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  • Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Oct 13, 16 • 1588 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 the focus  Mix of experienced players and debutantes  Three Olympic Games sevens medallists included Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named a squad of 28, to take on the Australian Wallaroos in the two-Test series, as...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Oct 13, 16 • 2123 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Statement from Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Chief Executive Ian Patterson: “As soon as we became aware of the charge, MCRFU took advice and immediately put in place all responsible steps to manage the situation including standing the player down from our...

  • Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Oct 13, 16 • 2012 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Mpumalanga Rugby PTY LTD is delighted to announce the official appointment of Brent Janse van Rensburg as the head coach of the Steval Pumas, effective from the start of the 2017 rugby season. After extensive consultation, Janse van Rensburg, who is one of...

  • SA Visindustrie toernooi 2016 | Velddrif 28 & 29 Oktober 2016

    Oct 13, 16 • 1838 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Visindustrie toernooi 2016 | Velddrif 28 & 29 Oktober 2016

    BOLAND RUGBY se jaarlikse Suid-Afrikaanse Visindustrie toernooi vind oudergewoonte weer vanjaar plaas te Velddrif, op die Smit Sportgronde op 28 en 29 Oktober 2016. Dit sal die 29ste keer wees dat dié gewilde en tradisieryke toernooi aangebied word, met...

  • SA Rugby works with talented junior players

    Oct 12, 16 • 1902 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby works with talented junior players

    SA Rugby hosted 140 Under-16 and Under-17 players at two high performance training camps in the Western Cape, where they were coached on and off the field about what it takes to advance through the national structures. A total of 75 players, who had been...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    Oct 12, 16 • 1731 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel in Haydock last night. Leota was given a two-week ban and he is free to play again on 25th October. During last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby, Leota...

  • Willemse at pivot for DHL WP U19

    Oct 12, 16 • 2327 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Willemse at pivot for DHL WP U19

    SA Schools star Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for DHL Western Province U19, in their semifinal clash with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs U19, at City Park, on Friday. After starring off the replacements bench, the Paul Roos scholar gets his first...

  • BRU KLUBRUGBY SEMI-FINALE 2016 | 15 Oktober 2016

    Oct 12, 16 • 2440 Views • General News • • Comments Off on BRU KLUBRUGBY SEMI-FINALE 2016 | 15 Oktober 2016

    Die Boland Rugbyunie se Klubrugby Semi-Finale vind Saterdag 15 Oktober plaas op die Boland Stadion, Wellington. Wedstrydbepalings: BOLAND STADION A-VELD: GROOTUITDAAG SEMI-FINALE: 15:00 – Robertson RFC vs Hawston 16:30 – Saldanhabaai vs Roses United...

  • DHL WP U21 bolstered for semifinal

    Oct 12, 16 • 1756 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL WP U21 bolstered for semifinal

    DHL Western Province U21 have welcomed back a number of key players for their semifinal clash against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs U21, at City Park, on Friday. Coach Jerome Paarwater has made seven changes to the team that secured top spot on the...

  • Human name side for Under-21 semi’s

    Oct 12, 16 • 1605 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Human name side for Under-21 semi’s

    Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 coach Pote Human welcomes back Divan Rossouw into his team to play the Xerox Golden Lions Under-21’s in the semfinal of the SA Rugby Under-21 Provincial Championships in Johannesburg on Friday. Kick-off is 14h00 at Emirates...

  • Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Oct 12, 16 • 1854 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Top South African referees Craig Joubert, Marius van der Westhuizen and Jaco Peyper have each been tasked with taking charge of two Tests during the November internationals, World Rugby announced on Wednesday. World Rugby also announced that New Zealand’s...

  • Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Oct 12, 16 • 1866 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Statement from New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew: “New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid- Canterbury and have been providing support to the Union in relation to the matter.   A court suppression order is in...

  • Women’s 15s camp in Cape Town

    Oct 12, 16 • 1972 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Women’s 15s camp in Cape Town

    Forty eight of the best provincial women’s 15-a-side players will gather in Cape Town on Thursday for a three-day testing and training camp, which will allow SA Rugby to take stock of the women’s talent on offer in the country. The players, who were...

  • BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    Oct 12, 16 • 1533 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    The 2017 BNZ Crusaders team will be managed by Shane Fletcher, current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury Rugby Team Manager. Fletcher takes up the role that has been held by Angus Gardiner for the last five seasons, with Gardiner moving...

  • NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1633 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    The NSW Waratahs are proud to introduce four brand new memberships for supporters in 2017 as next season’s packages officially go on sale today. The new memberships include a NSW Country membership, corporate Club Waratah membership, Baby Tah membership and...

  • St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1625 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    The St.George Queensland Reds have confirmed their 38-man Senior Squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, with 13 new signings in total joining the ranks at Ballymore Stadium – the most recent of which is the return of Wallabies loose forward Scott...

  • Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Oct 12, 16 • 1743 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s leading matching officials, speaks fluent English and French. He is a World Rugby trainer...

  • SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Oct 11, 16 • 1916 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Media are invited to attend the opening of the SA Rugby coaching indaba, which will take place in Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday next week (19 and 20 October, 2016). CEOs and coaching staff of all six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have been invited to...

  • MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    Oct 11, 16 • 1742 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    MUAMBA APPOINTED RUGBY AFRICA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s most experienced match officials,...

  • The final Mercedes-Benz and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa breakfast features a host of legendary rugby icons

    Oct 11, 16 • 1763 Views • General News • • Comments Off on The final Mercedes-Benz and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa breakfast features a host of legendary rugby icons

    Powerful messages from the Laureus Youth Empowerment through Sport team “The youth are the most important and have the power to change the world” Mercedes-Benz and Laureus continue to make a meaningful difference in the communities across South...

  • Lions prominent in SA Rugby nominations

    Oct 11, 16 • 1942 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Lions prominent in SA Rugby nominations

    A wide array of players were nominated in the various categories of the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards, and Curwin Bosch, Ruan Combrinck, Seabelo Senatla and Warren Whiteley, were nominated in two categories each, the list of nominees still has a distinct...

  • AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Oct 11, 16 • 1480 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Fans from around the world will get another opportunity to be a part of the unrivalled excitement, colour and action of the 2017 HSBC Sydney7s with General Public tickets going on sale today for the now three-day event from February 3-5 at Allianz Stadium in...

  • New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Oct 11, 16 • 1464 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Rugby’s annual celebration of achievement across the sport will be sponsored by ASB, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The biggest names in New Zealand rugby will celebrate the year’s individual and team triumphs from the community game through to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    Oct 11, 16 • 1736 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). Leota received a yellow card from referee Tom Foley and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness update 10 October 2016

    Oct 11, 16 • 1242 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness update 10 October 2016

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