Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Aug 24, 17 • 2280 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 901 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 904 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1379 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 926 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 24, 17 • 2417 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...

  • England Women Squad Update

    Aug 24, 17 • 1114 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women Squad Update

    Danielle Waterman suffered a concussion during last night’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Waterman was removed from the field of play in the first half of the match. As a result she will no longer play a part in England’s Rugby...

  • All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    Aug 24, 17 • 916 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    The All Blacks team to play the Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 26 August 2017 has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (29) 2. Dane Coles (49) 3....

  • Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    Aug 23, 17 • 946 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    KCB utility back Peter Kilonzo will make his test debut on Saturday, partnering Leo Seje in a midfield partnership as the Simbas squad to face Hong Kong in the return test at the RFUEA was unveiled on Wednesday morning. Kilonzo, who played for Kenya “A”...

  • RugbyWA statement

    Aug 23, 17 • 932 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RugbyWA statement

    RugbyWA is incredibly disappointed to hear that yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Andrew Forrest and ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne and directors Brett Robinson and John Eales failed to reach a positive outcome. Particularly given Mr. Forrest’s incredibly...

  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 1064 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 1717 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 1224 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 2398 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 2435 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...

  • 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    Aug 21, 17 • 861 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    The ninth season of the Greene King IPA Championship launched today with all 12 club captains and coaches attending the season launch event at Twickenham Stadium. The teams came together to preview the 2017/18 season, which kicks off on 2 September and sees...

  • Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Aug 21, 17 • 793 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses set for semi-final showdown

    Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford...

  • Blue Bulls Company announce next step in turnaround strategy

    Aug 21, 17 • 1153 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce next step in turnaround strategy

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Sunday evening that Vodacom Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season. Barend van Graan, CEO of the BBCo, explained that this action is merely the next step in...

  • All Square Between Simbas And The Dragons

    Aug 21, 17 • 942 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Square Between Simbas And The Dragons

    Sunday’s opening test between Kenya and Hong Kong ended all square, 19-19 after eighty minutes of play at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground. The hosts would lose fly half Biko Adema early on, the experienced playmaker limping off with an ankle injury ten minutes...

  • University of Queensland claim the 2017 Hospital Cup

    Aug 21, 17 • 1665 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on University of Queensland claim the 2017 Hospital Cup

    University of Queensland (UQ) have secured the 2017 Hospital Cup with a 23-14 win over GPS Gallopers in the Queensland Premier Rugby grand final at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After being outmuscled by the GPS forward pack in the major semi-final...

  • England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    Aug 18, 17 • 1355 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    England U18s have named their side for the final game of their summer development tour in South Africa. England faces South Africa Schools on Saturday at City Park, Athlone (1 pm BST) in their third match of the ‘U19 International Series’. They have so...

  • Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Aug 18, 17 • 823 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Hong Kong is in town for Sunday’s test match against the Simbas at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds. The 28-man squad jetted in at 5:22 am EAT (+3GMT) on Friday morning ahead of their two Test clashes with the teams doing battle all...

  • Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Aug 18, 17 • 1691 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Kick off times for England’s three Test matches in the Old Mutual Wealth Series have changed. The Tests played in November at Twickenham Stadium will now kick off at 3 pm, 30 mins later than initially announced. England will play Argentina on Saturday 11...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    Aug 18, 17 • 2263 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    The Queensland Premier Rugby grand final kicks off on Sunday at University of Queensland and GPS go head-to-head at Ballymore. After two weeks of semi and preliminary finals, five of our clubs will field teams over the two days of action. Brothers have seven...

  • Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    Aug 18, 17 • 984 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...