Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • FORCE NAMED FOR CHRISTCHURCH CRUSADE

    May 29, 14 • 2253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE NAMED FOR CHRISTCHURCH CRUSADE

    Back-rower Brynard Stander and utility back Patrick Dellit have been named in the Western Force starting XV to take on the Crusaders at Christchurch’s AMI Stadium (Addington) on Friday (30 May). Stander earns his first opportunity in the run-on side after...

  • Brent Impey elected new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby

    May 29, 14 • 2175 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Brent Impey elected new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby

    Brent Impey is the new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby following the recent retirement of former Chairman Mike Eagle. The respected businessman, broadcaster and independent Board member of New Zealand Rugby was elected to the role at the May Board meeting this...

  • Statement regarding Zac Guildford

    May 29, 14 • 3444 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Statement regarding Zac Guildford

    New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed that Crusader Zac Guildford’s contract has been terminated. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen said that following discussions with the Crusaders and with Guildford, the national union has agreed to...

  • Sharks side to face the Stormers

    May 29, 14 • 3026 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side to face the Stormers

    Cell C Sharks vs Stormers Date: Saturday, 31 May 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Johan Greeff 15. SP Marais 14. JP Pietersen 13. S’bura...

  • Blues team to face the Hurricanes

    May 29, 14 • 2208 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to face the Hurricanes

    Livewire first five-eighths Ihaia West will make his first Super Rugby start when the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park this Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm). It has been a remarkable rise for the Hawke’s Bay playmaker who was brought into the Blues squad...

  • England Counties XV name squad for Georgia tour

    May 28, 14 • 2698 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties XV name squad for Georgia tour

    THE England Counties XV selectors have included 13 newcomers in a 26-strong squad for the two match tour of Georgia next month. The squad has been selected from players who have played for their counties in this season’s Championship or National Under 20...

  • Waratahs stick solid for clash with Chiefs

    May 28, 14 • 1804 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs stick solid for clash with Chiefs

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named the same team that defeated the Melbourne Rebels for the showdown with the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday. “I think against the Chiefs, it is the right formula,” said Cheika. “The team has a good balance:...

  • Lions team to play the Bulls

    May 28, 14 • 2674 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to play the Bulls

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local derby encounter at Ellis Park. In the forwards, Ackermann has made wholesale changes to the front row. Schalk van der Merwe, Robbie Coetzee and...

  • England XV squad announced for Barbarians match

    May 28, 14 • 2895 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on England XV squad announced for Barbarians match

    The England XV to face the Barbarians this Sunday (1 June) at Twickenham Stadium has been announced. Leicester Tigers second row Graham Kitchener will captain the England selection which includes players from seven Premiership sides. Henry Slade, the 21...

  • Xavier Rush returns to Auckland Rugby in coaching role

    May 28, 14 • 2418 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New ZealandComments Off on Xavier Rush returns to Auckland Rugby in coaching role

    Newly appointed Auckland ITM Cup coach Paul Feeney has announced former Auckland stalwart, Xavier Rush, as his assistant coach for the upcoming ITM Cup season. Rush played 80 games for Auckland between 1997 and 2004, captaining the side to three National...

  • Crusaders team to play the Force

    May 28, 14 • 2149 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Force

    The Crusaders have made just one change to their team to play the Force, with Kieran Read returning to play for the first time in six weeks.   Read, who has fully recovered from both the concussion sustained in the Chiefs game and the cold that kept him...

  • Nathan Catt joins England squad for New Zealand tour

    May 28, 14 • 1829 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Nathan Catt joins England squad for New Zealand tour

    NATHAN CATT (Bath Rugby) will fly out with the England tour party to New Zealand this evening. England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “In light of Mako Vunipola’s ongoing treatment for a knee injury ahead of the Aviva Premiership final and Joe Marler...

  • Australian Barbarians to play Australian Under 20s tonight

    May 27, 14 • 2921 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Australian Barbarians to play Australian Under 20s tonight

    Chatswood Oval will tonight play host to an all-Aussie clash, with the Australian Barbarians taking on the Junior World Championship-bound Australian Under 20s side. The clash will be the young guns’ final preparation before they travel to New Zealand to...

  • Vodacom Bulls dominate weekend stats

    May 27, 14 • 2320 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls dominate weekend stats

    The Vodacom Bulls were in top form this weekend which was reflected on the Vodacom Rugby Stats App. The Pretoria side turned in possibly their best performance of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby season when they convincingly dismantled the Brumbies 44-23 at Loftus...

  • RUGBY LAUNCHES PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDS OF RUGBY UNION

    May 27, 14 • 2068 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on RUGBY LAUNCHES PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDS OF RUGBY UNION

    Australian Rugby Union today joined Federal Treasurer the Hon Joe Hockey MP and Senator the Hon Kate Lundy in launching the Parliamentary Friends of Rugby Union Group in Canberra. The bi-partisan group will provide a forum for Members of Parliament and...

  • ADRIAAN STRAUSS SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    May 27, 14 • 3001 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ADRIAAN STRAUSS SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Adriaan Strauss Team: Cheetahs Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 24 May 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that...

  • AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RECORDS $19.5m PROFIT FOR 2013 CALENDAR YEAR

    May 26, 14 • 2204 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RECORDS $19.5m PROFIT FOR 2013 CALENDAR YEAR

    Australian Rugby Union today announced a $19.5 million surplus for 2013, in a year that saw the return of the British & Irish Lions to Australia; increased participation; a new Head Coach for the Qantas Wallabies; and a new strategy to grow the game. The...

  • Dan Bowden returning home to join the Blues

    May 26, 14 • 2335 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Dan Bowden returning home to join the Blues

    Dan Bowden is coming home after signing with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. 28-year-old Bowden, a former Highlander and Crusader, has been playing rugby in England since 2010 and is relishing the...

  • Blues injury update

    May 26, 14 • 2320 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues injury update

    Blues first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a suspected partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon in his right arm during a match for the Blues development team on Friday. He is having an ultrasound today. North Harbour outside back Marty Swart, brought...

  • FORCE CLAIMS CLUB RECORDS WITH LIONS WIN

    May 25, 14 • 2902 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE CLAIMS CLUB RECORDS WITH LIONS WIN

    The Western Force has climbed back into the Asteron Life Super Rugby top six with a 29-19 bonus point win over the Lions at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this evening. Tonight’s result sealed a record fifth consecutive home victory for the club and...

  • May 25, 14 • 3907 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on

    Cell C Sharks continue their surge at the top – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Review The Cell C Sharks returned from their Australasian tour at the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log while the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers continued their good home form...

  • SupeRugby Result: Force vs Lions

    May 24, 14 • 3987 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SupeRugby Result: Force vs Lions

    #SupeRugby result: Western Force 29 vs Lions 19 Full-time #FORvLIO  ...

  • SupeRugby live: Force vs Lions Half-time score

    May 24, 14 • 2254 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SupeRugby live: Force vs Lions Half-time score

    #SupeRugby live: Western Force vs Lions from nib stadium, Perth. Kick-off: 11h40 CAT #FORvLIO  ...

  • SupeRugby live: Force vs Lions

    May 24, 14 • 1997 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SupeRugby live: Force vs Lions

    #SupeRugby live: Western Force vs Lions from nib stadium, Perth. Kick-off: 11h40 CAT #FORv...

  • SupeRugby Result: Highlanders vs Crusaders Full-time

    May 24, 14 • 2001 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SupeRugby Result: Highlanders vs Crusaders Full-time

    #SupeRugby live: HIGHLANDERS 30 (12) v CRUSADERS 32 (10) Full-time #HIGvCRU  ...