Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Bok Women’s Sevens World Series hopes crushed

    Apr 7, 17 • 1395 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens World Series hopes crushed

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel was a disappointed man after his team’s World Series dream was crushed by a 22-10 defeat to Japan in the final of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Friday, and attributed the...

  •  Australia starts Hong Kong 7s with a win

    Apr 7, 17 • 1136 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  Australia starts Hong Kong 7s with a win

    Australia has defeated Samoa 22-19 in the opening game of the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens, to put them in a strong position in Pool A. It was a special occasion for Australian veteran Ed Jenkins, who earned his 50th Sevens cap when he ran out against Samoa in Hong...

  • Italians Curtail Lionesses Dream

    Apr 7, 17 • 1222 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Italians Curtail Lionesses Dream

    A 7-26 cup quarterfinal loss to Italy curtailed the Lionesses chase for HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series on Friday morning. Probably fazed by the task at hand, the Lionesses were nervy and prone to error, giving away a penalty try, with workhorse Sheila...

  • Norton makes history as England win opener in Hong Kong

    Apr 7, 17 • 1491 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Norton makes history as England win opener in Hong Kong

    Dan Norton became the all-time leading try-scorer on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as England defeated South Korea 52-0 in their opening match in Hong Kong. Simon Amor’s side led 24-0 at the break after a clinical opening half before adding further...

  • Roux continues rotation for third warm-up

    Apr 7, 17 • 1576 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Roux continues rotation for third warm-up

    DHL Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse will start in the Junior Springboks’ No 10 jersey on Saturday against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in their final warm-up match on their training camp as coach Chean Roux continues his player rotation policy. With Roux...

  • PREVIEW: CELL C SHARKS VS JAGUARES

    Apr 7, 17 • 2230 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: CELL C SHARKS VS JAGUARES

    The Cell C Sharks will be hosting Argentina’s rugby pride, the Jaguares, in Saturday’s round seven Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Our players love playing at home and after two away matches against the Cheetahs and Lions, they are...

  • Appointment of a Currie Cup Coach

    Apr 7, 17 • 2238 Views • General NewsComments Off on Appointment of a Currie Cup Coach

    The directors of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. decided to appoint the Director of Rugby, Rory Duncan as head coach of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs for the Currie Cup competition.  Franco Smith was appointed as one of the assistant coaches of the...

  • Another Weekend Of High Octane League Action Expected

    Apr 7, 17 • 1188 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Another Weekend Of High Octane League Action Expected

    It is semifinal Saturday in the Kenya Cup and two huge fixtures are on the cards. Menengai Cream Homeboyz, the team that topped the league phase of the competition are at home to the team that lays claim to the title, Kabras Sugar, this match taking place at...

  • Mccalman returns for southern kings showdown

    Apr 7, 17 • 1278 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mccalman returns for southern kings showdown

    The Road Safety Western Force have made just one change to their starting XV for the game against the Southern Kings on Sunday, 9 April at nib Stadium. Captain Ben McCalman will make his first appearance of the season off the bench Nedlands scrumhalf Michael...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 4 

    Apr 7, 17 • 1286 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 4 

    This Saturday, Sunnybank will be hosting the inaugural Women’s XV Super Saturday Showdown. With all eight Brisbane Premiership Women teams competing, it will be a great day to come and witness some of the best Women’s talent in Queensland. As Women’s...

  • All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry ruled out of Hong Kong

    Apr 7, 17 • 1328 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry ruled out of Hong Kong

    All Blacks Sevens Captain Scott Curry has been ruled out of the Hong Kong tournament, which starts this evening, after coming down with the flu this week. Experienced forward Sam Dickson moves into the starting 12 to replace Curry, while the vastly...

  • 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    Apr 7, 17 • 1557 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    The Kenya U20  national side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on...

  • Two changes for DHL Stormers

    Apr 6, 17 • 1927 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Two changes for DHL Stormers

    There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been ruled out after leaving the field with concussion in the 53-10 victory against the Toyota Cheetahs at...

  • DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Apr 6, 17 • 1531 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Mbonambi to earn his 50th cap in blue and white jersey Mtawarira bolsters Durbanites for important Jaguares clash Schoeman, Kirsten get first to start for Vodacom Bulls in Tokyo Southern Kings take on Force with reshuffled backline Springbok hooker Bongi...

  • Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1997 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was quietly confident that his Blitzboks team can continue their good form in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at this weekend’s HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens. The South Africans have contested all six finals...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Apr 6, 17 • 1827 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Date : Saturday, 8 April 2017 Time : 15h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Angus Gardner Assistant Referees : Ben O’ Keeffe, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker   Garth April 14....

  • Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Apr 6, 17 • 1800 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, gave starts to Tian Schoeman and Jannes Kirsten for the first time this season when he named his team to face the Sunwolves in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Tokyo on Saturday. Schoeman will start in place of Handré...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1138 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens topped Pool C in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Thursday to book a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Renfred Dazel’s team started the tournament, hosted at So Kon Po...

  • SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks

    Apr 6, 17 • 2071 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks

    SA Rugby’s vision remains to be the leading rugby nation in the world, Mr Mark Alexander, the union president, said after the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cape Town on Thursday. Mr Alexander chose the 25th such occasion since rugby unity...

  • Own the Force shares available now

    Apr 6, 17 • 1300 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Own the Force shares available now

    The Road Safety Western Force are delighted to announce that from today, the offer to buy shares in the Western Force Owners Ltd is live. Now is the time to act, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the structure of the Super Rugby competition and the future...

  • Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1232 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Sinaida Aura’s hat trick spurred the Lionesses to a 24-21 win over hosts Hong Kong in Pool B action at the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. The Lionesses found themselves in a spot of bother, unable to...

  • Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Apr 6, 17 • 1226 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Billy Odhiambo is a late replacement following the unavailability of Willy Ambaka and Danny Sikuta. Odhiambo left Nairobi early Thursday morning and will link up with the rest of the Shujaa squad on Thursday evening. Shujaa will start their Hong Kong...

  • ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    Apr 6, 17 • 1233 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ChildFund Australia are highlighting the importance of sport in a unique partnership. The ARU and ChildFund have been working together to give children from some of...

  • Roux praises Junior Bok character against Griquas

    Apr 6, 17 • 1973 Views • General NewsComments Off on Roux praises Junior Bok character against Griquas

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux praised his team’s character despite going down 31-21 against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Wednesday evening and said the tough competition was exactly what he had hoped for before the World Rugby U20...

  • Toyota Free State XV vs Junior Springboks in warm-up match

    Apr 6, 17 • 2286 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs Junior Springboks in warm-up match

    Toyota Free State XV will be playing against the Junior Springboks in a warm-up match on Saturday at 15:00 at Shimla Park. Entry to the game is free. Toyota Free State XV        1 Danie Minnie 2 Joseph Dweba 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Justin Basson 5 Hilton...