17 • 1031 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cavaliers change four for Kings clash

    The Boland Cavaliers have named their team to take on the Eastern Province Kings in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (20 May 2017). Cavaliers head coach Randall Modiba has made four changes to...

  • Junior Boks share the significance of their selection in U20 video

    May 19, 17 • 1182 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Junior Boks share the significance of their selection in U20 video

    SA Rugby on Friday released the second of three behind-the-scenes mini-documentaries on the Junior Springboks’ preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. In the video, Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn, flyhalf Curwin Bosch, utility...

  • Last chance in London to show what Blitzboks stand for

    May 19, 17 • 1792 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Last chance in London to show what Blitzboks stand for

    The HSBC London Sevens tournament will provide the Springbok Sevens with a final opportunity during the current season to showcase their skills and to play together as a team, so they want to deliver a good result. This is according to regular playmaker Rosko...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 9

    May 19, 17 • 970 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 9

    Round 9 of Queensland Premier Rugby kicks off this Saturday, and with the St.George Queensland Reds having a bye, 14 Reds squad members will be turning out for their respective clubs. The Game of the Round will see Brothers head to Oldmac Oval to face...

  • HSBC Cape Town Sevens named Best Live Sports Experience

    May 19, 17 • 1666 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens named Best Live Sports Experience

    The HSBC Cape Town Sevens was named as Best Live Sports Experience in South Africa at the prestigious Discovery Sports Industry Awards in Johannesburg on Thursday evening. SA Rugby’s delivery of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens won from among six nominees in the...

  • New faces in All Blacks Sevens Team for final World Series Tournament in London

    May 19, 17 • 981 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New faces in All Blacks Sevens Team for final World Series Tournament in London

    The All Blacks Sevens team for the final tournament of the 2016/2017 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in London has been named with two new caps, Tamati Samuels and Jessie Houston, joining the side for the first time and Andrew Knewstubb returning from injury....

  • Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team, London

    May 19, 17 • 956 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team, London

    Tom Kingston, 12 caps Club: Sydney University NSW Simon Kennewell, 8 caps, Club:  Randwick NSW Nick Malouf, 27 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW Alex Gibbon, 14 caps, Club: Southern Districts NSW James Stannard (c), 40 caps, Club: Souths QLD John Porch,...

  • Wayne Smith to step down from All Blacks

    May 19, 17 • 1042 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wayne Smith to step down from All Blacks

    New Zealand Rugby is paying tribute to All Blacks Assistant Coach Wayne Smith, who has today announced he is stepping down from his All Blacks role. Smith, who is widely regarded as having one of the smartest rugby brains in world rugby, will leave the All...