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  • Team Annoucement Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 for final

    Oct 25, 18 • 3671 Views • Currie Cup, General News • • Comments Off on Team Annoucement Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 for final

    Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 team to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the final of the Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday. Kick-off is at 12:55.   Leo Kruger HP van Schoor © Chergin Fillies Darrien-lane Landsberg Ruan Vermaak Dian Schoonees...

  • Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Scarlets

    Oct 25, 18 • 1054 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Scarlets

    Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has opted for consistency in his backline after naming an unchanged back seven from the team that last did duty in Italy, against Benetton Rugby, a fortnight ago. The team will see three changes in the forwards pack...

  • Ospreys team to play Connacht

    Oct 25, 18 • 985 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Connacht

    The Ospreys team to play Connacht at Morganstone Brewery Field on Friday 26th October 2018, KO 8.05pm, is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 Hanno Dirksen 13 Cory Allen 12 Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler 11 Keelan Giles 10 Sam Davies 9 Harri Morgan 1 Rhodri Jones 2...

  • Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings

    Oct 25, 18 • 972 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings

    Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in the Madibaz Stadium on Friday 26th October as attention returns to the Guinness PRO14 after the opening rounds of the European campaign. With twelve players on international duty with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has...

  • Schoeman returns for trip to Zebre

    Oct 25, 18 • 1107 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Schoeman returns for trip to Zebre

    Pierre Schoeman returns from a four-week suspension to feature in the Edinburgh starting XV to face Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening (Friday 26 October, kick-off 7pm BST/ 8pm local time) – live on Free Sports. The...

  • Baloucoune set for Ulster Rugby debut

    Oct 25, 18 • 1126 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Baloucoune set for Ulster Rugby debut

    Abbey Insurance Academy player Robert Baloucoune will make his senior Ulster debut on Friday night after being named on the wing for the Guinness PRO14 Round 7 game against Dragons (Kingspan Stadium, 7.55pm). The Ireland 7s speedster, who developed his game...

  • Fly half Tovey to start at Ulster

    Oct 25, 18 • 1079 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Fly half Tovey to start at Ulster

    Fly half Jason Tovey is handed the No.10 jersey as Dragons head to Belfast to face Ulster Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday evening (kick-off 7.55pm). Tovey – the leading scorer in the region’s history and sixth highest marksman in Guinness PRO14...

  • Marmion returns to Connacht side for trip to Bridgend to face Ospreys

    Oct 25, 18 • 1051 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Marmion returns to Connacht side for trip to Bridgend to face Ospreys

    Ireland international scrum half Kieran Marmion has returned to the Connacht side to face the Ospreys at the Brewery Field, Bridgend on Friday (Kick off 8:05pm). His return sees him renew his half back partnership with Jack Carty who is back in the starting...

  • Ten Italian internationals return to boost Zebre

    Oct 25, 18 • 1377 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ten Italian internationals return to boost Zebre

    Zebre are ready to return to GUINNESS PRO14 action in front of the home crowd tomorrow night. Finishing the EPCR Challenge Cup window with the victory over Bristol Bears, Tommaso Castello and his teammates are back in action hosting Edinburgh in the 7th round...

  • Jason Tovey returns to Dragons

    Oct 25, 18 • 1041 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Jason Tovey returns to Dragons

    Dragons have signed Jason Tovey initially on permit from Cross Keys RFC for a third stint with the Rodney Parade based region. Tovey is the record points scorer for the region, with 951 points in all competitions, with his best return of 215 points coming for...

  • #BullsFamily bids fond farewell to Gary Botha

    Oct 25, 18 • 2690 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids fond farewell to Gary Botha

    The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that assistant coach Gary Botha has decided to pursue a career outside of Rugby, and will be leaving his beloved Loftus at the end of the junior season. Botha has literally represented the brand with distinction at...

  • Cell C Sharks to face DHL Western Province

    Oct 25, 18 • 1586 Views • Currie Cup, General News • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to face DHL Western Province

    Date Saturday, 27 October 2018 Time 16h00 Venue DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee Jaco Peyper Assistant Referees AJ Jacobs, Cwengile Jadezweni Television Match Official Shaun Veldsman The time for dress-rehearsals is over as the 2018 Currie Cup Final between...

  • ASICS backs Springboks and SA Rugby to 2024

    Oct 25, 18 • 2534 Views • General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on ASICS backs Springboks and SA Rugby to 2024

    SA Rugby announced on Thursday that it was renewing its partnership with top sports performance brand, ASICS, for a further five years. The new agreement – which will make the relationship a decade-long one at the end of 2024 – will incorporate landmark...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

    Oct 25, 18 • 1701 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM 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....

  • All Blacks team named for Yokohama Test against Australia

    Oct 25, 18 • 1672 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Yokohama Test against Australia

    The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, on Saturday 27 October (Kick-off: 3.00PM, NZT: 7.00PM). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (36) 2. Codie Taylor (38) 3. Owen Franks...

  • Moody re-commits to NZ Rugby and BNZ Crusaders

    Oct 25, 18 • 1921 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Moody re-commits to NZ Rugby and BNZ Crusaders

    All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022. The 30 year old has extended his contract with NZ Rugby beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, and will remain with the...

  • Springboks Sevens in tough pool for season opener in Dubai

    Oct 25, 18 • 1653 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Springboks Sevens in tough pool for season opener in Dubai

    The Springboks Sevens team will face African neighbours, Zimbabwe, in their opening match of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be played at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on 30 November and 1 December. The Blitzboks, who are looking for a third...

  • Jean Deysel to retire

    Oct 25, 18 • 1240 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Jean Deysel to retire

    Ulster Rugby can today advise that Jean Deysel will retire from professional rugby, with immediate effect. The South African enjoyed an excellent career that saw him win four caps for the Springboks. In addition to representing Ulster, the 33-year-old had...

  • Fresh start needed after Guinness PRO14 break

    Oct 25, 18 • 1139 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Fresh start needed after Guinness PRO14 break

    The Isuzu Southern Kings, with a new captain in JC Astle, and Toyota Cheetahs will be determined to get off to a fresh start in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as the competition resumes after a revitalising two-week break. The Isuzu Southern Kings will host...

  • Currie Cup promotion-relegation game confirmed

    Oct 25, 18 • 3402 Views • Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News • • Comments Off on Currie Cup promotion-relegation game confirmed

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will host Currie Cup First Division champions, the SWD Eagles, in a promotion-relegation match on Tuesday, 30 October, to determine which side will feature in the Currie Cup Premier Division next season. The match will be played...

  • Mapoe to join Springbok training group in Stellenbosch

    Oct 25, 18 • 1421 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Mapoe to join Springbok training group in Stellenbosch

    Lionel Mapoe will join the Springbok training squad in Stellenbosch as injury cover for Lukhanyo Am, who is unlikely to be fit for the first two Tests of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Am sustained a fractured arm against the All Blacks in Wellington last...

  • Peyer to referee fourth Currie Cup Final

    Oct 23, 18 • 2185 Views • Currie Cup, General News, National • • Comments Off on Peyer to referee fourth Currie Cup Final

    Jaco Peyper will referee his fourth Currie Cup Final in seven seasons when DHL Western Province host the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday at 16h00. Saturday’s final match of the season in the Currie Cup Premier Division – sponsored...

  • Black Ferns Sevens dominate World Rugby Sevens nominations

    Oct 23, 18 • 1720 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens dominate World Rugby Sevens nominations

    This year’s World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year will be a New Zealander after Black Ferns Sevens stars Michaela Blyde, Portia Woodman and captain Sarah Goss were this morning confirmed the three nominations for the annual award. World Rugby’s...

  • Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa

    Oct 23, 18 • 1256 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa

    Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening as focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has named a 26-man squad for the South African adventure, travelling today, Monday 22nd October. Twelve players have linked...

  • Isuzu Southern Kings name new captain

    Oct 23, 18 • 1374 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name new captain

    The Isuzu Southern Kings have announced a new captain who will lead the team for the first time in the Guinness PRO14 Round 7 match against Scarlets at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday, October 26. Influential lock JC Astle has...