Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Oct 6, 16 • 2901 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at Twickenham, London, Saturday 8 October, 7:30pm local time (Sunday, 5.30am AEDT) Scott Sio (23 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (110 Tests) Sekope Kepu (71 Tests) Rory Arnold (4 Tests) Adam...

  • De Klerk, De Allende back in Springbok team

    Oct 6, 16 • 2367 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on De Klerk, De Allende back in Springbok team

    Faf de Klerk and Damian de Allende were included in Springbok starting line-up to face the All Blacks in Durban on Saturday in the final Test of the 2016 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The two personnel changes are both due to injuries – scrumhalf De...

  • Canterbury team named to play North Harbour

    Oct 6, 16 • 1234 Views • General NewsComments Off on Canterbury team named to play North Harbour

    Canterbury will play their first Ranfurly Shield defence on Friday night, taking on North Harbour at AMI Stadium. Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting line up that beat Taranaki on Sunday, and named one debutant on the...

  • All Blacks team named for Durban Test against South Africa

    Oct 6, 16 • 1794 Views • General NewsComments Off on All Blacks team named for Durban Test against South Africa

    The All Blacks team to play South Africa in the final Investec Rugby Championship Test at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, on Saturday 8 October, has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (18) 2. Dane Coles (44) 3. Owen...

  • LANCE RETURNS FOR CANBERRA CLASH

    Oct 6, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on LANCE RETURNS FOR CANBERRA CLASH

    The Perth Spirit will be boosted by the return of star flyhalf Jono Lance for Saturday’s crucial Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) clash with the UC Vikings in Canberra. In further changes to the side, young gun Ross Haylett-Petty shifts to his...

  • Izaia Perese returns for Bond University Queensland Country ahead of Andy Purcell Cup clash

    Oct 6, 16 • 1201 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Izaia Perese returns for Bond University Queensland Country ahead of Andy Purcell Cup clash

    Bond University Queensland Country centre Izaia Perese will return to the Country line-up for the team’s final match of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) season against Brisbane City at Ballymore Stadium. This Sunday’s match will see...

  • : McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named for Queensland derby

    Oct 6, 16 • 1375 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on : McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named for Queensland derby

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on Bond University Queensland Country in the annual Andy Purcell Cup clash at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday. City coaches have made six changes to the side for their final match of the 2016...

  • FORCE SIGN LOCAL PRODUCT RICHARD HARDWICK

    Oct 6, 16 • 1477 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on FORCE SIGN LOCAL PRODUCT RICHARD HARDWICK

    The Western Force has signed local product Richard Hardwick for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The UWA and Future Force Foundation product made his Super Rugby debut in Round Six this year against the Highlanders and went on to play a further three games in a...

  • AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN GIRLS

    Oct 6, 16 • 972 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN GIRLS

    The Qantas Australian Women’s team post Rio glow continues to shine with the team announced as the “A-Team of the Year” at the 2016 I Support Women in Sports Awards in Sydney on Wednesday evening. The awards, now in their sixth year, recognize and...

  • Statement on Aaron Smith

    Oct 6, 16 • 1996 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement on Aaron Smith

    New Zealand Rugby is supporting the action taken by the All Blacks in standing halfback Aaron Smith down from the team to play South Africa this weekend. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This was really bad decision-making by Aaron which...

  • Thomas du Toit Commits to the Cell C Sharks

    Oct 6, 16 • 1364 Views • General NewsComments Off on Thomas du Toit Commits to the Cell C Sharks

    We are delighted to announce that talented young prop, Thomas du Toit has committed his immediate future to the Cell C Sharks by signing a three-year contract extension. On the back of this signing, Thomas will spend three-months with Munster on a loan...

  • Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    Oct 6, 16 • 1642 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, SpringboksComments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...

  • BRU Groot Uitdaag Top 8 – Boland Stadion, Wellington – 8 Oktober 2016

    Oct 5, 16 • 1961 Views • General NewsComments Off on BRU Groot Uitdaag Top 8 – Boland Stadion, Wellington – 8 Oktober 2016

    Die Boland Rugbyunie se Grootuitdaag Top 8 (kwarteindrondte) vind Saterdag 8 Oktober plaas op die Boland Stadion te Wellington. Met die unie se top klubs wat oor die volgende drie naweke (8; 15 en 22 Oktober 2016) sake sal uitspook om as die top klub in die...

  • Xerox Golden Lions Injury Report

    Oct 5, 16 • 1745 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Injury Report

    Dylan Smith has a shoulder injury (right) and will undergo surgery today (Wednesday). He will be available for Super Rugby. Howard Mnisi has a grade two injury of his left knee and will be out for 4-6 weeks. Lourens Erasmus returned to training on Tuesday...

  • Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach

    Oct 5, 16 • 3248 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach

    Fourth full season for Powell as Blitzbok coach  Preparations for new season starts in Stellenbosch Experienced Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has been reappointed with the Blitzboks for a fourth season, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. “Neil is highly...

  • RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND

    Oct 5, 16 • 1713 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND

    The Rugby Football Union today laid out its intent for the women’s game over the next four years. As England Women look to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title next year, the RFU outlined: That 26,000 women and girls are regularly playing contact...

  • New SA referee on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series panel

    Oct 5, 16 • 1621 Views • General NewsComments Off on New SA referee on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series panel

    SA Rugby referee, Jaco Kotze, will join Rasta Rasivhenge, Ben Crouse and Aimee Barrett on an experienced panel for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the 2016-17 men’s and women’s competitions. World Rugby on Wednesday announced the panel of...

  • Can Leopards repeat Currie Cup First Division Final heroics?

    Oct 5, 16 • 1534 Views • General NewsComments Off on Can Leopards repeat Currie Cup First Division Final heroics?

    The Leopards will be hunting back-to-back titles and their 19th consecutive victory in the Currie Cup First Division when they host the Down Touch Griffons, champions in 2014, in the Final at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday. A victory for the...

  • NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick

    Oct 5, 16 • 1409 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm the return of 27-year-old hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick who has signed a two-year contract with his home side. Born and raised in Sydney, NSW, Fitzpatrick has spent the last three years playing for Lyon, assisting the side...

  • THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6

    Oct 5, 16 • 1100 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6

    SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...

  • Du Toit, Jones and Mbonambi double-up at 2016 WPRFU awards night

    Oct 5, 16 • 1520 Views • General NewsComments Off on Du Toit, Jones and Mbonambi double-up at 2016 WPRFU awards night

    The DHL WP trio of lock Pieter-Steph du Toit, centre Huw Jones and hooker Bongi Mbonambi were the big winners at the 2016 Western Province Rugby Football Union Awards evening, which was held at DHL Newlands on Tuesday, October 4. All three players took two...

  • Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal

    Oct 4, 16 • 2136 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal

    Resolution Impala Saracens will be up against bitter foes and next door neighbors (or is it the other way round?) Kenya Harlequin in a potentially exciting Impala Floodlit cup semifinal clash under the Impala Club lights on Saturday 8 October. This won’t be...

  • U15s continue to entertain at Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Oct 4, 16 • 1304 Views • General NewsComments Off on U15s continue to entertain at Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    The Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week on Tuesday dished up mixture of tight matches and big wins in an entertaining second day’s play at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg, in which four teams remained unbeaten. SWD, Western Province, the Pumas and Griquas...

  • ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones

    Oct 4, 16 • 1307 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones

    Wasps back-row forward Sam Jones sustained an ankle injury during an England training session this morning at Brighton College. Jones will undergo further examinations to diagnose the full extent of the injury. He will return to his club this afternoon...

  • All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Oct 4, 16 • 2760 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Breaking a three-match losing streak Morné Steyn starred in the Springboks’ 18-10 victory over Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steyn scored all of South Africa’s points, slotting two drop-goals and four penalties in their Castle Lager...