Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Latest law amendments to be trialled in South Africa

    Aug 2, 17 • 1087 Views • General NewsComments Off on Latest law amendments to be trialled in South Africa

    Domestic rugby in South Africa will fall in line with the northern hemisphere when the recently-announced law amendments will also go on trial locally in six competitions, following special dispensation from World Rugby. These amendments, which focus heavily...

  • Michael Hooper appointed Wallabies captain

    Aug 2, 17 • 1375 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Michael Hooper appointed Wallabies captain

    Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has today appointed Michael Hooper to lead Australia. At 25 years of age, and already a veteran of 68 Tests, Hooper will captain Australia following Stephen Moore’s decision to immediately step down from the role...

  • Michael Hooper appointed Wallabies captain

    Aug 2, 17 • 1164 Views • General NewsComments Off on Michael Hooper appointed Wallabies captain

    Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has today appointed Michael Hooper to lead Australia. At 25 years of age, and already a veteran of 68 Tests, Hooper will captain Australia following Stephen Moore’s decision to immediately step down from the role...

  • Players assemble for All Blacks wider training camp

    Aug 2, 17 • 2180 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Players assemble for All Blacks wider training camp

    An All Blacks wider training camp is being held in Christchurch for two days this week ahead of the Investec Rugby Championship. The players attending the camp are as follows: Forwards Hookers: Dane Coles and Nathan Harris. Props: Kane Hames, Nepo Laulala,...

  • Players assemble for All Blacks wider training camp

    Aug 2, 17 • 996 Views • General NewsComments Off on Players assemble for All Blacks wider training camp

    An All Blacks wider training camp is being held in Christchurch for two days this week ahead of the Investec Rugby Championship. The players attending the camp are as follows: Forwards Hookers: Dane Coles and Nathan Harris. Props: Kane Hames, Nepo Laulala,...

  • Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    Aug 2, 17 • 1332 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    The independent committee hearing an appeal by All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has reserved its decision after a two-hour hearing this evening. The appeal committee – made up of chair Mr. Justice Graeme Mew (Canada), Shao-Ing Wang (Singapore) and...

  • Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    Aug 2, 17 • 1024 Views • General NewsComments Off on Judicial Appeal update – Sonny Bill Williams

    The independent committee hearing an appeal by All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has reserved its decision after a two-hour hearing this evening. The appeal committee – made up of chair Mr. Justice Graeme Mew (Canada), Shao-Ing Wang (Singapore) and...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Aug 2, 17 • 3137 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Saturday 5th August 2017 will dawn on another Premier Interschools match. Arguably the biggest of the lot Paarl Gimnasium versus Paarl Boys’ High. The Galpille against the Bloedworse, South vs North. This is the time of year when the town of Paarl is...

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    Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Aug 2, 17 • 1307 Views • General NewsComments Off on Paarl Gimnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High Historic Overview

    Saturday 5th August 2017 will dawn on another Premier Interschools match. Arguably the biggest of the lot Paarl Gimnasium versus Paarl Boys’ High. The Galpille against the Bloedworse, South vs North. This is the time of year when the town of Paarl is...

  • SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    Aug 1, 17 • 1646 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    The world of the oval ball may be traditionally dominated by men, but SA Rugby will celebrate Women’s Month this year by partnering with Caring4Girls to donate sanitary products to disadvantaged women, while females will be allowed free entry at selected...

  • SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    Aug 1, 17 • 1197 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby to celebrate Women’s Month

    The world of the oval ball may be traditionally dominated by men, but SA Rugby will celebrate Women’s Month this year by partnering with Caring4Girls to donate sanitary products to disadvantaged women, while females will be allowed free entry at selected...

  • Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    Aug 1, 17 • 2870 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    The Super Rugby Final to be held at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August, between the Emirates Lions and BNZ Crusaders, has been completely sold out. This will officially be the biggest match to be hosted in South African rugby history. Here is some...

  • Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    Aug 1, 17 • 1615 Views • General NewsComments Off on Important Notice for individuals attending the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, Saturday 5 August 2017

    The Super Rugby Final to be held at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August, between the Emirates Lions and BNZ Crusaders, has been completely sold out. This will officially be the biggest match to be hosted in South African rugby history. Here is some...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 2589 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    SANZAAR has announced the match official appointments for the Super Rugby final on Saturday 5 August at Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, between the Lions and Crusaders #LIOvCRU. The match referee will be Jaco Peyper who refereed the semi-final between...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 1490 Views • General NewsComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    SANZAAR has announced the match official appointments for the Super Rugby final on Saturday 5 August at Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, between the Lions and Crusaders #LIOvCRU. The match referee will be Jaco Peyper who refereed the semi-final between...

  • Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Aug 1, 17 • 1295 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Toyota Cheetahs, Southern Kings join Guinness PRO14 Top Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian clubs to visit SA Summer rugby comes to South Africa The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings will kick off a new adventure for South African rugby in five weeks’ time...

  • Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Aug 1, 17 • 1036 Views • General NewsComments Off on Guinness PRO14 opens door into northern hemisphere for South Africa

    Toyota Cheetahs, Southern Kings join Guinness PRO14 Top Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian clubs to visit SA Summer rugby comes to South Africa The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings will kick off a new adventure for South African rugby in five weeks’ time...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Aug 1, 17 • 982 Views • General NewsComments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the upcoming 2017/18 season. A long-term strategic agreement has been signed by...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Aug 1, 17 • 972 Views • General NewsComments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Guinness PRO14 Championship

    Celtic Rugby and the South African Rugby Union have today confirmed that the Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings will join an expanded Guinness PRO14 tournament in time for the upcoming 2017/18 season. A long-term strategic agreement has been signed by...

  • Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

    Aug 1, 17 • 3255 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

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    Aug 1, 17 • 977 Views • General NewsComments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2017 Super Rugby Final

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  • Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Aug 1, 17 • 2552 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Former All Black Aaron Mauger will be the Pulse Energy Highlanders’ Head Coach from 2018 after signing a three-year deal with the southern club, CEO Roger Clark announced today. “We are very excited to welcome Aaron Mauger as our Head Coach for next three...

  • Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Aug 1, 17 • 1618 Views • General NewsComments Off on Aaron Mauger named new Highlanders Head Coach

    Former All Black Aaron Mauger will be the Pulse Energy Highlanders’ Head Coach from 2018 after signing a three-year deal with the southern club, CEO Roger Clark announced today. “We are very excited to welcome Aaron Mauger as our Head Coach for next three...

  • Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Aug 1, 17 • 1279 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Michael Lowis (Clevedon RFC) has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of a national anti-doping independent panel for an anti-doping violation. The 40-year-old rugby player tested positive for the presence of the...

  • Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Aug 1, 17 • 1132 Views • General NewsComments Off on Anti-Doping Violation: Michael Lowis

    Michael Lowis (Clevedon RFC) has been suspended for a period of four years from all sport following the decision of a national anti-doping independent panel for an anti-doping violation. The 40-year-old rugby player tested positive for the presence of the...