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  • Powell, Snyman pleased with Blitzboks effort

    Mar 13, 17 • 1966 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell, Snyman pleased with Blitzboks effort

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, was pretty pleased with the efforts from his Blitzboks squad following their North American trip of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The team secured 41 of a possible 44 log points on offer, made both finals in Las...

  • Springbok Sevens keep healthy lead over rivals

    Mar 13, 17 • 2049 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens keep healthy lead over rivals

    South Africa reached a sixth consecutive final of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Sunday at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver and maintained their strong overall series lead, despite going doing to England 19-7. The Blitzboks started the tournament,...

  • Australia slip to seventh in Vancouver

    Mar 13, 17 • 1190 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Australia slip to seventh in Vancouver

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have fallen to New Zealand in the Fifth Place Semi-Final of the Canada Sevens in Vancouver. Earlier in the day, Australia was defeated by Fiji in the Cup Quarter-Final, who put on a masterclass of Sevens...

  • England Rugby squad update 13 March 2017

    Mar 13, 17 • 1152 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update 13 March 2017

    31 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland at Aviva Stadium (5pm, ITV) Elliot Daly (Wasps) will continue his graduated return-to-play protocol following his possible concussion on...

  • St.George Queensland Reds squad named for tour to South Africa and Argentina

    Mar 13, 17 • 1511 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds squad named for tour to South Africa and Argentina

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 27-man squad for their two-week tour of South Africa and Argentina. The squad departs from Brisbane tomorrow for the tour and will face the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday 19 March at 1:15am (AEST) and the...

  • SA Select Women go down fighting in Vancouver

    Mar 13, 17 • 979 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Select Women go down fighting in Vancouver

    The SA Select Women’s Sevens fought hard against Canada’s Maple Leafs in their gold medal match at BC Place early on Sunday morning, going down 33-0 against the unbeaten outfit. Despite the defeat, SA Select Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel and...

  • Michael Leitch suspended for 1 week

    Mar 13, 17 • 1116 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Michael Leitch suspended for 1 week

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Michael Leitch Team: Chiefs Position: Backrow Date of Incident: 10 March 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...

  • Nicolas Sanchez Cited

    Mar 13, 17 • 1684 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Nicolas Sanchez Cited

    Player: Nicolas Sanchez Team: Jaguares Position: Fly Half Date of Incident: 11 March 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Nicolas Sanchez of the Jaguares has been cited...

  • England U20 secure Six Nations title with win over Scotland

    Mar 13, 17 • 940 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 secure Six Nations title with win over Scotland

    England Under 20s has won the 2017 Six Nations title after a 33-5 win over Scotland at Franklin’s Gardens. The hosts were kept at bay in the opening stages of the match by a well-organised Scotland side but broke the deadlock through a try from second...

  • Golden Lions referee collapse after match, dies

    Mar 13, 17 • 5561 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Golden Lions referee collapse after match, dies

    A referee of the Golden Lions Rugby Referees Society, Francois Smit (56) passed away in Carletonville on Saturday afternoon after having refereed a game at Carletonville High School. It is believed he passed away from a heart attack. According to Theuns...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium

    Mar 13, 17 • 1149 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium

    The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 22-20 following a last-minute penalty goal to the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night in Round 3 of Vodafone Super Rugby. A fast start to the Reds saw them lead 17-0, but the Crusaders rallied to outscore...

  • SANZAAR: Statement on Super Rugby

    Mar 13, 17 • 1656 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SANZAAR: Statement on Super Rugby

    The SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) met in London on Friday 10 March to assess the economic and sporting environment under which its tournaments (Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship) are operating and to review the final steps of the strategic planning...

  • Sparkling youngsters steal the show in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    Mar 12, 17 • 1679 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Sparkling youngsters steal the show in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    Youngsters Jean-Luc du Preez (flank) and Curwin Bosch (replacement flyhalf) starred in the 37-14 Cell C Sharks win over the Waratahs on Saturday evening as the Durban team continued their impressive start to the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Du Preez, who...

  • Blitzboks to face Canada in HSBC Vancouver Sevens Cup quarterfinals

    Mar 12, 17 • 3515 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to face Canada in HSBC Vancouver Sevens Cup quarterfinals

    The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday topped pool A of the HSBC Vancouver Sevens and will face hosts Canada in the Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. Wins over Chile and Kenya earned the passage into the last eight and a draw against England confirmed the top spot...

  • Southern Kings conclude radio deal with Algoa FM

    Mar 10, 17 • 1971 Views • Analysis, General News • • Comments Off on Southern Kings conclude radio deal with Algoa FM

    The Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are pleased to announce popular Eastern Cape radio station, Algoa FM, as the official radio partner for 2017. On Friday Southern Kings COO, Charl Crous, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium acting stadium manager Jaco...

  • NIE MAKLIK NIE MAAR MOONTLIK VIR DIE LIONS

    Mar 10, 17 • 1620 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on NIE MAKLIK NIE MAAR MOONTLIK VIR DIE LIONS

      SUPERRUGBY VOORSKOU: JAGUARES V. LIONS Dis maar die derde rondte van vanjaar se SuperRugby-kompetisie, en daar is reeds ʼn span of twee wat hul stem dikmaak. Die Chiefs het vanoggend (Vrydag) gewys dat hulle ʼn span bly om mee rekening te hou en het...

  • Michael Leitch Cited

    Mar 10, 17 • 1340 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Michael Leitch Cited

    Player: Michael Leitch Team: Chiefs Position: Backrow Date of Incident: 10 March 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 77:27 Michael Leitch of the Chiefs has been cited for...

  • Madibaz Young Guns seek repeat win

    Mar 10, 17 • 1662 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Madibaz Young Guns seek repeat win

    The FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns rugby team will have a spring in their step when they travel to Cape Town on Sunday for their Varsity Cup showdown with UCT on Monday. After losing their opening game to Maties, the Madibaz hit back with a 39-34 win against the...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs Waratahs

    Mar 10, 17 • 1448 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs Waratahs

    The Cell C Sharks will be hosting a perennial Australian favourite, the Waratahs who hail from Sydney, in Saturday’s round three Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Our players love being at home and after two weeks out of the country after...

  • Georgia on their minds as Junior Boks gear up for World Champs

    Mar 10, 17 • 1393 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Georgia on their minds as Junior Boks gear up for World Champs

    Junior Springbok training squad preparations on track Focus on skills and technique South Africa’s best young players now have Georgia firmly on their minds as preparations intensified in Stellenbosch this week for the Junior World Championships in the...

  • Vancouver will test Blitzboks physically and mentally – Powell

    Mar 10, 17 • 1369 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Vancouver will test Blitzboks physically and mentally – Powell

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, knows that the Blitzboks will have to endure another huge physical test when the HSBC Vancouver Sevens kicks off at BC Place on Saturday but expects the mental challenge to his side to be even greater. With the Blitzboks...

  • Solid start for SA Select Women’s Sevens at Vancouver Rugby Festival

    Mar 10, 17 • 1188 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Solid start for SA Select Women’s Sevens at Vancouver Rugby Festival

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens recorded a solid start to the Vancouver Rugby Festival overnight on Thursday, winning two of their three matches in the Elite Women’s division at the UBC Rugby fields. They registered an encouraging 24-10 victory against...

  • Kurtley Beale signs until the end of 2019

    Mar 10, 17 • 1627 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kurtley Beale signs until the end of 2019

    Kurtley Beale has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2019. The 28-year old has returned to Australia following a season with Wasps in England, to reunite with his Waratahs and Wallabies...

  • All Blacks Sevens team for Vancouver tournament named

    Mar 10, 17 • 1389 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Vancouver tournament named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the sixth leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Vancouver, starting Sunday New Zealand time, has been named. Captain Scott Curry returns to the team after sitting out the Las Vegas tournament last week as a precaution due...

  • Concussion gets the Blue Card from NZ Rugby

    Mar 10, 17 • 1098 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Concussion gets the Blue Card from NZ Rugby

    All adult rugby games in the 14 largest Provincial Rugby Unions will be showing concussion the Blue Card this season, in a move by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to further enhance player welfare. The Blue Card Concussion Initiative means referees can issue a Blue...