Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • RUGBY WOMEN TAKE OVER ENGLAND RUGBY FOR WOMEN’S SPORT WEEK

    Oct 4, 16 • 1213 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RUGBY WOMEN TAKE OVER ENGLAND RUGBY FOR WOMEN’S SPORT WEEK

    100 female-focused rugby sessions taking place across England to celebrate Women’s Sport Week. Click HERE to find sessions in your area Rugby Women content to take over England Rugby channels, championing women’s contribution to the game To celebrate...

  • FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    Oct 3, 16 • 1662 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    The Western Force have added to their backrow stocks with the signing of Fijian No. 8 Isi Naisarani for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Naisarani has spent his first year in Australia playing in the Shute Shield for Souths and has been a force all season, which...

  • DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    Oct 3, 16 • 1060 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    The final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season (Round 7 on 8-9 October) will pay tribute to the important role that Pacific Islander communities play in the Australian Rugby community, with all four fixtures set to showcase some...

  • NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    Oct 3, 16 • 1265 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    NZ Barbarians Schools team to play Australian Schools named The New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams to play Fiji and Australian Schools respectively in Auckland today, have been named. The New Zealand Schools team to play Fiji Schools is: 1  ...

  • Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Oct 3, 16 • 1223 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Historic win caps off perfect Farah Palmer Cup season Counties Manukau have made women’s provincial rugby history, winning their first ever national title and the Farah Palmer Cup, and ending a great era of dominance by Auckland. Having guaranteed...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    Oct 3, 16 • 1284 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered a 60-22 loss to the Perth Spirit at UWA Sports Park in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship on Sunday afternoon. Poor discipline again proved costly for City, with three yellow cards within 10...

  • BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Oct 3, 16 • 1078 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Perth Spirit have continued their rise up the Buildcorp NRC ladder with an impressive win over reigning premiers Brisbane City in Perth this weekend which moved the side into third on the ladder of the Buildcorp NRC. The top of the table, NSW Country Eagles,...

  • Top U15 players to meet in Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1531 Views • General NewsComments Off on Top U15 players to meet in Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Some of the best Under-15 players in the country will look to stamp their authority in the Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg from Monday to Thursday with an eye on emerging as the top team at the end of the competition....

  • Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1356 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended from playing rugby for one week after he was cited for a dangerous tackle during their week 7 Mitre 10 Cup match against Tasman on Thursday night. Tasman won the match 15 – 10. Pulu was cited by...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    Oct 3, 16 • 1198 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    The Qantas Wallabies have been held out by a desperate South Africa to suffer a narrow 18-10 defeat at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. In a tight defensive struggle, the boot of Morne Steyn proved the difference between the two sides as the veteran...

  • Free State take top honours at U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1124 Views • General NewsComments Off on Free State take top honours at U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Free State on Saturday took top honours in style in a gripping final day at the Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens at Durban High School with an impressive 35-12 victory against the Blue Bulls. The Golden Lions won the Plate Final, Border the Bowl Final and...

  • Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Oct 3, 16 • 1070 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Bond University Queensland Country have secured their first win of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season, claiming a 40-38 victory over ladder-leading NSW Country at Clive Berghofer Stadium in Toowoomba. Queensland Country outscored their...

  • Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1128 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    The Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens got off to a thrilling start at Durban High School on Friday as Western Province, the Griffons and Golden Lions won all three of their pool matches on a day where 886 points and 145 tries were scored. Western Province’s...

  • Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    Oct 3, 16 • 1397 Views • General NewsComments Off on Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    A remarkable hat-trick from hooker Frankie Herne secured the Steval Pumas a 38-30 win over the EP Kings in a scintillating clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, as the Nelspruiters ended their Currie Cup Premier Division campaign with a much-needed...

  • Springbok squad medical update

    Oct 2, 16 • 1482 Views • Analysis, General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad medical update

    The Springboks squad underwent their customary medical assessment on Sunday morning in Pretoria following their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test victory over the Wallabies on Saturday evening. The Springboks defeated the Wallabies 18-10 after leading...

  • Top sides confirmed for Currie Cup playoffs

    Oct 2, 16 • 1546 Views • Analysis, General News, South AfricaComments Off on Top sides confirmed for Currie Cup playoffs

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will host the Xerox Golden Lions and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will meet DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup Premier Division semi-finals, while the Leopards will host the Down Touch Griffons in the First Division final. These...

  • Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

    Oct 1, 16 • 1406 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the Springboks 18-10 win over the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was an important boost to the team’s confidence for the remainder of the season. “It was an important win, not only for...

  • Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd

    Sep 30, 16 • 1498 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd

    Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said his team was looking forward to playing against the Wallabies in front of a packed and passionate Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday. Strauss addressed the media in Pretoria on Friday afternoon and said his team was...

  • Race for Gold Cup play-off spots hots up

    Sep 30, 16 • 1728 Views • General NewsComments Off on Race for Gold Cup play-off spots hots up

    THE RACE for quarter-final spots in the 2016 Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s national championship for non-university clubs – is hotting up with two rounds remaining, following a dramatic third week that saw almost 500 points scored in eight matches and three...

  • GrootRugby 29 September 2016

    Sep 30, 16 • 1335 Views • General NewsComments Off on GrootRugby 29 September 2016

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  • EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS

    Sep 30, 16 • 1392 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS

    Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Old Mutual Wealth Series against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia later in...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH

    Sep 30, 16 • 3816 Views • Australia, General News, International, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...

  • BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

    Sep 30, 16 • 1422 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

    Former All Black Brad Thorn will make his run on debut for Queensland Country this round when the Queenslanders play in the Country derby against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday. The Eagles will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in...

  • New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Sep 29, 16 • 2764 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Paige earns first starting berth for Springboks Lambie back at fullback for first Test since June Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of...

  • Griquas team to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Sep 29, 16 • 2492 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to play Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Team to play FS 01 Oct 2016 – 14:00 Bloemfontein SS1 Steph Roberts Marius Fourie Liam Hendricks Jonathan Adendorf Mzwanele Zito Wendal Wehr Jonathan JV Rensburg Jason Fraser Renier Botha Elgar Watts Alshaun Bock Andre Swarts Johnathan Francke Ederies...