Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • Cavaliers vs Pumas on Friday 2 September 2016

    Aug 29, 16 • 2858 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cavaliers vs Pumas on Friday 2 September 2016

    After a poor performance lead to defeat against the Golden Lions this past weekend, the Boland Cavaliers will be looking to bounce back against the Pumas when the two sides meet in a Currie Cup Premier Division match at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on...

  • EP Kings unscathed after WP clash

    Aug 29, 16 • 3032 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings unscathed after WP clash

    The Eastern Province Kings came out relatively unscathed following a bruising encounter against the DHL Western Province on Saturday. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said while the players had sustained a number of bumps and bruises, and were a bit...

  • Steval Pumas medical report 29 August 2016

    Aug 29, 16 • 1323 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas medical report 29 August 2016

    Despite a bruising encounter with Griquas this past Friday, the Steval Pumas have not been severely affected by new injuries. Here is the team’s injury report following the match. New injuries: • Hennie Skorbinski picked up a hamstring strain and has been...

  • Quins Top Seeds For Dala Sevens

    Aug 29, 16 • 2526 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Quins Top Seeds For Dala Sevens

    The fourth round of the National Sevens Series, the Dala Sevens, takes place on 3rd and 4th of September at the ASK Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu City. Kenya Harlequin, winners of the Driftwood Sevens are top seeds for this tournament and headline Pool A...

  • Clermont edge out Montpellier

    Aug 29, 16 • 1788 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Clermont edge out Montpellier

    Clermont made a statement of intent after beating Montpellier 26-22 in their Top14 clash on Sunday. It was a scrappy game throughout but Clermont used their chances better, pouncing on countless mistakes by Montpellier for an impressive away victory over Jake...

  • Hansen wants Australia to improve

    Aug 29, 16 • 1755 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hansen wants Australia to improve

    Rugby needs Australia to get back to their best, All Black coach Steve Hansen said on Sunday. The Wallabies have lost their last six Tests in a row and look a shadow of the team who reached last year’s World Cup final. Hansen felt it was important for the...

  • Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen (2016) Rugby Uitslae

    Aug 29, 16 • 2926 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen (2016) Rugby Uitslae

    Nr: Datum: Span: Opponente: T / W: Tipe Wed: Wen / V: Punte V: Punte T: P Verskil: Driee V: Driee T: D Verskil: 1 2016/03/05 1e Span Marais Viljoen Weg Tuks Groep Wen 66 17 49 10 3 7 2 2016/05/12 1e Span Garsfontein Weg Tuks Groep Wen 40 33 7 6 5 1 [&hellip...

  • All Blacks squad members to Mitre 10 Cup

    Aug 29, 16 • 1504 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks squad members to Mitre 10 Cup

    The following All Blacks squad members will be available for Mitre 10 Cup duties, if required this week. Liam Coltman (Otago v Northland, Wednesday 31 August and Bay of Plenty v Otago, Sunday 4 September) Lima Sopoaga and Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa...

  • New Zealand Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal

    Aug 29, 16 • 1498 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal

    The All Blacks star first five-eighth Beauden Barrett has inked a new deal across all levels of the game, in what is a major signing for New Zealand Rugby. 25-year-old Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, as well as his Hurricanes Investec Super...

  • 2016 Buildcorp NRC Round 1 Review

    Aug 29, 16 • 1396 Views • General NewsComments Off on 2016 Buildcorp NRC Round 1 Review

    The first round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship delivered four exciting and telling matches. UC Vikings took the early ascendency on the ladder and players such as Henry Speight and Luke Morahan asserted their intentions for a national...

  • Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Vikings on the Gold Coast

    Aug 29, 16 • 1341 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Vikings on the Gold Coast

    Bond University Queensland Country have gone down 58-20 to the University of Canberra Vikings in Round 1 of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC), at Bond University on the Gold Coast. The visitors outscored Country eight tries to three to...

  • Western Province dominate EP Kings

    Aug 29, 16 • 1496 Views • General NewsComments Off on Western Province dominate EP Kings

    The Eastern Province Kings battled to stay in the game against a determined and hungry the DHL Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the Kings opened the scoreboard in the 3rd minute, ill discipline and poor defence...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES GO DOWN FIGHTING IN WELLINGTON

    Aug 29, 16 • 1539 Views • General NewsComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES GO DOWN FIGHTING IN WELLINGTON

    The Qantas Wallabies have suffered back-to-back defeats to New Zealand after falling 29-9 in a heated battle at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight. The men in gold came out with renewed energy and commitment following their record defeat in Sydney a week...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to NSW Country Eagles in opening round of Buildcorp National Rugby Championship

    Aug 29, 16 • 2006 Views • General NewsComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to NSW Country Eagles in opening round of Buildcorp National Rugby Championship

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered an opening round defeat to NSW Country Eagles 22-12 in Sydney on Saturday afternoon. Poor discipline and a lack of scoring opportunities hurt the defending champions, who met a spirited Eagles outfit at...

  • SPIRIT RISE ABOVE MELBOURNE IN SEASON OPENER

    Aug 29, 16 • 1292 Views • General NewsComments Off on SPIRIT RISE ABOVE MELBOURNE IN SEASON OPENER

    A Luke Morahan double has helped the Perth Spirit has kick off their 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) campaign with a 20-16 victory over the Melbourne Rising at McGillivray Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Spirit struck early in the first half...

  • Delivering the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

    Aug 29, 16 • 1730 Views • General NewsComments Off on Delivering the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

    New Zealand Rugby today announces that DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, will be naming rights sponsor for the upcoming DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. This follows on from DHL being naming rights sponsor for the last Lions Series in New...

  • Steval Pumas fall just short against Griquas

    Aug 29, 16 • 2333 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas fall just short against Griquas

    The errors from the first two matches of the Currie Cup were largely absent from the Steval Pumas game at Mbombela Stadium on Friday night, but a lack of discipline and several slips in concentration allowed Griquas to grab a 41-35 victory. The Steval Pumas...

  • Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and WP take APC honours

    Aug 26, 16 • 3096 Views • General NewsComments Off on Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and WP take APC honours

    The Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and Western Province on Friday took top honours in the SA Rugby Northern, Central and Southern Amateur Provincial Competitions (APC) respectively following deserving victories in the three Cup Finals on an exciting closing day...

  • Harlequins exit for Lindsay-Hague

    Aug 26, 16 • 1505 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Harlequins exit for Lindsay-Hague

    Harlequins have announced that Olympic silver medallist Ollie Lindsay-Hague has left the club to pursue other options in his playing career. Confirming the news, Harlequins director of rugby, John Kingston said: “Ollie has been a dependable and loyal...

  • ‘We’re preparing for full blooded game’ – Baxter

    Aug 26, 16 • 2119 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ‘We’re preparing for full blooded game’ – Baxter

    Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side must ready themselves for a ‘full blooded’ encounter when they travel to Newport this evening in their final pre-season friendly against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. Having warmed up with home wins over...

  • Kenya, Hong Kong Name Their Match Day Squads

    Aug 26, 16 • 1870 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kenya, Hong Kong Name Their Match Day Squads

    Dennis Karani, Cyprian Kuto, Daniel Sikuta and Samson Onsomu have been rewarded for their outstanding performances in Kenya “A”’s 24-18 win over Hong Kong on Tuesday night, making the Simbas 23 man squad for Saturday’s test against the same opponent...

  • PREMIER INTERSCHOOLS DERBY TEAM LIST Bishops v Rondebosch Boys’

    Aug 26, 16 • 5236 Views • General News, Premier Schools, SA Schools, SchoolComments Off on PREMIER INTERSCHOOLS DERBY TEAM LIST Bishops v Rondebosch Boys’

    Mutual & Federal 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 April to August....

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls “#UpTheirGame” on Casual Day, Vodacom Blue Bulls v Xerox Golden Lions

    Aug 26, 16 • 2878 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls “#UpTheirGame” on Casual Day, Vodacom Blue Bulls v Xerox Golden Lions

    On Friday, 2nd September the Vodacom Blue Bulls will go head-to-head with the Xerox Golden Lions at Loftus Versfeld for a Currie Cup premier division clash. The significance of this game is the pledge by the Vodacom Blue Bulls to utilise the fixture and the...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship kicks off this Saturday

    Aug 26, 16 • 1563 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship kicks off this Saturday

    The 12 Heartland provincial unions take to the field this weekend to battle it out for the Meads and Lochore Cups in this year’s Mitre 10 Heartland Championship. Thames Valley and Horowhenua-Kapiti will be the first two teams to kick off the newly named...

  • GOLD MEDAL-WINNING AUSSIE WOMEN TO SET 2017 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ALIGHT

    Aug 26, 16 • 1521 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on GOLD MEDAL-WINNING AUSSIE WOMEN TO SET 2017 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ALIGHT

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today announced the all-conquering Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team will play in an official HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Sydney in 2017. The victorious Rio Olympic Games Gold medallists will feature...