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  • Allister Coetzee is nie die swak Bok-skakel nie

    Sep 16, 16 • 2182 Views • Analysis, General News, Pale Toe, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 1509 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments 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 • 1477 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 1167 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1184 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2838 Views • General News, International, The Rugby Championship • • Comments 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 • 948 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1274 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1289 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1240 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1164 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2185 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1760 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1410 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1448 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1365 Views • General News • • Comments 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...

  • Springboks keen to resume All Blacks rivalry

    Sep 15, 16 • 1615 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks keen to resume All Blacks rivalry

    The Springboks are excited to resume their rugby rivalry with New Zealand when the two teams meet in the fourth round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and flanker Francois...

  • MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY

    Sep 15, 16 • 1899 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY

    The Perth Spirit have bolstered their side with four Western Force stars for Sunday’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash with Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval. Ross Haylett-Petty and Ian Prior will return after starring for the Spirit last...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Sep 15, 16 • 2098 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Thursday his team were bracing themselves for an onslaught in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens as the team departed for Zimbabwe. The competition, which the Springbok Women’s Sevens won in 2014, 2011,...

  • Gold Cup kicks off in style

    Sep 15, 16 • 1485 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup kicks off in style

    The Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs – kicked off in style last Saturday when visitors Tiger Wheel & Tyre Welkom Rovers upset hosts OneLogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers 39-29 in the tournament’s...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    Sep 15, 16 • 1103 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. City have made four changes to the side for this weekend’s clash in Melbourne, as they chase their first away...

  • Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sep 15, 16 • 1228 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sunshine Coast product Conor Mitchell will captain Bond University Queensland Country in their match against the Perth Spirit at the University of Western Australia this Sunday. This will be the first time Mitchell has captained the side, and the opportunity...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Sep 15, 16 • 2580 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time 1. Scott Sio (21 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (63 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (3 Tests) 6. Dean...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Sep 15, 16 • 1176 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva pleaded guilty and was given a one-week ban. He is free to play again on the...

  • Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    Sep 15, 16 • 1618 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    The best of New Zealand’s young provincial talent is in action in Taupo this week as the annual Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament – this year supported by Mitre 10 – gets under way today. Sixteen teams from around New Zealand will...