Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Vermaak replaces injured Cronje in Bok tour squad

    Aug 21, 17 • 1417 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vermaak replaces injured Cronje in Bok tour squad

    Scrumhalf Jano Vermaak of the DHL Stormers has been called up to the Springbok squad as replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina on Saturday in Port Elizabeth. Vermaak, who has already...

  • SA Rugby pays tribute to Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 21, 17 • 1061 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to Sir Colin Meads

    SA Rugby president, Mr. Mark Alexander, on Sunday paid tribute to Sir Colin Meads, New Zealand’s player of the 20th century – and one of the greatest of any nation of all time – who passed away on Sunday, aged 81. He was as famous and as revered in...

  • SA Rugby pays tribute to Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 21, 17 • 887 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to Sir Colin Meads

    SA Rugby president, Mr. Mark Alexander, on Sunday paid tribute to Sir Colin Meads, New Zealand’s player of the 20th century – and one of the greatest of any nation of all time – who passed away on Sunday, aged 81. He was as famous and as revered in...

  • Border, SWD, Lions women in pole position

    Aug 21, 17 • 1021 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, SWD, Lions women in pole position

    Border, SWD and the Golden Lions maintained their unbeaten status in the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition on Saturday to take pole position in their respective sections for final berths. Border, who won the last four A Section titles, stretched...

  • Border, SWD, Lions women in pole position

    Aug 21, 17 • 978 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, SWD, Lions women in pole position

    Border, SWD and the Golden Lions maintained their unbeaten status in the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition on Saturday to take pole position in their respective sections for final berths. Border, who won the last four A Section titles, stretched...

  • Good start, but Springboks still need to improve – Allister Coetzee

    Aug 21, 17 • 963 Views • General NewsComments Off on Good start, but Springboks still need to improve – Allister Coetzee

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, was pleased with the performance of his squad following their 37-15 win over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth but warned that further improvement in key areas will be needed if they want to build...

  • Good start, but Springboks still need to improve – Allister Coetzee

    Aug 21, 17 • 1557 Views • General NewsComments Off on Good start, but Springboks still need to improve – Allister Coetzee

    Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, was pleased with the performance of his squad following their 37-15 win over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth but warned that further improvement in key areas will be needed if they want to build...

  • SA Schools disappoint in U19 Series finale

    Aug 21, 17 • 1741 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Schools disappoint in U19 Series finale

    SA Schools coach Lance Sendin attributed his team’s 52-22 defeat against England at City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday to missed opportunities and lapses in concentration on defense. The defeat left the team winless in the U19 International Series....

  • SA Schools disappoint in U19 Series finale

    Aug 21, 17 • 1045 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Schools disappoint in U19 Series finale

    SA Schools coach Lance Sendin attributed his team’s 52-22 defeat against England at City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday to missed opportunities and lapses in concentration on defense. The defeat left the team winless in the U19 International Series....

  • England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    Aug 18, 17 • 1597 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    England U18s have named their side for the final game of their summer development tour in South Africa. England faces South Africa Schools on Saturday at City Park, Athlone (1 pm BST) in their third match of the ‘U19 International Series’. They have so...

  • England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    Aug 18, 17 • 901 Views • General NewsComments Off on England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools

    England U18s have named their side for the final game of their summer development tour in South Africa. England faces South Africa Schools on Saturday at City Park, Athlone (1 pm BST) in their third match of the ‘U19 International Series’. They have so...

  • Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Aug 18, 17 • 1012 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Hong Kong is in town for Sunday’s test match against the Simbas at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds. The 28-man squad jetted in at 5:22 am EAT (+3GMT) on Friday morning ahead of their two Test clashes with the teams doing battle all...

  • Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Aug 18, 17 • 1218 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash

    Hong Kong is in town for Sunday’s test match against the Simbas at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds. The 28-man squad jetted in at 5:22 am EAT (+3GMT) on Friday morning ahead of their two Test clashes with the teams doing battle all...

  • Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Aug 18, 17 • 1957 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Kick off times for England’s three Test matches in the Old Mutual Wealth Series have changed. The Tests played in November at Twickenham Stadium will now kick off at 3 pm, 30 mins later than initially announced. England will play Argentina on Saturday 11...

  • Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Aug 18, 17 • 796 Views • General NewsComments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Series update

    Kick off times for England’s three Test matches in the Old Mutual Wealth Series have changed. The Tests played in November at Twickenham Stadium will now kick off at 3 pm, 30 mins later than initially announced. England will play Argentina on Saturday 11...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    Aug 18, 17 • 2608 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    The Queensland Premier Rugby grand final kicks off on Sunday at University of Queensland and GPS go head-to-head at Ballymore. After two weeks of semi and preliminary finals, five of our clubs will field teams over the two days of action. Brothers have seven...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    Aug 18, 17 • 977 Views • General NewsComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview

    The Queensland Premier Rugby grand final kicks off on Sunday at University of Queensland and GPS go head-to-head at Ballymore. After two weeks of semi and preliminary finals, five of our clubs will field teams over the two days of action. Brothers have seven...

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    Paul Roos Gimnasium v Grey College Team Lists

    Aug 18, 17 • 3214 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paul Roos Gimnasium v Grey College Team Lists

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Paul Roos Gimnasium will...

  • Paul Roos Gimnasium v Grey College Team Lists

    Aug 18, 17 • 1289 Views • General NewsComments Off on Paul Roos Gimnasium v Grey College Team Lists

    Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August. Paul Roos Gimnasium will...

  • Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    Aug 18, 17 • 1240 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...

  • Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    Aug 18, 17 • 1053 Views • General NewsComments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland

    The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...

  • England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    Aug 18, 17 • 3680 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles, the Red Roses...

  • England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    Aug 18, 17 • 974 Views • General NewsComments Off on England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot

    England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles, the Red Roses...

  • Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Aug 17, 17 • 2038 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Four of the five Springbok squad members released for Currie Cup duty this weekend will take to the field for their respective provinces in a timely boost as the sides look to build momentum in the competition. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant, DHL...

  • Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Aug 17, 17 • 1117 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad members boost Currie Cup

    Four of the five Springbok squad members released for Currie Cup duty this weekend will take to the field for their respective provinces in a timely boost as the sides look to build momentum in the competition. Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant, DHL...