Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Laureus & Springbok Activation

    Oct 4, 17 • 2731 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Laureus & Springbok Activation

    The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa and the Springboks hosted a special community-building sports activation in Cape Town at the Waterfront today, ahead of the Newslands Test Match. A number of current Springboks, including: Pieter Steph...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs face Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Oct 4, 17 • 4250 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs face Vodacom Blue Bulls

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Friday, 6 October at 18:00 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  Gates open at 16:00. Holiday special for supporters for Friday, 6 October – tickets on the open stand only costs...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    Oct 4, 17 • 2378 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Safety a priority at DHL Newlands for Boks v All Blacks

    All those attending the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and the All Blacks at DHL Newlands on Saturday, October 7 are encouraged to take note of the following safety and security information. Safety and security will be a priority...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Vodacom Blue Bulls To Take on Toyota Free State With Same Team

    Oct 4, 17 • 2841 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls To Take on Toyota Free State With Same Team

    Vodacom Blue Bulls Executive: Rugby, John Mitchell, named an unchanged starting team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The same squad that were edged by DHL Western Province last weekend will travel to Toyota Park, with only...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Oct 4, 17 • 3009 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Excellent entertainment planned for DHL Newlands

    Celebrity TAG Rugby match as “curtain raiser” Award-winning artists to perform Strict safety and security measures in place on Saturday Gates open at 14h00, match kicks off at 17h05Two former Blitzboks captains, a former Bafana Bafana striker and a former...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Last throw of the dice for First Division semi-final spots

    Oct 4, 17 • 2787 Views • General NewsComments Off on Last throw of the dice for First Division semi-final spots

    The five teams battling it out for the three remaining semi-final spots in the Currie Cup First Division – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – will have their last throw of the dice this weekend as the pool rounds reach a thrilling conclusion. The Down...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    Oct 3, 17 • 3076 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Scrum battle key on Saturday, says Proudfoot

    The scrum battle will again be a key component of the contest when the Springboks and All Blacks clash at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, according to Bok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot.  Meanwhile, Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday that...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Boland, WP, Griquas stamp authority at Iqhawe Week

    Oct 3, 17 • 3713 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Boland, WP, Griquas stamp authority at Iqhawe Week

     Boland, Western Province and Griquas continued to stamp their authority at the Under-15 Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg as they remained the only unbeaten teams at the conclusion of the exciting second round on Tuesday....

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town

    Oct 2, 17 • 5436 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Four players re-join Springbok squad in Cape Town

    ·         Uzair Cassiem ruled out of action for up to six weeks ·         Louw, Du Preez, Rhule and Nkosi back in Bok camp  Wilco Louw, Dan du Preez, Raymond Rhule and S’busiso Nkosi have re-joined the Springbok squad in Cape Town where...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Action-packed start to Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

    Oct 2, 17 • 3438 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Action-packed start to Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week

      A total of 257 points and 40 tries were scored as the Under-15 Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week got off to an action-packed start at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday, with a mixture of big wins and close encounters contributing to a...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Myners to coach SA Select Women’s on UK tour

    Oct 2, 17 • 2447 Views • General NewsComments Off on Myners to coach SA Select Women’s on UK tour

    Eddie Myners, head coach of SWD’s SA Rugby Under-20 Championship team, has been appointed to coach the SA Select Women’s team on their tour to England later this month. Myners will be assisted by former KwaZulu-Natal Women’s Interprovincial head coach...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to former All Blacks Head Coach Peter Burke

    Oct 2, 17 • 2402 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to former All Blacks Head Coach Peter Burke

    New Zealand’s rugby community is mourning the loss of former All Blacks Head Coach Peter Burke, who passed away aged 90. Peter Standish Burke was born on 22 September 1927 in Tauranga and became All Blacks coach in 1981 after a long playing career in...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • SA Sevens bag bronze at Oktoberfest 7s

    Oct 1, 17 • 3253 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SA Sevens bag bronze at Oktoberfest 7s

    The SA Rugby Sevens Academy team on Saturday claimed third place in their first ever appearance at the Oktoberfest 7s, played at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. The South Africans lost their semi-final match against Fiji – their only defeat of the tournament...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • ENGLAND SEVENS FINISH FOURTH IN MUNICH

    Oct 1, 17 • 2323 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS FINISH FOURTH IN MUNICH

    England Sevens finished fourth at the inaugural DHL Oktoberfest 7s after losing to South Africa in the bronze final match in Munich. Simon Amor’s side finished third in Pool B after the first day of games following a 26-14 win over Uganda, a 12-10...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Sharks earn Currie Cup Premier Division home semi-final

    Oct 1, 17 • 3092 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks earn Currie Cup Premier Division home semi-final

    The Cell C Sharks will have a bye in the Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – next week with the peace of mind that they have secured the top spot on the log and a resultant home semi-final, as the battle for the...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Griffons seal First Division home semi-final

    Oct 1, 17 • 2023 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Griffons seal First Division home semi-final

    The Down Touch Griffons cemented their position as the top team in the Currie Cup First Division – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – in a thrilling penultimate pool round which ended with five teams remaining in the race for the other three semi-final...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week to kick off on exciting note

    Oct 1, 17 • 2777 Views • General NewsComments Off on Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week to kick off on exciting note

    The fifth edition of the Under-15 Carfind.co.za Iqhawe Week will kick off on an exciting note at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday with a series of thrilling matches lined up throughout the day. In the opening encounters, Western Province,...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD UPDATE FOR ARGENTINA CLASH IN MENDOZA

    Oct 1, 17 • 1949 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD UPDATE FOR ARGENTINA CLASH IN MENDOZA

    Updated squad for the Rugby Championship Forwards Allan Alaalatoa, 17 Tests, Brumbies Adam Coleman, 16 Tests, Western Force Jack Dempsey, 4 Tests, NSW Waratahs Tetera Faulkner, 2 Tests, Melbourne Rebels Ned Hanigan, 8 Tests, NSW Waratahs Michael Hooper...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • QANTAS WALLABIES AND SPRINGBOKS CAN’T BE SPLIT FOR SECOND TIME IN 2017

    Sep 30, 17 • 1976 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES AND SPRINGBOKS CAN’T BE SPLIT FOR SECOND TIME IN 2017

    The Qantas Wallabies have played out another exhilarating draw with the Springboks, the stalemate finishing 27-all at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Marika Koroibete scored a brilliant double in his first start for the men in gold, with Israel Folau also...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Coetzee disappointed with result but takes positives from draw with Wallabies

    Sep 30, 17 • 3956 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Coetzee disappointed with result but takes positives from draw with Wallabies

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, took a number of positive signs from the team’s 27-27 draw against the Wallabies in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The Springboks missed a last minute penalty from long range to win...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • WP takes top honours in U17 interprovincial Sevens

    Sep 30, 17 • 2567 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP takes top honours in U17 interprovincial Sevens

    Western Province on Saturday delivered a dominant display in the Cup final of the Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens at Tafel Lager Park in Kimberley to reclaim the title they won in 2014 and 2015. The team held a narrow 12-7 lead at the break in the final...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Sep 29, 17 • 1962 Views • General NewsComments Off on Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    The SA Rugby Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens got off to a thrilling start at Tafel Lager Park in Kimberley on Friday with Free State, Western Province and the Sharks stamping their authority as they advanced through the opening day unbeaten. An impressive 153...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Wayde van Niekerk inspires Springboks

    Sep 29, 17 • 2097 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Wayde van Niekerk inspires Springboks

    South African athletics star Wayde van Niekerk presented the Springboks with their match day jerseys on the eve of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein. Van Niekerk, the 400m world record holder and Olympic...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Boland Cavaliers team to face SWD Eagles – 30 September 2017 @ Boland Stadium, Wellington

    Sep 29, 17 • 2686 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face SWD Eagles – 30 September 2017 @ Boland Stadium, Wellington

    Currie Cup First Division Boland Cavaliers vs SWD Eagles Saturday 30 September Boland Stadium, Wellington Kick-off: 13:30   Boland Cavaliers team to face the SWD Eagles:   15. Adriaan Carelse 14. Charlie Mayeza 13. Alcino Izaacs 12. Edwin Sass 11. Sergio...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
  • Backline boost for DHL WP

    Sep 29, 17 • 3936 Views • General NewsComments Off on Backline boost for DHL WP

    Centres Huw Jones and EW Viljoen return from injury to start for DHL Western Province against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. There are a number of changes to the team which will travel to Pretoria for the North-South Currie Cup derby,...

    0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5