Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Aug 24, 17 • 2400 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), believes that “sports legends are made – not born”. Therefore, a commitment is required to honing local talent – not just for future Cheetahs players, but for the development of rugby in our country as a whole....

  • Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Aug 24, 17 • 2101 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota SA announces R 2 million investment into the Toyota Cheetahs Academy

    Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), believes that “sports legends are made – not born”. Therefore, a commitment is required to honing local talent – not just for future Cheetahs players, but for the development of rugby in our country as a whole....

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 1337 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 1123 Views • General NewsComments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 1201 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 1034 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1668 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1029 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 1389 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 1086 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 24, 17 • 2882 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 24, 17 • 1077 Views • General NewsComments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...

  • CC 2017: Club players to bolster Cavaliers squad

    Aug 24, 17 • 2091 Views • General NewsComments Off on CC 2017: Club players to bolster Cavaliers squad

    THE Boland Cavaliers have added four club players to their squad ahead of the 2017 Currie Cup competition. Following Boland Rugby’s (Grand Challenge) club finals on Saturday, the following players have been added to Boland’s professional squad: Emile...

  • CC 2017: Club players to bolster Cavaliers squad

    Aug 24, 17 • 1267 Views • General NewsComments Off on CC 2017: Club players to bolster Cavaliers squad

    THE Boland Cavaliers have added four club players to their squad ahead of the 2017 Currie Cup competition. Following Boland Rugby’s (Grand Challenge) club finals on Saturday, the following players have been added to Boland’s professional squad: Emile...

  • England Women Squad Update

    Aug 24, 17 • 1411 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women Squad Update

    Danielle Waterman suffered a concussion during last night’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Waterman was removed from the field of play in the first half of the match. As a result she will no longer play a part in England’s Rugby...

  • England Women Squad Update

    Aug 24, 17 • 952 Views • General NewsComments Off on England Women Squad Update

    Danielle Waterman suffered a concussion during last night’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Waterman was removed from the field of play in the first half of the match. As a result she will no longer play a part in England’s Rugby...

  • All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    Aug 24, 17 • 1297 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    The All Blacks team to play the Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 26 August 2017 has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (29) 2. Dane Coles (49) 3....

  • All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    Aug 24, 17 • 1123 Views • General NewsComments Off on All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    The All Blacks team to play the Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 26 August 2017 has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (29) 2. Dane Coles (49) 3....

  • Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    Aug 23, 17 • 1331 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    KCB utility back Peter Kilonzo will make his test debut on Saturday, partnering Leo Seje in a midfield partnership as the Simbas squad to face Hong Kong in the return test at the RFUEA was unveiled on Wednesday morning. Kilonzo, who played for Kenya “A”...

  • Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    Aug 23, 17 • 1303 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    KCB utility back Peter Kilonzo will make his test debut on Saturday, partnering Leo Seje in a midfield partnership as the Simbas squad to face Hong Kong in the return test at the RFUEA was unveiled on Wednesday morning. Kilonzo, who played for Kenya “A”...

  • Currie Cup in full swing as First Division kicks off

    Aug 23, 17 • 1333 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup in full swing as First Division kicks off

    The Currie Cup season will launch into full swing on Friday when the First Division – proudly sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – kicks off in Potchefstroom. Last year’s runners up, the Leopards, will host the SWD Eagles in the opening match at Profert...

  • Currie Cup in full swing as First Division kicks off

    Aug 23, 17 • 1776 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup in full swing as First Division kicks off

    The Currie Cup season will launch into full swing on Friday when the First Division – proudly sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – kicks off in Potchefstroom. Last year’s runners up, the Leopards, will host the SWD Eagles in the opening match at Profert...

  • Pumas starting heroes that defeated Griquas are rewarded with the same jerseys.

    Aug 23, 17 • 2929 Views • General NewsComments Off on Pumas starting heroes that defeated Griquas are rewarded with the same jerseys.

    Pumas coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had to change his winning formula when he named his team to face the Blue Bulls in the Mbombela Stadium on Friday night. Most of the starting heroes that defeated the Griquas in Kimberley have all be rewarded with the same...

  • Pumas starting heroes that defeated Griquas are rewarded with the same jerseys.

    Aug 23, 17 • 1019 Views • General NewsComments Off on Pumas starting heroes that defeated Griquas are rewarded with the same jerseys.

    Pumas coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had to change his winning formula when he named his team to face the Blue Bulls in the Mbombela Stadium on Friday night. Most of the starting heroes that defeated the Griquas in Kimberley have all be rewarded with the same...

  • Nic de Jager to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Nelspruit

    Aug 23, 17 • 3126 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...