Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Absa urges you to play your greatest game

    Jul 13, 15 • 1922 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Absa urges you to play your greatest game

    Absa – sponsor of the Springboks – has called on all South Africans to play their greatest games by highlighting how they are positive agents for social change. From Saturday 11 July, South Africans will be recognised for the positive impact they are...

  • Springboks off to Australia

    Jul 13, 15 • 3162 Views • General News, International, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World RugbyComments Off on Springboks off to Australia

    The Springboks had their first outing on Saturday when they played the World XV at Newlands in Cape Town on the weekend. The match did provide much needed game time for some players, but one would be naive to read too much into the final result as the...

  • Eastern Province U21s hammered in opener

    Jul 13, 15 • 1638 Views • General NewsComments Off on Eastern Province U21s hammered in opener

    The newly promoted Eastern Province Under-21 side traveled to Bloemfontein to face Free State at Shimla Park in their ABSA Under-21 Group A opener on Saturday. The home side scored three first half tries and a penalty to take a comfortable 20 – 0 lead...

  • Zim u18 girls fly flag high

    Jul 13, 15 • 3227 Views • Craven Week, General News, School, Youth WeeksComments Off on Zim u18 girls fly flag high

    Columnist / Writer: Benedict Chanakira The Zimbabwean sides have managed to do well at the Coca-Cola Weeks in South Africa. The under 13’s will be disappointed in their campaign but will look towards the future with anticipation. The change in...

  • RIP DR RUSSEL PERRY AM

    Jul 13, 15 • 2328 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on RIP DR RUSSEL PERRY AM

    RugbyWA and Western Force have joined the WA rugby community to recognise the enormous contribution of RugbyWA Chairman, Dr Russel Perry AM, who passed away on Sunday, 12 July at the age of 68 after battling Motor Neurone Disease.   Dr Perry’s...

  • Springboks vs World XV Post Match

    Jul 12, 15 • 2072 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks vs World XV Post Match

    Written by Ryan Tuck / Rugby 15 Photo: Werner Nysschen The Springboks ran out 46 – 10 winners against a World XV at DHL Newlands on Saturday in what would be a good indicator for Heyneke Meyer to see how far along his team are in preparation for, firstly,...

  • Shocks galore in opening weekend of Absa Junior Provincial competitions

    Jul 12, 15 • 2265 Views • General NewsComments Off on Shocks galore in opening weekend of Absa Junior Provincial competitions

    The Absa Under-21 and Under-19 Provincial Championships kicked off this weekend with a number of surprise results highlighting the competiveness of these leagues. In the Under-21 competition defending champions, the Vodacom Blue Bulls, suffered a heavy defeat...

  • Q&A with Zimbabwe u18 Craven Week player Aiden John Burnett

    Jul 12, 15 • 2765 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Q&A with Zimbabwe u18 Craven Week player Aiden John Burnett

    Aiden John Burnett Date of Birth: 6 August 1997 Height: 6″2 Weight: 90kg School: St Johns College One of the key forwards for the St Johns Rams, but also for Zimbabwe under 18. He is the go to guy when the team is in need of go forward ball. When the...

  • Springbok squad for Brisbane confirmed

    Jul 12, 15 • 6525 Views • General News, International, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok squad for Brisbane confirmed

    Photo: Werner Nischen / Rugby 15   The Springbok selectors on Sunday finalised the squad of 31 players that will travel to Brisbane for the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, next Saturday at the Suncorp Stadium against the Wallabies....

  • Leopards make their move in Absa Currie Cup Qualifier race

    Jul 12, 15 • 1570 Views • General NewsComments Off on Leopards make their move in Absa Currie Cup Qualifier race

    The Leopards moved to within a point of Absa Currie Cup Qualifier log leaders ORC Griquas thanks to a gritty 24-20 win over Down Touch Griffons at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom on Saturday. Griffons led 17-10 at the break.   Also on...

  • England storm to victory over Spain

    Jul 12, 15 • 1925 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on England storm to victory over Spain

    EIGHT of the best from England saw them brush aside Spain to march into the Cup quarter-finals at the Exeter leg of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix 7s Series and Dan Norton insists the strong finish is just the confidence boost the team needed. England crossed...

  • England seal second win at Exeter Sevens

    Jul 12, 15 • 1393 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on England seal second win at Exeter Sevens

    RUARIDH McConnochie helped England to a comeback victory over Lithuania in their second game at the Exeter leg of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix 7s Series but admits they can’t afford such a slow start again. Early tries from Donatas Vilimavicius and Dovydas...

  • Meyer happy with season opener

    Jul 11, 15 • 1474 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Meyer happy with season opener

    Photo: Werner Nischen / Rugby 15 Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer, on Saturday expressed his satisfaction with his team’s season opening performance against a very durable World XV at DHL Newlands.The Springboks won 46-10 in difficult conditions after scoring...

  • Bibby pleased with Italy win at Exeter Sevens

    Jul 11, 15 • 1497 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bibby pleased with Italy win at Exeter Sevens

    ENGLAND kicked off the Exeter leg of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix 7s Series in impressive fashion with victory over Italy and Dan Bibby admits it was the perfect game to blow the cobwebs away. Having played a youthful squad for the first two legs of the...

  • McCALMAN AWARDED 2015 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL

    Jul 11, 15 • 1508 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on McCALMAN AWARDED 2015 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL

    Western Force No.8 Ben McCalman has claimed the 2015 Nathan Sharpe Medal at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre in Perth tonight.   In an event that celebrated the club’s 10 seasons in Asteron Life Super Rugby, the award acknowledged...

  • SHARPE LEADS WESTERN FORCE’S TEAM OF THE DECADE

    Jul 11, 15 • 1829 Views • General NewsComments Off on SHARPE LEADS WESTERN FORCE’S TEAM OF THE DECADE

    Inaugural captain Nathan Sharpe has been named captain of the Western Force’s Team of the Decade that has been unveiled tonight.   The Team of the Decade was named as part of the Force’s 10th season celebrations and announced at the Nathan Sharpe...

  • Eastern Province U19s off to a winning start

    Jul 11, 15 • 2068 Views • General NewsComments Off on Eastern Province U19s off to a winning start

    The Eastern Province u19s traveled to Shimla Park to face the Free State U19s in their ABSA Under-19 opener in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Free State scored two first half tries to take a 10 – 6 halftime lead, while Eastern Province only managed two...

  • Maori All Blacks second half sting conquers Flying Fijians

    Jul 11, 15 • 1687 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Maori All Blacks second half sting conquers Flying Fijians

    After trailing in the opening half, the Maori All Blacks have come back to defeat an impressive Fijian team 27-26 at ANZ Stadium in Suva. It was the side’s 305th victory in their 437th match against all opposition, and 20th victory against Fiji in 29...

  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 16 RESULTS

    Jul 11, 15 • 1630 Views • Australia, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 16 RESULTS

    A barnstorming four-try effort from the visiting Marlins in the first half silenced the thronging home crowd at Pittwater Rugby Park, but a second half resurgence ensured the Bayfield Cup was a competitive affair with Warringah coming away with a hard-fought...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jul 11, 15 • 1644 Views • General News, New Zealand, Varsity & ClubComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   University 38 (K Eklund, S Dominikovich-Murray, M Matich, F Fuavao, S Southen tries, B Helluer 3 con, pen,  Z Southen 2 con) Marist 19 (T Timo 2, W Lloyd tries, P Tonga 2 con) Halftime: 31-5 Grammar TEC 51 (M Faleafa 2, D Thomas 2, S...

  • Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner

    Jul 10, 15 • 1871 Views • General News, Springboks, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner

    Two Springbok captains will lead a squad of national rugby heroes for an entertaining panel discussion at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala dinner in Port Elizabeth on September 3.   Former SA skippers Hannes Marais and André Vos have confirmed their...

  • England name squad for Exeter Sevens

    Jul 10, 15 • 2144 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on England name squad for Exeter Sevens

    England Sevens have named an experienced squad for the final leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix at Sandy Park, Exeter this weekend (July 11-12). Richard De Carpentier, Alex Gray, Charlie Hayter, Warwick Lahmert, Dan Norton and James Rodwell return to...

  • WP come out tops at U18 Girls Week

    Jul 10, 15 • 1228 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP come out tops at U18 Girls Week

      Western Province on Friday continued their fine form in the SARU Under-18 Girls Week at Glenwood High School in Durban as they defeated Border 22-12 in the final match to emerge as the top team in the inaugural tournament. The Cape side was in fine...

  • Captains Victor and Bakkies ready for showdown

    Jul 10, 15 • 1706 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Captains Victor and Bakkies ready for showdown

    Photo: Anton Geyser For the first time in 17 years, Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will line up against each other when the Springboks start their season against the World XV at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.   Matfield and Botha, the...

  • Get to know your U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Heroes – Border – Bulela Sotyelelwa

    Jul 10, 15 • 2835 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Get to know your U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Heroes – Border – Bulela Sotyelelwa

    Preview of Craven Week u18 2015 Name: Bulela Sotyelelwa Age:18 Team: Border School: Queens College Position: Utility back 2015 tournament: U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week Previous Tournaments: 2014 U18 Coca-Cola Academy Week Sporting Hero and why: Richie McCaw –...