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  • All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    Apr 3, 17 • 1650 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...

  • Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Apr 3, 17 • 1316 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...

  • Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 3, 17 • 2715 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...

  • Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 3, 17 • 2027 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...

  • Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    Apr 3, 17 • 1347 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...

  • Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Apr 3, 17 • 1164 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...

  • England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    Apr 3, 17 • 1304 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...

  • Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    Apr 3, 17 • 2489 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    The Steval Pumas couldn’t convert multiple opportunities against Western Province at fortress Newlands on Saturday, falling to a 40-19 loss in a pre-season friendly. The visitors were starved of possession during the first half and ended up conceding six...

  • Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    Apr 3, 17 • 1608 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    The inspiration for both the home and away shirts was drawn from African tribal body painting, along with the colours of the country’s flag, proudly adhering to the roots of the Kenyan people. The in-house design team at Samurai Sportswear worked over...

  • Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Mar 31, 17 • 2864 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    Mar 31, 17 • 1820 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening.  In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Mar 31, 17 • 1619 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...

  • It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Mar 31, 17 • 1993 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 31, 17 • 1713 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    There are few fixtures with such thrilling expectation as Vodacom Super Rugby derby matches between the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions, which is exactly what we can expect when the two teams meet this Saturday. The Emirates Lions, as 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Mar 31, 17 • 1688 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Zandré Jordaan aangewys as kaptein van die Boland Kavaliers

    Jordaan, afkomstig van Vredenburg , het sy buiging vir die Kavaliers in 2009 gemaak en is met 94-wedstryde een van Boland se mees-ervare spelers. Volgens Randall Modiba, hoofafrigter van die Boland Kavaliers, was die keuse om Jordaan as kaptein aan te wys,...

  • England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    Mar 31, 17 • 1507 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...

  • World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    Mar 31, 17 • 1340 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...

  •  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Mar 31, 17 • 1955 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...

  • Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    Mar 31, 17 • 1215 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...

  • Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    Mar 31, 17 • 1439 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...

  • Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Mar 31, 17 • 1413 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final

    Hartpury College become BUCS champions at Twickenham Hartpury beat Exeter in final Hartpury College added the BUCS Championship trophy to their Super Rugby title after beating Exeter University 27-24 at Twickenham. A frantic opening five minutes saw both...

  • Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Mar 30, 17 • 2347 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...

  • Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Mar 30, 17 • 1408 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

    Vodacom Bulls face stern test against Chiefs in Hamilton DHL Stormers host Toyota Cheetahs in Cape Town Emirates Lions at home against Cell C Sharks Two crunching local derbies are on the menu on Saturday as part of a shorter than usual Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    Mar 30, 17 • 1539 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team bond underpinned UJ’s success

    After two early losses, FNB University of Johannesburg captain Jannes Snyman said a strong sense of brotherhood in the team enabled them to qualify for the Varsity Cup semifinals. The UJ outfit lost their first two games against reigning champions NWU-Pukke...

  • Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Mar 30, 17 • 3088 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match

    Cell C Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Down Touch Griffons on Friday in their first warm-up match in the build-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship. Along with Janse van...