Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Boland Cavaliers name team to face Western Province in Velddrif

    May 4, 17 • 2156 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers name team to face Western Province in Velddrif

    Divan Nel will debut at fullback for the Boland Cavaliers against Western Province on Saturday in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match at the Smitpark Sports grounds in Velddrif (6 May 2017). Nel represented UJ during this year’s Varsity Cup competition where...

  • DHL WP shuffle pack for Boland

    May 4, 17 • 1975 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP shuffle pack for Boland

    There are a number of changes to the DHL Western Province forward pack to face Boland in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge clash in Velddrif on Saturday. Following wins against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth and the Border Bulldogs at City Park, coach John...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement

    May 4, 17 • 2427 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement

    The Emirates Lions team to face the Rebels in Melbourne at AAMI Park on Saturday (07:00 SA time) shows three changes. Lourens Erasmus comes in at lock, Cyle Brink slots in at seven and Ross Cronjé will wear the number nine jersey as part of the teams’...

  • Coleman returns for Shark showdown

    May 4, 17 • 1740 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Coleman returns for Shark showdown

    The Road Safety Western Force have been given a huge boost with Wallaby lock Adam Coleman named in the starting side to make his long-awaited return from injury against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night (Kick-off 9:05 PM AWST). Coleman returns from a...

  • Team announcement – Border vs SWD Eagles

    May 4, 17 • 2475 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Team announcement – Border vs SWD Eagles

    HOME TEAM: COMPETITION: BORDER BULLDOGS AWAY TEAM: AGE GRADE: SWD Eagles   SuperSport Rugby Challenge N/A   TEAM COACH(S): BOKSMART NO.: MATCH REFEREE(S): BOKSMART NO.: Chumani Booi (Assistant Coach) Siyabonga Mangweni (Assistant Coach) David Dobela...

  • ARU Chief Operating Officer, Rob Clarke resigns

    May 4, 17 • 1411 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU Chief Operating Officer, Rob Clarke resigns

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today confirmed the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer, Rob Clarke. Clarke, who returned to the ARU in 2014 as General Manager Professional Rugby, Marketing and Operations before being promoted to COO in 2015, has...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Chiefs 

    May 4, 17 • 1160 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Chiefs 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, NZ this Saturday. The side remains largely unchanged from last week’s tight loss to the NSW Waratahs, with Reds head coach Nick Stiles opting for the...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Val Rapava Ruskin

    May 4, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Val Rapava Ruskin

    The charge against Val Rapava Ruskin of Worcester Warriors for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m), was heard in Bristol this evening. Rapava Ruskin pleaded guilty and was given a six-week suspension. He is free to play again on...

  • Women’s Aon Uni 7s Draw Announced As Aussie Coach Prepares to Scout New Talent

    May 4, 17 • 1656 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Women’s Aon Uni 7s Draw Announced As Aussie Coach Prepares to Scout New Talent

    When the inaugural Women’s Aon Uni 7s Series kicks off in August, rugby fans around the country will get to watch their gold medal-winning Australian Women’s Sevens heroes in action, as the eight university teams vie for supremacy across the four...

  • Changes to All Blacks Sevens squad for Paris and London

    May 4, 17 • 1151 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Changes to All Blacks Sevens squad for Paris and London

    Three new caps have been named in the All Blacks Sevens squad for the Paris and London tournaments for the final leg of the 2016/217 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Nine players have been ruled out due to injury, including Captain Scott Curry. The squad is...

  • Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team, Paris

    May 4, 17 • 1191 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team, Paris

    Henry Hutchison, 15 caps Club: Randwick NSW Simon Kennewell, 7 caps, Club:  Randwick NSW Nick Malouf, 26 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW Alex Gibbon, 13 caps, Club: Southern Districts NSW James Stannard, 39 caps, Club: Souths QLD John Porch, 7 caps,...

  • Kotze, Prinsloo to start for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    May 3, 17 • 3410 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kotze, Prinsloo to start for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Midfielder Johnny Kotze and flanker Boom Prinsloo will start for the Vodacom Blue Bulls for the first time on Saturday when they take on Hino Valke in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at Loftus Versfeld. Kotze played Vodacom Super Rugby for the DHL Stormers and...

  • Grey High School v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    May 3, 17 • 2322 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Grey High School v Paul Roos Historic Overview

    The third edition of Premier Interschools takes us to Port Elizabeth for the derby between Grey High School and Paul Roos Gymnasium on Saturday, 6th May 2017 at 14:00. If one is looking for traditional schools running rugby, look no further than these two...

  • Potgieter back in Vodacom Bulls to face Crusaders

    May 3, 17 • 1889 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Potgieter back in Vodacom Bulls to face Crusaders

    Vodacom Super Rugby winner, Jacques Potgieter, is back in the Vodacom Bulls team to play the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Potgieter started in the opening two matches of the season before he picked up an injury and returned off the bench in the...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Highlanders

    May 3, 17 • 1969 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Highlanders

    Toyota Cheetahs takes on Highlanders The Toyota Cheetahs are ready to take on the Highlanders on Friday evening at 19:00 in a Vodacom Super Rugby match at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Changes to the team from the last match against the Crusaders: Carl...

  • Higher honours for long-standing UJ coach

    May 3, 17 • 2340 Views • General NewsComments Off on Higher honours for long-standing UJ coach

    After a decade with the University of Johannesburg, strength and conditioning coach Jacques Durand received higher recognition when he was selected as part of the coaching staff for the Varsity Cup Dream Team. Durand, who has been part of UJ’s coaching...

  • Van Rhyn to lead Junior Boks at World Rugby U20 Championship

    May 3, 17 • 1513 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Van Rhyn to lead Junior Boks at World Rugby U20 Championship

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has named Ernst van Rhyn as captain of the SA Under-20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, with eight players amongst the chosen 28 who played in the same tournament last year. Van Rhyn, Curwin...

  • First DHL Stormers start for Treeby in Wellington

    May 3, 17 • 1668 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on First DHL Stormers start for Treeby in Wellington

    Centre Shaun Treeby will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday. Having made his DHL Stormers debut off the replacements bench against his former team the...

  • Hosting RWC 2023 would leave a “huge legacy” to SA, says Sports Minister

    May 3, 17 • 1605 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hosting RWC 2023 would leave a “huge legacy” to SA, says Sports Minister

    The new Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Thulas Nxesi, said on Tuesday that the hosting of the Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 2023 could make a huge impact on the country, much like the 2010 Soccer World Cup had. Mr Nxesi paid a visit to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Val Rapava Ruskin

    May 3, 17 • 1470 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Val Rapava Ruskin

    Val Rapava Ruskin of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, law 10.4(m). The prop pushed match official Greg Garner in the back with both hands during the Aviva Premiership match...

  • BMW Australia U20s win tight tussle against Fiji U20s

    May 2, 17 • 1455 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BMW Australia U20s win tight tussle against Fiji U20s

    The BMW Australia U20s have emerged victorious despite a late surge from Fiji, to win 32-24 in round two of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship on the Gold Coast on Tuesday night. Australia was disappointing in their second match of the Championship with...

  •  Nationwide Semifinal Pairings Confirmed

    May 2, 17 • 1131 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  Nationwide Semifinal Pairings Confirmed

    Menengai Oilers advanced to the semifinal of the Nationwide National Playoffs with a 20-3 win over Maseno. Joining the Nakuru-based side in the semis were Ngong RFC, MKU Nairobi and Egerton Wasps who all emerged victorious in their quarterfinal fixtures....

  • Qantas Wallabies ‘Arvo Test Rugby’ June Series Tickets On Sale Now

    May 2, 17 • 1351 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies ‘Arvo Test Rugby’ June Series Tickets On Sale Now

    General public tickets have gone on sale today for the Qantas Wallabies’ three afternoon Test matches against Fiji, Scotland and Italy this June. With the games taking place at family-friendly time slots in the country’s premier rectangular stadiums, the...

  • DHL New Zealand Lions Series tickets set to be delivered around New Zealand

    May 2, 17 • 1180 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL New Zealand Lions Series tickets set to be delivered around New Zealand

    Rugby fans from New Zealand and around the world are set to receive their tickets for DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017 matches with printing getting underway today. The tickets for all ten matches bear the unique design of the Taiaha, a traditional Maori...

  • Sam Whitelock suspended for 2 weeks

    May 2, 17 • 1300 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sam Whitelock suspended for 2 weeks

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): 1 May 2017 10:30(SAST), 6:30(AEST), 8:30(NZST) via video-conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Terry Willis Judicial Committee Members: De Wet Barry & Mike Mika Player: Sam Whitelock Team: Crusaders...