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Oct 11, 18 •
1910 Views •
General News, International, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS TO JOIN GOLD RUSH IN THE WEST
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will play New Zealand’s Black Ferns on Saturday August 10 in 2019, as a part of a Double Header when the Qantas Wallabies take on New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. It will be the first time that the Buildcorp Wallaroos have...
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Oct 11, 18 •
2650 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Peter Ryan appointed St.George Queensland Reds Defence Coach
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to bolster their coaching staff for 2019 with the appointment of Peter Ryan as Defence Coach. A dual-code premiership-winning player, Ryan will call Ballymore home for the next two years after signing a deal with...
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Oct 11, 18 •
2288 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens kick off season in Colorado
Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting has named his first squad of the 2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series season, with 13 players selected for the Glendale Sevens. The squad is; Shakira Baker Waikato Michaela Blyde Bay of Plenty Kelly Brazier Bay of Plenty Theresa...
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Oct 11, 18 •
2258 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks’ referees for November Tests confirmed
Several South Africans to perform match official duties in November Australian referee Angus Gardner will be in charge of the Springboks’ opening Test of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, against England at Twickenham on Saturday, 3 November, World Rugby...
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Oct 10, 18 •
5310 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Pale Toe, Rugby Championship News, SA Anthem, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on DIE AFRIKA-BOODSKAP VAN LOFTUS
Daar is bekende en minder bekende staaltjies oor wat tussen die vier lyne van ʼn rugbyveld gebeur. So het ek al met my eie “veldore”, toe die mangaftertjies nog in gebruik...
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Oct 10, 18 •
2164 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TAFEL LAGER GRIQUAS VS. CELL C SHARKS
Saturday, 13 October 2018 Kick-Off: 15h00 On SS1 Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley 15. AJ Coertzen 14. Ederies Arendse 13. Kyle Steyn © 12. Andre Swarts 11. Enver Brandt 10. George Whitehead 9. Zak Burger 8. Conway Pretorius 7. Sias Koen 6. Wendal Wehr 5....
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Oct 10, 18 •
2340 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bulls star signs for Ospreys on short-term deal
Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Johnny Kotze on a three month contract. Described as “one of the most important cogs” at the Bulls following a season where he scored seven tries in 16 Super Rugby appearances, Kotze has...
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Oct 10, 18 •
3035 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman signs with Vodacom Blue Bulls with several players extending contracts until 2020
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the signing of BlitzBok Rosko Specman until 2020 while Edgar Marutlulle, Johan Grobbelaar, Divan Rossouw and Franco Naude have recommitted themselves to the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls for a further two...
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Oct 10, 18 •
3937 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on It’s knock-out time in Currie Cup First Division
The attention will shift to the battle for final berths in the Currie Cup First Division on Friday, as the four semi-finalists give everything to advance to top two when they take to the field in George and Kempton Park respectively. Log-leaders, the SWD...
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Oct 10, 18 •
4493 Views •
General News, School Sevens, Sevens Rugby, South Africa U18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA U18 Sevens raring to go at Youth Olympics
The South African Under-18 Sevens squad arrived in Buenos Aires on Monday and are raring to go as they prepare to make their Youth Olympic Games debut this weekend. Marius Schoeman, who will coach the side, made only two changes to the team that successfully...
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Oct 9, 18 •
1622 Views •
General News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on DIE SPRINGBOKKE IS CHOKERS: CHRIS RATTUE
Simon Riekert-Loftus Versveld “Chockers!”. So staan die nasionale krieketspan, ongelukkig by sommige ondersteuners bekend en met reg so. Daar was die afgelope paar jaar...
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Oct 9, 18 •
1958 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks released for Currie Cup duty
Thirteen Springboks who were part of the squad for the last two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, against Australia and New Zealand, were released for Currie Cup duty. The players who have joined their respective provinces and are available for...
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Oct 9, 18 •
2662 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jansen van Vuren joins SA Rugby Sevens squad
Former Junior Springbok and Emirates Lions scrumhalf, Marco Jansen van Vuren has joined the SA Rugby Sevens Academy and will be available for selection for the team’s first assignment of the season, the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International...
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Oct 9, 18 •
1885 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs iCollege Pumas:
Scrumhalf Nic Groom will lead the Xerox Golden Lions for the first time since joining the Johannesburg side when they take on the iCollege Pumas in a Currie Cup game in Nelspruit on Friday night. The Lions team welcomed back their Springboks, two of whom will...
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Oct 7, 18 •
4069 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SWD, Valke book Currie Cup First Division home semi-finals
The SWD Eagles and Hino Valke delivered the goods to book valuable Currie Cup First Division home semi-finals this weekend, while the Down Touch Griffons and Leopards were confirmed as the other semi-finalists in a thrilling finish to the pool stages this...
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Oct 7, 18 •
1997 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides return home disappointed in Guinness PRO14
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will return home disappointed after falling short in their attempts to register away wins on their second tour to Europe this season in the Guinness PRO14. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 28-5 against Benetton...
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Oct 7, 18 •
2578 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on STUNNING SECOND HALF FIGHTBACK EARNS VICTORY IN SALTA FOR QANTAS WALLABIES
Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship Qantas Wallabies v Argentina Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium, Salta Saturday 6 October 2018 Australia 45 (Dane Haylett-Petty 2, Michael Hooper, Izack Rodda, Israel Folau, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley 6 cons; Bernard...
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Oct 7, 18 •
3134 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disappointed Springboks measure progress in agonising defeat
The disappointed Springboks rued ‘soft moments’ that cost them a famous double over world No 1 New Zealand, but came away with burgeoning self-belief, despite a heart-breaking two-point defeat (32-30) in a Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash at Loftus...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1654 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Owens returns to lead Scarlets in derby clash
Scarlets club captain Ken Owens returns to action this weekend against regional rivals Ospreys in the first Welsh derby of the season. Owens will lead the Scarlets out at Parc y Scarlets in the first Guinness PRO14 derby as the West Wales clubs go...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1606 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
Benetton Rugby will return to the Monigo Stadium to face Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday evening. The match will start at 20.00 and will be directed by Welsh referee Craig Evans and assistants Wayne Davies and Matteo Liperini. These are the 23 Lions that...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1560 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cardiff Blues make four changes for Dragons
Cardiff Blues have made four changes for Saturday’s Welsh derby against the Dragons in the Guinness PRO14. Following back-to-back victories over Munster and Toyota Cheetahs, Wales’ Capital Region are aiming to stretch their winning streak over the Dragons...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1523 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DRAGONS NAME TEAM FOR BLUES DERBY
Captain Cory Hill and back row duo Ollie Griffiths and Ross Moriarty return to the starting line-up as Dragons face Cardiff Blues in a huge Guinness PRO14 derby at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm). The trio missed last weekend’s game in Glasgow,...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1484 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ISUZU SOUTHERN KINGS MAKE THREE CHANGES TO TEAM TO FACE BENETTON RUGBY
The Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has made three changes to his starting XV that will be taking on Benetton in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO14 at Stadio Monigo in Treviso on Saturday. Kick-off is at 20h00. While the backline remains unchanged...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1627 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to play Munster Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team to play Munster Rugby in the Aviva Stadium tomorrow at 6.00pm in the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 6.00pm – live on eir Sport / RTÉ Radio). It will be a memorable day for Louth man Rob Kearney...
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Oct 5, 18 •
1432 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Scarlets
The Ospreys team to play the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday 6th October 2018, KO 3.00pm, is as follows: 15 James Hook 14 George North 13 Cory Allen 12 Owen Watkin 11 Luke Morgan 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3 Ma’afu Fia...
