Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Nic de Jager to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Nelspruit

    Aug 23, 17 • 1024 Views • General NewsComments Off on Nic de Jager to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Nelspruit

    Nic de Jager will take the captains’ armband on Friday as The Vodacom Blue Bulls run out against the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit. Flanker Boom Prinsloo is fit again and will start in the number six jersey in place of Shaun Adendorff, who replaced Prinsloo in...

  • Varsity MTB Challenge for everyone, says Francois Pienaar

    Aug 23, 17 • 2549 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Varsity MTB Challenge for everyone, says Francois Pienaar

    Providing an opportunity for old varsity friends to renew their rivalry, while also creating a platform for current students to compete, are the driving forces behind next month’s Varsity MTB Challenge. In addition, the second edition of the two-day...

  • Varsity MTB Challenge for everyone, says Francois Pienaar

    Aug 23, 17 • 1035 Views • General NewsComments Off on Varsity MTB Challenge for everyone, says Francois Pienaar

    Providing an opportunity for old varsity friends to renew their rivalry, while also creating a platform for current students to compete, are the driving forces behind next month’s Varsity MTB Challenge. In addition, the second edition of the two-day...

  • RugbyWA statement

    Aug 23, 17 • 1112 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RugbyWA statement

    RugbyWA is incredibly disappointed to hear that yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Andrew Forrest and ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne and directors Brett Robinson and John Eales failed to reach a positive outcome. Particularly given Mr. Forrest’s incredibly...

  • RugbyWA statement

    Aug 23, 17 • 2342 Views • General NewsComments Off on RugbyWA statement

    RugbyWA is incredibly disappointed to hear that yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Andrew Forrest and ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne and directors Brett Robinson and John Eales failed to reach a positive outcome. Particularly given Mr. Forrest’s incredibly...

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    Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Historic Overview

    Aug 23, 17 • 1463 Views • General NewsComments Off on Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Historic Overview

    The last of the season’s Premier Interschools derbies takes place on Saturday 26 August when Boland Landbou visits fellow agricultural school Oakdale in Riversdale for their annual interschool. The two schools have been playing each other on a yearly basis...

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    Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Historic Overview

    Aug 23, 17 • 1283 Views • General NewsComments Off on Oakdale vs Boland Landbou Historic Overview

    The last of the season’s Premier Interschools derbies takes place on Saturday 26 August when Boland Landbou visits fellow agricultural school Oakdale in Riversdale for their annual interschool. The two schools have been playing each other on a yearly basis...

  • Hockey: Rondebosch 1st XI vs Bishops 1st XI, 25th August 2017

    Aug 23, 17 • 2417 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Hockey: Rondebosch 1st XI vs Bishops 1st XI, 25th August 2017

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  • Hockey: Rondebosch 1st XI vs Bishops 1st XI, 25th August 2017

    Aug 23, 17 • 839 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hockey: Rondebosch 1st XI vs Bishops 1st XI, 25th August 2017

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  • Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

    Aug 23, 17 • 1470 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

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  • Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

    Aug 23, 17 • 960 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wynberg 1st XV vs SACS 1st XV, 26 August 2017

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  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 1333 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...

  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 1022 Views • General NewsComments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 2033 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 943 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...

  • ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Aug 22, 17 • 1613 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Board representatives from the Australian Rugby Union today travelled to Adelaide to meet with Western Australian businessman Andrew Forrest AO and his representatives. The meeting was held with the purpose of discussing the future of the Western Force and a...

  • ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Aug 22, 17 • 1486 Views • General NewsComments Off on ARU statement – Andrew Forrest meeting

    Board representatives from the Australian Rugby Union today travelled to Adelaide to meet with Western Australian businessman Andrew Forrest AO and his representatives. The meeting was held with the purpose of discussing the future of the Western Force and a...

  • City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Aug 22, 17 • 2107 Views • General NewsComments Off on City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Both DHL Western Province U19 and DHL Western Province U21 will be in action at City Park on Saturday. DHL Western Province U19 will be looking for their seventh consecutive win of the season when they host Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 in a match that kicks off at...

  • City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Aug 22, 17 • 968 Views • General NewsComments Off on City Park to host DHL WP U19 and DHL WP U21

    Both DHL Western Province U19 and DHL Western Province U21 will be in action at City Park on Saturday. DHL Western Province U19 will be looking for their seventh consecutive win of the season when they host Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 in a match that kicks off at...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 1522 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 1045 Views • General NewsComments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 2690 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 893 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 2756 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 1656 Views • General NewsComments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...