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  • Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Nov 30, 18 • 1319 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Zebre fly over to Wales today to face the Ospreys in the tenth Round of the Guinness PRO14. After defeat against Munster last Sunday, Biagi and his teammates will travel to the Liberty Stadium. It will be the second seasonal challenge between the two sides:...

  • Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Nov 30, 18 • 1228 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named a reshuffled starting XV for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Munster at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports 2. With several first team regulars injured or...

  • Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    Nov 30, 18 • 1206 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the side with Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan and Tadhg Beirne all...

  • Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Nov 30, 18 • 1137 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Ospreys Rugby and Ospreys in the Community will once again join Stonewall’s award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend. This year’s campaign from Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, is challenging fans and...

  • BBCo rewards 2018 players and management

    Nov 29, 18 • 1718 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on BBCo rewards 2018 players and management

    The Blue Bulls Company held their 2018 awards ceremony,  where players and management were recognized for their contributions in the 80th year of the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls, at Loftus Park on Thursday, 29 October 2018. The players, management,...

  • Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Nov 29, 18 • 2299 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a three year contract with The Skills Development Corporation (SDC). They are an accredited learning institution specialising in Training and Learnership initiatives focused on the B-BBEE codes...

  • PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019

    Nov 29, 18 • 4496 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019

    Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2019 Home and Away kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The design of the new jersey is inspired by the courageous protectors of...

  • Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Nov 29, 18 • 1489 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport left The Sevens Stadium in Dubai a pleased man on Thursday, where his team finished the day in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament with two wins from their three pool...

  • Independent investigation clears WP Rugby

    Nov 29, 18 • 1636 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on Independent investigation clears WP Rugby

    No substance to the allegations of unfair discrimination or unfair labour practices were found in the independent investigation by legal firm Bowmans relating to claims made by Stormers assistant coach, Paul Treu. WP Rugby has received the comprehensive final...

  • Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Nov 29, 18 • 2433 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Neil Powell has achieved what no one else could in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. First, as a player, he helped South Africa to clinch their first ever World Series crown, way back in 2008/09 as the team under the guidance of coach Paul...

  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Nov 29, 18 • 1529 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens team for their season opener in Dubai this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (co-captain) 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Tone Ng Shiu 4. Ngarohi McGarvey Black 5....

  • Roux praises players after tough U19 camp

    Nov 28, 18 • 1772 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • • Comments Off on Roux praises players after tough U19 camp

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was satisfied with the outcomes of the Under-19 assessment camp in Stellenbosch and praised the players for their work-ethic, adding that it would benefit the team when they begin their preparations for the World Rugby U20...

  • Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    Nov 28, 18 • 1426 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    A first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, playing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco and finishing runners at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong have earned the Springbok Women’s...

  • Contribution the war cry for Blitzboks’ Impi

    Nov 28, 18 • 2075 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Contribution the war cry for Blitzboks’ Impi

    The mechanical engineering side of Impi Visser has taught him to be patient, scientific and pragmatic and to trust the construction of designs. So when the 23-year-old graduate takes to the field for his country at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Friday,...

  • SA teams target strong finish to 2018 Guinness PRO14 matches

    Nov 28, 18 • 1287 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on SA teams target strong finish to 2018 Guinness PRO14 matches

    There will be all-out action in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as the Toyota Cheetahs set their sights on back-to-back victories, while the Isuzu Southern Kings target a breakthrough win after a few disappointing rounds in what marks their final matches in...

  • Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Nov 28, 18 • 1592 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team for their last tournament of 2018 at the HSBC Dubai Sevens. The team is; 1. Ruby Tui 2. Shakira Baker 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Terina Te Tamaki 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela...

  • A decade of Dubai for Blitzbok

    Nov 28, 18 • 1934 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on A decade of Dubai for Blitzbok

    Clutching at his knee, desperately fighting off the pain of a torn knee ligament, Kyle Brown saw the chequered flag of his Blitzboks career being waved, as he lay prone on the pitch of the Singapore National Stadium. The 30-year-old forward had just suffered...

  • Marais elected WPRFU President

    Nov 27, 18 • 1728 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on Marais elected WPRFU President

    At the 27th annual General Council meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) held at DHL Newlands on Monday, November 26, the General Council voted Zelt Marais in as the new WPRFU President. With outgoing President Thelo Wakefield stepping...

  • Springbok Women learned valuable lessons on tour

    Nov 27, 18 • 1332 Views • General News, International, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women learned valuable lessons on tour

    Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer said he and his team learned several lessons from their four-match European Tour as they embarked on the journey back to South Africa on Monday. The team won their opening match against the UK Armed Forces 31-12...

  • SA Rugby congratulate Dyanyti on World Rugby Award

    Nov 26, 18 • 1793 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulate Dyanyti on World Rugby Award

    SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, praised Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi for scooping the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Award in association with Tudor at a glittering function in Monaco on Sunday evening. In doing so, the 24-year-old...

  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates New Zealand winners at World Rugby Awards 2018

    Nov 26, 18 • 1893 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates New Zealand winners at World Rugby Awards 2018

    Michaela Blyde – Women’s Sevens Player of the Year DJ Forbes – joint International Rugby Players Special Merit Award Brodie Retallick – Try of the Year Black Ferns Sevens speedster Michaela Blyde has been named Women’s Sevens Player of the year,...

  • DHL Stormers training squad working hard in pre-season

    Nov 26, 18 • 1792 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers training squad working hard in pre-season

    A wider DHL Stormers training squad began preparations for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season this week. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has assembled a 32-man training squad to begin the groundwork for next year’s campaign with a four-week...

  • Springbok Women go down in tour finale against Italy

    Nov 26, 18 • 1356 Views • General News, International, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women go down in tour finale against Italy

    A strong second half performance by Italy saw the Springbok Women suffering a disappointing 35-10 defeat in wet and muddy conditions in Prato on Sunday in the closing Test on their four-match European Tour. Italy outscored Stanley Raubenheimer’s charges by...

  • Toyota Cheetahs back to winning ways in Guinness PRO14

    Nov 26, 18 • 1661 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs back to winning ways in Guinness PRO14

    Two tries by Toyota Cheetahs No 8 Daniel Maartens paved the way for their second Guinness PRO14 victory of the season on Saturday, while ill-discipline and errors at crucial times saw the Isuzu Southern Kings go down against Connacht on Sunday. The Toyota...

  • Last chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets

    Nov 23, 18 • 1694 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Last chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets

    A last-gasp opportunity has opened up for fans to get their hands on HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets with a limited number available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 10h00 this morning (Friday, 23 November 2018). More than 102 000...