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  • World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    Mar 31, 17 • 1195 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...

  •  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Mar 31, 17 • 1792 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...

  • Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    Mar 31, 17 • 1031 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...

  • Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    Mar 31, 17 • 1248 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...

  • Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Mar 31, 17 • 1249 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Hartpury College become BUCS champions at Twickenham Hartpury beat Exeter in final Hartpury College added the BUCS Championship trophy to their Super Rugby title after beating Exeter University 27-24 at Twickenham. A frantic opening five minutes saw both...

  • Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Mar 30, 17 • 2196 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...

  • Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Mar 30, 17 • 1248 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Vodacom Bulls face stern test against Chiefs in Hamilton DHL Stormers host Toyota Cheetahs in Cape Town Emirates Lions at home against Cell C Sharks Two crunching local derbies are on the menu on Saturday as part of a shorter than usual Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    Mar 30, 17 • 1347 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    After two early losses, FNB University of Johannesburg captain Jannes Snyman said a strong sense of brotherhood in the team enabled them to qualify for the Varsity Cup semifinals. The UJ outfit lost their first two games against reigning champions NWU-Pukke...

  • Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Mar 30, 17 • 2881 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Cell C Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Down Touch Griffons on Friday in their first warm-up match in the build-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship. Along with Janse van...

  • Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Mar 30, 17 • 1536 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...

  • Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour

    Mar 30, 17 • 1990 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour

    The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) has today announced it will honour former Newcastle Falcon Paul Van-Zandvliet at the 2017 RPA Players’ Awards in association with England Rugby, which takes place on Wednesday 10th May at Battersea Evolution, London....

  • Emirates Lions team announcement

    Mar 30, 17 • 1940 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement

    Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Mar 30, 17 • 1924 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 15:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi.  Obi will be making his...

  • Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Mar 30, 17 • 2875 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team Release – Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks

    Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 1 April 2017 Time : 17h15 Venue : Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee : Jaco van Heerden Assistant Referees : Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs Television Match Official : Johan Greeff Garth April 14. Kobus...

  • Force forge new deal with Fortescue

    Mar 30, 17 • 1562 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force forge new deal with Fortescue

    The Road Safety Western Force would like to announce Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue), is continuing their sponsorship with the club for the next two years. Fortescue has been a jersey sponsor of the Road Safety Western Force since 2014 with the Fortescue...

  • Big names return for battle with Blues

    Mar 30, 17 • 1299 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Big names return for battle with Blues

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes to the match day 23 that take on the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland this Saturday, 1 April at 12:15 pm (AWST). Tetera Faulkner comes back into the starting front row replacing Jermaine Ainsley who...

  • Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision

    Mar 30, 17 • 1085 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision

    Yoann Maestri, the France lock forward and vice-captain, appeared today at a Six Nations disciplinary hearing in London, having been charged with misconduct by the Six Nations Disciplinary Officer in respect of comments Mr. Maestri had made to representatives...

  • Botha in first start for Vodacom Bulls this year

    Mar 30, 17 • 1949 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Botha in first start for Vodacom Bulls this year

    Arno Botha will make a first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby competition on Saturday when the South Africans take on the Chiefs in Hamilton. The loose forward played in 11 matches in the competition last year and 46 in his...

  • Brummer to join Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand

    Mar 29, 17 • 2080 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Brummer to join Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand

    Flyhalf Francois Brummer will join the Vodacom Bulls in New Zealand this week as they prepare to take on the Chiefs and Sunwolves in the next two weeks. Brummer replaces Dries Swanepoel, who picked up an ankle injury and will return home. Johnny Kotze and JT...

  • SA Rugby soars away with FlySafair as domestic airline partner

    Mar 29, 17 • 2212 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby soars away with FlySafair as domestic airline partner

    SA Rugby on Wednesday announced that FlySafair had been appointed as the official domestic carrier for the Springboks and SA Rugby. The airline succeeds SAA, whose sponsorship came to an end in December, and will see the award-winning newcomer cater for SA...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium

    Mar 29, 17 • 1384 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made four changes to the starting side to take on the 2016 Super Rugby champions in Queensland’s first home...

  • Dazel bolsters Women’s Sevens for Hong Kong

    Mar 29, 17 • 1310 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Dazel bolsters Women’s Sevens for Hong Kong

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team was bolstered by the return of three key players for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 April, while Megan Comley will make her debut for Renfred Dazel’s team. Captain Veroeshka...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Bryce Heem

    Mar 29, 17 • 1088 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Bryce Heem

    The charge against Bryce Heem of Worcester Warriors for tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i), was heard in Bristol yesterday. The wing pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 18 April. Heem...

  • Preparations continue with Western Province clash

    Mar 29, 17 • 1920 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Preparations continue with Western Province clash

    The Steval Pumas are looking forward to another stern test against Western Province at Newlands this Saturday, as final preparations for the SuperSport Challenge gather momentum. The Mpumalanga side will make the long trip to Cape Town for their second...

  • County Championships renamed to honour rugby legends

    Mar 29, 17 • 1151 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on County Championships renamed to honour rugby legends

    Competitions named after Bill Beaumont, Jason Leonard and Gill Burns Follow the latest from the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship here The County Championship divisions have been renamed after some of England’s most distinguished rugby players. The...