Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • UJ face fresh start in ‘challenging’ Varsity Cup

    Jan 26, 17 • 2637 Views • General NewsComments Off on UJ face fresh start in ‘challenging’ Varsity Cup

    Having lost a number of senior players, the University of Johannesburg will make a fresh start when the popular FNB Varsity Cup competition kicks off on Monday. Under the guidance of head coach Werner Janse van Rensburg and captain Jannes Snyman, UJ will have...

  • Gilbert extends 5 year agreement as the Official Ball of the Lions as well as GLRU Schools Rugby.

    Jan 26, 17 • 2299 Views • General NewsComments Off on Gilbert extends 5 year agreement as the Official Ball of the Lions as well as GLRU Schools Rugby.

    In 1823 a Gilbert Ball was used in the very first game of Rugby Football- 194 years later we’re still going from strength to strength. Throughout the centuries, we have been trusted by the rugby family worldwide to produce a quality product specifically...

  • Greene King IPA Championship/ London Welsh Update

    Jan 26, 17 • 1071 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Greene King IPA Championship/ London Welsh Update

    Following yesterday’s announcement that London Welsh will cease to participate in the Greene King IPA Championship, London Welsh’s remaining fixtures and points have been expunged. There will be no relegation from the Greene King IPA Championship this...

  • Sevens Stars and LGBT Rugby Advocate grace Australia Day Honours list

    Jan 26, 17 • 1638 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Sevens Stars and LGBT Rugby Advocate grace Australia Day Honours list

    Among those named in 2017, Australia Day Honours lists are the twelve members of the Olympic gold medal-winning Australian Women’s Sevens team and founder of the Sydney Convicts and LGBT rights advocate, Andrew Purchas. Since their scintillating gold medal...

  • All Blacks Sevens go wild for Cure Kids at Wellington Zoo

    Jan 26, 17 • 1210 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Sevens go wild for Cure Kids at Wellington Zoo

    The All Blacks Sevens will be showing Cure Kids ambassadors around the Wellington Zoo today as part of the team’s commitment to giving back to the community in the lead up to the Wellington Sevens tournament this weekend. Cure Kids is the charity partner of...

  • Women’s Competition Kicks Off On 5th February 

    Jan 26, 17 • 1325 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Women’s Competition Kicks Off On 5th February 

    The Kenya Rugby Union Women’s 10-A-Side Festival is set to kick off on Sunday 5 February with the first round scheduled to take place at the Kenyatta University. KRU Age Grade and Women’s Rugby Co-ordinator Nicholas Aballa said, “ The tournaments will...

  • Approaching milestone for Senatla in Wellington

    Jan 25, 17 • 1195 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Approaching milestone for Senatla in Wellington

    Springbok Sevens speedster, Seabelo Senatla, knows he needs only seven tries to equal the Blitzboks all-time try scoring record, currently held by former sevens great Fabian Juries, but said it’s not what he is focusing on this weekend in Wellington. The...

  • Naas Botha se afrigtingsklinieke skop af!

    Jan 25, 17 • 2972 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on Naas Botha se afrigtingsklinieke skop af!

    “Hierdie is waarde toevoeging en om seker te maak die speler is beter toegerus, ek wil nie ʼn ou se werk uit sy hande vat nie, maar help om ʼn beter speler met ʼn beter standaard van spel te verseker vir more.” Só sê een van die rugbywêreld se legendes...

  • Bulletjie Line Dance

    Jan 25, 17 • 1107 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bulletjie Line Dance

    The Vodacom Bulls’ charismatic mascot, Bulletjie, has joined forces with local artists Rea le Roux and Thabiso Mac Rapapali, in producing ‘The Bulletjie Line Dance’. The song, together with the easy to do dance, was developed to simply put a smile on...

  • RFU Statement: London Welsh

    Jan 25, 17 • 1070 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Statement: London Welsh

    Following the appointment of Liquidators in December 2016, a  temporary licence was granted by the RFU to London Welsh (via a “Phoenix Entity”) to enable participation in The Greene King IPA Championship. The licence expired on 21st January 2017. The...

  • England U20 Six Nations Squad Update

    Jan 25, 17 • 1064 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U20 Six Nations Squad Update

    England Under 20 has made four changes to their 32-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) ahead of the 2017 Six Nations. Tom Parton (London Irish), Jake Pope (Sale Sharks) and Alex Seville (Gloucester Rugby) come into the squad as injury replacements for Ralph...

  • Milner-Skudder re-signs through to 2019

    Jan 25, 17 • 981 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Milner-Skudder re-signs through to 2019

    Nehe Milner-Skudder has extended his contract with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) for the next three years. The 26-year-old said it had been an easy decision to stay with his club and country as he contemplated the next phase of his rugby career....

  • Change of details for All Black Sevens v Black Ferns Sevens event today

    Jan 25, 17 • 1734 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Change of details for All Black Sevens v Black Ferns Sevens event today

    Due to forecast bad weather the All Blacks Sevens v Black Ferns Sevens Survivor Challenge scheduled for Midland Park at 12.30pm today, Wednesday 25 January, is being moved to an indoor venue in the North City Shopping Centre in Porirua. CHANGE OF VENUE...

  • Australia’s Women’s Sevens named for Sydney 7s

    Jan 25, 17 • 1098 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Australia’s Women’s Sevens named for Sydney 7s

    Olympic Gold Medalists Ellia Green and Evania Pelite have been named in the Qantas Australian Women’s team to run out at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Friday, February 3 for the inaugural women’s leg of the HSBC Sydney 7s. The two...

  • Nick Phipps re-signs until the end of 2019

    Jan 25, 17 • 1132 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Nick Phipps re-signs until the end of 2019

    Experienced scrumhalf Nick Phipps has pledged his future to Australian Rugby, re-signing with the ARU and New South Wales Waratahs until the end of 2019. The 52-Test veteran has elected to stay in Sydney for a further two years and now has a chance to push...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Jan 25, 17 • 995 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Rugby squad update

    Jack Clifford (Harlequins) and James Haskell (Wasps) will not fly to Portugal to join up with England’s RBS 6 Nations training squad. Both players sustained injuries in their club games on Sunday and were due to arrive in Vilamoura on Monday 23rd...

  • In pictures: Cell C Sharks Fun Day

    Jan 24, 17 • 2788 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on In pictures: Cell C Sharks Fun Day

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  • Varsity Rugby op pad in al sy glorie

    Jan 24, 17 • 3790 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Varsity Rugby op pad in al sy glorie

      Die 10de jaar van die gewilde FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International reeks het vandag afgeskop by die luukse Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Die hele boksemdais wat hierdie gewilde rugbyreeks vir die afgelope 10jaar aanbied...

  • It’s count-down time for FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International

    Jan 24, 17 • 3343 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on It’s count-down time for FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International

    The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is entering into an exciting period as it celebrates a decade of producing rocking rugby, in 2017. The university rugby competition promises to continue to keep the nation entertained. Unique match-day...

  • Moerat and Willemse headline 2017 WPRI intake

    Jan 24, 17 • 1849 Views • General NewsComments Off on Moerat and Willemse headline 2017 WPRI intake

    SA Schools captain Salmaan Moerat and SA Schools vice-captain Damian Willemse headline the strong intake for the Western Province Rugby Institute for 2017. Paarl Boys High lock Moerat and Paul Roos flyhalf Willemse have both represented DHL Western Province...

  • Conditioning key for Bok Women’s Sevens

    Jan 24, 17 • 1261 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, SpringboksComments Off on Conditioning key for Bok Women’s Sevens

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad – with two newly contracted players in their midst – has hit the ground running since returning from their festive season break in January with their focus being on conditioning as they look to play their way back into...

  • Lions XV travel squad to Harare (Zimbabwe)

    Jan 24, 17 • 1801 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions XV travel squad to Harare (Zimbabwe)

      The Lions XV that will travel to Harare, Zimbabwe for a warm-up match against the Bulls on Saturday 28 January is:   Baard Le Roux Brits Ruan Cilliers Jean-Luc Davids Ashlon De Wee Bobby Dyamani Hacjivah Du Preez JP Gordon Dean Jacobs Wiehan Janse...

  • PUMA evoPOWER Q&A | Ruan Combrinck

    Jan 24, 17 • 1295 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on PUMA evoPOWER Q&A | Ruan Combrinck

    RUAN COMBRINCK How is the leg injury and where do you draw strength when you are faced with injuries or other obstacles? Rehab is going well thanks to the help of many professionals at the Lions, so I will be ready to play again late March/April this year. My...

  • Ireland U20 Squad for Opening Rounds of the U20 Six Nations 2017

    Jan 24, 17 • 2131 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ireland U20 Squad for Opening Rounds of the U20 Six Nations 2017

    The Ireland U20 squad, sponsored by PwC has been named by Head Coach Nigel Carolan for the opening rounds of the U20 Six Nations Championship 2017. The 32 man squad features three players from last year’s campaign.Corinthians and Connacht lock Cillian...

  • England Women name squad for Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 17 • 1704 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women name squad for Sydney Sevens

    James Bailey has made two changes to the England Women Sevens squad which travels to Sydney tomorrow for the second leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. 19-year-olds Rachael Woosey and Chantelle Miell, Bristol’s top points scorer of the...