Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of BNZ Crusaders from 2017

    Jun 17, 16 • 2742 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of BNZ Crusaders from 2017

    New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that Scott Robertson will replace Todd Blackadder at the helm of the Crusaders coaching team from 2017. Blackadder announced at the start of the 2016 season that it would be his last, sparking...

  • FOLEY DEPARTS WESTERN FORCE

    Jun 16, 16 • 1653 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FOLEY DEPARTS WESTERN FORCE

    RugbyWA and the Western Force has today announced that Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has vacated his role with immediate effect.   Foley’s departure will see current Senior Assistant Coach Dave Wessels assume a caretaker role for the team’s...

  • Southern Kings player movements

    Jun 15, 16 • 1871 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings player movements

    Southern Kings vice captain, Shane Gates and eighth man, Aidon Davis, have secured international contracts following their outstanding performance during the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby Season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that...

  • NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons

    Jun 15, 16 • 1436 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons

    NSW Waratahs prop, Paddy Ryan re-signs for a further two seasons ahead of biggest games of the season The NSW Waratahs have received more welcome re-signing news with 27-year-old prop, Paddy Ryan committing to the Club for a further two years until the end of...

  • BNZ Crusaders to trial new headwear to support Wig Wednesday

    Jun 14, 16 • 2785 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on BNZ Crusaders to trial new headwear to support Wig Wednesday

    Most rugby fans will be used to seeing some of the BNZ Crusaders team wearing traditional headgear when they take to the field, but next Wednesday the team will be sporting something a bit less practical but a lot more colourful – all in support of children...

  • WESTERN FORCE 10s SET TO TAKE ON MAURITIUS

    Jun 13, 16 • 1489 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on WESTERN FORCE 10s SET TO TAKE ON MAURITIUS

    By Fraser Smith Entering a team in World Club 10s for the first time the Western Force 10s team consists of a mix of Asteron Life Super Rugby hardened players, developing players from the club Future Force Foundation and some of the most talented players in...

  • Kings scrumhalf James Hall to play for Oyonnax during Super Rugby off season

    Jun 10, 16 • 2207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings scrumhalf James Hall to play for Oyonnax during Super Rugby off season

    The Southern Kings can confirm that scrumhalf James Hall will be moving to France to play for Oyonnax at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, but would be returning ahead of the 2017 season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed...

  • SHARKS TOURING SQUAD NAMED – WORLD CLUB 10S

    Jun 10, 16 • 1692 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on SHARKS TOURING SQUAD NAMED – WORLD CLUB 10S

    Next Monday, a Cell C Sharks Invitational squad will depart for Mauritius to participate at the World Club 10s tournament, taking place on the 18/19 June on the “paradise island”. A relatively young, yet talented, 16-man squad led by the experienced, Jean...

  • St.George Queensland Reds sign George Smith on two-year deal

    Jun 10, 16 • 1477 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign George Smith on two-year deal

    Queensland Rugby Union has secured the services of one of Australia’s greatest-ever flankers, with George Smith AM agreeing to join the St.George Queensland Reds on a two-year deal. Smith will join the Reds for the 2017 and 2018 Super Rugby seasons, while...

  • BNZ Crusaders sign Bryn Hall for 2017

    Jun 9, 16 • 3040 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Bryn Hall for 2017

    The BNZ Crusaders have secured the services of halfback Bryn Hall for the 2017 season.   Hall currently represents the Blues in the Investec Super Rugby Competition and was the captain for North Harbour in the most recent national provincial competition....

  • Tony Brown appointed Head Coach of Highlanders for 2017

    Jun 9, 16 • 1310 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tony Brown appointed Head Coach of Highlanders for 2017

    One of Otago’s favourite sons, Tony Brown has been appointed Head Coach of the Pulse Energy Highlanders for 2017, along with an exciting new coaching team, the southern club and New Zealand Rugby announced today. Brown, who has been Assistant Coach to Jamie...

  • DAVID KAETAU HAVILI SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    Jun 7, 16 • 2665 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 7 June 2016, 17:00 (AEST), 19:00 (NZST) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Adam Casselden Judicial Committee Members: Mike Mika and John Langford Player: David Havili Team: Crusaders...

  • SUPERRUGBY: WAT MAAK JOU SPAN? #PaleToe

    Jun 5, 16 • 1833 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPERRUGBY: WAT MAAK JOU SPAN? #PaleToe

    Johnnie Davids, ‘n man vir statistieke skryf nou vir Pale Toe. Hier is sy eerste. Artikel deur Johnnie Davids vir #Pale Toe ʼn Week in Superrugby is so lank so ʼn leeftyd, of so iets het Breyten Paulse al gesê. Inderdaad is dit so, en hierdie afgelope week...

  • AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND WESTERN FORCE SEAL ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

    Jun 3, 16 • 1562 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND WESTERN FORCE SEAL ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and RugbyWA announced today that they have finalised an alliance agreement, enabling the Western Force to continue as a Western Australian team.   Under the agreement the ARU will integrate the professional Rugby program...

  • Experienced prop, Sekope Kepu makes a welcome return to the NSW Waratahs, re-signing for three seasons

    Jun 3, 16 • 1494 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Experienced prop, Sekope Kepu makes a welcome return to the NSW Waratahs, re-signing for three seasons

    The NSW Waratahs have received welcome news with the return of world-class prop, Sekope Kepu who has decided to re-join the club for three seasons from 2017 to 2019. Recently named in the Wallabies’ 39-man training squad for the upcoming England Test...

  • Good news for Vodacom Bulls as Ulengo, Schoeman extend stay

    Jun 2, 16 • 2314 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Good news for Vodacom Bulls as Ulengo, Schoeman extend stay

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed the extension of their contracts with Jamba Ulengo and Pierre Schoeman. Both players have agreed terms to stay part of the Bulls family till October 2018. Ulengo, a former Springbok Sevens player, has...

  • Richard Barker appointed new Queensland Rugby Union CEO

    Jun 2, 16 • 1333 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on Richard Barker appointed new Queensland Rugby Union CEO

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has appointed Richard Barker, who is currently General Manager – Southern Cross Austereo Brisbane, as its new CEO following an extensive selection process. QRU Chairman Damien Frawley said: “Richard has run one of...

  • Rossouw at fullback for Vodacom Blue Bulls against Griffons

    Jun 1, 16 • 2363 Views • General News, Super Rugby FixturesComments Off on Rossouw at fullback for Vodacom Blue Bulls against Griffons

    Divan Rossouw will start at fullback when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Down Touch Griffons in a Currie Cup qualifier match in Welkom on Saturday. Rossouw started on the wing last week, but comes in for Warrick Gelant, with Kefentse Mahlo moving from the...

  • Jaco Kriel off to Japan in Currie Cup season

    Jun 1, 16 • 1759 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaco Kriel off to Japan in Currie Cup season

    Jaco Kriel will join the Kubota Spears after completion of his Super Rugby duties in 2016 and will return to the Emirates Lions in time for the Super Rugby 2017 season. This will be a two year deal and Kriel will be available for the Springboks during this...

  • TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    May 31, 16 • 1263 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the...

  • HITOSHI ONO SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    May 31, 16 • 1347 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HITOSHI ONO SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Striking with head Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 38:28 Ono suspended for one week The...

  • LIONS ROAR ON ALL FRONTS

    May 30, 16 • 1338 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIONS ROAR ON ALL FRONTS

    30 MAY 2016 – The Emirates Lions 56-20 annihilation of the Vodacom Bulls over the weekend did not only launch the side to the top of their Vodacom Super Rugby Conference but secured their players top spots in the statistics on the All Out Rugby...

  • RAMIRO HERRERA SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    May 30, 16 • 2212 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RAMIRO HERRERA SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Michael Heron QC Player: Ramiro Herrera Team: Jaguares Position: Prop Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of...

  • FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER

    May 29, 16 • 1463 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER

    By David Berrie (Western Force) on Sun 29th May 16 The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels 27-22 after a tight contest at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. The Rebels opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Reece Hodge found...

  • Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap

    May 29, 16 • 2108 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen / Rugby 15   The Emirates Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby group with a thrilling 56-20 victory over their neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls, in Pretoria on Saturday evening....