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  • AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    Feb 3, 18 • 1819 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN QUALIFY FOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS IN HAMILTON

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have set-up a Cup quarter-final clash with Kenya after coming second in Pool A at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens. Australia had three new squad members from the side that won in Sydney last weekend and started the day...

  • Player Contract Update

    Feb 2, 18 • 2127 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Player Contract Update

    Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Sammy Arnold, Darren O’Shea, Conor Oliver and Dan Goggin have signed two-year contracts that will see them remain with the province until June 2020. Arnold, who joined the province at the start of the 2016-17...

  • Southern Kings Touring Squad to the UK – February 2018

    Feb 2, 18 • 3015 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad to the UK – February 2018

    There were few surprises when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids today named his 28-man squad for the team’s upcoming three match tour of Europe. The local franchise face a daunting schedule, with GUINNESSPRO14 championship matches against Ulster,...

  • England squad for NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy

    Feb 2, 18 • 5551 Views • General News, Six Nations • • Comments Off on England squad for NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy

    England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Italy in Rome on Sunday 4 February 3pm KO GMT. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) captains an experienced side with 689 caps across the starting 15 in what will be his 90th Test for England. Ben Te’o...

  • Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    Feb 2, 18 • 2062 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Patience is a virtue says Geduld

    His form is not quite where he wants it to be, but for now Springbok Sevens playmaker and flyhalf, Justin Geduld, is pleased that his road to recovery was a smooth one and that he is back in action for the Blitzboks. The 24-year-old injured his ankle in March...

  • SA Rugby and Allister Coetzee conclude relationship

    Feb 2, 18 • 3104 Views • General News, International, National, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby and Allister Coetzee conclude relationship

    SA Rugby announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with Allister Coetzee to part ways with immediate effect.   The Rugby Department of SA Rugby will manage the responsibilities of the Springbok coach, until the national team’s coaching and...

  • Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Feb 2, 18 • 3679 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    World Sports Betting, SA’s Leading Online Sportsbook have announced the signing of Lions Rugby Company as their official sports betting partner for the next 3 years. This sponsorship will be for all international and local tournaments and comes shortly...

  • SA Rugby welcomes SAS investment in Academy programme

    Feb 1, 18 • 2256 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes SAS investment in Academy programme

    Former SA Schools stars Salmaan Moerat, Muller Uys, Nkosikhona Masuku and Rikus Pretorius will be among the first intake of top young stars inducted into the SA Rugby Academy as the mother body on Thursday welcomed the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) as...

  • Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    Feb 1, 18 • 5344 Views • General News, National, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 for their opening fixture of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship as they take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France Rory Best captains the side and is joined in the front row by Cian Healy and Tadhg...

  • Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Feb 1, 18 • 2006 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Springbok Sevens veteran Branco du Preez will join the team in New Zealand after injury struck yet again, ruling out potential debutant Muller du Plessis from the forthcoming tournament in Hamilton. Du Preez was called up to replace Du Plessis, who injured...

  • Pre-season double-header in Wellington

    Feb 1, 18 • 1976 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Pre-season double-header in Wellington

    Both the DHL Stormers and a DHL Western Province Invitational team will be in action in a pre-season double-header at Boland Park in Wellington on Saturday. The DHL Stormers squad will take on the Vodacom Bulls at 16h00 in their final warm-up match before...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    Feb 1, 18 • 1537 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived in Brisbane, Australia earlier this week with a new coach and captain, and according to Zintle Mpupha, the new skipper, they are excited and ready to test themselves against the best. Mpupha, who took over the...

  • There’s a reward out for Vodacom Red fans this rugby season

    Feb 1, 18 • 1620 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on There’s a reward out for Vodacom Red fans this rugby season

    Another thrilling season of Vodacom Super Rugby is about to kick off, and 2018 promises to be filled with big hits and even bigger rewards exclusive to Vodacom Red customers. From the first up-and-under to the final conversion, Vodacom Red is going all out to...

  • Snyman, Smit to start for Vodacom Bulls

    Feb 1, 18 • 2112 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Snyman, Smit to start for Vodacom Bulls

    Springboks RG Snyman and Roelof Smit will both start for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday in Wellington when they face the DHL Stormers in a Vodacom Super Rugby friendly.  Snyman has returned from his club duties in Japan recently and Smit, who proved his...

  • Scott Higginbotham named St.George Queensland Reds captain for 2018 season

    Feb 1, 18 • 1838 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Scott Higginbotham named St.George Queensland Reds captain for 2018 season

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Scott Higginbotham will captain the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season. The 31-year-old will be the 117th captain to lead Queensland in its 136 years of representative Rugby. Higginbotham...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    Feb 1, 18 • 2161 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the home leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni...

  • World Rugby Law Amendments Adopted for Super Rugby

    Feb 1, 18 • 2165 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on World Rugby Law Amendments Adopted for Super Rugby

    Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship will this season adopt the Law Amendments that were announced by World Rugby in July 2017 prior to the start of the 2017/2018 northern hemisphere season. World Rugby approved the addition of these six law amendments to...

  • Madibaz excitement builds for Varsity Cup opener

    Jan 31, 18 • 2943 Views • General News, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Madibaz excitement builds for Varsity Cup opener

    Passionate about the game ever since he received his first rugby ball as a youngster, FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen cannot wait to make an impact in their opening Varsity Cup match in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Adding excitement to the occasion...

  • Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    Jan 31, 18 • 1840 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    The three new names on the Springbok Sevens team sheet for the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament that kicks off in Hamilton on Saturday are determined to enjoy this experience as part of the Blitzboks squad and to contribute to the team’s effort.  Sikhumbuzo...

  • Toyota Cheetah tour group announced

    Jan 31, 18 • 2229 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah tour group announced

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be leaving for a three week Guinness PRO14 tour to Wales and Scotland on Monday, 5 February.  The team will be playing against Cardiff Blues on the 10th of February at 21:35 (SA time) in Wales before travelling to Scotland where they...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    Jan 31, 18 • 1870 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    1. Charlie Taylor, 8 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 1 cap, Warringah NSW 3. Sam Myers, 31 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Tom Lucas, 20 caps, Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard (c), 44 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 12 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 13...

  • Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan

    Jan 31, 18 • 2631 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan

    The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have confirmed today. The match will be played at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, on Saturday 27...

  • Guinness PRO14 Fixture Update: R15 Ospreys v Southern Kings

    Jan 30, 18 • 3050 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Guinness PRO14 Fixture Update: R15 Ospreys v Southern Kings

    PRO14 Rugby can confirm that the Round 15 Guinness PRO14 Championship fixture between Ospreys Rugby and Southern Kings will take place on Friday, February 16 at 19.35 UK (21:35 SA). The game will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC2 Wales as part of their...

  • 2018 Emirates Lions Super Rugby squad

    Jan 30, 18 • 7830 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on 2018 Emirates Lions Super Rugby squad

    1 Adriaanse Jacobus Petrus Prop (Lions Rugby Company) 2 Brink Cyle Justin Loose Forward (Lions Rugby Company) 3 Coetzee Robin Leendert Hooker (Lions Rugby Company) 4 Coetzee Andries Fullback (Lions Rugby Company) 5 Combrinck Ruan Injured Wing (Lions Rugby...

  • Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Jan 30, 18 • 1710 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Kyle Brown would have preferred regular captain Philip Snyman to be with them in New Zealand, but under the circumstances, the Springbok Sevens veteran is more than willing and happy to take over the leadership responsibilities in Hamilton this weekend. ...