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Oct 29, 18 •
1607 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BOOM ROOKIES CALLED INTO TRAIN-ON SQUAD AHEAD OF SPRING TOUR
Qantas Wallabies train-on squad ahead of 2018 Spring Tour (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) Forwards Jermaine Ainsley (1 Test, Melbourne Rebels, 23) Allan Alaalatoa (30 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (19 Tests , Brumbies, 28) Adam Coleman (28...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1932 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Booi leads Springbok Women to Europe
Nolusindiso Booi will lead a Springbok Women’s team featuring youth and experience on their tour to Europe in the next three weeks, alongside vice-captains, Zintle Mpupha – who is also the Springbok Women’s Sevens captain – and Babalwa Latsha....
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Oct 29, 18 •
5024 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup promotion-relegation: Team Announcement
Coach Franco Smith has announced the strongest possible team to defend the Toyota Free State Cheetahs’ Currie Cup status in the Currie Cup promotion-relegation match against the SWD Eagles on Tuesday, 30 October. Kick-off in Toyota Stadium is at 18:00...
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Oct 29, 18 •
4752 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The battle is on for Currie Cup Premier Division spot
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs and SWD Eagles will know their Currie Cup fate on Tuesday evening after they meet in a promotion / relegation match in Bloemfontein, which will determine who earns the right to play in the Premier Division next season. The Free...
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Oct 29, 18 •
2457 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions victorious U/21 Coach gets full-time call-up to Junior Boks
Bafana Nhleko, head coach of the victorious Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side that won the SA Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday, will join the SA Rugby coaching ranks as assistant coach to the Junior Springboks. The Cubs beat the Vodacom Blue Bulls...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1455 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cheetahs earn breakthrough win in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs finally got their breakthrough victory in the Guinness Pro 14 on Saturday as they delivered a spirited performance against the Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein for a 21-10 win, their first of the season. Franco Smith’s charges were fired up...
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Oct 27, 18 •
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Currie Cup, General News •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks hold their nerve to win first Currie Cup title since 2013
The Cell C Sharks claimed their first Currie Cup title in five years on Saturday in a brave reversal of fortunes after going down in last year’s final. They outscored DHL Western Province two tries to none for a 17-12 victory in a gripping match in the...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1685 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Uncapped trio dash from Currie Cup final into Springbok squad
Petersen, Nel and Schickerling rush from Currie Cup final to tour next month Aplon and Schreuder recalled for Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Nyakane, De Jager and Vermeulen to bolster forwards The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen (wing), Ruhan Nel (centre) and...
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Oct 27, 18 •
2035 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Rookie All Black Karl Tu’inukuafe’s rapid rise continues with World Rugby award nomination
All Blacks prop Karl Tu’inukuafe will officially graduate from the international newcomers’ class of 2018 as one of the world’s best. The 2018 All Black prop, who shot to fame after a shock call-up as injury cover for the All Blacks during the June...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1443 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus satisfied with Springbok preparation for challenging tour
The Springbok training squad wrapped up preparations for their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France with an early morning training session in Stellenbosch on Friday, with Rassie Erasmus declaring the camp a success. Twenty players spent...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1187 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leo Cullen Names Leinster 23 to Face Benetton Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to face Benetton Rugby tomorrow in Stadio Monigo in Round 7 of the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 4.00pm – live on eir Sport). AUDIO from Captain Seán...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1255 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davies returns as one of nine changes for Toyota Cheetahs clash
Cardiff Blues have made nine changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Following two rounds of European action, John Mulvihill’s men switch their attention back to the Championship and will be...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1189 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster team to face Glasgow Warriors
The Munster team to face Conference A leaders Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO14 at Thomond Park on Saturday at 5.15pm has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan. Peter O’Mahony captains the team and Keith Earls returns as one of seven changes to the...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1060 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fusaro to reach 150 in Munster
Chris Fusaro will play is 150th game for Glasgow Warriors when he comes off the bench at Thomond Park tomorrow evening. The 29-year-old is in his ninth season with the Warriors and will become just the ninth player to reach that milestone in the club’s...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1222 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Cardiff Blues at home
The Toyota Cheetahs are highly-motivated to get their first victory of the season when they face Cardiff Blues on their home ground in their round seven Guinness PRO14 match. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for Saturday evening’s clash. The action...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1046 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster Rugby
Benetton Rugby will return at the Monigo Stadium to face Leinster Rugby on Saturday afternoon. The match will start at 4pm and will be directed by Welsh referee Ben Whitehouse and assistants Craig Evans and Andrea Spadoni. These are the 23 Lions that will...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1549 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE RESERVES TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama on Saturday 27 October, 3.00pm local (5pm AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (51 Tests) 2. Folau Faingaa (5 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (29 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (13 Tests) 5. Rob Simmons (90 Tests) 6....
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Oct 26, 18 •
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General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company are excited to confirm the signing of Springbok eight-man Duane Vermeulen. The big ball carrying loosie, who is currently plying his trade in Japan, will arrive in Pretoria in February 2019, and will spend the duration of the season...
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Oct 26, 18 •
2349 Views •
General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dyantyi nominated for World Rugby award
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been nominated as one of three candidates for World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year Award for 2018. There are three countries represented in the nominees for the 2018 award, in association with Tudor. The other...
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Oct 26, 18 •
7055 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News, Grant Khomo Week, School, Youth Weeks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2019 SA Rugby Youth Week dates and venues announced
The U18 Craven Week will return to Grey College in the Bloemfontein for the first time since 2005, when the popular schools rugby showcase plays out from 1 to 6 July 2019. The flagship tournament in the SA Rugby Youth Weeks series will run concurrently with...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1408 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Zacks reaffirms commitment to WP Rugby
Western Province Rugby Group CEO, Paul Zacks, has reaffirmed his commitment to working for Western Province Rugby. Following recent reports linking Zacks to the position of CEO at the Blue Bulls Company, the Western Province Rugby Group CEO has moved to...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1111 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Finlay Bealham the latest Connacht player to sign contract extension
Connacht and Irish international prop Finlay Bealham has signed a two year contract extension that will keep him at the Sportsground until the end of the 2020-21 season. The 27 year old who has been capped seven times for Ireland, was this week named in Joe...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1533 Views •
General News, International, National, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Rugby history A to Z launched by SA Rugby
First encyclopaedia of Black Rugby unveiled Digital exhibit goes live at The Springbok Experience Compilation will be an on-going process SA Rugby launched what it hopes will grow into the definitive A to Z of Black Rugby, at the Springbok Experience Rugby...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1546 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Notshe and Vermaak boost DHL WP for Final
Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Jano Vermaak will both return from injury for DHL Western Province to play in the Currie Cup Final against the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Scrumhalf Vermaak and No.8 Notshe come straight into the starting line-up for the...
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Oct 25, 18 •
1764 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup set for thrilling finale in Cape Town
The Currie Cup will reach a thrilling conclusion in Cape Town on Saturday when the unbeaten DHL Western Province will set their sights on a fairy-tale finish to the season against a Cell C Sharks side determined to avenge defeat in last year’s final. The...
