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  • WALLABIES RETURN FOR BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS

    Oct 14, 16 • 1511 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on WALLABIES RETURN FOR BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS

    The 2016 Buildcorp NRC has come down to the final four, with minor premiers NSW Country Eagles taking on Melbourne Rising in Newcastle and the Macquarie University Sydney Rays hosting Perth Spirit in Sydney for this weekend’s semi finals. The Eagles are...

  • Final Ticket Prices Announced

    Oct 13, 16 • 1130 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Final Ticket Prices Announced

    Ticket prices for Saturday’s final between defending champions KCB and Resolution Impala Saracens at 7.00pm on Saturday night have been announced. Gates open at 11.00am and it will cost fans Ksh 400 to access the Impala Club where they will also be able to...

  • Nothing to choose between Gold Cup Quarter-finalists

    Oct 13, 16 • 1418 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Nothing to choose between Gold Cup Quarter-finalists

    THERE IS nothing to choose between the eight remaining Gold Cup teams after a dramatic final round of pool stages in SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs confirmed a quarterfinal line-up that’s too close to call. The weekend’s...

  • Currie Cup semi-finalists out to win at all costs

    Oct 13, 16 • 1849 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup semi-finalists out to win at all costs

    The four Currie Cup semi-finalists, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, Vodacom Blue Bulls, Xerox Golden Lions and DHL Western Province, will have one goal in mind when they take to field on Saturday – to win at all costs in the hope of booking their places...

  • Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 and Under 21 sides for semi-final

    Oct 13, 16 • 1561 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 and Under 21 sides for semi-final

    The Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side will aim to reach their first final in ten years when they host the Blue Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on Friday in their semi-final (kick-off 14:00). The side has been strengthened by the return of Rhyno Herbst at lock...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. Lions

    Oct 13, 16 • 1502 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. Lions

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Lions in the Currie Cup Semi-Final on Saturday, 15 October 2016 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 15:00.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of...

  • DHL WP change six for Loftus semifinal

    Oct 13, 16 • 2063 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP change six for Loftus semifinal

    There are six changes to the DHL Western Province starting line-up for the Currie Cup semifinal against the Vodacom Blue Bulls, at Loftus Versfeld, on Saturday. The Springbok duo of centre Juan de Jongh and hooker Bongi Mbonambi both return from national...

  • Xerox Golden Lions vs Cheetahs (15 October 2017)

    Oct 13, 16 • 1601 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Cheetahs (15 October 2017)

    Kwagga Smith will lead the Xerox Golden Lions in their Currie Cup semi-final fixture against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Kick-off is at 15:00. A supporters’ bus full of Lions supporters will leave from Emirates Airline Park on...

  • Canterbury Team Named to Play Counties Manukau

    Oct 13, 16 • 1191 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Canterbury Team Named to Play Counties Manukau

    Canterbury head north this weekend to play their final regular season game of 2016 against Counties Manukau in Pukekohe. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a side that includes five players who weren’t involved in last week’s win against North Harbour,...

  • Paige to start for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Oct 13, 16 • 1431 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Paige to start for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Scrumhalf Rudy Paige will make a first start for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup on Saturday when the home side will take on the DHL Western Province team in the semifinal of the competition at Loftus Versfeld. Paige made an appearance for the Blue...

  • New Zealand Rugby statement on independent review

    Oct 13, 16 • 1067 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby statement on independent review

    As outlined previously, New Zealand Rugby is setting up an independent review of respect and responsibility in our professional environment. We have the draft Terms of Reference and are still working on appointing all members of the independent panel, so no...

  • MORAHAN BOOSTS SPIRIT FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH

    Oct 13, 16 • 1140 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MORAHAN BOOSTS SPIRIT FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH

    Wallaby speedster Luke Morahan returns at fullback to headline the Perth Spirit team for Sunday afternoon’s do-or-die semi-final clash with the Sydney Rays at Pittwater Park in Sydney. In further changes to the side that took down the UC Vikings in Canberra...

  • AUSSIE REFS REWARDED WITH NOVEMBER TESTS

    Oct 13, 16 • 1572 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on AUSSIE REFS REWARDED WITH NOVEMBER TESTS

    Australian Referee Angus Gardner has been rewarded for his excellent performances in 2016 alongside fellow Aussie, Nic Berry with major Tests throughout the November International window. Gardner will officiate the clash between Wales and Argentina in Cardiff...

  • Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Oct 13, 16 • 1175 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 the focus  Mix of experienced players and debutantes  Three Olympic Games sevens medallists included Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named a squad of 28, to take on the Australian Wallaroos in the two-Test series, as...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Oct 13, 16 • 1710 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Statement from Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Chief Executive Ian Patterson: “As soon as we became aware of the charge, MCRFU took advice and immediately put in place all responsible steps to manage the situation including standing the player down from our...

  • Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Oct 13, 16 • 1568 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Mpumalanga Rugby PTY LTD is delighted to announce the official appointment of Brent Janse van Rensburg as the head coach of the Steval Pumas, effective from the start of the 2017 rugby season. After extensive consultation, Janse van Rensburg, who is one of...

  • SA Visindustrie toernooi 2016 | Velddrif 28 & 29 Oktober 2016

    Oct 13, 16 • 1512 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Visindustrie toernooi 2016 | Velddrif 28 & 29 Oktober 2016

    BOLAND RUGBY se jaarlikse Suid-Afrikaanse Visindustrie toernooi vind oudergewoonte weer vanjaar plaas te Velddrif, op die Smit Sportgronde op 28 en 29 Oktober 2016. Dit sal die 29ste keer wees dat dié gewilde en tradisieryke toernooi aangebied word, met...

  • SA Rugby works with talented junior players

    Oct 12, 16 • 1415 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby works with talented junior players

    SA Rugby hosted 140 Under-16 and Under-17 players at two high performance training camps in the Western Cape, where they were coached on and off the field about what it takes to advance through the national structures. A total of 75 players, who had been...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    Oct 12, 16 • 1188 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel in Haydock last night. Leota was given a two-week ban and he is free to play again on 25th October. During last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby, Leota...

  • Willemse at pivot for DHL WP U19

    Oct 12, 16 • 1869 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Willemse at pivot for DHL WP U19

    SA Schools star Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for DHL Western Province U19, in their semifinal clash with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs U19, at City Park, on Friday. After starring off the replacements bench, the Paul Roos scholar gets his first...

  • BRU KLUBRUGBY SEMI-FINALE 2016 | 15 Oktober 2016

    Oct 12, 16 • 1950 Views • General News • • Comments Off on BRU KLUBRUGBY SEMI-FINALE 2016 | 15 Oktober 2016

    Die Boland Rugbyunie se Klubrugby Semi-Finale vind Saterdag 15 Oktober plaas op die Boland Stadion, Wellington. Wedstrydbepalings: BOLAND STADION A-VELD: GROOTUITDAAG SEMI-FINALE: 15:00 – Robertson RFC vs Hawston 16:30 – Saldanhabaai vs Roses United...

  • DHL WP U21 bolstered for semifinal

    Oct 12, 16 • 1335 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP U21 bolstered for semifinal

    DHL Western Province U21 have welcomed back a number of key players for their semifinal clash against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs U21, at City Park, on Friday. Coach Jerome Paarwater has made seven changes to the team that secured top spot on the...

  • Human name side for Under-21 semi’s

    Oct 12, 16 • 1307 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Human name side for Under-21 semi’s

    Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 coach Pote Human welcomes back Divan Rossouw into his team to play the Xerox Golden Lions Under-21’s in the semfinal of the SA Rugby Under-21 Provincial Championships in Johannesburg on Friday. Kick-off is 14h00 at Emirates...

  • Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Oct 12, 16 • 1450 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Top South African referees Craig Joubert, Marius van der Westhuizen and Jaco Peyper have each been tasked with taking charge of two Tests during the November internationals, World Rugby announced on Wednesday. World Rugby also announced that New Zealand’s...

  • Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Oct 12, 16 • 1570 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Statement from New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew: “New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid- Canterbury and have been providing support to the Union in relation to the matter.   A court suppression order is in...