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  • Canterbury Team Named to Play Counties Manukau

    Oct 13, 16 • 1223 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 • 1464 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 • 1105 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 • 1172 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 • 1610 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 • 1222 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 • 1754 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 • 1600 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 • 1548 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 • 1454 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 • 1249 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 • 1916 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 • 2017 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 • 1385 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 • 1345 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 • 1482 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 • 1605 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...

  • Women’s 15s camp in Cape Town

    Oct 12, 16 • 1580 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Women’s 15s camp in Cape Town

    Forty eight of the best provincial women’s 15-a-side players will gather in Cape Town on Thursday for a three-day testing and training camp, which will allow SA Rugby to take stock of the women’s talent on offer in the country. The players, who were...

  • BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    Oct 12, 16 • 1277 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    The 2017 BNZ Crusaders team will be managed by Shane Fletcher, current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury Rugby Team Manager. Fletcher takes up the role that has been held by Angus Gardiner for the last five seasons, with Gardiner moving...

  • NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1308 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    The NSW Waratahs are proud to introduce four brand new memberships for supporters in 2017 as next season’s packages officially go on sale today. The new memberships include a NSW Country membership, corporate Club Waratah membership, Baby Tah membership and...

  • St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    The St.George Queensland Reds have confirmed their 38-man Senior Squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, with 13 new signings in total joining the ranks at Ballymore Stadium – the most recent of which is the return of Wallabies loose forward Scott...

  • Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Oct 12, 16 • 1485 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s leading matching officials, speaks fluent English and French. He is a World Rugby trainer...

  • SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Oct 11, 16 • 1713 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Media are invited to attend the opening of the SA Rugby coaching indaba, which will take place in Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday next week (19 and 20 October, 2016). CEOs and coaching staff of all six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have been invited to...

  • MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    Oct 11, 16 • 1380 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    MUAMBA APPOINTED RUGBY AFRICA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s most experienced match officials,...

  • The final Mercedes-Benz and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa breakfast features a host of legendary rugby icons

    Oct 11, 16 • 1326 Views • General News • • Comments Off on The final Mercedes-Benz and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa breakfast features a host of legendary rugby icons

    Powerful messages from the Laureus Youth Empowerment through Sport team “The youth are the most important and have the power to change the world” Mercedes-Benz and Laureus continue to make a meaningful difference in the communities across South...