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Jan 19, 19 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY WORLD CUP TICKETS SET TO GO ON GENERAL SALE AS EXCITEMENT BUILDS
With less than 250 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 gets underway, excitement for the event continues to build ahead of the general ticket sale this Saturday. Last year’s official ticket ballots saw record demand with more than 4.5 million...
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Jan 19, 19 •
1333 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make it a double in Guinness PRO14 thriller in PE
An injury time try by Luan de Bruin secured the Toyota Cheetahs a dramatic 24-17 victory in their Guinness PRO14 derby against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, and back-to-back wins in the...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1887 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marvel meets Bulls as camping gets “superpoweRed”
As Vodacom Super Rugby prepares to become “superpowered” with Marvel in 2019, every Vodacom Red father will also have the opportunity to be the real hero for their son at the third annual Vodacom Red Father and Son Sleepout at Loftus Versfeld. As part of...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1565 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TOM BANKS RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND THE BRUMBIES UNTIL END OF 2022
Fullback Tom Banks has put pen-to-paper on a new three-year deal to re-sign with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2022. The 24-year old made his Wallabies debut against New Zealand at Eden Park last year after a standout Vodafone Super Rugby...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1420 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens looking forward to home advantage
The All Blacks Sevens team will be looking to kick off 2019 in style when they take to the field in Hamilton next weekend at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens. After a shocking run of injuries at the end of last year, Coach Clark Laidlaw has an almost fully fit...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1511 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JUSTIN HARRISON JOINS CLASSIC WALLABIES AS GENERAL MANAGER
This week the Classic Wallabies welcomed Justin Harrison to the team as their new General Manager, replacing Stephen Hoiles who was appointed to the Australian Men’s Sevens program as a Coaching Consultant. Harrison will report to the Australian Rugby...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1971 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dry, Gans recalled for Blitzboks’ Australasian jaunt
The experienced Chris Dry will return to the Springbok Sevens squad for the first time in more than a year after being named in the tour group for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in New Zealand and Australia. Dry last played for the defending...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1300 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The first of three South African derby matches takes place this week as the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings and catch up on their Guinness PRO14 schedule. The South African sides took their summer break in December, meaning their Round 11 & 12...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1174 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Toyota Cheetahs
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has selected an experienced match-day squad to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. After a hard week of...
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Jan 17, 19 •
3388 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad named ahead of Ireland Test
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 35-man squad to begin preparations to play Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin on 2 February 2019 (kick off 4.45pm, live on ITV). Props Mako Vunipola (Saracens) and Ellis Genge...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1181 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend....
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Jan 16, 19 •
2173 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SCHREUDER TO LEAD THE CELL C SHARKS
Head Coach, Robert du Preez today announced that scrumhalf Louis Schreuder, will captain the Cell C Sharks during the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Schreuder is a true team man with vast experience. This role is not completely new to him as he...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1378 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ojee Captains Shujaa Squad on Duty at the Hamilton and Sydney 7s
Jacob Ojee will skipper the Shujaa squad during the Hamilton and Sydney 7s deputized by Michael Wanjala. Commenting on his selection of Ojee as Captain, Head Coach Paul Murunga had this to say, “Ojee is able to lead the team. This has been noted enough...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major League Rugby assignment for Ben Crouse
South African referee Ben Crouse will break new ground when he takes up the whistle in the USA’s Major League Rugby (MLR) competition on a five-week assignment in February and March, after receiving an invite from the tournament organisers. Crouse, who is...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1103 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Connacht announce signing of prop Paddy McAllister ahead of 2019/20 Season
Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of prop Paddy McAllister from English Premiership side Gloucester. McAllister joined Gloucester from Aurillac in France having previously made 44 appearances for his native Ulster. He has played for Ireland at...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HERO-ON-HERO COMBAT HAS MOVED FROM THE SCREEN TO THE RUGBY FIELD
#SuperHeroSunday Get your Spider-Man suit ready – Marvel is coming to South Africa in a big way as a plethora of superheroes get ready to invade Cape Town on Sunday 3 February for #SuperHeroSunday. This Vodacom Super Rugby season the Emirates Lions will...
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Jan 15, 19 •
7242 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Epic Super Hero jerseys unveiled for Vodacom Super Rugby 2019
South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America will run out at Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday (3 February) at the first public appearance of the Marvel makeover of...
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Jan 15, 19 •
1934 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds confirm 2019 pre-season fixtures; Sunday morning Fan Day announced at Ballymore
The St.George Queensland Reds will ramp-up their preparations for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season with two exciting pre-season games confirmed for February. Rugby returns to its spiritual Queensland home next month, as the Reds host two-time Super Rugby...
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Jan 15, 19 •
1562 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DRAW ANNOUNCED FOR QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SIDE AT HSBC SYDNEY 7s
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad’s road at the HSBC Sydney 7s has been laid out with the draw today confirmed for February 1-3. Australia will take on Spain, China and the USA in what will be an intense battle as the defending champions look to...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Youthful injection to Black Ferns Sevens in 2019
Three teenage rugby players will make the step out of the classroom and into professional rugby in 2019, with the Black Ferns Sevens squad announcement featuring the fresh faces of Jazmin Hotham, Mahina Paul and Montessa Tairakena. The three players have...
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Jan 14, 19 •
1168 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Michael Willemse committed to Isuzu Southern Kings until end of 2018/19 season
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that hooker Michael Willemse has indicated to the franchise that he is in talks with Scottish side Edinburgh. It has been widely reported in various media publications that the 25-year-old Willemse, who captained the Isuzu...
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Jan 14, 19 •
1384 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby Sevens Academy improve in Chile
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy finished in fifth place at the Vina del Mar Sevens in Chile on Sunday after winning five out of six matches at the tournament, the second of two in the SudAmerica Rugby Sevens series. The follows a sixth place in Punta del Este,...
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Jan 14, 19 •
3613 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy
Dewey Swartbooi is ready to continue a strong rugby legacy at the University of Johannesburg after being appointed as the Varsity Cup team’s head coach for 2019. The former Boland and Bulls centre takes over from Werner Janse van Rensburg, who enjoyed...
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Jan 14, 19 •
1214 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ceri Jones named Dragons Head Coach until the end of the season
Chairman David Buttress has confirmed Ceri Jones has been appointed Dragons Head Coach until the end of the current 2018/19 season. Former Wales prop Jones picked up the reins as Dragons faced ASM Clermont Auvergne in round four of this year’s European...
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Jan 13, 19 •
1317 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Unbeaten SA Rugby Sevens Academy to face Uruguay in Cup quarters
The SA Rugby Sevens Academy team delivered a much-improved performance and will face Uruguay in the Cup quarter-finals of the SudAmerica Rugby Sevens tournament in Vina del Mar, Chile on Sunday. The South Africans had a strong opening day, scoring a good win...
