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  • All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    Apr 3, 17 • 2362 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    World Cup winner and All Blacks great Dan Carter has today been named as the latest inductee into the RPA Hall of Fame, in association with KPMG. The former Crusaders, Perpignan and current Racing 92 fly-half will be honoured at the RPA Players’ Awards 2017...

  • Johan Ackermann and Lions Rugby in mutual agreement

    Apr 3, 17 • 2656 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Johan Ackermann and Lions Rugby in mutual agreement

    On his departure after Super Rugby It was announced today that by mutual consent the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd and Johan Ackermann will be parting ways at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season. Ackermann has been nothing but outstanding in his time at...

  • No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    Apr 3, 17 • 1179 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to clarify that there is absolutely no truth in the article “Rugby: Beer Pressure Banned”, published in the most recent edition of The Nairobian. Entertainment has been, and remains a critical component of the Safari Sevens...

  • England Students draw with Ireland

    Apr 3, 17 • 1173 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Students draw with Ireland

    England Students draw 36-36 with Ireland England denied win in final momentsEngland Students rallied to a late lead against the Combined Students of Ireland at Oxford University RFC on Sunday but were unable to hold on as the teams fought to a 36-36 draw....

  • Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    Apr 3, 17 • 1525 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby has joined the DHL Stormers on a short-term contract as injury cover in midfield. The experienced Treeby will be with the DHL Stormers for the next four months, as they look to build on what has been an encouraging start to...

  • All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    Apr 3, 17 • 1488 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...

  • Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Apr 3, 17 • 1181 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...

  • Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 3, 17 • 2482 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...

  • Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 3, 17 • 1879 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...

  • Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    Apr 3, 17 • 1163 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...

  • Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Apr 3, 17 • 1047 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...

  • England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    Apr 3, 17 • 1086 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...

  • Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    Apr 3, 17 • 2311 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    The Steval Pumas couldn’t convert multiple opportunities against Western Province at fortress Newlands on Saturday, falling to a 40-19 loss in a pre-season friendly. The visitors were starved of possession during the first half and ended up conceding six...

  • Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    Apr 3, 17 • 1433 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    The inspiration for both the home and away shirts was drawn from African tribal body painting, along with the colours of the country’s flag, proudly adhering to the roots of the Kenyan people. The in-house design team at Samurai Sportswear worked over...

  • Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience

    Apr 2, 17 • 3167 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience

    He has travelled the globe, scored more than 1200 career points and won tournaments with the Springbok Sevens team all over the world, but getting on the plane with the team for yet another possible title, still excites Cecil Afrika tremendously. The 29-year...

  • Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role

    Apr 2, 17 • 3034 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role

    Former Springbok midfielder Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach, SA Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The 47-year-old medical doctor is an experienced coach with considerable international experience...

  • Dramatic Kriel try seals Highveld thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Roundup

    Apr 2, 17 • 2541 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Dramatic Kriel try seals Highveld thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Roundup

      Spirited Vodacom Bulls undone by Chiefs’ second half rally DHL Stormers in rampant mood against Toyota Cheetahs Emirates Lions flanker Jaco Kriel scored a dramatic winning try in the closing minutes of an absorbing local Vodacom Super Rugby derby...

  • Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Mar 31, 17 • 2628 Views • Analysis, BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National • • Comments Off on Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased on Friday with his team’s first hit-out in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship as they defeated the Down Touch Griffons 24-20 in the sweltering heat at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The...

  • Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Mar 31, 17 • 2669 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    Mar 31, 17 • 1690 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening.  In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Mar 31, 17 • 1417 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...

  • It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Mar 31, 17 • 1792 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 31, 17 • 1548 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    There are few fixtures with such thrilling expectation as Vodacom Super Rugby derby matches between the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions, which is exactly what we can expect when the two teams meet this Saturday. The Emirates Lions, as 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Mar 31, 17 • 1497 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Jordaan, afkomstig van Vredenburg , het sy buiging vir die Kavaliers in 2009 gemaak en is met 94-wedstryde een van Boland se mees-ervare spelers. Volgens Randall Modiba, hoofafrigter van die Boland Kavaliers, was die keuse om Jordaan as kaptein aan te wys,...

  • England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    Mar 31, 17 • 1371 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...