Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    Oct 6, 16 • 1663 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, SpringboksComments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause

    The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...

  • Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach

    Oct 5, 16 • 3295 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach

    Fourth full season for Powell as Blitzbok coach  Preparations for new season starts in Stellenbosch Experienced Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has been reappointed with the Blitzboks for a fourth season, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. “Neil is highly...

  • RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND

    Oct 5, 16 • 1773 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND

    The Rugby Football Union today laid out its intent for the women’s game over the next four years. As England Women look to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title next year, the RFU outlined: That 26,000 women and girls are regularly playing contact...

  • NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick

    Oct 5, 16 • 1437 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm the return of 27-year-old hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick who has signed a two-year contract with his home side. Born and raised in Sydney, NSW, Fitzpatrick has spent the last three years playing for Lyon, assisting the side...

  • THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6

    Oct 5, 16 • 1124 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6

    SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...

  • Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal

    Oct 4, 16 • 2159 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal

    Resolution Impala Saracens will be up against bitter foes and next door neighbors (or is it the other way round?) Kenya Harlequin in a potentially exciting Impala Floodlit cup semifinal clash under the Impala Club lights on Saturday 8 October. This won’t be...

  • ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones

    Oct 4, 16 • 1327 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones

    Wasps back-row forward Sam Jones sustained an ankle injury during an England training session this morning at Brighton College. Jones will undergo further examinations to diagnose the full extent of the injury. He will return to his club this afternoon...

  • All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Oct 4, 16 • 2786 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE

    Breaking a three-match losing streak Morné Steyn starred in the Springboks’ 18-10 victory over Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steyn scored all of South Africa’s points, slotting two drop-goals and four penalties in their Castle Lager...

  • PRIME-TIME GRAND FINAL CONFIRMED FOR 2016 BUILDCORP NRC

    Oct 4, 16 • 1837 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on PRIME-TIME GRAND FINAL CONFIRMED FOR 2016 BUILDCORP NRC

    The Buildcorp NRC Grand Final will be a night-time affair for the second time in three seasons with this year’s decider to be played on Saturday, October 22, with a 7.45pm AEDST kick off. The match will feature in a prime-time television slot following the...

  • World Rugby Introduces Medal System In Sevens World Series Restructure

    Oct 4, 16 • 1528 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on World Rugby Introduces Medal System In Sevens World Series Restructure

    The men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will feature gold, silver and bronze medals for the first time from the 2016-17 season. In a move that will align the annual series with the Olympic Games, World Rugby has also announced an...

  • LEROY HOUSTON JOINS WALLABIES SQUAD

    Oct 4, 16 • 2064 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on LEROY HOUSTON JOINS WALLABIES SQUAD

    The Qantas Wallabies have re-called Leroy Houston to the squad to replace the injured Sean McMahon for the final round of The Rugby Championship against Argentina at Twickenham. McMahon has been ruled out for up to a month following an ankle injury sustained...

  • Van Zyl replaces Paige in Springbok squad

    Oct 4, 16 • 1320 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Van Zyl replaces Paige in Springbok squad

    Piet van Zyl was on Monday named as replacement for Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, who was ruled out of action because he was still symptomatic following the concussion he suffered in the victory over the Wallabies on Saturday in Pretoria. Van Zyl, who plays...

  • RUGBY WOMEN TAKE OVER ENGLAND RUGBY FOR WOMEN’S SPORT WEEK

    Oct 4, 16 • 1219 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RUGBY WOMEN TAKE OVER ENGLAND RUGBY FOR WOMEN’S SPORT WEEK

    100 female-focused rugby sessions taking place across England to celebrate Women’s Sport Week. Click HERE to find sessions in your area Rugby Women content to take over England Rugby channels, championing women’s contribution to the game To celebrate...

  • FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    Oct 3, 16 • 1667 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    The Western Force have added to their backrow stocks with the signing of Fijian No. 8 Isi Naisarani for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Naisarani has spent his first year in Australia playing in the Shute Shield for Souths and has been a force all season, which...

  • DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    Oct 3, 16 • 1065 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    The final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season (Round 7 on 8-9 October) will pay tribute to the important role that Pacific Islander communities play in the Australian Rugby community, with all four fixtures set to showcase some...

  • NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    Oct 3, 16 • 1275 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    NZ Barbarians Schools team to play Australian Schools named The New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams to play Fiji and Australian Schools respectively in Auckland today, have been named. The New Zealand Schools team to play Fiji Schools is: 1  ...

  • Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Oct 3, 16 • 1233 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Historic win caps off perfect Farah Palmer Cup season Counties Manukau have made women’s provincial rugby history, winning their first ever national title and the Farah Palmer Cup, and ending a great era of dominance by Auckland. Having guaranteed...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    Oct 3, 16 • 1291 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered a 60-22 loss to the Perth Spirit at UWA Sports Park in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship on Sunday afternoon. Poor discipline again proved costly for City, with three yellow cards within 10...

  • BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Oct 3, 16 • 1082 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Perth Spirit have continued their rise up the Buildcorp NRC ladder with an impressive win over reigning premiers Brisbane City in Perth this weekend which moved the side into third on the ladder of the Buildcorp NRC. The top of the table, NSW Country Eagles,...

  • Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended from playing rugby for one week after he was cited for a dangerous tackle during their week 7 Mitre 10 Cup match against Tasman on Thursday night. Tasman won the match 15 – 10. Pulu was cited by...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    Oct 3, 16 • 1209 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    The Qantas Wallabies have been held out by a desperate South Africa to suffer a narrow 18-10 defeat at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. In a tight defensive struggle, the boot of Morne Steyn proved the difference between the two sides as the veteran...

  • Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Oct 3, 16 • 1075 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Bond University Queensland Country have secured their first win of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season, claiming a 40-38 victory over ladder-leading NSW Country at Clive Berghofer Stadium in Toowoomba. Queensland Country outscored their...

  • Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1134 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    The Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens got off to a thrilling start at Durban High School on Friday as Western Province, the Griffons and Golden Lions won all three of their pool matches on a day where 886 points and 145 tries were scored. Western Province’s...

  • Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

    Oct 1, 16 • 1416 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the Springboks 18-10 win over the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was an important boost to the team’s confidence for the remainder of the season. “It was an important win, not only for...

  • Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd

    Sep 30, 16 • 1513 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd

    Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said his team was looking forward to playing against the Wallabies in front of a packed and passionate Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday. Strauss addressed the media in Pretoria on Friday afternoon and said his team was...