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  • Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers

    Jul 2, 14 • 1813 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers

    Springbok flank Schalk Burger will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05), whilst SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla has been named on the bench. Burger missed his...

  • Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks

    Jul 2, 14 • 4491 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks

    The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one.  Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game.  The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...

  • SANDF Rugby Week underway in Potchefstroom

    Jul 2, 14 • 3272 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on SANDF Rugby Week underway in Potchefstroom

    The South African National Defence Force Rugby Week 2014 returned to Potchefstroom this year after an absence of eight years and kicked off at the Johann du Randt Rugby Stadium at the Army Support Base on Monday. Matches on the opening day saw strong starts...

  • Lions opt for consistency

    Jul 2, 14 • 1999 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Lions opt for consistency

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park when Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and...

  • Tahs and Convicts make history with world rugby first

    Jul 2, 14 • 2299 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on Tahs and Convicts make history with world rugby first

    The Sydney Convicts, Australia’s first gay rugby union team, will make history this Sunday when they become the world’s first gay rugby team to play as part of a professional sporting event. The convicts will play their Suburban Rugby rival Macquarie...

  • COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    Jul 2, 14 • 1582 Views • Australia, General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...

  • KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Jul 1, 14 • 3709 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...

  • Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Jul 1, 14 • 2363 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...

  • Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    Jul 1, 14 • 1937 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...

  • Blues Injury update

    Jun 30, 14 • 1912 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues Injury update

    Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...

  • NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Jun 27, 14 • 2867 Views • Australia, General News, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....

  • Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Jun 27, 14 • 1908 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...

  • Blues team to face the Western Force

    Jun 26, 14 • 1949 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force

    Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time   Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT).   The 23-year-old blindside...

  • Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Jun 26, 14 • 2202 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend.  The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.   Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to...

  • Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Jun 24, 14 • 2515 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...

  • George Whitelock confirms move to Japan

    Jun 24, 14 • 2187 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on George Whitelock confirms move to Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury flanker George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year’s Investec Super Rugby season. Crusaders and Canterbury CEO Hamish Riach said that as one of the most capped Crusaders...

  • McCaw out with broken rib

    Jun 24, 14 • 1689 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on McCaw out with broken rib

    The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...

  • New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children

    Jun 20, 14 • 1959 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children

    Hamilton, New Zealand, 20 June 2014 – New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border

    Jun 19, 14 • 1727 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border

    TEAM SHEET: Boland Cavaliers OPPONENT: Border Bulldogs VENUE: East London DATE: 20 June 2014 COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup First Division (Qualifying rounds) 15. Eric Zana 14. Harlon Claassen 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10....

  • Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up

    Jun 19, 14 • 2328 Views • Australia, General News, Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up

    Sydney University has named three Waratahs captains past and present in its starting XV for this Saturday’s Magners Shute Shield Round 13 clash with Northern Suburbs (1pm). Joining fellow Students Pat McCutcheon and Tom Carter – who both led the Tahs last...

  • England to support earthquake appeal

    Jun 16, 14 • 1572 Views • Europe, General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on England to support earthquake appeal

    England shirts will carry the logo in support of the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust ENGLAND will be supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch by wearing the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust logo on their playing shirts...

  • Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s

    Jun 16, 14 • 1606 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s

    Piri Weepu headlines an exciting Blues squad named today to compete in the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore this weekend. The 71-Test veteran will captain a Blues squad boasting more than 300 combined Super Rugby caps coupled with plenty of...

  • Slater leads England against Crusaders

    Jun 16, 14 • 1609 Views • Europe, General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Slater leads England against Crusaders

    LEICESTER TIGERS’ Ed Slater will captain England against the Crusaders at AMI Stadium tomorrow. The lock, who led his club in the second half of the season, will skipper a side containing 12 capped internationals. Slater is one of four senior England...

  • Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    Jun 13, 14 • 1556 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...

  • AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER

    Jun 10, 14 • 1934 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER

    Australian Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Ryan Kohler to the position of Concussion Specialist.   In this role, Dr Kohler is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring concussion...