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  • Sam Carter re-signs until the end of 2019

    Mar 3, 17 • 1148 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Sam Carter re-signs until the end of 2019

    Brumbies co-captain Sam Carter has re-signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year extension with the ARU and the Plus500 Brumbies until the end of 2019. The 27-year old made his Qantas Wallabies debut in 2014 against France but last featured in...

  • Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates joins the RFU

    Mar 3, 17 • 1312 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates joins the RFU

    Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates has been appointed Performance Manager and International Performance Coach by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Reporting to Dean Ryan, Head of International Player Development, Bates will lead the England under 20s...

  • Ireland squad named for final two rounds of 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    Mar 3, 17 • 1413 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland squad named for final two rounds of 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    The Ireland Coaching Group have named a 36 man squad for the final two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship.  Ireland travels to Cardiff in Round 4 to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium on Friday 10th March before hosting England on Saturday...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Western Force in Perth 

    Mar 3, 17 • 1950 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Western Force in Perth 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 26-19 to the Western Force in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Perth on Thursday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles rued his side’s performance, with execution and discipline letting them down. “We’re bitterly...

  • Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament

    Mar 2, 17 • 1708 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament

    Springbok Sevens scrumhalf, Branco du Preez, is keen to taste success again in the Sam Boyd Stadium when South Africa contest the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend, the fifth of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks take on Canada...

  • Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers

    Mar 2, 17 • 1632 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers

    There are two changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Dan Kriel and Sikhumbuzo Notshe both getting an opportunity in the starting line-up. Kriel comes in at inside-centre to replace the injured Damian de...

  • Fearless force take down Reds

    Mar 2, 17 • 1352 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Fearless force take down Reds

    The Road Safety Western Force have opened their account for the 2017 Vodafone Super Rugby season with a thrilling 26-19 win over the Queensland Reds at the Force Field. In a frantic first half, the Road Safety Western Force scored early through Chance Peni...

  • Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    Mar 2, 17 • 2131 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    This weekend, Blitzbok star Seabelo Senatla will get his first taste of Vodacom Super Rugby for the DHL Stormers since 2015, but the big South African derby takes place in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening where the Toyota Cheetahs are hosting the Vodacom...

  • England Rugby 24/Sevens 2017 grassroots competition open for entry

    Mar 2, 17 • 1147 Views • General News • • Comments Off on England Rugby 24/Sevens 2017 grassroots competition open for entry

    ~24/Sevens competition qualifiers hosted in 38 locations across England ~ ~National finals confirmed for 29th July in Bath Recreation Ground~ Today (2nd March) England Rugby announced the 24/Sevens 2017 competition is now open for all community clubs and new...

  • Mwamba enter shirt sponsorship deal with Stanbic Bank

    Mar 2, 17 • 1337 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mwamba enter shirt sponsorship deal with Stanbic Bank

    Stanbic Bank has entered into a Ksh 3m shirt sponsorship with Mwamba RFC. Speaking at the launch in Nairobi on Thursday, Philip Odera, the Stanbic Bank Managing Director and a former Kenya Cup player in the 1980s with the now defunct Barclays RFC said,...

  • Toyota Stadium first to install cashless system

    Mar 2, 17 • 1441 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Stadium first to install cashless system

    A cashless system has been installed on the Castle deck in Toyota Stadium.  For the comfort and safety of our supporters, Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is the first rugby stadium to offer supporters this new technology. Supporters can load money on his or...

  • Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver

    Mar 2, 17 • 1288 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver

    Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb will get another opportunity to display her skills at the highest level when she jets off to the Vancouver Rugby Festival this week. The third-year education student at NMMU in Port Elizabeth will make her second...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement vs Waraths Sat 4 March 15:05

    Mar 2, 17 • 2111 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement vs Waraths Sat 4 March 15:05

    The Emirates Lions host the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park in the Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend and shows three changes with Harold Vorster, Ross Cronjé and Robbie Coetzee in the starting line-up. Vorster is in for Howard Mnisi who injured his knee in...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls team announcement

    Mar 2, 17 • 2121 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls team announcement

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Bulls in their second Vodacom Super Rugby home game on Saturday 4 March 2017 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  Coach Franco Smith has named his team for the match that kicks off at 19:30.  Gates open at...

  • Bulldogs Team sheet SWD Eagles – Supersport Challenge

    Mar 2, 17 • 2470 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Bulldogs Team sheet SWD Eagles – Supersport Challenge

    COMPETITION/AGE GRADE: SUPERSPORT RUGBY CHALLENGE – Friendly 2017 TEAM: Border Bulldogs OPPOSING TEAM: SWD Eagles TEAM COACH 1 (name): David Dobela TEAM COACH 2 (name): Abe Davids BokSmart (BS) No.  COACH 1: BS- BokSmart (BS) No.  COACH 2: BS- MATCH...

  • Rights Mkhari to make SA Select debut in Vancouver

    Mar 2, 17 • 1730 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Rights Mkhari to make SA Select debut in Vancouver

    Rights Mkhari will make her SA Select Women’s Sevens debut at the Vancouver Rugby Festival on 9 and 10 March after being included in coach Renfred Dazel’s 12-member squad that will depart for Canada on Thursday. Mkhari, Megan Comley, Chané Stadler and...

  • Vodacom Bulls change two for trip to Bloemfontein

    Mar 2, 17 • 2611 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls change two for trip to Bloemfontein

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais drafted in Jason Jenkins to replace injured Lood de Jager and swapped around Lizo Gqoboka and Pierre Schoeman in the Vodacom Bulls team that will take on theToyota Cheetahs in the second round of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Queensland U20s team named for Round 2 Super U20s clash in Perth

    Mar 2, 17 • 1233 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland U20s team named for Round 2 Super U20s clash in Perth

    Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named his side for their Round 2 Super U20s Championship clash against the Western Force in Perth this Saturday, 4 March. Only two changes have been made to the starting XV that defeated the Melbourne Rebels U20s...

  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Bravehearts

    Mar 2, 17 • 1280 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Bravehearts

    Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his side to take on the Highlanders Development team in Dunedin this Saturday. Only four players, Tim Perry, Oli Jager, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Manasa Mataele, remain in the starting fifteen from the side...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    Mar 2, 17 • 1676 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    The BNZ Crusaders will travel south to play the Highlanders in Dunedin this weekend, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made eight changes to the squad of 23 that beat the Brumbies in last weekend’s opening round of Super Rugby. There are two...

  • Aaron Cruden’s 100th Super Rugby milestone to be recognised

    Mar 2, 17 • 1179 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Aaron Cruden’s 100th Super Rugby milestone to be recognised

    Chiefs first five-eighth, Aaron Cruden, will be officially recognised tomorrow night when he becomes the 46th player to play 100 Investec Super Rugby matches for a New Zealand team. Cruden will mark the milestone in front of a home crowd at FMG Stadium...

  • BLACKROLL signs biggest Australian partnership yet with ARU

    Mar 2, 17 • 1071 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BLACKROLL signs biggest Australian partnership yet with ARU

    Australian Rugby is pleased to announce a new partnership with BLACKROLL Australia who will become the Qantas Wallabies’ official supplier of athletic training, physio and recovery tools. BLACKROLL, a company which originated from Germany, is renowned for...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Aaron Morris

    Mar 2, 17 • 1008 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Aaron Morris

    The charge against Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC for tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i), was heard in London this evening. Morris pleaded not guilty however was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 21 March....

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Phil Dowson

    Mar 2, 17 • 1557 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Phil Dowson

    The charge against Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors for striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a), was heard in Coventry this evening. Following a review of the incident which occurred in the first half of the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester...

  • Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas

    Mar 1, 17 • 1717 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas

    Blitzbok flyer Werner Kok and playmaker Cecil Afrika enjoy rugby more than bright city lights, but both are very excited about the prospect of cutting up the turf when they play in the exciting HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend. Kok missed the trip to the...