Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 4 REVIEW

    Sep 19, 16 • 1057 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 4 REVIEW

    Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship saw Wallabies squad members pushing for selection in the upcoming Rugby Championship tour, as they played alongside the nation’s best up-and-coming stars also asserting their intentions for a...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens off to firing start in Zimbabwe

    Sep 19, 16 • 1232 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, SpringboksComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens off to firing start in Zimbabwe

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens got the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens off to a firing start in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday, with convincing victories in all three of their matches on the opening day of the tournament. The Springbok Women’s Sevens started...

  • Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    Sep 19, 16 • 1306 Views • General NewsComments Off on Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    A valiant Steval Pumas side competed fiercely with DHL Western Province until the very last minute at Newlands on Saturday evening, but eventually succumbed to a 31-23 loss at the hands of their much-favoured hosts. Heeding the call from coach MJ Mentz, the...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES EARN HARD FOUGHT VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN THE WEST

    Sep 19, 16 • 1445 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES EARN HARD FOUGHT VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN THE WEST

    The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Argentina 36 to 20 in front of 16, 202 fans at nib Stadium in Perth on Saturday night with scrumhalf Will Genia scoring two tries for Australia in a man of the match performance. The bonus point victory was built on defence...

  • Nondies Stun Leos

    Sep 19, 16 • 1164 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Nondies Stun Leos

    Nondescripts pulled off the first shock at the Christie Sevens, posting a 31-12 result over the Strathmore Leos in Pool C action at the RFUEA Grounds. Oscar Dennis scored twice in between Peter Makuba’s try  as the Red Lion led 17-5 at the break, the Leos...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Melbourne Rising

    Sep 19, 16 • 1097 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Melbourne Rising

    A second half fight back wasn’t enough for McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City, as they fell 46-28 to the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. The Rising out scored City six tries to four, but it was the home side’s...

  • RFU ANNOUNCES £220k UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

    Sep 19, 16 • 1500 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU ANNOUNCES £220k UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced a partnership with 15 universities across the country, pledging to invest two hundred and twenty thousand pounds into further strengthening the governing body’s commitment to supporting and growing the game...

  • Semi-finals take shape in Currie Cup

    Sep 18, 16 • 1937 Views • General NewsComments Off on Semi-finals take shape in Currie Cup

    The Currie Cup semi-finals have begun to take shape following a number of telling results this weekend. In the Currie Cup Premier Division with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs became the first team to cement their semi-final place, while the Hino Valke claimed...

  • Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes says Coetzee

    Sep 17, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes says Coetzee

    After a good and positive start in the opening half, the Springboks were unable to replicate their first-half form against the All Blacks in the second period, who won their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test 41-13 at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on...

  • Allister Coetzee is nie die swak Bok-skakel nie

    Sep 16, 16 • 2160 Views • Analysis, General News, Pale Toe, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Allister Coetzee is nie die swak Bok-skakel nie

    Simon Riekert van #paletoe het gaan krap waar dit jeuk; by SARU en sy raadslede wat verantwoording oor Springbok rugby moet doen. Die laaste paar weke was seker van die mees emosionele ooit in die geskiedenis van die Springbok. Net die nuus oor Kamp...

  • Kenya Name Provisional Squad

    Sep 16, 16 • 1480 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Kenya Name Provisional Squad

    The Kenya Rugby Union has named a provisional Kenya Sevens squad ahead of next weekend’s Safari Sevens and the Africa Cup Sevens which will be held concurrently at the Safaricom Stadium from 23rd to 25th September. The teams to represent the country in...

  • Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Sep 16, 16 • 1461 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said the prospects of playing the All Black in New Zealand is an exciting one for both newcomers as well as experienced players. The Springboks and the All Blacks play against each on Saturday at the AMI Stadium in round four...

  • Jason Ryan appointed to BNZ Crusaders coaching team

    Sep 16, 16 • 1140 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Jason Ryan appointed to BNZ Crusaders coaching team

    The BNZ Crusaders have completed their coaching roster for 2017, appointing Jason Ryan as the Assistant Coach Forwards. Ryan will work alongside Scott Robertson as Head Coach, Brad Mooar as Assistant Coach and Leon MacDonald as Assistant Coach Backs. BNZ...

  • New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus

    Sep 16, 16 • 1168 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus

    The world leading RugbySmart programme is set to receive an additional $7m investment over the next four years to enhance and expand injury prevention education in our national game. Players, parents, volunteers and health providers are among those who will...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN PERTH

    Sep 16, 16 • 2813 Views • General News, International, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN PERTH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time Scott Sio (21 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) Rob Simmons (63 Tests) Adam Coleman (3 Tests) Dean Mumm (49 Tests)...

  • Players raise £20,000 for Restart Rugby & Rugby League Cares at AFEX Trading Day

    Sep 15, 16 • 928 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Players raise £20,000 for Restart Rugby & Rugby League Cares at AFEX Trading Day

    AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment, foreign currency and risk management solutions, played host to a unique encounter between stars of rugby league and rugby union yesterday in support of Restart Rugby, the official...

  • Two changes for DHL WP U19 15 Spetember 2016

    Sep 15, 16 • 1258 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two changes for DHL WP U19 15 Spetember 2016

    DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has had to make two changes to his team to face the Leopards U19, at DHL Newlands, on Saturday. Adams’ charges will be aiming for their 10th win from 11 games this season, in their penultimate match before the...

  • The Breakdown – Canterbury Team Named to Play Manawatu

    Sep 15, 16 • 1271 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on The Breakdown – Canterbury Team Named to Play Manawatu

    The Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup team will play Manawatu in Palmerston North this Saturday afternoon.  Head Coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat Hawke’s Bay last weekend. In the forwards, hooker Ben Funnell steps back...

  • DHL WP U21 aiming for top spot

    Sep 15, 16 • 1223 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP U21 aiming for top spot

    DHL Western Province U21 will be aiming to secure top spot on the standings, when they take on the Leopards U21, at DHL Newlands, on Saturday. In what is their last match of the league phase of the competition, a bonus-point victory against the Leopards U21...

  • ENGLAND WOMEN ELITE PLAYER SQUAD 2016/17 ANNOUNCED

    Sep 15, 16 • 1148 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN ELITE PLAYER SQUAD 2016/17 ANNOUNCED

    England Women have announced the Elite Player Squad for the 2016/17 season, with 29 players awarded the first ever 15-a-side professional contracts. The 54-player squad is split into full-time, part-time, short-term and non-contracted players with 38...

  • Carr returns for DHL WP

    Sep 15, 16 • 2168 Views • General NewsComments Off on Carr returns for DHL WP

    Nizaam Carr will make his first appearance for DHL Western Province this season, in the Currie Cup clash with the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The experienced loose forward has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, but has recovered and will...

  • Fit-again Maritz strengthens Steval Pumas backline

    Sep 15, 16 • 1742 Views • General NewsComments Off on Fit-again Maritz strengthens Steval Pumas backline

    The Steval Pumas have made most of their changes in the backline for Saturday’s Currie Cup fixture against DHL Western Province at Newlands, as they search for an elusive first victory in the competition. Centre Hoffman Maritz, who was the Pumas Currie Cup...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs Eastern Province

    Sep 15, 16 • 1390 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs Eastern Province

    Cell C Sharks vs Eastern Province Date : Saturday, 17 September 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Cwengile Jadezweni Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Willie Vos Curwin Bosch...

  • Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Sep 15, 16 • 1431 Views • General NewsComments Off on Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Local school, Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition The Steval Pumas Schools Banner Competition, sponsored by Crossing SUPERSPAR, saw hundreds of pupils from eight schools proudly waving their homemade banners in support of their rugby...

  • Semi-final berths to drive Currie Cup teams

    Sep 15, 16 • 1346 Views • General NewsComments Off on Semi-final berths to drive Currie Cup teams

    The burning desire to stay in the running for semi-final berths will be a key driving force in the Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend, while SWD and the Hino Valke will battle it out for the last semi-final spot as the pool phase in the First Division...