Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Will Genia signs with Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels

    Aug 15, 17 • 835 Views • General NewsComments Off on Will Genia signs with Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels

    Qantas Wallabies vice-captain Will Genia has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 29-year old has returned to Australian shores following a stint with French powerhouse...

  • Will Genia signs with Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels

    Aug 15, 17 • 1168 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Will Genia signs with Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels

    Qantas Wallabies vice-captain Will Genia has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 29-year old has returned to Australian shores following a stint with French powerhouse...

  • Frans Malherbe ruled out with neck injury

    Aug 15, 17 • 2109 Views • General NewsComments Off on Frans Malherbe ruled out with neck injury

    Hougaard joins Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth Cronje, Marx, and Kriel all back in training Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will most likely miss the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign because of a neck injury, it was confirmed on Monday. The front...

  • Frans Malherbe ruled out with neck injury

    Aug 15, 17 • 1662 Views • General NewsComments Off on Frans Malherbe ruled out with neck injury

    Hougaard joins Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth Cronje, Marx, and Kriel all back in training Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will most likely miss the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign because of a neck injury, it was confirmed on Monday. The front...

  • Currie Cup judiciary outcomes

    Aug 15, 17 • 815 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup judiciary outcomes

    Xerox Golden Lions hooker Robbie Coetzee and centre Rohan Janse Van Rensburg will be allowed to participate in the team’s Currie Cup clash against DHL Western Province on Friday following disciplinary hearings on Monday. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Duncan...

  • Currie Cup judiciary outcomes

    Aug 15, 17 • 1167 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Currie Cup judiciary outcomes

    Xerox Golden Lions hooker Robbie Coetzee and centre Rohan Janse Van Rensburg will be allowed to participate in the team’s Currie Cup clash against DHL Western Province on Friday following disciplinary hearings on Monday. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Duncan...

  • SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffles pack for French battle

    Aug 15, 17 • 927 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffles pack for French battle

    SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffled his pack for their second clash in the U19 International Series against France at Paarl Gymnasium on Tuesday, which will see a new front row and flank combination take to the field. Sendin made six personnel changes...

  • SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffles pack for French battle

    Aug 15, 17 • 1478 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffles pack for French battle

    SA Schools coach Lance Sendin reshuffled his pack for their second clash in the U19 International Series against France at Paarl Gymnasium on Tuesday, which will see a new front row and flank combination take to the field. Sendin made six personnel changes...

  • Griquas topple Cheetahs in another surprise win

    Aug 15, 17 • 988 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas topple Cheetahs in another surprise win

    Tafel Lager Griquas on Saturday claimed their second big scalp in a week as they handed defending Currie Cup champions, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, their first defeat of the season after toppling DHL Western Province on Wednesday to ensure that no sides...

  • Griquas topple Cheetahs in another surprise win

    Aug 15, 17 • 1073 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas topple Cheetahs in another surprise win

    Tafel Lager Griquas on Saturday claimed their second big scalp in a week as they handed defending Currie Cup champions, the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, their first defeat of the season after toppling DHL Western Province on Wednesday to ensure that no sides...

  • Slow start costs SA Schools against Wales

    Aug 15, 17 • 926 Views • General NewsComments Off on Slow start costs SA Schools against Wales

    A slow start, ill-discipline, and unforced errors cost the SA Schools team as they went down by 30-28 to Wales in their opening match of the Under-19 International Series at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Friday afternoon. Welsh flyhalf Cai Evans...

  • Slow start costs SA Schools against Wales

    Aug 15, 17 • 913 Views • General NewsComments Off on Slow start costs SA Schools against Wales

    A slow start, ill-discipline, and unforced errors cost the SA Schools team as they went down by 30-28 to Wales in their opening match of the Under-19 International Series at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Friday afternoon. Welsh flyhalf Cai Evans...

  • Proudfoot pleased with training effort of Springbok group

    Aug 15, 17 • 914 Views • General NewsComments Off on Proudfoot pleased with training effort of Springbok group

    Springbok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot praised the intensity and focus of the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth as they continue with preparations for next week’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening Test against Argentina. Proudfoot, and Bok vice-captain...

  • Proudfoot pleased with training effort of Springbok group

    Aug 15, 17 • 956 Views • General NewsComments Off on Proudfoot pleased with training effort of Springbok group

    Springbok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot praised the intensity and focus of the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth as they continue with preparations for next week’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening Test against Argentina. Proudfoot, and Bok vice-captain...

  • Piet van Zyl back for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 11, 17 • 1009 Views • General NewsComments Off on Piet van Zyl back for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Experienced scrumhalf Piet van Zyl is back for the Vodacom Blue Bulls to play DHL Western Province in a Currie Cup match at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Van Zyl was rested for the team’s clash against the Cell C Sharks on Wednesday and is amongst three...

  • Piet van Zyl back for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Aug 11, 17 • 3234 Views • General NewsComments Off on Piet van Zyl back for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Experienced scrumhalf Piet van Zyl is back for the Vodacom Blue Bulls to play DHL Western Province in a Currie Cup match at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Van Zyl was rested for the team’s clash against the Cell C Sharks on Wednesday and is amongst three...

  • Guinness PRO14 breaks new ground for world rugby, SA launch told

    Aug 11, 17 • 856 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 breaks new ground for world rugby, SA launch told

    The entry of the Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings into the Guinness PRO14 would break the mould for world rugby, the South African launch was told in Cape Town on Friday. The two former Vodacom Super Rugby teams will kick off in the tournament next month...

  • Guinness PRO14 breaks new ground for world rugby, SA launch told

    Aug 11, 17 • 1146 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 breaks new ground for world rugby, SA launch told

    The entry of the Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings into the Guinness PRO14 would break the mould for world rugby, the South African launch was told in Cape Town on Friday. The two former Vodacom Super Rugby teams will kick off in the tournament next month...

  • Exciting Currie Cup weekend to thrill fans

    Aug 11, 17 • 1047 Views • General NewsComments Off on Exciting Currie Cup weekend to thrill fans

    Odwa Ndungane in 100th Currie Cup appearance for the Cell C Sharks Scarra Ntubeni and referee Stuart Berry reach 50th appearance Long-serving Cell C Sharks stalwart, Odwa Ndungane, will play in his 100th Currie Cup match for his side this weekend as they take...

  • Exciting Currie Cup weekend to thrill fans

    Aug 11, 17 • 2137 Views • General NewsComments Off on Exciting Currie Cup weekend to thrill fans

    Odwa Ndungane in 100th Currie Cup appearance for the Cell C Sharks Scarra Ntubeni and referee Stuart Berry reach 50th appearance Long-serving Cell C Sharks stalwart, Odwa Ndungane, will play in his 100th Currie Cup match for his side this weekend as they take...

  • Maritzburg College vs King Edward VII Team List

    Aug 11, 17 • 1458 Views • General NewsComments Off on Maritzburg College vs King Edward VII Team List

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Maritzburg College will...

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    Maritzburg College vs King Edward VII Team List

    Aug 11, 17 • 1868 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Maritzburg College vs King Edward VII Team List

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Maritzburg College will...

  • Rugbywa statement regarding aru announcement

    Aug 11, 17 • 866 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rugbywa statement regarding aru announcement

    The ARU has informed RugbyWA today that it intends to remove the Western Force from the Super Rugby Competition in 2018. RugbyWA remains committed to pursuing every possible means to ensure the Western Force remains a Super Rugby team in Perth. RugbyWA is...

  • Rugbywa statement regarding aru announcement

    Aug 11, 17 • 1257 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rugbywa statement regarding aru announcement

    The ARU has informed RugbyWA today that it intends to remove the Western Force from the Super Rugby Competition in 2018. RugbyWA remains committed to pursuing every possible means to ensure the Western Force remains a Super Rugby team in Perth. RugbyWA is...

  • ARU to discontinue Western Force Super Rugby licence

    Aug 11, 17 • 937 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU to discontinue Western Force Super Rugby licence

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today resolved to discontinue the Western Force Super Rugby license. The decision comes after several weeks of consultation with Rugby bodies and stakeholders, including Government and commercial partners. ARU Chairman,...