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Nov 26, 21 •
917 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC matches postponed due to COVID variant risk
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship announced on Friday that this weekend’s round six matches in South Africa had been postponed due to the emergence of a new variant of COVID-19 (B.1.1.529). Next week’s round seven matches have also been postponed. In...
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Oct 13, 21 •
1281 Views •
General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fully vaccinated supporters allowed to return to adult rugby matches
SA Rugby has advised its member unions that fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to club and professional rugby matches – within the limits announced earlier this week by the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture – and while observing the...
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Oct 13, 21 •
984 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby supporting Aotearoa to get vaccinated
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is encouraging the rugby community to support the country’s increased vaccination efforts, which will culminate with ‘Super Saturday’ this weekend. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson acknowledged that rugby plays an...
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Sep 13, 21 •
802 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PGB statement – new Covid-19 strategy for the elite game in England
THE PROFESSIONAL Game Board (PGB) has today announced a new Covid-19 strategy that will incentivise players and management from the elite game in England to be fully vaccinated. From today (Monday 13 September), the policy will allow Gallagher Premiership...
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Aug 31, 21 •
789 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls XV tackle vaccination jabs
Fifteen Vodacom Bulls players received their Covid-19 vaccination jabs at the Centurion Council Chambers Vaccination site on Tuesday. The Vodacom Bulls, who fully back the City of Tshwane’s vaccination drive, were joined by MMC for Health, Sakkie du Plooy,...
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Jul 7, 21 •
867 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps. The match was scheduled to take place at Emirates Airline Park on Friday night but,...
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Jun 11, 21 •
935 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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Nov 13, 20 •
1290 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions v Phakisa Pumas match falls to COVID-19
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and Phakisa Pumas scheduled for Emirates Airline Park on Saturday has been postponed in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the...
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Oct 28, 20 •
900 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions cleared to host Tafel Lager Griquas
SA Rugby can confirm that following consultation with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and the Tafel Lager Griquas can go ahead. The match is scheduled for Friday 30...
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Oct 28, 20 •
1172 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby investigating death of rugby player from Border
SA Rugby is investigating a breach of COVID-19 regulations during which a young rugby player from a club in Border tragically passed away after picking up a serious injury during a tournament match. The name of the deceased player is Vizicelo Sebenza Zondani...
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Jul 30, 20 •
3952 Views •
Australia, Europe, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, Six Nations, Six Nations News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on International rugby set to resume in October as World Rugby Council approves temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar
An exciting programme of international matches is set to take place later this year after the World Rugby Council approved a temporary adjustment to Regulation 9 to accommodate the release of international players for revised 2020 windows. The adjustment to...
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Jul 14, 20 •
1032 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two WP Rugby players test positive for COVID-19
One junior player and one uncapped DHL Stormers squad member have tested positive for COVID-19 following an extensive testing procedure involving all players and management last week. As part of the return-to-training protocol, all contracted players and team...
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Jun 24, 20 •
1340 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Return-to-train for professional rugby moves closer
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that it had sought and received clarification from government on a number of questions relating to the return to non-contact training. As a result SA Rugby would advise government this week of its technical preparedness to...
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Jun 12, 20 •
1465 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ShadowBall boosts immunity while raising funds to help feed 100 families for a month
An innovative half a rugby ball has paired up with online fitness and health supplement partners to help feed one hundred families in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Backed by Springbok players and dubbed “Rise to the Challenge”, a percentage of all...
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Jun 8, 20 •
1364 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place
• SA Rugby looking forward to return-to-play in August• Open-minded on potential re-working of international calendar• Working with SANZAAR on post-COVID-19 scenarios• Gearing up for tour by British & Irish Lions in 2021 SA Rugby was collaborating...
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Jun 3, 20 •
1023 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Prudent strategy strengthened SA Rugby for COVID-19 strike
SA Rugby reported a post-tax profit of R8.5m at the end of 2019 through prudent management in an environment of major challenges it announced at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. Those challenges have subsequently been dwarfed by the COVID-19 virus,...
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Jun 3, 20 •
1225 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls prop Gqoboka tackles hunger in Tshwane
Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka knows exactly what it’s like to be so hungry for days that you cannot sleep, think or even train. He also knows that sense of relief when somebody knocks on your door and has a meal for you. So on Monday 1 June, the Lizo...
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May 7, 20 •
1634 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Investec Super Rugby gets the green light
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that professional rugby and netball will resume at COVID-19 alert level two. “For our fans, our players and everyone involved in Investec Super Rugby, we are thrilled that the Sports...
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Apr 27, 20 •
1297 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS COVIDSAFE APP
Rugby Australia has pledged its support for the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe App – a major initiative being deployed to help protect the health of the community by quickly alerting people who may be at risk of having contact with Coronavirus....
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Apr 22, 20 •
3305 Views •
General News, National, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Update on SA Rugby competitions for 2020
SA Rugby has confirmed the cancellation of a number of events and continued contingency planning for others in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic it was announced on Tuesday, following extensive consultation between members of the local rugby industry....
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Apr 22, 20 •
1106 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby finalising financial package to safeguard future
• Industry Financial Impact Plan formulated• Pay cuts for players, staff, administrators • Rugby united in crisis response The rugby industry has agreed in principle a wide-ranging plan to cut between R700 million to R1 billion from its budget over the...
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Apr 16, 20 •
1324 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Professional rugby freezes 50 percent of forecasted player payments in response to COVID-19 pandemic
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes that apply predominantly to players contracted at Super Rugby level (including All Blacks), in the national sevens programmes and...
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Apr 15, 20 •
1344 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leinster Rugby players launch #ShaveGrowOrMo
The Leinster Rugby players have today launched a campaign aimed at raising funds for frontline workers to help them in their fight against COVID-19 and to also help their two charity partners who have seen income from fundraising initiatives decline hugely...
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Apr 8, 20 •
1257 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Postponement of Community Rugby in line with Alert Levels
Community and club rugby is postponed until COVID-19 alert levels are once again at a safe level for sport, in line with Ministry of Health guidance. Further clarification was necessary given the initial postponement of all matches, training and face-to-face...
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Apr 7, 20 •
1280 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Be the Difference Foundation and the Toyota Cheetahs helps to feed the hungry
Toyota Cheetah wing, Craig Barry with David Mokesha, a taxi driver who has no income due to the lockdown. He and his wife, Mitah Molloa, have five kids in a shack with have no income. Craig Barry, the Toyota Cheetah wing, is part of the Be the Difference...
