Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Win an all-expenses paid trip to the Vodacom SupeRugby Final

    Feb 25, 14 • 2628 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Win an all-expenses paid trip to the Vodacom SupeRugby Final

    Vodacom Rugby Stats App FREE to download now South African rugby fans now have access to one of the most comprehensive rugby stats Apps in the world with the Vodacom Rugby Stats App. The App is free to download now. Developed in partnership with New Media...

  • #DHLDeliverTheGameToMe – The ultimate braai experience delivered to to your doorstep!

    Feb 25, 14 • 2502 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #DHLDeliverTheGameToMe – The ultimate braai experience delivered to to your doorstep!

    One Lucky Johannesburg based Rugby 15 winner will win this ultimate braai experience courtesy of DHL. The braai delivered by DHL includes meat, salads, bread rolls, firelighters, drinks and more! All brought to you by DHL Express Africa and DHL Stormers. DHL...

  • Potgieter swaps with Skelton for derby clash against Reds

    Feb 25, 14 • 1818 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Potgieter swaps with Skelton for derby clash against Reds

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to the side that earned a bonus-point win over the Force last Sunday. Former Springbok lock Jacques Potgieter will start in place of Will Skelton, with the 21-year-old dropping back to the bench for...

  • Lions INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 3

    Feb 25, 14 • 2970 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 3

    The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the team’s 34-10 victory over the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Fortunately, only one serious injury was sustained during the tremendously physical encounter. Vice-captain Derick...

  • Dazel excited ahead of Hong Kong Invitational

    Feb 25, 14 • 1894 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Dazel excited ahead of Hong Kong Invitational

    SA Select Sevens Women’s coach Renfred Dazel is excited ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens Invitational on March 28, following a string of pleasing results against Border and Eastern Province in a hit-out on Saturday. The SA Select team played four matches at...

  • 2014 RBS 6 Nations Disciplinary

    Feb 25, 14 • 1946 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on 2014 RBS 6 Nations Disciplinary

    Dafydd Howells, Wales U20 wing, has been cited for an alleged dangerous “tip” tackle, contrary to Law 10.4(j), in the match against France U20 in Colwyn Bay on Saturday evening. The player’s hearing before an independent Six Nations...

  • Billy Vunipola update

    Feb 25, 14 • 1527 Views • General News, Six NationsComments Off on Billy Vunipola update

    BILLY VUNIPOLA will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations following a sprain to his right ankle. The Saracens No 8 had a scan this afternoon which revealed some ligament damage that will keep him out of action for the rest of the tournament. The England...

  • England squad update

    Feb 24, 14 • 1555 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on England squad update

    THE England squad reported at Pennyhill Park this evening to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against France at Stade de France. There are no changes to the 35 players who trained last week. The England Saxons squad to play against Scotland A in...

  • New Zealand 3-0 after pool play of Brazil Sevens

    Feb 24, 14 • 2120 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on New Zealand 3-0 after pool play of Brazil Sevens

    New Zealand has finished day one of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series tournament in Brazil top of their pool after wins against Ireland, USA and England today.   After keeping (36-0) and USA (17-0) scoreless, New Zealand were initially caught...

  • Ireland Squad Injury Update

    Feb 24, 14 • 1870 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Ireland Squad Injury Update

    Following Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations fixture against England at Twickenham, please find below an update on the squad injury profile. Peter O’Mahony Peter has a hamstring strain. He will be monitored by the medical team over the course of the coming...

  • Tahs kick off season with bonus point win and Folau hat-trick

    Feb 23, 14 • 2361 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tahs kick off season with bonus point win and Folau hat-trick

    An Israel Folau hat-trick has inspired the NSW Waratahs to a comprehensive 43-21 victory over the Western Force at Allianz Stadium. In their Asteron Life Super Rugby season opener, the Tahs ran in six tries to two on their way to their biggest ever win...

  • Wales Under 20 suffer first defeat

    Feb 23, 14 • 1831 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Wales Under 20 suffer first defeat

    Wales Under 20 endured their first defeat of the Six Nations campaign as France left Parc Eirias with a 16-10 win. Guided by scrum half Baptiste Serin, France’s second half performance saw them take home the spoils as lock Jean-Baptiste Singer crossed...

  • England keep Six Nations hopes alive with 17-10 victory over Ireland

    Feb 23, 14 • 2432 Views • General News, Six NationsComments Off on England keep Six Nations hopes alive with 17-10 victory over Ireland

    England Women kept their Six Nations hopes alive after beating defending Grand Slam Champions Ireland in front of 15,000 at Twickenham Stadium this evening. Nerves were tested for a second time as England’s women followed the men by putting in a...

  • TAHS TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN SEASON OPENER

    Feb 23, 14 • 1551 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TAHS TOO STRONG FOR FORCE IN SEASON OPENER

    The Western Force has been unable to overcome a star-studded NSW Waratahs line-up, going down 43-21 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney this afternoon. The Force managed two tries through Nick Cummins and Kyle Godwin, with flyhalf Zack Holmes accounting for the...

  • Jones out, Ball in for Wales

    Feb 21, 14 • 2364 Views • General News, Six NationsComments Off on Jones out, Ball in for Wales

    WALES TEAM UPDATE Wales second row Alun Wyn Jones has been ruled out of tonight’s RBS 6 Nations clash against France with a foot infection. Scarlets’ Jake Ball comes into the starting XV and his place amongst the replacements is taken by Andrew...

  • Springbok Sevens Players produced by Grey College 1993-2014

    Feb 21, 14 • 7002 Views • General News, International, School, Springbok News, Springboks, Springboks by SchoolComments Off on Springbok Sevens Players produced by Grey College 1993-2014

      SPRINGBOK SEVENS RUGBY BY GREY COLLEGE, 1993 – 2014 Grey College has produced 16 Springbok Sevens players to date. Ruben Kruger (1993 – 1994) Ruben was already a Springbok rugby player when he was selected for the Springbok Sevens team that...

  • FORCE A CLAIMS OPENING WIN OF PACIFIC RUGBY CUP

    Feb 21, 14 • 2727 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on FORCE A CLAIMS OPENING WIN OF PACIFIC RUGBY CUP

    Force A has opened its Pacific Rugby Cup campaign with a 29-23 win over Reds A at Perth’s Aquinas College this evening. The home side claimed the victory despite being outscored three-tries-to-two, with the boot of Jayden Hayward proving the difference,...

  • Buys back from injury for Madibaz

    Feb 21, 14 • 2708 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments Off on Buys back from injury for Madibaz

    Photo Captuon: FNB NMMU have made only minor changes to their team to take on FNB NWU-Pukke in their final home fixture of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday night. Wade Elliot, seen here carrying the ball against Ikeys, will start on the bench. Photo: Michael...

  • Record Testing Programme as IRB Reaffirms Keep Rugby Clean Commitment

    Feb 21, 14 • 3322 Views • General News, World RugbyComments Off on Record Testing Programme as IRB Reaffirms Keep Rugby Clean Commitment

    The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against doping in sport by undertaking a record level of education and testing in 2013. At its annual meeting in Dublin this week, the IRB’s Anti-Doping Advisory Committee (ADAC)...

  • Unchanged Cheetahs side to tackle Bulls

    Feb 21, 14 • 2532 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Unchanged Cheetahs side to tackle Bulls

    Johan Goosen has been declared fit and that allowed Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské to pick the same starting team that lost to the Lions for their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday night. The only change is on the...

  • Hollenbach to start in Lions midfield

    Feb 21, 14 • 2797 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hollenbach to start in Lions midfield

    The Lions were forced into a new midfield pairing ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday. Alwyn Hollenbach comes in at centre for the injured Lionel Mapoe, resulting in Stefan Watermeyer moving to the 13...

  • Catrakilis to start at flyhalf for DHL Stormers

    Feb 21, 14 • 2495 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Catrakilis to start at flyhalf for DHL Stormers

    Head coach Allister Coetzee has announced his starting line-up for the DHL Stormers’ first game of the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season – against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers will lead the DHL Stormers...

  • England Counties name side to face Ireland Club XV

    Feb 21, 14 • 2285 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties name side to face Ireland Club XV

    OLD Albanians flanker Ollie Cooper-Millar will make his England Counties XV debut against Ireland Club XV at Darlington Mowden Park’s Northern Echo Arena this evening (7.30pm). Cooper-Millar is one of six changes to the Counties XV squad to the one that was...

  • Mclean wants Twickenham crowd to rally England on

    Feb 21, 14 • 2391 Views • General News, Six NationsComments Off on Mclean wants Twickenham crowd to rally England on

    England Women’s captain Katy Mclean is hoping the Twickenham crowd will help spur England on to victory against Ireland in the third round of the Six Nations on Saturday, kick off 6:20pm. Mclean, whose side have only lost once at Twickenham Stadium, is...

  • Senatla, Bok Sevens resume training

    Feb 21, 14 • 2306 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Senatla, Bok Sevens resume training

    Springbok Sevens wing Seabelo Senatla has been declared fit and has resumed training after suffering an ankle injury in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. Senatla joined the Springbok Sevens in Stellenbosch after the squad who played in the United States and New...