Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Steval Pumas medical report 29 August 2016

    Aug 29, 16 • 1352 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas medical report 29 August 2016

    Despite a bruising encounter with Griquas this past Friday, the Steval Pumas have not been severely affected by new injuries. Here is the team’s injury report following the match. New injuries: • Hennie Skorbinski picked up a hamstring strain and has been...

  • Quins Top Seeds For Dala Sevens

    Aug 29, 16 • 2571 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Quins Top Seeds For Dala Sevens

    The fourth round of the National Sevens Series, the Dala Sevens, takes place on 3rd and 4th of September at the ASK Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu City. Kenya Harlequin, winners of the Driftwood Sevens are top seeds for this tournament and headline Pool A...

  • Clermont edge out Montpellier

    Aug 29, 16 • 1820 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Clermont edge out Montpellier

    Clermont made a statement of intent after beating Montpellier 26-22 in their Top14 clash on Sunday. It was a scrappy game throughout but Clermont used their chances better, pouncing on countless mistakes by Montpellier for an impressive away victory over Jake...

  • Hansen wants Australia to improve

    Aug 29, 16 • 1768 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Hansen wants Australia to improve

    Rugby needs Australia to get back to their best, All Black coach Steve Hansen said on Sunday. The Wallabies have lost their last six Tests in a row and look a shadow of the team who reached last year’s World Cup final. Hansen felt it was important for the...

  • Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen (2016) Rugby Uitslae

    Aug 29, 16 • 2970 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen (2016) Rugby Uitslae

    Nr: Datum: Span: Opponente: T / W: Tipe Wed: Wen / V: Punte V: Punte T: P Verskil: Driee V: Driee T: D Verskil: 1 2016/03/05 1e Span Marais Viljoen Weg Tuks Groep Wen 66 17 49 10 3 7 2 2016/05/12 1e Span Garsfontein Weg Tuks Groep Wen 40 33 7 6 5 1 [&hellip...

  • All Blacks squad members to Mitre 10 Cup

    Aug 29, 16 • 1518 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks squad members to Mitre 10 Cup

    The following All Blacks squad members will be available for Mitre 10 Cup duties, if required this week. Liam Coltman (Otago v Northland, Wednesday 31 August and Bay of Plenty v Otago, Sunday 4 September) Lima Sopoaga and Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa...

  • New Zealand Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal

    Aug 29, 16 • 1546 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal

    The All Blacks star first five-eighth Beauden Barrett has inked a new deal across all levels of the game, in what is a major signing for New Zealand Rugby. 25-year-old Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, as well as his Hurricanes Investec Super...

  • 2016 Buildcorp NRC Round 1 Review

    Aug 29, 16 • 1427 Views • General NewsComments Off on 2016 Buildcorp NRC Round 1 Review

    The first round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship delivered four exciting and telling matches. UC Vikings took the early ascendency on the ladder and players such as Henry Speight and Luke Morahan asserted their intentions for a national...

  • Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Vikings on the Gold Coast

    Aug 29, 16 • 1378 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Vikings on the Gold Coast

    Bond University Queensland Country have gone down 58-20 to the University of Canberra Vikings in Round 1 of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC), at Bond University on the Gold Coast. The visitors outscored Country eight tries to three to...

  • Western Province dominate EP Kings

    Aug 29, 16 • 1537 Views • General NewsComments Off on Western Province dominate EP Kings

    The Eastern Province Kings battled to stay in the game against a determined and hungry the DHL Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the Kings opened the scoreboard in the 3rd minute, ill discipline and poor defence...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES GO DOWN FIGHTING IN WELLINGTON

    Aug 29, 16 • 1571 Views • General NewsComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES GO DOWN FIGHTING IN WELLINGTON

    The Qantas Wallabies have suffered back-to-back defeats to New Zealand after falling 29-9 in a heated battle at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight. The men in gold came out with renewed energy and commitment following their record defeat in Sydney a week...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to NSW Country Eagles in opening round of Buildcorp National Rugby Championship

    Aug 29, 16 • 2026 Views • General NewsComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to NSW Country Eagles in opening round of Buildcorp National Rugby Championship

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered an opening round defeat to NSW Country Eagles 22-12 in Sydney on Saturday afternoon. Poor discipline and a lack of scoring opportunities hurt the defending champions, who met a spirited Eagles outfit at...

  • SPIRIT RISE ABOVE MELBOURNE IN SEASON OPENER

    Aug 29, 16 • 1322 Views • General NewsComments Off on SPIRIT RISE ABOVE MELBOURNE IN SEASON OPENER

    A Luke Morahan double has helped the Perth Spirit has kick off their 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) campaign with a 20-16 victory over the Melbourne Rising at McGillivray Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Spirit struck early in the first half...

  • Delivering the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

    Aug 29, 16 • 1749 Views • General NewsComments Off on Delivering the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

    New Zealand Rugby today announces that DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, will be naming rights sponsor for the upcoming DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. This follows on from DHL being naming rights sponsor for the last Lions Series in New...

  • Steval Pumas fall just short against Griquas

    Aug 29, 16 • 2369 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas fall just short against Griquas

    The errors from the first two matches of the Currie Cup were largely absent from the Steval Pumas game at Mbombela Stadium on Friday night, but a lack of discipline and several slips in concentration allowed Griquas to grab a 41-35 victory. The Steval Pumas...

  • Cell C Sharks continue winning ways as WP end losing run

    Aug 28, 16 • 1551 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Cell C Sharks continue winning ways as WP end losing run

    It was a thrilling weekend of Currie Cup Rugby as the Cell C Sharks extended their unbeaten run to four matches, while DHL Western Province secured their first victory of the season, and Griquas and the Xerox Golden Lions came out tops in their clashes. In...

  • Teboho Mohoje issued citing commissioner warning

    Aug 28, 16 • 1599 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Teboho Mohoje issued citing commissioner warning

    Player: Teboho Mohoje Team: South Africa Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 27 August 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous Tackling around an opponents neck. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 49:10 SANZAAR NEWS RELEASE Teboho Mohoje...

  • Springbok wing Ruan Combrinck ruled out with leg injury

    Aug 28, 16 • 2029 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok wing Ruan Combrinck ruled out with leg injury

    Springboks wing Ruan Combrinck was ruled out of action for up to six week after he sustained a fractured fibula in the Boks’ 26-24 loss to Argentina on Saturday in Salta. Combrinck was replaced seven minutes before halftime by Jesse Kriel after the wing had...

  • Maak maar liewer die Springbokke se trofeekas toe

    Aug 26, 16 • 2018 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on Maak maar liewer die Springbokke se trofeekas toe

    Simon Riekert van #Pale toe skryf vandeesweek oor die Springbokke, ʼn wenspan van nie te lank gelede nie. Haal my maar uit, maar ek reken dis gevaarliker om opgewonde te raak oor middelmatigheid as om teleurgesteld te wees oor ʼn kompeterende verloor. Dis...

  • Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and WP take APC honours

    Aug 26, 16 • 3138 Views • General NewsComments Off on Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and WP take APC honours

    The Golden Lions, Sharks Club XV and Western Province on Friday took top honours in the SA Rugby Northern, Central and Southern Amateur Provincial Competitions (APC) respectively following deserving victories in the three Cup Finals on an exciting closing day...

  • Harlequins exit for Lindsay-Hague

    Aug 26, 16 • 1534 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Harlequins exit for Lindsay-Hague

    Harlequins have announced that Olympic silver medallist Ollie Lindsay-Hague has left the club to pursue other options in his playing career. Confirming the news, Harlequins director of rugby, John Kingston said: “Ollie has been a dependable and loyal...

  • ‘We’re preparing for full blooded game’ – Baxter

    Aug 26, 16 • 2144 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ‘We’re preparing for full blooded game’ – Baxter

    Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side must ready themselves for a ‘full blooded’ encounter when they travel to Newport this evening in their final pre-season friendly against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. Having warmed up with home wins over...

  • Kenya, Hong Kong Name Their Match Day Squads

    Aug 26, 16 • 1902 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kenya, Hong Kong Name Their Match Day Squads

    Dennis Karani, Cyprian Kuto, Daniel Sikuta and Samson Onsomu have been rewarded for their outstanding performances in Kenya “A”’s 24-18 win over Hong Kong on Tuesday night, making the Simbas 23 man squad for Saturday’s test against the same opponent...

  • PREMIER INTERSCHOOLS DERBY TEAM LIST Bishops v Rondebosch Boys’

    Aug 26, 16 • 5533 Views • General News, Premier Schools, SA Schools, SchoolComments Off on PREMIER INTERSCHOOLS DERBY TEAM LIST Bishops v Rondebosch Boys’

    Mutual & Federal 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 April to August....

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls “#UpTheirGame” on Casual Day, Vodacom Blue Bulls v Xerox Golden Lions

    Aug 26, 16 • 2917 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls “#UpTheirGame” on Casual Day, Vodacom Blue Bulls v Xerox Golden Lions

    On Friday, 2nd September the Vodacom Blue Bulls will go head-to-head with the Xerox Golden Lions at Loftus Versfeld for a Currie Cup premier division clash. The significance of this game is the pledge by the Vodacom Blue Bulls to utilise the fixture and the...