Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • SARU name the 2014 SA Schools Squad – We take a closer look

    Jul 31, 14 • 4316 Views • General News, SA Schools, SchoolComments Off on SARU name the 2014 SA Schools Squad – We take a closer look

    The 2014 SA Schools squad is: Fullbacks: Morné Joubert (Glenwood HS, KwaZulu-Natal), Eduan Keyter (Affies, Blue Bulls), Keanu Vers (Grey HS, Eastern Province). Wings: Nazo Nkala (Welkom Gimnasium, Griffons), Jerry Danquah (Queens College, Border), Andell...

  • SARU names 2014 SA Schools squad

    Jul 31, 14 • 7755 Views • General News, International, SA Schools Team, SchoolComments Off on SARU names 2014 SA Schools squad

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Thursday an SA Schools squad of 28 players for the forthcoming Under-18 International series against France, Wales and England, from 10 to 24 August. The squad was selected following a successful trial match...

  • Makwezela to make her debut in RWC opener against Australia

    Jul 31, 14 • 1746 Views • General News, International, Rugby World CupComments Off on Makwezela to make her debut in RWC opener against Australia

    Centre Benele Makwezela will make her Test debut for the Springbok Women in the team’s opening Women’s Rugby World Cup clash against Australia at the French Rugby Federation in Marcoussis on Friday after being named in a quality team by coach Lawrence...

  • Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final

    Jul 31, 14 • 1938 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged side to take on the Waratahs on Saturday night.   The Crusaders and Waratahs will meet for the first time this season in this final clash of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby...

  • Kinsey relishing her first Rugby World Cup

    Jul 30, 14 • 2445 Views • General News, International, Rugby World CupComments Off on Kinsey relishing her first Rugby World Cup

    At the young age of 20 Springbok Women’s scrumhalf Tayla Kinsey is relishing every moment of being in France for her first IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup as the energy builds in the camp for their opening match against Australia on Friday. Kinsey, who is the...

  • Paarl Boys High vs Paarl Gimnasium overview

    Jul 30, 14 • 10006 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Paarl Boys High vs Paarl Gimnasium overview

    On Saturday 2nd August 2014 the Paarl will once again be divided between North and South, between Gimmie and Boishaaier, between Bloedwors and Galpil. Actually, for the whole preceding week the town is split into two camps. The Blue and White of Boishaai ...

  • Cheetahs name their u19 and u21 sides

    Jul 30, 14 • 3112 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cheetahs name their u19 and u21 sides

                                                 Toyota Free State Cheetahs u.19 vs Blue Buls u.19                                Loftus B, Pretoria                          Friday, 1...

  • Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final

    Jul 30, 14 • 1891 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final

    Craig Joubert of South Africa has been appointed to referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final in Sydney on Saturday, SANZAR has announced. It will be the third time that Joubert will referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final. His first final at this level was in 2010...

  • Springbok Sevens extend thanks for support to win Gold

    Jul 29, 14 • 1761 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens extend thanks for support to win Gold

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Kyle Brown on Tuesday extended a massive thank you to all role players who contributed to their success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Springboks Sevens team arrived back in the country on...

  • Much changed team announced to take on Free State

    Jul 29, 14 • 2913 Views • General NewsComments Off on Much changed team announced to take on Free State

    EP Kings head coach Carlos Spencer has announced a much changed team to take on the Free State Cheetahs in their final warm up game in Cradock on Friday. Spencer said Luke Watson will once again captain the side, having returned after sitting out the game...

  • Bok Women switch into World Cup mode

    Jul 29, 14 • 1576 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women switch into World Cup mode

    Springbok Women’s flank Lamla Momoti says her team has officially switched into World Cup mode as they prepare to face Australia on Friday in their opening match of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa will face Australia at 15h45 on...

  • Bok Women arrive in France for RWC

    Jul 29, 14 • 1734 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women arrive in France for RWC

    The Springbok Women arrived in France on Monday for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup raring to take to the field following months of preparation for the international showpiece. The tournament, which is being hosted in Marcoussis outside of Paris, will begin...

  • Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    Jul 29, 14 • 2653 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    The Sharks are delighted to announce the appointment of talented loose-forward Tera Mtembu as captain of the Cell C Sharks for Absa Currie Cup 2014. Having come through The Sharks Academy ranks, this dedicated, free-spirited and hard-working youngster has...

  • Loftus Versfeld

    Jul 29, 14 • 4655 Views • General NewsComments Off on Loftus Versfeld

    FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2014 LOFTUS VERSFELD     B FIELD     VODACOM BLUE BULLS U/19 vs FREE STATE U/19​:​13:45       VODACOM BLUE BULLS U/21 vs FREE STATE U/21​:​15:30  ...

  • Glenwood vs Affies

    Jul 29, 14 • 3779 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Glenwood vs Affies

      Friday 1 August and Saturday 2 August   FRIDAY 1 AUGUST Rugby TIME AFFIES A AFFIES B AFFIES C HARLEQUINS 14H30 6th 14F 15F 16E 15H30 5th 14E 15E 16D 16H30 4th 14D 15D     SATURDAY 2 AUGUST Rugby TIME AFFIES A AFFIES B AFFIES C 08H00 14A...

  • SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Jul 28, 14 • 1736 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 2 August 2014 Waratahs v Crusaders ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (19:40 local, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST, 09:40 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub...

  • All Blacks squad named for 2014 Investec Rugby Championship Carter back in black while Piutau and Cane also return

    Jul 28, 14 • 2810 Views • General News, International, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2014 Investec Rugby Championship Carter back in black while Piutau and Cane also return

                  The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have today named a squad balanced with experience and youth for the 2014 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (with province, Super Rugby team and Test...

  • Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    Jul 27, 14 • 2411 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    South Africa ended New Zealand’s dominance at the Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal match in an enthralling final at a sold-out Ibrox Stadium 17-12. Seabelo Senata stole the show, scoring his 10th and 11th tries of the Games to help the...

  • Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

    Jul 27, 14 • 3663 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

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  • Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    Jul 27, 14 • 1815 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    The 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season came to an abrupt halt for the Cell C Sharks on Saturday morning when they were beaten by 38-6 by the Crusaders in the first semi-final.   The Durbanites would be the first to admit that they were not at their best...

  • Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    Jul 27, 14 • 1695 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    The Springbok Women will depart on Sunday for the Women’s Rugby World Cup with high hopes of achieving their best finish in the international spectacle following months of preparation and specialist skills training. The team will depart for France via...

  • Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Jul 27, 14 • 2600 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Speedster Seabelo Senatla scored seven tries in three matches as the Springbok Sevens swiftly moved into the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games Sevens on Saturday, unbeaten without conceding a point in their Pool B games at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Kyle...

  • NSW Waratahs replacements named

    Jul 25, 14 • 1917 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium. The NSW Waratahs team to...

  • Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    Jul 25, 14 • 2633 Views • General NewsComments Off on Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    The EP Kings team will be meeting their supporters at an open day being held in association with the Kings Army and Future Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow between 9.30am and 12 noon. The day, which is being hosted by the Kings Army, will...

  • Sharks name their u19 side

    Jul 24, 14 • 2429 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u19 side

    Cell C Sharks U19 vs Western Province U19 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 11h00 Venue: KP 2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Chris Lines 14. Malcolm Cele 13. Nkululeko Mcuma 12. Brad Ellse 11. Philip Marais 10. Innocent Radebe 9. Reece McHardy 8. Ayron Schramm...