Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • DIE BULLS LANSEER DIE NOODFAKKELS

    May 14, 17 • 3858 Views • General NewsComments Off on DIE BULLS LANSEER DIE NOODFAKKELS

    Loftus Versveld-Simon Riekert Die noodfakkels het Saterdag-aand gevuur eerder as die tradisionele vreugdefakkels wat gelanseer word as die Bulls drieë druk op Loftus. Dis toepaslik om op te merk dat die Bulls hierdie SuperRugby-seisoen bitter min geleentheid...

  • Kings rule in coastal derby thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review

    May 14, 17 • 1804 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Kings rule in coastal derby thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review

      Emirates Lions clinch clean sweep of wins in Australia The Southern Kings edged the Cell C Sharks 35-32 in their thrilling coastal derby played in front of an ecstatic crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday evening to make it three Vodacom...

  • Blitzboks face Samoa in Cup quarterfinals of HSBC Paris Sevens

    May 13, 17 • 4006 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks face Samoa in Cup quarterfinals of HSBC Paris Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team took an important step towards the overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in Paris on Saturday, qualifying for a ninth consecutive Cup quarterfinals spot in the 2016/17 series. They will face Samoa in the last eight of the HSBC...

  • ONS RUGBY WILDERNIS

    May 12, 17 • 3351 Views • General News, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on ONS RUGBY WILDERNIS

    Heyneke Meyer Foto: Anton Geyser Simon Riekert-Pretoria Hoe verdeeld het ons rugby nie geword nie, ek meen te sê elkeen wat al ʼn rugbybal vasgehou het (of nie) het ʼn mening oor wat verkeerd is met ons nasionale spel. En dan kom die kenners by; binne en...

  • Good energy in squad for final push in World Series – Powell

    May 12, 17 • 3325 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Good energy in squad for final push in World Series – Powell

    Proper time to prepare for the last two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series could prove vital for the final push of the Springbok Sevens team towards winning the overall 2016/17 series, says Blitzboks coach, Neil Powell. The fact that he could start...

  • SA Rugby takes fans behind the scenes as Junior Boks count-down to World Champs

    May 12, 17 • 1874 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby takes fans behind the scenes as Junior Boks count-down to World Champs

    SA Rugby has released the first of three behind-the-scenes mini-documentaries on the Junior Springboks’ hopes to regain the World Title in Georgia next month. Coach Chean Roux and captain Ernst van Rhyn, take viewers behind the scenes in episode one as they...

  • May 12, 17 • 1853 Views • General NewsComments Off on

    https://iono.fm/e/429284 NAAS BOTHA PRAAT OOR DIE AFGELOPE WEEK SE RUGBY, REGSTREEKS UIT DIE GROOT RUGBY FM 90.5 ATELJEE HET JY DIT GEMIS, KRY DIE PODCAST ...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Leopards

    May 11, 17 • 1206 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Leopards

    Cell C Sharks XV vs Leopards Date : Saturday, 13 May 2017 Time : 15h00 Venue : Douglas Mitchell Sports Ground, Margate Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Following last week’s emphatic victory over the Griffons in their second Supersport Rugby Challenge...

  • Pat Lambie returns to take reigns against Kings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview

    May 11, 17 • 1448 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Pat Lambie returns to take reigns against Kings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview

    Hanro Liebenberg leads Vodacom Bulls in battle with Highlanders Emirates Lions hunt Brumbies and Toyota Cheetahs visit Auckland Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie returns to the Cell C Sharks team to face the Southern Kings on Saturday as well as resuming the...

  • Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race

    May 11, 17 • 1337 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race

    Despite having to overcome serious injuries in recent weeks, ex-Springbok rugby star Joel Stransky and teammate Andrew Mclean are determined to be competitive at the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race later this month. The pair, who finished third...

  • Stepping and not sliding into Paris, but Human wants to leave a footprint

    May 11, 17 • 1646 Views • General NewsComments Off on Stepping and not sliding into Paris, but Human wants to leave a footprint

    He trained for hours per day, trying to do that slide he saw Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer do so many times on TV when playing the French Open at Roland Garros, to be followed up by a wicked top-spin forehand and that precisely-placed backhand. Way too...

  • SRC 2017: Boland Cavaliers team to face SWD Eagles in George

    May 11, 17 • 2468 Views • General NewsComments Off on SRC 2017: Boland Cavaliers team to face SWD Eagles in George

    The Boland Cavaliers will face the SWD Eagles with a new halfback pairing when the teams meet in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday 12 May at 19:00. Adriaan Carelse (flyhalf) and Vian van der Watt (scrumhalf) replace...

  • Team Announcement Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (Supersport Rugby Challenge)

    May 11, 17 • 2055 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (Supersport Rugby Challenge)

    Big rugby day at Bill Jardine The Xerox Golden Lions take on the Hino Valke at the Bill Jardine in the Supersport Rugby Challenge at the Bill Jardine stadium on Sunday and show six changes from the side that recorded more than a ton last weekend. Sti Sithole...

  • Second Rugby Festival ropes in Gauteng crowds

    May 11, 17 • 1062 Views • General NewsComments Off on Second Rugby Festival ropes in Gauteng crowds

    The SuperSport Rugby Challenge will this weekend not only test the undefeated status of the Xerox Golden Lions, but also provide the team the opportunity to expand their fan base as the tournament’s second Rugby Festival will be played at Bill Jardine...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face the Highlanders

    May 11, 17 • 2517 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face the Highlanders

    Liebenberg to lead the Vodacom Bulls, Stighling to debut. Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Hanro Liebenberg to lead the side to face New Zealand outfit, the Highlanders, in Pretoria on Saturday. Liebenberg will hence become the 19th player to lead the...

  • Tall Timber ready for Jaguares attack

    May 11, 17 • 1453 Views • General NewsComments Off on Tall Timber ready for Jaguares attack

    Road Safety Western Force Head Coach Dave Wessels has made several rotational changes to the match day 23 that will take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, Argentina at 5:40 am AWST Sunday morning. Loosehead prop Francois van Wyk moves into the starting jumper...

  • Students to experience the DHL New Zealand Lions Series in classrooms

    May 11, 17 • 1299 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Students to experience the DHL New Zealand Lions Series in classrooms

    Blues players go back to school to learn about Britain and Ireland Education programme uses Lions Series for learning and physical activity 2,400 schools to receive innovative education resources Calculating how many kilometres a rugby ball can be passed,...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Melbourne Rebels

    May 11, 17 • 1501 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Melbourne Rebels

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on Australian conference rivals the Rebels in Melbourne this Saturday. The Reds have made a number of changes for the match, with Karmichael Hunt’s return from a knee injury prompting a shuffle in...

  • Karl Dickson to become a professional referee

    May 11, 17 • 1182 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Karl Dickson to become a professional referee

    Karl Dickson will join the Rugby Football Union’s Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) next season following his retirement from Harlequins. Dickson, 34, began his refereeing qualifications in January 2014 and continued to play for Harlequins...

  • World Rugby Announces Historic Eligibility Regulation Reform

    May 11, 17 • 1064 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on World Rugby Announces Historic Eligibility Regulation Reform

    A historic programme of reform of rugby’s international eligibility regulation has been approved by the World Rugby Council today at its special meeting in Kyoto, Japan. Regulation 8 change follows detailed review and union consultation and is designed to...

  • Steval Pumas eager to take on Namibia this weekend

    May 11, 17 • 1856 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas eager to take on Namibia this weekend

    The Steval Pumas will be eager to live up to their true potential when they face the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias on Sunday, as the two sides go head-to-head at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg. The Mpumalanga side has had a solid start to the...

  • Border vs EP team announcement

    May 10, 17 • 1982 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border vs EP team announcement

    BULLDOGS vs EP KINGS DATE:  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2017 VENUE: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth KICK OFF: 14h30 Ntabeni Dukisa Michael Makase Lundi Ralarala (V/Capt) Lunga Dumezweni Sonwabiso Mqalo Oliver Zono Sinovuyo Nyoka Sokuphumla Xakalashe Johannes...

  • Wallabies drawn in Pool D for 2019 Rugby World Cup

    May 10, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallabies drawn in Pool D for 2019 Rugby World Cup

    The Wallabies have been drawn in Pool D alongside Wales and Georgia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup draw in Kyoto, Japan on Wednesday. Australia will also face two qualifiers with Oceania 1 and Americas 2 also drawn in Pool D. Wales is a familiar foe for...

  • Agaba, Oosthuizen applaud team culture and structures in Blitzboks set-up

    May 10, 17 • 1713 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Agaba, Oosthuizen applaud team culture and structures in Blitzboks set-up

    The Springbok Sevens team are under no illusions about their responsibilities this weekend in France, where the team will contest the HSBC Paris Sevens, the penultimate tournament of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. South Africa are currently...

  • Let the countdown begin – as Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Draw is made

    May 10, 17 • 1134 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Let the countdown begin – as Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Draw is made

    The latest milestone in the All Blacks’ bid to win the Rugby World Cup has been made in Kyoto, Japan, tonight with the Pool Draw for Rugby World Cup 2019. The current World Champions have been drawn in Pool B along with 1995 World Cup winners South Africa,...