Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Feb 20, 17 • 1086 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland number 8 Josh Strauss will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations Championship after sustaining an injury to his kidney. The 30-year-old suffered a blow to his flank in the France vs Scotland RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday 12 February. After...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens take valuable lessons from training games

    Feb 18, 17 • 1070 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens take valuable lessons from training games

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Saturday his team took valuable lessons from their training matches against an Invitational Sevens side in Stellenbosch, and that they still had work to do before the Vancouver Rugby Festival next month....

  • Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    Feb 17, 17 • 2223 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    The Toyota Cheetahs has announced a squad for 37 players for the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The season kicks off next week Saturday with an encounter against the Emirates Lions at 15:05 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Team: TOYOTA CHEETAHS # Last Name...

  • Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 1094 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    New African Nations 10s Tournament to be played alongside World Club 10s to create a WORLD 10s CHAMPIONSHIPS in one of the world’s most stunning destinations Defending Champions Western Force will line up with European & English Club Champions Saracens...

  • St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    Feb 17, 17 • 1026 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Ballymore until 2019. The 24-year-old has been at the Reds since 2011 and last season established himself as the side’s starting scrumhalf, while also...

  • GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 858 Views • General NewsComments Off on GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

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  • Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    Feb 17, 17 • 1302 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    FNB NMMU-Madibaz skipper Kevin Kaba is banking on his team’s “never-say-die” attitude to help them overcome a tough period after two successive losses in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby competition. The Port Elizabeth university have faced formidable...

  • Changes to Vodacom Super Rugby TMO protocol

    Feb 17, 17 • 992 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Changes to Vodacom Super Rugby TMO protocol

    The Television Match Official (TMO) protocol for Vodacom Super Rugby has been amended thanks to newly available technology, SANZAAR announced on Friday. The number of camera angles available to match officials, as well as the use of split-screen television...

  • SANZAAR Enhances Super Rugby TMO Protocol

    Feb 17, 17 • 1183 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SANZAAR Enhances Super Rugby TMO Protocol

    SANZAAR has today announced that it has made an amendment to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The amendment reflects the emerging technology that is now available in terms of the number of camera angles and the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Jonathan Hill

    Feb 17, 17 • 1414 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Jonathan Hill

    The charge against Jonathan Hill of Exeter Chiefs for striking with the shoulder, contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard yesterday. Hill pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 28 February. The second row forward...

  • Geneva world premiere for the new, extreme performance V12 berlinetta

    Feb 16, 17 • 1077 Views • General NewsComments Off on Geneva world premiere for the new, extreme performance V12 berlinetta

    Boland Cavaliers Head Coach Randall Modiba has announced his squad for the 2017 rugby season. With SA Rugby’s new provincial competition scheduled to kick-off in April, the squad consists of a healthy blend of youth and experience. The squad includes...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby squad and touring squad announcement

    Feb 16, 17 • 2388 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby squad and touring squad announcement

    With the commencement of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition just over a week away, Head Coach Robert du Preez, has announced his final 45-man Vodacom Super Rugby squad as well as a 27-man touring squad, who will depart for Australia on Saturday afternoon....

  • New judiciary process introduced for Vodacom Super Rugby

    Feb 16, 17 • 1386 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on New judiciary process introduced for Vodacom Super Rugby

    Former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche has been included on a new Foul Play Review Committee established by SANZAAR along with the introduction of a new and updated judicial process for the forthcoming Vodacom Super Rugby series. World Rugby has endorsed the...

  • Vodacom Bulls to partner with CHOC

    Feb 16, 17 • 926 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls to partner with CHOC

    The Vodacom Bulls are pleased to announce their exciting partnership with the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC) a day after International Childhood Cancer Day which was on 15 February. The Vodacom Bulls and CHOC have worked together in the past but have...

  • Hendricks joins Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing

    Feb 16, 17 • 1417 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hendricks joins Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday announced that former Springboks and Springbok Sevens winger, Cornal Hendricks, has joined the Vodacom Bulls for medical and fitness testing. Hendricks will train with the Pretoria franchise and undergo a number of...

  • Reece Hodge re-signs until the end of 2020

    Feb 16, 17 • 1035 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Reece Hodge re-signs until the end of 2020

    Rising star Reece Hodge has re-committed to Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels, signing through until the end of 2020. The 22-year old enjoyed a dream year in 2016 after bursting onto the professional scene, making his debut for both the Melbourne...

  • Women’s Commonwealth Youth Games wider squad

    Feb 16, 17 • 986 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Women’s Commonwealth Youth Games wider squad

    Australia’s next generation of Rugby Sevens talent has begun their campaign ahead of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in the Bahamas from July 19-23. The Australian side will be looking to defend their predecessors’ Gold Medal from the...

  • DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 on track to deliver on and off the field

    Feb 16, 17 • 990 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 on track to deliver on and off the field

    75 percent of Series tickets sold Test match and Crusaders v British & Irish Lions tickets exhausted Regional fan events to provide festival feel New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed that 75 percent of tickets to the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017...

  • Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

    Feb 16, 17 • 2750 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

    Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his 32-man squad for the 2017 season, which includes nine New Zealand U20 trialists, as well as current Canterbury and Tasman Mitre 10 Cup players. The Crusaders development side, which was named following...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

    Feb 16, 17 • 1185 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play Hurricanes in pre-season match

    The BNZ Crusaders have their final pre-season hit out this Friday evening before the season proper begins.  Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side to take on the Hurricanes in Waverley, including 11 All Blacks. Sam Whitelock will kick off his...

  • Laidlaw ruled out of remainder of RBS 6 Nations

    Feb 16, 17 • 923 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Laidlaw ruled out of remainder of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations with an ankle injury. A scan was undertaken at his club, Gloucester, confirmed the clinical suspicion that the 58-times capped scrum-half sustained ankle ligament...

  • Wales Squad Update

    Feb 16, 17 • 921 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wales Squad Update

    The following players have ben released back to their respective Regions and will link back up with the National Squad on Monday, February 20 Cardiff Blues Scott Andrews Kristian Dacey Alex Cuthbert Ospreys Nicky Smith Rhodri Jones Scott Baldwin Rory Thornton...

  • SA and Pumas Legends headline Malelane Rugby Weekend

    Feb 15, 17 • 1926 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA and Pumas Legends headline Malelane Rugby Weekend

    The Malelane Ruby Club will celebrate its 50th birthday in style on 24 and 25 February during a thrilling line-up of school and club matches, headlined by a special clash between the South African Rugby Legends and the Pumas Legends. The Malelane Rugby...

  • Women’s League Continues At USIU This Weekend

    Feb 15, 17 • 931 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Women’s League Continues At USIU This Weekend

    The KRU Women’s 10-A side series heads to the United States International University in Nairobi’s Kasarani area for its second round on Sunday 19 February 2017. Northern Suburbs are seeded first and headline Pool A which also features Top Fry, Standard...

  • Third coaches and conditioning indaba held in Johannesburg

    Feb 15, 17 • 932 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Third coaches and conditioning indaba held in Johannesburg

    With the start of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby competition a week away, the Springbok coaching staff and local franchise coaches met for a third time on Wednesday in Kempton Park to discuss and finalise a coaching blueprint for South African rugby. Coaches...