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  • Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Apr 4, 17 • 3113 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Toyota Cheetahs reacts on comments made by Joel Stransky to New Zealand’s Radio Sport. “Stransky said he hoped the Cheetahs and Kings would be axed, leaving four strong South African teams.” More than a third of the way into the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Roux names new-look team for Griquas clash

    Apr 4, 17 • 3346 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Roux names new-look team for Griquas clash

    Chean Roux has named a new-look team for the Junior Springboks’ second warm-up match, against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Wednesday, as he looks to give all the players in the squad a chance to prove their worth. The match-23, which features...

  • Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Apr 4, 17 • 2614 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...

  • Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Apr 4, 17 • 2236 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was delighted with the continued improvement of the extended Springbok training squad after they wrapped proceedings on Tuesday morning in Stellenbosch where the second of three pre-season training camps took place. The...

  • Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018

    Apr 4, 17 • 2269 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018

    The Road Safety Western Force announced today the continued support of global payment and risk management company AFEX, for the 2017 and 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby seasons. AFEX has been a sponsor of the club since 2014, starting as a Perth Spirit sponsor...

  • 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    Apr 4, 17 • 1377 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    The Kenya U20  side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on Tuesday,...

  • More injury woes for Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 4, 17 • 1965 Views • General News • • Comments Off on More injury woes for Vodacom Bulls

    The Vodacom Bulls suffered a couple of injury setbacks following their close tussle with the Chiefs in New Zealand, with four players unable to continue to Japan, where the Vodacom Bulls will play the Sunwolves on Friday. Conrad van Vuuren, who joined the...

  • Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions

    Apr 4, 17 • 1354 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions

    Following its preliminary investigation into the replacements made in the latter stages of the France v Wales match on 18 March 2017 (and in particular the replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani), Six Nations Rugby has decided to refer the matter to the...

  • Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    Apr 4, 17 • 1468 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...

  • Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed

    Apr 4, 17 • 2191 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed

    County U20 sides confirmed for semi-finals View all the fixtures and results here Semi-finalists have been confirmed in the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship and Shield competitions with both finals set to be played on Saturday, 6 May. Defending...

  • Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    Apr 3, 17 • 2853 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...

  • Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity

    Apr 3, 17 • 6164 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity

    Talented DHL Stormers and SA Schools flyhalf Damian Willemse is relishing the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the Junior Springbok team to travel to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia in May and vowed that he will do his best to be...

  • Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings

    Apr 3, 17 • 1924 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings

    PORT ELIZABETH, 3 APRIL 2017 – Taking on the ultimate test of endurance requires nerves of steel and a little help, encouragement and advice from friends, which is exactly what two lucky Vodacom Red clients received in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 29...

  • All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    Apr 3, 17 • 2714 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    World Cup winner and All Blacks great Dan Carter has today been named as the latest inductee into the RPA Hall of Fame, in association with KPMG. The former Crusaders, Perpignan and current Racing 92 fly-half will be honoured at the RPA Players’ Awards 2017...

  • Johan Ackermann and Lions Rugby in mutual agreement

    Apr 3, 17 • 2978 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Johan Ackermann and Lions Rugby in mutual agreement

    On his departure after Super Rugby It was announced today that by mutual consent the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd and Johan Ackermann will be parting ways at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season. Ackermann has been nothing but outstanding in his time at...

  • No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    Apr 3, 17 • 1362 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to clarify that there is absolutely no truth in the article “Rugby: Beer Pressure Banned”, published in the most recent edition of The Nairobian. Entertainment has been, and remains a critical component of the Safari Sevens...

  • England Students draw with Ireland

    Apr 3, 17 • 1370 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Students draw with Ireland

    England Students draw 36-36 with Ireland England denied win in final momentsEngland Students rallied to a late lead against the Combined Students of Ireland at Oxford University RFC on Sunday but were unable to hold on as the teams fought to a 36-36 draw....

  • Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    Apr 3, 17 • 1718 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby has joined the DHL Stormers on a short-term contract as injury cover in midfield. The experienced Treeby will be with the DHL Stormers for the next four months, as they look to build on what has been an encouraging start to...

  • All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    Apr 3, 17 • 1778 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...

  • Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Apr 3, 17 • 1452 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...

  • Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 3, 17 • 2884 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...

  • Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 3, 17 • 2094 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...

  • Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    Apr 3, 17 • 1484 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...

  • Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Apr 3, 17 • 1209 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...

  • England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    Apr 3, 17 • 1416 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...