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  • Rugby history brought to colourful life on Heritage Day

    Sep 26, 16 • 1174 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Rugby history brought to colourful life on Heritage Day

    The Springbok Experience brought rugby history to life for a group of young people to mark Heritage Day on Saturday. They undertook a rugby themed amazing race around the museum, met Springbok Scarra Ntubeni and created an artwork as part of the #LoveRugby...

  • Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Western Sydney Rams in 88-minute thriller

    Sep 26, 16 • 1187 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Western Sydney Rams in 88-minute thriller

    Bond University Queensland Country have gone down narrowly to the Western Sydney Rams, 50-46, in their 88-minute Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) clash at Sydney’s Conord Oval. Both teams had crossed for six tries a piece as they continued to...

  • SA Select Women finish third in Japan

    Sep 26, 16 • 1413 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Select Women finish third in Japan

    The SA Select Women on Saturday secured third place at the Hokkaido Sevens in Japan after bouncing back strongly from a narrow defeat against Waikato in the semi-final. Coach Renfred Dazel’s team entered the second day’s play unbeaten following convincing...

  • Steval Pumas outplayed by on-fire Cheetahs

    Sep 26, 16 • 1604 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas outplayed by on-fire Cheetahs

    Steval Pumas coach MJ Mentz acknowledged that his charges were outclassed in their last home game of the season on Friday night, as they conceded eight tries on their way to a 10-52 loss against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, who cemented their status as the...

  • Africa Cup Sevens Round 2 Update

    Sep 23, 16 • 1325 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Africa Cup Sevens Round 2 Update

    Uganda, Namibia and Madagascar are the first teams to reach the cup semis at the Africa Cup Sevens after winning their second consecutive preliminary round matches . Playing out of Pool B, Uganda posted a 35-7 win over Mauritius to guarantee first place in...

  • Africa Cup Sevens Round 1 Update

    Sep 23, 16 • 1334 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Africa Cup Sevens Round 1 Update

    Uganda pulled off a shock 19-14 win over Zimbabwe  Tafadza Chitokwindo got the scoring underway for the Zimbabweans, his converted try seeing the Cheetahs go 7- 0 before James Odong’ s unconverted effort cut the deficit to 7-5. Odong would land his brace,...

  • SA Select Women advance to Hokkaido Sevens semi-final

    Sep 23, 16 • 1333 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA Select Women advance to Hokkaido Sevens semi-final

    The SA Select Women on Friday booked their place in the Cup semi-final of the Hokkaido Sevens in Japan with convincing victories in all three of their matches on the opening day. The team, who were crowned the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens champions in...

  • GrootRugby 01, 08, 15, 22 September 2016

    Sep 23, 16 • 1108 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GrootRugby 01, 08, 15, 22 September 2016

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  • GAFFNEY ADDS EXPERIENCE TO FORCE COACHING RANKS

    Sep 23, 16 • 1140 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on GAFFNEY ADDS EXPERIENCE TO FORCE COACHING RANKS

    The Western Force continue to add to their coaching stocks with the announcement that experienced coach Alan Gaffney will work with the club as an Attack Specialist for the 2017 Super Rugby season. With almost 20 years of professional coaching experience...

  • Adams opts for continuity

    Sep 22, 16 • 1220 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Adams opts for continuity

    DHL Western Province U19 coach, Nazeem Adams, has opted for continuity in the starting line-up ahead of the top-of-the-table clash with the Vodacom Blue Bulls U19, in Stellenbosch, on Friday. Coming off an impressive 54-8 win against the Leopards last weekend...

  • De Jongh and Mbonambi back for DHL WP

    Sep 22, 16 • 1462 Views • General News • • Comments Off on De Jongh and Mbonambi back for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province will have Juan de Jongh and Bongi Mbonambi, who recently returned from international duty, in their ranks for their Currie Cup clash, in Kimberley, against Griquas, on Friday night. Both De Jongh and Mbonambi come straight into the...

  • Gold Cup enters international territory

    Sep 22, 16 • 1567 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup enters international territory

    History will be made on Saturday when the Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s national championship for non-university clubs – takes its first international strides with matches being staged concurrently in three different countries. Western Province champions...

  • GLRU to host Iqhawe Week

    Sep 22, 16 • 2299 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GLRU to host Iqhawe Week

    ABOUT THE U15 CARFIND.CO.ZA LEGENDS IQHAWE WEEK: Our development projects, under the name of VUKA, focus on young players in disadvantaged communities who have traditionally been excluded from structured rugby training and grassroots- level competition. By...

  • Nasokol Shock Barchando As Girls’ Championship Kicks Off

    Sep 22, 16 • 2083 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Nasokol Shock Barchando As Girls’ Championship Kicks Off

    The Girls’ U19 National Sevens Championships kicked off on Thursday morning at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani. West Pokot’s Nasokol started the day’s action with a 31-5 upset result over favorites Barchando.  Nasokol  pumped in five tries and three...

  • Xerox Golden Lions team announcement

    Sep 22, 16 • 1557 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team announcement

    Xerox Golden Lions vs EP Kings Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys are both back in the red and white when the Xerox Golden Lions take on the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Marx is back from Springbok duty while Redelinghuys has recovered from the...

  • Currie Cup reaches penultimate round

    Sep 22, 16 • 1679 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup reaches penultimate round

    It will be a decisive weekend for the seven Currie Cup Premier Division teams in the hunt for possible semi-final berths and those in with a chance of earning home-semi-finals as the tournament reaches the penultimate round and the pressure reaches a new...

  • Waikato, Counties Manukau win at Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    Sep 22, 16 • 1823 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Waikato, Counties Manukau win at Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    Waikato and Counties Manukau have taken out the silverware in the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament in Taupo after a week of exciting action in the annual competition. Waikato took home the Graham Mourie Cup after winning their Premiership...

  • CONOR MITCHELL SIGNS WITH AUSSIE SEVENS

    Sep 22, 16 • 1431 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on CONOR MITCHELL SIGNS WITH AUSSIE SEVENS

    Queensland Country Forward, Conor Mitchell has become the first signing for the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens squad post the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as the squad begins preparations for the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World Series. The young Queenslander joins...

  • Thorn ready for Bond University Queensland Country debut in Sydney

    Sep 22, 16 • 1064 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Thorn ready for Bond University Queensland Country debut in Sydney

    Former Rugby World Cup winning All Black Brad Thorn is in line for a his potential Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) and Bond University Queensland Country debut, after being named in the Country reserves for their Round 5 match against the Western...

  • SPIRIT NAMED FOR COUNTRY EAGLES CONTEST

    Sep 22, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SPIRIT NAMED FOR COUNTRY EAGLES CONTEST

    The Perth Spirit have made five changes to the starting XV for Saturday morning’s highly anticipated top four clash with the NSW Country Eagles in New South Wales. Western Force stars Brynard Stander and Ben Tapuai return to the starting side along with...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Sydney Rays at Ballymore

    Sep 22, 16 • 1095 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Sydney Rays at Ballymore

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the third-placed Sydney Rays in this Sunday’s must-win clash at Ballymore Stadium. City coaches have made a number of changes for the match, highlighted by the promotion of Queensland...

  • CHEIKA SHOWS FAITH IN FUTURE, ADDING TWO POTENTIAL WALLABIES DEBUTANTS TO SQUAD

    Sep 22, 16 • 1181 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on CHEIKA SHOWS FAITH IN FUTURE, ADDING TWO POTENTIAL WALLABIES DEBUTANTS TO SQUAD

    Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named his 30-man Wallabies squad for their upcoming South African and England tour, with Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu and Rebels back Sefania Naivalu joining camp. Rookie prop Allan Alaalatoa returns from a knee...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES NAME SQUAD FOR AWAY TESTS AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA AND ARGENTINA

    Sep 22, 16 • 2691 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES NAME SQUAD FOR AWAY TESTS AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA AND ARGENTINA

    Qantas Wallabies 30-man squad to tour South Africa and England for The Rugby Championship Allan Alaalatoa (Brumbies) Rory Arnold (Brumbies) Adam Coleman (Force) Quade Cooper (Reds) Kane Douglas (Reds) Scott Fardy (Brumbies) Israel Folau (Waratahs) Bernard...

  • JOE BARAKAT JOINS THE WESTERN FORCE

    Sep 22, 16 • 1367 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on JOE BARAKAT JOINS THE WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force would like to confirm that current Ulster Rugby Assistant Coach, Joe Barakat, will be joining the West Australian club next season. Barakat has coached at Ulster for the past two seasons and has primarily been responsible for defensive...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Tomas Francis

    Sep 22, 16 • 1167 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Tomas Francis

    The charge against Tomas Francis of Exeter Chiefs for kicking, contrary to Law 10.4(c), was heard in Bristol this evening. Francis was sent off by referee Matthew Carley in the second half of the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and...