Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Wanganui Rugby fined for fielding ineligible player

    Feb 21, 17 • 1637 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wanganui Rugby fined for fielding ineligible player

    The Wanganui Rugby Football Union (WRU) has been fined $5000 after the Union admitted breaching the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) National & Regional Sevens Tournament Regulations by fielding an ineligible player in their women’s sevens squad at the...

  • Dane Haylett re-signs until end of 2019

    Feb 21, 17 • 1112 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Dane Haylett re-signs until end of 2019

    The Road Safety Western Force today announced the re-signing of star fullback Dane Haylett-Petty until the end of the 2019 season. Haylett-Petty had a remarkable 2016 season, taking out the Nathan Sharpe medal for the most valuable player, made his Wallabies...

  • Record TV audiences for the first two rounds of rugby’s greatest championship

    Feb 21, 17 • 1615 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Record TV audiences for the first two rounds of rugby’s greatest championship

    This year’s RBS 6 Nations has attracted record TV audiences in the Six Nations territories* across the first two weekends of the Championship.  An audience of over 53 million people has watched the action unfold compared to 45 million for the...

  • England Rugby squad update, Monday 20 February

    Feb 21, 17 • 1175 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Rugby squad update, Monday 20 February

    28 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at Twickenham (3 pm, ITV) Billy Vunipola (Saracens) will join up with England on Tuesday this week for a medical review. Forwards (16) Jack Clifford...

  • Vodacom Bulls Fitness Update brought to you by MediHelp

    Feb 21, 17 • 1107 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls Fitness Update brought to you by MediHelp

    The Vodacom Bulls are pleased to share our first ‘Fitness Update’ for 2017, brought to you by MediHelp, ahead of our opening Vodacom Super Rugby game against the DHL Stormers this coming Saturday. With regards to long-term injuries, Roelof Smit is...

  • Kan Super Rugby ons red van Springbok-babelas?

    Feb 20, 17 • 1672 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kan Super Rugby ons red van Springbok-babelas?

    Donderdag 23 Februarie 2017 is net ʼn paar dae vêr weg. Nog meer belangrik as hierdie feit, is dat dit die Superrugby-toernooi van 2017 inlei. Om 10:45 skop die Rebels en Blues op AAMI-Park in Melbourne, Australië af en alhoewel dit die enigste toernooi ter...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Steve Diamond

    Feb 20, 17 • 967 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Steve Diamond

    Steve Diamond of Sale Sharks will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Union and/or the Game, contrary to RFU Rule 5.12. Following the conclusion of the Anglo-Welsh Cup match between Harlequins and...

  • RPA launches #LiftTheWeight

    Feb 20, 17 • 1093 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RPA launches #LiftTheWeight

    As part of its commitment to player welfare, The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) has today officially launched #LiftTheWeight, a new campaign that aims to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues and offer the necessary tools and support to...

  • Kenya Rugby Union Statement On Ian Gibbons

    Feb 20, 17 • 1196 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kenya Rugby Union Statement On Ian Gibbons

    The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to confirm that Ian Gibbons has stepped down from his role as Kenya Sevens Strength & Conditioning Coach. We wish to thank him for his service during his time with the Kenya Sevens set up and wish him all the best in his...

  • Queensland Rugby Union launch Cap Project following seven years of painstaking research 

    Feb 20, 17 • 1635 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Rugby Union launch Cap Project following seven years of painstaking research 

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced the official completion of its ‘Cap Project’ to document all players who have represented Queensland’s senior men’s XVs side in Rugby during the game’s 135-year history in the state. The QRU Cap...

  • KRU Nationwide League Weekend Wrap

    Feb 20, 17 • 1148 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on KRU Nationwide League Weekend Wrap

    Action in the Nationwide regional leagues continued this past weekend. Nairobi Region SportPesa Quins III registered the highest score in this region with a 56-0 win over Stormers in the 12 pm kickoff at the RFUEA  while the Northern Suburbs Cubs were too...

  • ARU February Board Meeting Update

    Feb 20, 17 • 1135 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ARU February Board Meeting Update

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board has met in Sydney today in its first meeting of 2017. A range of topics was tabled and discussed at the meeting including the current review of the Australian Rugby Strategic Plan 2016-2020 and 2017 Budget. The primary...

  • Qantas Wallabies Rugby Championship Test locked in for Canberra

    Feb 20, 17 • 1058 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies Rugby Championship Test locked in for Canberra

    Test Rugby will return to Canberra for the first time in seven years when the Qantas Wallabies host Argentina at GIO Stadium in September this year. The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ACT Government made the announcement today at the venue for the September...

  • KRU Women’s Series | Homeboyz Win Round 2

    Feb 20, 17 • 1037 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on KRU Women’s Series | Homeboyz Win Round 2

    .Menengai Cream Homeboyz won the second leg of the KRU Women’s 10-A-Side series with a 27-0 win over Mwamba at the United States International University grounds on Sunday 19 February 2017. They led 17- 0 at the interval by way of tries from Irene Otieno,...

  • Australian Rugby community in mourning after passing of former Wallaby, Dan Vickerman

    Feb 20, 17 • 1342 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Australian Rugby community in mourning after passing of former Wallaby, Dan Vickerman

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Wallabies, Brumbies and NSW Waratahs lock, Dan Vickerman. Vickerman passed away at his family home in...

  • Weekend Wrap|Kenya Cup | KRU Championship

    Feb 20, 17 • 1029 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Weekend Wrap|Kenya Cup | KRU Championship

    What a day it has been in the Kenya Cup! Menengai Cream Homeboyz, with their first, ver win at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, startled leaders KCB, posting a 33-24 result. Mean Machine, after 11 successive defeats, registered their first win of the season,...

  • DHL Stormers 2017 squad announced

    Feb 20, 17 • 3920 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers 2017 squad announced

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 45-man squad ahead of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The group has a good blend of youth and experience, with five players under the age of 21 and 10 players with over 50 Vodacom Super Rugby caps to their...

  • QRU to report $1.5m improvement in 2016 against 2015

    Feb 20, 17 • 1102 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QRU to report $1.5m improvement in 2016 against 2015

    The Queensland Rugby Union Ltd (QRU) will report positive earnings before interest and depreciation (EBITDA) of $174,329 in 2016 which compares favourably with its reported 2015 EBITDA loss of $1,310,546, when it holds its Annual General Meeting on March 11....

  • Prince Harry joins 12,000 fans watch England train

    Feb 20, 17 • 1172 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Prince Harry joins 12,000 fans watch England train

    Prince Harry, in his new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), met young people involved in charities connected to England Rugby’s Try for Change programme as well as representatives from RFU’s National Youth Council and Young Rugby...

  • Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Feb 20, 17 • 1207 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Strauss ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland number 8 Josh Strauss will take no further part in the RBS 6 Nations Championship after sustaining an injury to his kidney. The 30-year-old suffered a blow to his flank in the France vs Scotland RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday 12 February. After...

  • Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    Feb 17, 17 • 2347 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad

    The Toyota Cheetahs has announced a squad for 37 players for the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The season kicks off next week Saturday with an encounter against the Emirates Lions at 15:05 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Team: TOYOTA CHEETAHS # Last Name...

  • Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 1200 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels announced as New Title Sponsor of the World Club 10s in Mauritius for 2017

    New African Nations 10s Tournament to be played alongside World Club 10s to create a WORLD 10s CHAMPIONSHIPS in one of the world’s most stunning destinations Defending Champions Western Force will line up with European & English Club Champions Saracens...

  • St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    Feb 17, 17 • 1129 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds re-sign scrumhalf Nick Frisby on two-year extension

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Ballymore until 2019. The 24-year-old has been at the Reds since 2011 and last season established himself as the side’s starting scrumhalf, while also...

  • GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

    Feb 17, 17 • 964 Views • General NewsComments Off on GROOTRugby 16 Feb 2017

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  • Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    Feb 17, 17 • 1441 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through

    FNB NMMU-Madibaz skipper Kevin Kaba is banking on his team’s “never-say-die” attitude to help them overcome a tough period after two successive losses in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby competition. The Port Elizabeth university have faced formidable...