Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  •  BMW Australia U20s name extended squad for first camp of 2017

    Mar 20, 17 • 1489 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  BMW Australia U20s name extended squad for first camp of 2017

    The BMW Australia U20s will come together for their first training camp ahead of the World Rugby U20s Championship in Georgia in June. The squad will come together at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast this April (4-7) as part of their continued buildup under new...

  • Online feedback sought for New Zealand Rugby’s Respect and Responsibility Review

    Mar 20, 17 • 1415 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Online feedback sought for New Zealand Rugby’s Respect and Responsibility Review

    New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) Respect and Responsibility Review Panel is asking New Zealanders to share their stories to help inform their review of New Zealand Rugby’s culture. Chaired by New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck, the Panel has been...

  • Statement from Six Nations Rugby re France v Wales disciplinary enquiries

    Mar 20, 17 • 2418 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement from Six Nations Rugby re France v Wales disciplinary enquiries

    Further to a number of enquiries received today with regards to two incidents in the France v Wales RBS 6 Nations match on Saturday, March 18, please see below a statement from Six Nations Rugby. Alleged Bite:  An independent citing commissioner was present...

  • Renaldo Bothma suspended for 4 weeks

    Mar 20, 17 • 1238 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Renaldo Bothma suspended for 4 weeks

    FOUL PLAY REVIEW COMMITTEE NEWS RELEASE Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Renaldo Bothma Team: Bulls Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 March 2017 Nature of Offence: 10.4(e) Dangerous...

  • England Counties overcome Ireland in Cork

    Mar 20, 17 • 1479 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties overcome Ireland in Cork

    England Counties beat Ireland Club XV 34-26 Counties extend their unbeaten run England Counties beat Ireland Club XV 34-26 intense encounter at Cork Constitution on Friday night It was a high tempo affair with England needing a late second-half surge to quell...

  • Quade Cooper Judicial Committee Hearing

    Mar 20, 17 • 2618 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Quade Cooper Judicial Committee Hearing

    JUDICIAL COMMITTEE HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Details (date, time and venue): TBD Judicial Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman), De Wet Barry, Mike Mika Player: Quade Cooper Team: Reds Position: Fly Half Date of Incident: 18 March 2017 Nature of...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Lions in Johannesburg

    Mar 20, 17 • 1279 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Lions in Johannesburg

    The St.George Queensland Reds have suffered a 44-14 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg overnight. The Reds trailed 15-0 at halftime but played most of the second half down a man following a red card to Quade Cooper for a high tackle in...

  • England Women crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions

    Mar 20, 17 • 1882 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions

    England Women secured their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012 with a 7-34 win over Ireland at Donnybrook Stadium on Friday night. The Red Roses scored five tries through Amy Wilson Hardy, Laura Keates, Amy Cokayne, Emily Scarratt and Lydia Thompson with...

  • England U20 seal Grand Slam with win over Ireland

    Mar 20, 17 • 1812 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U20 seal Grand Slam with win over Ireland

    England U20s sealed their first Grand Slam since 2011 after a hard-fought 14-10 victory over Ireland in Dublin. England led 14-3 at the break with tries from Jack Nay and Henry Walker, while Max Malins sent over two conversions. Bill Johnston kicked a penalty...

  • Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove

    Mar 17, 17 • 1607 Views • General NewsComments Off on Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove

    The FNB Madibaz Young Guns will take a positive approach into their make-or-break FNB Varsity Cup rugby encounter against the unbeaten Stellenbosch outfit on the NMMU B field on Monday. Following a bonus-point win over UCT last week, Madibaz stumbled somewhat...

  • Mchunu’s journey to talented rugby player

    Mar 17, 17 • 2340 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Mchunu’s journey to talented rugby player

    Cell C Sharks prop Khutha Mchunu took the advice from his primary school principal to use his excess energy wisely by playing rugby, and now, several years later, he is a member of the Junior Springbok training squad. The 20-year old Mchunu, who grew up in...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    Mar 17, 17 • 1652 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    On Saturday evening at 7.30pm, we will be hosting the Kings at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in a fourth round Vodacom Super Rugby derby clash, our first of the tournament against South African opposition. The Kings defeated the Sunwolves in Week two of the...

  • Queensland U20s team named for Round 4 Super U20s clash against NSW

    Mar 17, 17 • 1292 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland U20s team named for Round 4 Super U20s clash against NSW

    Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named his side for their Round 4 Super U20s Championship clash against NSW Gen Blue, which will form part of Round 1 of Queensland Premier Rugby this Saturday, 18 March. The match will be played at Wests’ new...

  • Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    Mar 17, 17 • 1258 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    New Zealand’s Investec Super Rugby players will wear brightly coloured laces in this week’s competition round to send a message that rugby is for everyone. The #rugbyforeveryone campaign targets people not traditionally involved and encourages everyone...

  • ARU welcomes new World Rugby International Calendar

    Mar 17, 17 • 1242 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU welcomes new World Rugby International Calendar

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) CEO, Bill Pulver has welcomed World Rugby’s announcement of an optimised International Calendar for 2020-2032. The historic agreement will see the current June international window shift to July, enabling the Vodafone Super...

  • New Zealand Rugby welcomes long-term international schedule

    Mar 17, 17 • 1893 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby welcomes long-term international schedule

    New Zealand Rugby has today welcomed a new historic international calendar announced by World Rugby this morning. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Executive Steve Tew said the 2020-2032 international schedule secured a long-coveted July window for northern team...

  • Ireland announce team for final game of 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championships

    Mar 17, 17 • 2370 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ireland announce team for final game of 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championships

    The Ireland coaching group have revealed their final match day squad of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship ahead of the home game against England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Captain Rory Best wins his 104th cap for Ireland and is flanked by...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Lions in Johannesburg

    Mar 17, 17 • 1342 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Lions in Johannesburg

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The Reds have made three changes to the match-day 23 which lost narrowly to the Crusaders last week. Hooker Andrew Ready has gained his first start of...

  • One change as Scots target record finish

    Mar 16, 17 • 1970 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on One change as Scots target record finish

    Head Coach Vern Cotter has named one change to the starting Scotland side to face Italy in this Saturday’s final RBS 6 Nations match at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 12.30pm) – live on BBC. Scotland cap centurion Ross Ford will start his first match of the...

  • Geduld ruled out of remainder of World Series

    Mar 16, 17 • 2048 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Geduld ruled out of remainder of World Series

    Springbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld has been ruled out of the remaining four tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens, after picking up a foot injury at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens earlier this month. Geduld underwent surgery on Wednesday and will be out...

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    Premier Interschools releases 2017 fixtures

    Mar 16, 17 • 2380 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Premier Interschools releases 2017 fixtures

    After a great 2016 season of schoolboy rugby, it is hard to imagine that it can get any better. The 2017 season is already in motion with some warm-up games being played all over the country and the Tuks series already in motion in the North Vaal region. The...

  • Vodacom Bulls boosted by return of several stalwarts – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    Mar 16, 17 • 1463 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls boosted by return of several stalwarts – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    50th Emirates Lions cap for Franco Mostert Experienced Alshaun Bock to debut for Southern Kings Toyota Cheetahs choose new captain for difficult Jaguares clash Springbok centre Jan Serfontein returns to the Vodacom Bulls side as one of the several changes to...

  • SA Rugby welcomes new global rugby calendar

    Mar 16, 17 • 2029 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SA Rugby welcomes new global rugby calendar

    Uninterrupted Vodacom Super Rugby season Earlier end to southern hemisphere season Player welfare at heart of new structure SA Rugby on Thursday welcomed the announcement by World Rugby of agreement on a new global calendar that would “bring continuity”...

  • UJ, Wits head for derby showdown

    Mar 16, 17 • 1467 Views • General NewsComments Off on UJ, Wits head for derby showdown

    A major Varsity Cup rugby derby is looming in Gauteng on Monday when in-form teams University of Johannesburg and Wits square up in a televised clash at the UJ Stadium. The home side is in the better position on the log, having risen to third place following...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Reds

    Mar 16, 17 • 2342 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Reds

    Franco Mostert will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when the Emirates Lions host the Reds at Emirates Airline Park. Mostert (26) made his debut for the Lions in 2014 against the Cheetahs. Elton Jantjies boasts the most Super Rugby...