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  • South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    Mar 4, 18 • 2063 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa face Argentina for place in final of USA Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens team made it five in a row in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by qualifying for the Cup semifinals of the HSBC USA Sevens, being played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The Blitzboks outplayed Australia 29-17 on Saturday night...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN LAS VEGAS

    Mar 4, 18 • 1954 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN LAS VEGAS

    England Sevens will face New Zealand on day three in the fifth-place semi-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas. In their Cup quarter-final tie, England went down to a narrow 12-17 loss as Perry Baker scored a hat-trick for hosts USA....

  • Emirates Lions reign supreme in Loftus derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    Mar 4, 18 • 1897 Views • General News, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions reign supreme in Loftus derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    DHL Stormers grab four tries but stumble in Christchurch Waratahs hold Cell C Sharks to frustrating Durban stalemate The Emirates Lions surged into a nine point lead on the South African Conference log with their comfortable 49-35 bonus-point triumph over...

  • Vodacom Bulls touring squad to Australasia

    Mar 4, 18 • 2394 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls touring squad to Australasia

    The Vodacom Bulls announced a 27-man touring squad for the Australasian leg of their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, including 15 forwards and 12 backs. Head coach John Mitchell selected an exciting and well-balanced squad, that he firmly believes are the right...

  • ERASMUS SIGNS WITH LIONS

    Mar 4, 18 • 4564 Views • General News • • Comments Off on ERASMUS SIGNS WITH LIONS

    The Lions Rugby Company (LRC) is proud to announce that Sean Erasmus has been contracted by the LRC. Erasmus, currently the director of coaching at Paarl Boys High, will join the Lions on 1 November 2018. Rudolf Straeuli, the CEO of the Lions Rugby Company,...

  • AUSSIE 7S SUNK BY SOUTH AFRICA IN HSBC USA SEVENS QUARTER FINALS

    Mar 4, 18 • 2450 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE 7S SUNK BY SOUTH AFRICA IN HSBC USA SEVENS QUARTER FINALS

    A second-half blitz from defending HSBC World Series Sevens champions South Africa has stamped the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team out of Cup contention on day two in Las Vegas. The two sides were locked at 12-all at halftime in their Cup Quarter Final,...

  • Toyota Cheetahs face Connacht in Bloemfontein

    Mar 2, 18 • 3302 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Connacht in Bloemfontein

    After a three week tour to Wales and Scotland, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Connacht from Ireland at 19:35 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 3 March 2018.  The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. Toyota Stadium will be filled...

  • Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Mar 2, 18 • 2555 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Plessis handed Blitzboks debut in Las Vegas

    Muller du Plessis will become Blitzbok #168 this weekend when he takes to the field for the Springbok Sevens in the HSBC USA Sevens, to be played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell included the 19-year-old in the final...

  • SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    Mar 2, 18 • 2670 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes FNB to Blitzboks family

    SA Rugby on Friday confirmed a major new backer for the Springbok Sevens team with banking giant, FNB, revealed as an associate sponsor to the Blitzboks. FNB has agreed to a five-year partnership which will see the bank’s familiar logo appear on the back of...

  • Test tickets for England series opener now available

    Mar 2, 18 • 2004 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Test tickets for England series opener now available

    Tickets for the Springboks’ first Test at home under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, against England at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 9 June, have gone on sale today. Ticket prices for this highly-anticipated Castle Lager Incoming Series opener...

  • New Zealand Rugby unveils Cooperation Agreement with Harlequins

    Mar 2, 18 • 1876 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby unveils Cooperation Agreement with Harlequins

    New Zealand Rugby has today announced a cooperation agreement with Harlequins, which will see the national union strategically linked with the Premiership club both on the field and behind the scenes. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This...

  • All Black Sevens team named for Las Vegas Sevens

    Mar 2, 18 • 1955 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Black Sevens team named for Las Vegas Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...

  • Madibaz determined to overcome tough start

    Mar 1, 18 • 3118 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Madibaz determined to overcome tough start

    Despite being affected by a string of injuries among senior players, FNB Madibaz Rugby Club’s Theresa le Roux says their determination to achieve something from the Varsity Cup this year remains as strong as ever. Madibaz suffered their fourth defeat in a...

  • VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW

    Mar 1, 18 • 2179 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW

    Queensland Reds v Brumbies When: Friday 2 March at 8:00pm AEDT Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE ABC Grandstand and RUGBY.com.au Radio Broadcast information: The Reds will be without Captain Scott Higginbotham and lock...

  • Postponement: Scarlets v Leinster Rugby

    Mar 1, 18 • 1802 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Postponement: Scarlets v Leinster Rugby

    PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Scarlets and Leinster Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Scarlets and Leinster due to severe weather warnings that remain in...

  • BNZ Crusaders Named to Play Stormers

    Mar 1, 18 • 2828 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders Named to Play Stormers

    Crusader For Life The latest Crusader For Life videos this week include interviews of Razor, Jason and Codie discussing this weekend’s game, Luke chatting 100 games and Wyatt telling us why he’s retiring from some of the game! Visit...

  • Postponement: Zebre Rugby Club v Ospreys Rugby

    Mar 1, 18 • 1736 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Postponement: Zebre Rugby Club v Ospreys Rugby

    PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday evening’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Zebre Rugby Club and Ospreys Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Zebre and Ospreys after it was established that...

  • Dragons team to face Southern Kings

    Mar 1, 18 • 1635 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Dragons team to face Southern Kings

    Dragons have made six personnel changes and one positional change for their Guinness PRO14 match against Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow (Friday 2nd March). Head Coach Bernard Jackman has moved versatile back Zane Kirchner to the...

  • Team Announcement: Southern Kings v Dragons

    Mar 1, 18 • 3008 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Southern Kings v Dragons

    Minimal changes to the starting XV but some tinkering when it came to the replacements was the outcome when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids named his team to take on the Dragons in a GUINNESS PRO14 fixture to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...

  • Appetising Gauteng derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

    Mar 1, 18 • 2733 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Appetising Gauteng derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

    DHL Stormers up against Crusaders in crunch away clash Cell C Sharks host Waratahs at Kings Park in Durban   The Vodacom Bulls will be tested at home in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon when they face Gauteng neighbours the Emirates Lions in the...

  • Postponement: Cardiff Blues v Benetton Rugby

    Mar 1, 18 • 1565 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Postponement: Cardiff Blues v Benetton Rugby

    PRO14 Rugby can confirm that tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Cardiff Blues and Benetton Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Cardiff Blues and Benetton Rugby due to severe weather...

  • Postponement: Edinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby

    Mar 1, 18 • 1633 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Postponement: Edinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby

    PRO14 Rugby can confirm that tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Edinburgh Rugby and Munster Rugby has been postponed until the weekend of March 16/17/18. An early decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Edinburgh and...

  • SUPERRUGBY: PLAASLIKE SPANNE SPOOK OF SPOOK DIT UIT

    Mar 1, 18 • 2284 Views • General News, Pale Toe, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on SUPERRUGBY: PLAASLIKE SPANNE SPOOK OF SPOOK DIT UIT

    -Centurion Die SuperRugby kompetisie van 2018 is maar nog ʼn vulletjie, maar daar is reeds ʼn paar plaaslike en ander spanne wat hul stem begin dikmaak, vir die verkeerde en regte redes. Die Lions en die Sharks het reeds ʼn week of wat gelede hul 2018-debuut...

  • Win With Rugby15 and the Vodacom Bulls

    Mar 1, 18 • 2659 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Win With Rugby15 and the Vodacom Bulls

    Competition Time: You could stand a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of 4 tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like RugbyFifteen and Blue Bulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question: Who has the most #SuperRugby Caps in...

  • Francois Venter to join Worcester Warriors

    Mar 1, 18 • 3323 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Francois Venter to join Worcester Warriors

    Free State Rugby confirmed that Francois Venter will be leaving the Toyota Cheetahs after the Guinness PRO14 season.    “After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my rugby career at the end of the Guinness PRO14 season at the Worcester...