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Jun 17, 21 •
2190 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko names squad for U20 Series opener
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko named Lions flanker Siyemukela “Sasko” Ndlovu as captain for his side’s opening clash in the U20 International Series against Uruguay in Stellenbosch on Friday, with a bunch of former SA Schools players...
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Jun 15, 21 •
2145 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jun 15, 21 •
922 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on United Rugby Championship heralds a new era for SA rugby
A new era will kick off for South African rugby when the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls join 12 Guinness PRO14 clubs for the United Rugby Championship, which will kick off in September 2021 in a brand new, world-class 16-team...
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Jun 15, 21 •
937 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Damian McKenzie claims several top honours in the 2021 Chiefs Rugby Club Awards
Gallagher Chiefs dynamic playmaker Damian McKenzie has taken out several prestigious honours in the 2021 Chiefs Rugby Club Awards. The 2021 Chiefs Rugby Club Awards dinner was unfortunately cancelled due to the Gallagher Chiefs unexpectedly remaining in...
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Jun 14, 21 •
1298 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Traveling squad to Italy
The Vodacom Bulls have announced an exciting traveling squad, to embark on their inaugural quest to Italy to be crowned Pro Rugby Rainbow Cup Champions. The 28-man #TrueToTheBlue travelling party will be headlined by new captain Marcell Coetzee and is made up...
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Jun 11, 21 •
867 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Chiefs Rugby Club hold auctions to provide beds for kiwi kids
The Chiefs Rugby Club are currently auctioning off 23 Gallagher Chiefs Performance Tees, a signed 2016 Gallagher Chiefs jersey and Liam Messam’s Māori All Blacks jersey in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity’s Warm Hearts Winter Appeal....
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Jun 11, 21 •
1097 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds fall to Hurricanes in Wellington
The St.George Queensland Reds have been defeated 43-14 by the Hurricanes in Wellington in their final game of the 2021 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season. A gritty, seesawing opening forty minutes saw the Hurricanes head to the sheds with a 10-7...
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Jun 11, 21 •
945 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers cancelled
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the National...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1044 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davids keen to add to Powell’s selection options
In just over 30 days from now, the Springbok Sevens team – in the colours of Team South Africa – will start a long-haul flight to Japan, with the gold medal in Rugby Sevens at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo their main aim. With international travel still...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1158 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Swanepoel ‘slots’ in for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White continues to test combinations and positions, with Ruan Nortje shifting to blindside flank opening up space for lock Janko Swanepoel to start in the engine room against the Cell C Sharks at Jonsson Kings Park on...
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Jun 10, 21 •
2353 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powerade on board as Official Hydration Partner for Castle Lager Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced leading global hydration brand, Powerade, as the official hydration partner of the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions for the forthcoming Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa. As part of...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1286 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sean Wainui returns from injury, Viliami Taulani and Tom Florence named on the bench
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney at Brookvale Oval for their final round robin Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash. A raft of changes have been made to the Gallagher Chiefs 23, who will kick off...
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Jun 9, 21 •
787 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TICKETS ON PUBLIC SALE TODAY FOR PERTH’S BLEDISLOE CUP BLOCKBUSTER
Tickets will go on sale at 10am AWST today for the epic Bledisloe Cup blockbuster at Optus Stadium in Perth on August 21. Optus Stadium will host the only Bledisloe Cup fixture on home soil this year, with the Wallabies out to repeat their heroics of 2019...
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Jun 9, 21 •
1113 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 5 team against Hurricanes
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman fixture against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Bryce Hegarty has overcome a minor hamstring concern that sidelined him last week...
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Jun 8, 21 •
4180 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Referees named for Castle Lager Lions Series
Nic Berry (Australia), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Mathieu Raynal (France) have been appointed to officiate the Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, and will be joined by five leading South African referees for the Castle Lager...
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Jun 8, 21 •
920 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DAN MCKELLAR CONFIRMED AS WALLABIES ASSISTANT COACH – FORWARDS FOR 2021
Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm that Brumbies coach Dan McKellar will join the Wallabies as the Assistant Coach – Forwards for this year’s Test season. McKellar will be seconded from the Brumbies for 2021 before returning to Canberra ahead of...
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Jun 8, 21 •
776 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks win special award from Black Management Forum
The Springboks have been honoured with a special Presidential Award from the Black Management Forum. Mr Andile Nomlala, president of the Forum, made the award at a special ceremony attended by state president, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg on Friday....
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Jun 4, 21 •
1074 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE EDGED OUT BY CRUSADERS DESPITE DOMINANT SECOND HALF
The Western Force narrowly missed out on a win in Christchurch, with the away side sustaining a 29-21 loss to the Crusaders in Round 4 of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season. A fast start to both halves set a positive tone for the Force, but the Crusaders...
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Jun 4, 21 •
1127 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Luke Jacobson to captain the Gallagher Chiefs, Xavier Roe to start at nine
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Melbourne Rebels in Sydney following a disruptive week. The originally scheduled home game fixture at FMG Stadium Waikato will now take place at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney at 3.00pm...
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Jun 4, 21 •
878 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Taste of Pasifika festival set to kick off Steinlager Series as tickets go on public sale
Tickets for the 2021 Steinlager Test Series on public sale from midday Friday, 4 JuneTaste of Pasifika festival announced for All Blacks v Tonga, Māori All Blacks v Manu Samoa double-header at Mt Smart Stadium Rugby fans will get a Taste of Pasifika this...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1115 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A Fresh Emirates Lions Team to play the Cell C Sharks
Fresh after a bye week the Emirates Lions head into their Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA match against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 5 June. In keeping with the theme of consistency, coach Ivan van Rooyen opted for the same match 23 bar Manuel...
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Jun 3, 21 •
998 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman starts for DHL Stormers
Rosko Specman will start on the wing on one of four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday. There are two changes to the backline and two to the forward pack for the North-South...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1145 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to play in the Lions den
Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 05th June 2021 Time: 16h00 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Stuart Berry Assistant Referees: tbc Television Match Official: tbc An intriguing tussle awaits fans as the Cell C Sharks and...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1022 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Coetzee to start for Vodacom Bulls against the Storm
Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee will earn his first cap for the Vodacom Bulls when they host the DHL Stormers in their Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, 4 June 2021. Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has tweaked the...
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Jun 2, 21 •
2774 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on It’s Go Time as Boks and MTN renew partnership
MTN has renewed its headline sponsorship of the world champion Springboks, with the multinational mobile telecommunications giant also confirmed as a principal partner for the eagerly awaited Castle Lager Lions Series, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. The...
