Author archives: Shaun Liddle

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    Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    Aug 28, 17 • 1114 Views • General NewsComments Off on Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    It was close, but Oakdale Landbou has the bragging rights as being the top rugby playing agricultural school in South Africa after beating Boland Landbou by 14-12 in a tightly contested Premier Interschools derby just outside Riversdale. The hosts did just...

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    Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    Aug 28, 17 • 2723 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Oakdale Landbou do enough in first half to down Boland Landbou in Premier Interschools

    It was close, but Oakdale Landbou has the bragging rights as being the top rugby playing agricultural school in South Africa after beating Boland Landbou by 14-12 in a tightly contested Premier Interschools derby just outside Riversdale. The hosts did just...

  • Fighting spirit keep Cheetahs, Sharks ahead

    Aug 28, 17 • 1974 Views • General NewsComments Off on Fighting spirit keep Cheetahs, Sharks ahead

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks’ fighting spirit steered them to victory in a thrilling weekend of Currie Cup – sponsored by Nashua and Direct Axis – by action as they scored late tries to maintain their breathing space over the chasing...

  • Coetzee lauds careful planning for Springbok victory in Salta

    Aug 28, 17 • 1786 Views • General NewsComments Off on Coetzee lauds careful planning for Springbok victory in Salta

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee praised the team’s planning and the players’ conditioning following their 41-23 bonus point win over the Pumas on Saturday evening (SA time) in Salta, Argentina. Siya Kolisi (2), Elton Jantjies and Jean-Luc du Preez scored...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 1506 Views • General NewsComments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 3531 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 909 Views • General NewsComments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 1097 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 988 Views • General NewsComments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 1392 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 1129 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 1242 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Aug 25, 17 • 847 Views • General NewsComments Off on Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Saturday’s second test between Kenya and Hong Kong will be aired live on Bamba Sport.  This match, which kicks off at 4.00pm, will also be streamed live on the Bamba Sports Facebook page http://facebook.com/bambasport This will be the fourth meeting...

  • Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Aug 25, 17 • 1084 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Saturday’s second test between Kenya and Hong Kong will be aired live on Bamba Sport.  This match, which kicks off at 4.00pm, will also be streamed live on the Bamba Sports Facebook page http://facebook.com/bambasport This will be the fourth meeting...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 1087 Views • General NewsComments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 2572 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 974 Views • General NewsComments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 4069 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Aug 25, 17 • 1017 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn will lead DHL Western Province U21 in their opening game against Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 at City Park on Saturday. The powerful lock heads up a talented side that will look to get their campaign off to a positive start...

  • Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Aug 25, 17 • 2874 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Rhyn leads DHL WP U21 at City Park

    Junior Springbok captain Ernst van Rhyn will lead DHL Western Province U21 in their opening game against Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 at City Park on Saturday. The powerful lock heads up a talented side that will look to get their campaign off to a positive start...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 25, 17 • 998 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 at 10h00 at City Park on Saturday. There are three changes to the forward pack and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Aug 25, 17 • 1463 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes to the DHL Western Province U19 team to face Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 at 10h00 at City Park on Saturday. There are three changes to the forward pack and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this...

  • Two backline changes for DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 850 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two backline changes for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province has had to make two changes to the backline for the Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The forward pack that started in the win against the Xerox Golden Lions last week has been retained for the...

  • Two backline changes for DHL WP

    Aug 24, 17 • 2969 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two backline changes for DHL WP

    DHL Western Province has had to make two changes to the backline for the Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The forward pack that started in the win against the Xerox Golden Lions last week has been retained for the...

  • Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    Aug 24, 17 • 930 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks hunt five match hot-streak

    The Cell C Sharks will look to stretch their Currie Cup winning streak to five matches on Saturday when they meet DHL Western Province in Cape Town in one of the main round seven Premier Division match-ups. The KwaZulu-Natalians suffered a disappointing...