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  • Lions prominent in SA Rugby nominations

    Oct 11, 16 • 1488 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Lions prominent in SA Rugby nominations

    A wide array of players were nominated in the various categories of the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards, and Curwin Bosch, Ruan Combrinck, Seabelo Senatla and Warren Whiteley, were nominated in two categories each, the list of nominees still has a distinct...

  • AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Oct 11, 16 • 1263 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Fans from around the world will get another opportunity to be a part of the unrivalled excitement, colour and action of the 2017 HSBC Sydney7s with General Public tickets going on sale today for the now three-day event from February 3-5 at Allianz Stadium in...

  • New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Oct 11, 16 • 1223 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Rugby’s annual celebration of achievement across the sport will be sponsored by ASB, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The biggest names in New Zealand rugby will celebrate the year’s individual and team triumphs from the community game through to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    Oct 11, 16 • 1275 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). Leota received a yellow card from referee Tom Foley and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness update 10 October 2016

    Oct 11, 16 • 1048 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness update 10 October 2016

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  • BOKS SCHOOLED BY CLASSY ALL BLACKS

    Oct 11, 16 • 1408 Views • General News • • Comments Off on BOKS SCHOOLED BY CLASSY ALL BLACKS

    Statistics taken from the All Out Rugby App reads like a horror story for South African fans following the Springboks’ crushing 57-15 defeat to the All Blacks in Durban on Saturday. Positive points are few and far between from a Bok perspective as the team...

  • Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    Oct 10, 16 • 1490 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    The men’s schedule for the HSBC Sevens World Series season opening Dubai Sevens has been released by World Rugby. Kenya will get the tournament underway with a clash against France at 8.00am East African Time on Friday 2 December before taking on Japan  at...

  • Xerox Golden Lions injurty update/Springboks

    Oct 10, 16 • 1546 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions injurty update/Springboks

    The Xerox Golden Lions have been hit by some injuries ahead of their Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday but welcome back three Springboks. Howard Mnisi (knee), Courtnall Skosan (groin), Dylan Smith (surgery on shoulder) and...

  • ENGLAND RUGBY ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORT RELIEF

    Oct 10, 16 • 1350 Views • General News • • Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORT RELIEF

    England Rugby has announced a charity partnership with Sport Relief with an ambition to raise £4 million over four years to support projects and programmes that use rugby to help change people’s lives and as a tool for social good. Money raised through...

  • BOLAND RUGBYUNIE GROOT UITDAAG TOP 8 UITSLAE

    Oct 10, 16 • 5290 Views • General News • • Comments Off on BOLAND RUGBYUNIE GROOT UITDAAG TOP 8 UITSLAE

    Saterdag 8 Oktober 2016   Saldanha 39 (13) vs Caldeon 32 (12) Saldanha Puntemakers Drieë: Cuido Kotze, Charlton Vraagom, Christo de Bruyn, Stuart April, Cheswin Williams Doelskoppe: Cheswin Williams (4) Strafskoppe: Cheswin Williams (1) Skepdoele: Charlton...

  • LODEWYK DE JAGER SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Oct 10, 16 • 1262 Views • General News • • Comments Off on LODEWYK DE JAGER SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden SC Player: Lodewyk De Jager Team: South Africa Position: Lock Date of Incident: 8 October 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made...

  • 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    Oct 10, 16 • 2045 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    HSBC and Australian Rugby Union are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 HSBC Volunteer of the Year, HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year awards. Following a nationwide call for nominees Australian Rugby was...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    Oct 10, 16 • 2102 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have registered a 58-52 victory over Bond University Queensland Country to claim the Andy Purcell Cup for the third time. In front of 2,016 supporters, Brisbane City outscored Queensland Country eight tries to seven at...

  • 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    Oct 10, 16 • 1934 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    For the Pacific Island round, there were celebrations of Pacific Island culture around the country as six teams went into the final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship still in semi-finals contention. With six tries each, the NSW Country...

  • NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Oct 10, 16 • 2703 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Nick Phipps Team: Australia Position: Halfback Date of Incident: 8 October 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 67.43 SANZAAR NEWS RELEASE Nick Phipps issued a...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT ARGENTINA TO FINISH SECOND IN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

    Oct 10, 16 • 1275 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT ARGENTINA TO FINISH SECOND IN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

    The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Argentina at Twickenham in London 33-21, finishing the 2016 Rugby Championship in second place behind New Zealand. The match was the first time a Rugby Championship Test had been played in the Northern Hemisphere and...

  • SPIRIT SECURE FINALS BERTH IN CANBERRA

    Oct 10, 16 • 1177 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SPIRIT SECURE FINALS BERTH IN CANBERRA

    The Perth Spirit have secured a place in the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship finals series with a 42-36 win over the UC Vikings in Canberra this afternoon. The Perth side started on the defensive absorbing pressure in the early stages before...

  • Griffons crowned Currie Cup First Division and U20 champs

    Oct 10, 16 • 1870 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Griffons crowned Currie Cup First Division and U20 champs

    It was a rewarding day for the Down Touch Griffons at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday as their senior team were crowned the Currie Cup First Division champions and their U20 side the SA Rugby U20 champions. The Down Touch Griffons overpowered...

  • Lodewyk De Jager Cited

    Oct 9, 16 • 1475 Views • Analysis, General News • • Comments Off on Lodewyk De Jager Cited

    Player: Lodewyk De Jager Team: South Africa Position: Lock Date of Incident: 8 October 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a player...

  • No excuses, we were embarrassed – Coetzee

    Oct 8, 16 • 1522 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on No excuses, we were embarrassed – Coetzee

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee on Saturday said his team were outplayed in defeat by New Zealand in Durban on Saturday. Coetzee said he was embarrassed by the result as New Zealand completed the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a 57-15 victory. New...

  • The British & Irish Lions today announced that Robert Walters will be an Official Sponsor for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand.

    Oct 7, 16 • 2225 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on The British & Irish Lions today announced that Robert Walters will be an Official Sponsor for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand.

    It will be the second time that the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy have been associated with the Lions following the 2013 Tour to Australia. British & Irish Lions Chief Operating Officer Charlie McEwen said: “We are...

  • GrootRugby 06 October 2016

    Oct 7, 16 • 1648 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GrootRugby 06 October 2016

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  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA CLASH

    Oct 7, 16 • 1227 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA CLASH

    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 Coleman...

  • KCB, Nakuru Prepare For Floodies Semifinal Duel

    Oct 7, 16 • 1923 Views • General News • • Comments Off on KCB, Nakuru Prepare For Floodies Semifinal Duel

    KCB and Top Fry Nakuru have always served up intense, intrigue filled games of rugby whenever they square off and fans do have the opportunity to witness another clash between the two doyens of the game in the first cup semifinal at the Impala Floodlit...

  • Gold Cup: All eyes – and cameras – on Rustenburg

    Oct 7, 16 • 1455 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup: All eyes – and cameras – on Rustenburg

    All eyes will be on the North West city of Rustenburg on Saturday when the drama of the final round of the Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs – is broadcast to an international television audience. Unbeaten Pool B...