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  • Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Sep 15, 16 • 2298 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Thursday his team were bracing themselves for an onslaught in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens as the team departed for Zimbabwe. The competition, which the Springbok Women’s Sevens won in 2014, 2011,...

  • Gold Cup kicks off in style

    Sep 15, 16 • 1744 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup kicks off in style

    The Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs – kicked off in style last Saturday when visitors Tiger Wheel & Tyre Welkom Rovers upset hosts OneLogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers 39-29 in the tournament’s...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    Sep 15, 16 • 1283 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. City have made four changes to the side for this weekend’s clash in Melbourne, as they chase their first away...

  • Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sep 15, 16 • 1482 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth

    Sunshine Coast product Conor Mitchell will captain Bond University Queensland Country in their match against the Perth Spirit at the University of Western Australia this Sunday. This will be the first time Mitchell has captained the side, and the opportunity...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Sep 15, 16 • 2778 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time 1. Scott Sio (21 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (63 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (3 Tests) 6. Dean...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Sep 15, 16 • 1328 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva pleaded guilty and was given a one-week ban. He is free to play again on the...

  • Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    Sep 15, 16 • 1903 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament

    The best of New Zealand’s young provincial talent is in action in Taupo this week as the annual Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament – this year supported by Mitre 10 – gets under way today. Sixteen teams from around New Zealand will...

  • All Blacks team named to play South Africa

    Sep 15, 16 • 2146 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa

    The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday 17 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (16) 2.  Dane Coles (42) 3.  Owen...

  • GRIEKWAS VS BULLE

    Sep 14, 16 • 2203 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GRIEKWAS VS BULLE

    Team to play the Blue Bulls 16 Sept. 2016 – 19:10 Loftus, Pretoria 15 Full back COERTZEN (CAPT) AJ 14 Right wing ARENDSE EDERIES 13 Right centre FRANCKE JOHNATHAN 12 Left centre SWART CLINTON 11 Left wing BOCK ALSHAUN 10 Fly half WATTS ELGAR 9 Scrum half...

  • Subaru Johannesburg joins forces with Golden Lions Rugby Star Courtnall Skosan

    Sep 14, 16 • 2048 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Subaru Johannesburg joins forces with Golden Lions Rugby Star Courtnall Skosan

    Subaru Johannesburg is excited to announce the successful appointment of Courtnall Skosan as an official brand ambassador. As part of the role, the 25-yr old Golden Lions Rugby Star has just taken delivery of a Crystal White Pearl 2016 Subaru WRX from Subaru...

  • Quins claim Koshuis rugby title again

    Sep 14, 16 • 1606 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Quins claim Koshuis rugby title again

    Harlequins will represent NMMU-Madibaz in the Steinhoff Koshuis rugby competition for the second year in a row after defeating Pointers 19-0 in the final at the South Campus on Friday. The competition will be played simultaneously with the Varsity Cup...

  • Women’s Finals to hit East London on Saturday

    Sep 14, 16 • 1438 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Women’s Finals to hit East London on Saturday

    The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition is set for an exciting finish this weekend in East London where Border and Western Province will battle it out for the title as A Section champions, while the Golden Lions and Free State will go head-to-head...

  • Panasonic Wild Knights, Brisbane Lord Mayor kick off Japan launch of Brisbane Global Tens

    Sep 14, 16 • 1695 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Panasonic Wild Knights, Brisbane Lord Mayor kick off Japan launch of Brisbane Global Tens

    TOKYO: Japan Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights today joined Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk at the Japan launch of the Brisbane Global Tens, a new international rugby tournament set to feature leading Japanese players among a host of international...

  • Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced

    Sep 14, 16 • 1661 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced

    Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced Tana Umaga appointed Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Maori All Blacks’ 2016 northern tour at the end of this year. Former All...

  • Sean Horan steps away from Black Ferns Sevens role

    Sep 14, 16 • 1710 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Sean Horan steps away from Black Ferns Sevens role

    Black Ferns Sevens coach Sean Horan is stepping down from coaching the Black Ferns Sevens following New Zealand’s silver medal success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Horan has coached the team for nearly five years and said now was the right time...

  • THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 4

    Sep 14, 16 • 2792 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 4

    SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...

  • Leroy Houston released on short-term contract as injury cover for Bath

    Sep 14, 16 • 1443 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Leroy Houston released on short-term contract as injury cover for Bath

    St.George Queensland Reds and McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City Number 8 Leroy Houston has been released from the remainder of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season to take up a short-term contract with English club Bath until the end of...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Sep 14, 16 • 1267 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Alafoti Faosiliva

    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel on Wednesday evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva was sent off by referee Luke Pearce in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge

    Sep 13, 16 • 1766 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens received a big boost ahead of their Rugby Africa tournament in Harare this weekend as experienced campaigners Veroeshka Grain, Zenay Jordaan and Marithy Pienaar reclaimed their places in the squad following injury-layoffs. Grain...

  • Facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is always special – Van Graan

    Sep 13, 16 • 1419 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is always special – Van Graan

    Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan said the South Africans are looking forward to the challenge to go into battle with the in-form All Blacks on Saturday in Christchurch. Speaking during a media briefing in Christchurch on Tuesday, Van Graan...

  • Team announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions

    Sep 13, 16 • 2881 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Lions The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on Lions in a Currie Cup match on Thursday, 15 September 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 19:00. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • GrootRugby 08 September 2016

    Sep 13, 16 • 1070 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GrootRugby 08 September 2016

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  • Xerox Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs team announcement

    Sep 13, 16 • 1673 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs team announcement

    Xerox Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs (15/9/2016, 19:0) The Xerox Golden Lions side to take on the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Thursday (19:00) shows two changes from the one that beat Western Province last weekend. Andries Ferreira replaces...

  • ENGLAND RUGBY LAUNCH MITSUBISHI MOTORS AS OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE PARTNER

    Sep 13, 16 • 1653 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY LAUNCH MITSUBISHI MOTORS AS OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE PARTNER

    England head coach, Eddie Jones named as official brand ambassador Partnership also includes a grassroots volunteer recognition programme Today, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been unveiled as the Official Performance Partner to England Rugby. This...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls partner with CHOC

    Sep 13, 16 • 1841 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls partner with CHOC

    September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; this is a time where globally, countries honour and remember children and families affected by this rare disease, and help rally awareness on the early warning signs of...