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Mar 12, 21 •
1101 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Willemse commits future to WPPR
Springbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). A product of the Western Province Rugby youth structures who was identified as a dazzling talent from a young age, Willemse...
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Mar 10, 21 •
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Club Rugby, General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Next steps announced for return to play at amateur level
SA Rugby announced that club rugby, from Under-19 level upwards, will be permitted to move to contact training (Phase 2 of the integrated return to train and play) from Monday 15 March, provided all players had undertaken non-contact training for at least...
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Mar 10, 21 •
951 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bantom elected WPRFU Vice President
The special general meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) on Monday confirmed current executive committee member Ronald Bantom as its duly elected Vice President. Bantom was the only nomination received from members of the WPRFU after a...
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Mar 10, 21 •
2730 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby to live stream Super Rugby AU for free in key territories
World Rugby and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce details of a ground-breaking partnership that will see World Rugby stream Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU on its digital platforms live and free for fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, some European...
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Mar 10, 21 •
1103 Views •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against Brumbies
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV from their last-start victory over Melbourne for Saturday’s Grand Final replay against the Brumbies in Canberra. After impressing in his first Super Rugby match a fortnight ago,...
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Mar 10, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE NAME POWERFUL LINE-UP FOR REBELS CLASH
Head coach Tim Sampson has named a powerful starting 15 to take on the Melbourne Rebels this Friday in the inaugural Super Rugby AU First Nations Round from 5:45pm at HBF Park as the Western Force search for back-to-back wins. There are only slight positional...
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Mar 10, 21 •
2722 Views •
General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz primed for their return to the Varsity Cup
The FNB Madibaz rugby squad are facing a Varsity Cup with a difference but are committed to making their mark when the tournament kicks off early next month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit have returned to the top-flight after spending two years in the...
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Mar 10, 21 •
2517 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior rugby returns as SA Rugby Academy kicks off in April
The national junior rugby programme will resume in April after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the SA Rugby Academy set to kick off in Stellenbosch. The Academy, which is one of the key pillars in preparing the top junior players in the...
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Mar 9, 21 •
2649 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women make positive mind-shift after RWC disappointment
Springbok Women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team have shifted their mind-set from disappointment to drawing the positives from the hand they have been dealt following World Rugby’s confirmation on Tuesday that the Rugby World Cup has been...
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Mar 9, 21 •
1286 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SunBet joins forces with WPPR
SunBet, the online betting arm of Sun International, has joined the Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) family as sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province teams. SunBet, which offers a secure online platform through which bettors can bet...
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Mar 9, 21 •
1188 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ‘Connection’ the cornerstone for St.George Queensland Reds 2021 Indigenous jersey design
The St.George Queensland Reds have proudly unveiled their 2021 Indigenous jersey ahead of Saturday night’s inaugural Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU First Nations Round against the Brumbies in Canberra. Following the squad’s successful Reds to Regions tour...
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Mar 8, 21 •
2626 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Human visits Bok Women’s camp on International Women’s Day
The Springbok Women had a memorable International Women’s Day on Monday with a visit by Springbok scrum coach Daan Human as they continue their preparations in Stellenbosch for the Rugby World Cup. World Rugby announced last week that it had decided to...
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Mar 8, 21 •
1097 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Van Staden
The Vodacom Bulls today confirmed that sensational openside flanker Marco van Staden will be leaving Loftus Versfeld at the end of June to further his career with the Leicester Tigers in England. Van Staden, more affectionately known as Eskom by his peers...
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Mar 8, 21 •
941 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ruan Pienaar to lead Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
Coach Hawies Fourie announced his team for the Preparation match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks on Wednesday, 10 March. The kick-off in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein is at 19:00 and the match will be live on SuperSport. Ruan Pienaar will be...
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Mar 8, 21 •
1042 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABY LOCK JOINS THE FORCE
Another Wallaby has joined the Western Force squad, with Sitaleki Timani returning to the club as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season after leaving France for family reasons. The towering lock adds a wealth of experience to the Force, having...
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Mar 8, 21 •
965 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to play the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloem
Date: Wednesday, 10th March 2021Time: 19h00Venue: Toyota Stadium, BloemfonteinReferee: Marius van der WesthuizenAssistant Referees: Griffin Colby, Jaco KotzeTelevision Match Official: Cwengile Jadezweni After a 10-day break in action, the Cell C Sharks are...
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Mar 8, 21 •
1229 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls aim for consistency in selection for New Nation Pumas clash
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has opted for continuity in selection of the starting line-up when the Vodacom Bulls travel to Nelspruit to square off against the New Nation Pumas in a Prep Series warm-up on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 at Mbombela...
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Mar 5, 21 •
1023 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE SECURE HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY AU VICTORY
The Western Force have recorded their first Super Rugby AU win in 2021 with a thrilling four-point triumph at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney against the NSW Waratahs. The Force scored two tries to one in the 20-16 victory. The home team opened the scoring in the...
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Mar 5, 21 •
1473 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NEW BOOK EXPLORING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP THROUGH INFOGRAPHICS
A new book that vividly captures the Rugby World Cup’s magic through infographics and fascinating facts was launched on 4 March 2021. Serving as a reference guide, the book will appeal to die-hard rugby supporters, rugby commentators, journalists,...
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Mar 5, 21 •
917 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Petersen and Njezula come in for DHL Stormers
Outside backs Sergeal Petersen and Sihle Njezula come into the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the preparation match against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Tuesday. Petersen is at fullback in place of the injured Tristan Leyds and Njezula gets an...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1184 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen leads the charge at SA Rugby Awards
Duane Vermeulen led the charge as the Vodacom Bulls almost made a clean sweep at the annual SA Rugby Awards for the 2020 season, with the Springbok No 8 being named Player of the Year for a second time. Vermeulen walked off with two awards, including the...
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Mar 4, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad that will officiate all national competitions, including the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season which kicked off last weekend. NZR High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1107 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR 2021 CAMPAIGN
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will kick off their 2021 season next week, convening at the Australian Institute of Sport in the nation’s capital on Monday (8th) for their opening camp of the year. Following the news of the likely postponement of the Rugby World...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1065 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad update
David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations. This follows confirmation that Courtney Lawes would be unavailable for the remainder of the tournament through injury. Eddie Jones’ side, who are currently on a...
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Mar 3, 21 •
1274 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will take on a new mantle after World Rugby announced that the popular event in the Mother City will be the final leg of a revamped and shortened HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021. The South African leg of the Series will return...
