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  • PERTH SPIRIT PREVAIL IN BUILDCORP NRC GRAND FINAL CLIFFHANGER

    Oct 24, 16 • 1640 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on PERTH SPIRIT PREVAIL IN BUILDCORP NRC GRAND FINAL CLIFFHANGER

    The Buildcorp National Rugby Championship has crowned a new champion as Perth Spirit ran out 20-16 winners over NSW Country Eagles in an enthralling contest at a chilly Scully Park in Tamworth on Saturday night. Fuelled by a stirring defensive effort, the...

  • Qantas Wallabies denied in Auckland

    Oct 24, 16 • 1276 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies denied in Auckland

    The Qantas Wallabies have been denied in Auckland after falling 37-10 to New Zealand in a match which featured a huge momentum swing in the early stages of the second half. Trailing by five points shortly after the break, Australia was refused a...

  • BUILDCORP WALLAROOS FALL TO BLACK FERNS AT EDEN PARK

    Oct 24, 16 • 1403 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS FALL TO BLACK FERNS AT EDEN PARK

    The Buildcorp Wallaroos have fallen to New Zealand 67-3 their first Test match of 2016 at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday afternoon. The Wallaroos, with 12 debutants in the side to face the Black Ferns, showed promising signs for the future but were at times...

  • Tries galore on exciting opening day of SA Rugby Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 24, 16 • 1393 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Tries galore on exciting opening day of SA Rugby Interprovincial Sevens

    The SA Rugby Interprovincial Sevens for Men and Women delivered a feast of tries on Day One of the tournament held in the iconic Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit and produced some outstanding results in the 52 matches played. No less than 153 tries were scored...

  • Marais steers Cheetahs to Currie Cup glory

    Oct 23, 16 • 1880 Views • Analysis, General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Marais steers Cheetahs to Currie Cup glory

    Currie Cup back in Bloemfontein after nine years Golden Lions clinch U19 and U21 titles on great day for SA Rugby   Toyota Free State Cheetahs flyhalf Niel Marais steered his team to their first Currie Cup title since 2007 at the Toyota Stadium in...

  • CURRIEBEKER EINDSTRYD: RUGBY IS WEER LEKKER!

    Oct 21, 16 • 2133 Views • Analysis, General News, National, Pale Toe • • Comments Off on CURRIEBEKER EINDSTRYD: RUGBY IS WEER LEKKER!

    “Elke eindstryd het sy momente, sy helde en sy oomblikke en dit gaan Saterdag weer so wees”- Naas Botha Die Curriebeker kompetisie van 2016 se eindstryd is hier, en te midde van ʼn groot dragsel negatiwiteit oor Springbokrugby, is Bloemfontein en Pretoria...

  • Ngong Shine At Mashujaa Tourney

    Oct 21, 16 • 1692 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ngong Shine At Mashujaa Tourney

    The Mashujaa Day tournament was hosted by the Community Rugby Association (COMRAS) on Thursday 20 October 2016, attracting over 200 players in the various categories up for grabs. Ngong RFC defeated hosts COMRAS 22-3 to claim the senior men’s 15s aside...

  • FORCE LURE COLEMAN TO THE WEST

    Oct 21, 16 • 1620 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on FORCE LURE COLEMAN TO THE WEST

    The Western Force have signed Brumbies utility back Robbie Coleman for the 2017 and 2018 Super Rugby seasons. The 26-year-old will leave the Canberra based club with a year left on his contract and head west to continue his rugby career. After 80 caps with...

  • PHIL WAUGH MEDAL TO BE AWARDED TO MAN OF MATCH IN BUILDCORP NRC GRAND FINAL

    Oct 21, 16 • 1771 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on PHIL WAUGH MEDAL TO BE AWARDED TO MAN OF MATCH IN BUILDCORP NRC GRAND FINAL

    Australian Rugby Union announced today a new annual medal which will be awarded to the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Man of the Match, named after one of the game’s fiercest competitors. The Phil Waugh Medal, named after the 79-Test Wallaby and...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE NEW ZEALAND

    Oct 21, 16 • 1475 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE NEW ZEALAND

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand in final Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday 22 October, 7:35pm local time (5.35pm AEDT) Scott Sio (24 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (111 Tests) Sekope Kepu (72 Tests) Rory Arnold (5 Tests) Adam...

  • SPIRIT TEAM FOR CHAMPIONSHIP CHARGE IN TAMWORTH

    Oct 21, 16 • 1474 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SPIRIT TEAM FOR CHAMPIONSHIP CHARGE IN TAMWORTH

    The Perth Spirit welcome back star flyhalf Jono Lance in the only change to the starting XV for Saturday’s 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Grand Final against the NSW Country Eagles in Tamworth on Saturday, 22 October. In the only other inclusion...

  • AUSSIE SEVENS GET FIRST RUN SINCE RIO OLYMPIC GAMES AT CENTRAL COAST SEVENS

    Oct 21, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE SEVENS GET FIRST RUN SINCE RIO OLYMPIC GAMES AT CENTRAL COAST SEVENS

    The Qantas Australian Women’s and Men’s Sevens squads will take to the field for the first time since their history-making Rio Olympics campaigns in August, when they take part in the Central Coast Sevens tournament this weekend. After the Women’s...

  • Coaching Indaba maps out way forward for SA Rugby

    Oct 20, 16 • 2300 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Coaching Indaba maps out way forward for SA Rugby

    The SA Rugby Coaching Indaba had mapped out a new way forward for South African rugby, said acting president, Mr Mark Alexander, on Thursday. The country’s six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises turned out in force with Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, his...

  • Springbok management team boosted

    Oct 20, 16 • 2366 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Springbok management team boosted

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs head coach Franco Smith and Xerox Golden Lions defence specialist, JP Ferreira, have been seconded to the Springbok management team for the end of year tour at the request of the Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, SA Rugby announced...

  • DHL WP U21 call on Zas for final

    Oct 20, 16 • 1751 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP U21 call on Zas for final

    Leolin Zas has been included in the DHL Western Province U21 match-day squad for their final against Xerox Golden Lions U21, in Bloemfontein, on Saturday. The speedy wing, who missed just one match for the DHL Stormers this season through suspension, turns...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Oct 20, 16 • 1739 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. Vodacom Blue Bulls

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup FINAL on Saturday, 22 October 2016 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 16:00  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple...

  • State of Border Rugby

    Oct 20, 16 • 2684 Views • General News • • Comments Off on State of Border Rugby

    ARTICLE IN THE DAILY DISPATCH CREATES CONFUSION AND MISLEADS It is a fact that the Directors of the Border Rugby (Pty) Ltd decided to put the company under voluntary liquidation. The reasons for this have been stated in the papers are for the public to see...

  • Xerox Golden Lions junior teams to face WP in final

    Oct 20, 16 • 2331 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions junior teams to face WP in final

    COMPETITION/AGE GRADE: CURRIE CUP U/19 TEAM: XEROX GOLDEN LIONS U/19 OPPOSING TEAM: W.P U/19 TEAM COACH 1 (name): JOEY MONGALO TEAM COACH 2 (name): PHILLIP LEMMER BokSmart (BS) No. COACH 1: BS-0040436 BokSmart (BS) No. COACH 2: BS- BS-0017699 MATCH REFEREE...

  • Jenkinsonly change in team to face Free State in Currie Cup final

    Oct 20, 16 • 1843 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Jenkinsonly change in team to face Free State in Currie Cup final

    Jason Jenkins will start at lock for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Saturday’s Currie Cup final against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Jenkins replaces the injured RG Snyman in the only change to the starting team that edged DHL Western Province...

  • Davids the only change for DHL WP U19

    Oct 20, 16 • 1319 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Davids the only change for DHL WP U19

    There is just one change to the DHL Western Province U19 team for their final against Xerox Golden Lions U19, in Bloemfontein, on Saturday. Junior Springbok loose forward Zain Davids will start at openside flank, in place of Nama Xaba, as DHL Western Province...

  • Lions’ Ferreira joins Springboks

    Oct 20, 16 • 1643 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Lions’ Ferreira joins Springboks

    JP Ferreira, defense coach and technical analyst at the Golden Lions Rugby Union, has been seconded to the Springbok management team for the end of year tour. This announcement was made by SA Rugby during the two day rugby indaba that took place in Cape Town....

  • Cheetahs hunt fairy-tale Currie Cup finish

    Oct 20, 16 • 1627 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Cheetahs hunt fairy-tale Currie Cup finish

    The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will look for a fairy-tale finish to the Currie Cup, after progressing through the competition unbeaten, when they host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday in what will mark the 10th final between the sides. A...

  • Kia Motors New Zealand partners with Eden Park

    Oct 20, 16 • 2087 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kia Motors New Zealand partners with Eden Park

    New Zealand’s premier stadium, Eden Park, and Kia Motors New Zealand Limited have announced a long-term partnership that will see the two global brands come together. This integrated partnership will see Kia’s branding displayed within Eden Park, as well...

  • Kyle Brown steps up his pre-season training with ASICS

    Oct 20, 16 • 2036 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Kyle Brown steps up his pre-season training with ASICS

    ASICS is excited to announce that Blitzboks captain and Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Brown has joined the company as a brand ambassador. Kyle is currently undergoing pre-season training along with the rest of his Springbok Sevens teammates ahead of the HSBC...

  • Black Ferns team named for season opening Test against Australia

    Oct 20, 16 • 1313 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns team named for season opening Test against Australia

    The Black Ferns team to open their 2016 international season against Australia has been named, as they prepare for a tantalising trans-Tasman battle ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Test match at Eden Park this Saturday. The team is: (new caps denoted by *) 1. Pip...