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  • Māori All Blacks squad to play Fiji and New Zealand Barbarians named

    Jun 30, 15 • 2651 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Māori All Blacks squad to play Fiji and New Zealand Barbarians named

    The Māori All Blacks 2015 squad to play Fiji and the New Zealand Barbarians next month was named in Wellington today and features 10 new caps. The squad will again be captained by Chiefs midfield back Charlie Ngatai. The Māori All Blacks squad is: FORWARDS...

  • HENRY SPEIGHT APPEAL DISMISSED

    Jun 30, 15 • 2815 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT APPEAL DISMISSED

    Hearing Details: Tuesday 30 June 2015 @ 17:00 AEST, 19:00 NZST, 09:00 SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Lex Mpati, Terry Willis Player: Henry Speight Team: Brumbies Position: Winger Date of Incident: 20 June...

  • Cape Town Sevens dates confirmed for December 12 and 13 #Sevens

    Jun 30, 15 • 2858 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Cape Town Sevens dates confirmed for December 12 and 13 #Sevens

      Round Two of global Series set for 12-13 December in Mother City New schedule revealed and popular Series extended to 10 iconic cities Tickets to go on sale on 4 August for Cape Town date The Cape Town Sevens rugby tournament will take place on the...

  • #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

    Jun 30, 15 • 4305 Views • Club Rugby, General News • • Comments Off on #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

      Leading EP Grand Challenge clubs Despatch and PE SAPS played to a 22-22 draw in their key league fixture at the weekend, allowing Despatch to retain a slender lead at the top of the log. With both sides vieing for the top spot on the log to qualify for...

  • U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week off to a great start #WhereHeroesAreMade

    Jun 30, 15 • 5166 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week off to a great start #WhereHeroesAreMade

      The U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week kicked off on Monday 29 June at the Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River.   Youngsters from all over South Africa, as well as Namibia and Zimbabwe, made their way to the town of White River, where they are competing...

  • Lions beat EP in U13 Craven Week opener

    Jun 30, 15 • 3077 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Lions beat EP in U13 Craven Week opener

    Eastern Province faced Bidvest Golden Lions in their opener of this year’s U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River. The Golden Lions started their clash against Eastern Province with a bang as Regardt Fourie crossed the...

  • SUPER RUGBY FINAL REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Jun 30, 15 • 2481 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY FINAL REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the coming round of...

  • Big scores on opening day of LSEN Week

    Jun 29, 15 • 2306 Views • General News, School, Youth Weeks • • Comments Off on Big scores on opening day of LSEN Week

    DHL Western Province, the Free State, Blue Bulls, Golden Lions and Boland on Monday stamped their authority on the opening day of the Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) Week at HTS Drostdy in Worcester with impressive victories to start the...

  • Craven Week u13 2015 Day 2 Fixtures

    Jun 29, 15 • 4015 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Craven Week u13 2015 Day 2 Fixtures

    2015 JUN 30 08:30 Craven Week u13 Griquas (u13) vs Zimbabwe (u13) 2015 JUN 30 08:30 Craven Week u13 Griffons (u13) vs Namibia (u13) 2015 JUN 30 10:30 Craven Week u13 Border CD (u13) vs Pumas (u13) 2015 JUN 30 10:30 Craven Week u13 Golden Lions...

  • Springbok injury update from Johannesburg

    Jun 29, 15 • 2676 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Johannesburg

    Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts on Monday said each of the injured players in the squad will be managed individually in terms of when they return to full training or playing in a match.   A squad of 48 players gathered in Johannesburg on Monday...

  • STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK DAY 2

    Jun 29, 15 • 2187 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK DAY 2

    STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK, IN ASSOCIATION WITH POWERADE AND SPUR DAY TWO REPORT Grey High fought off a terrific onslaught from a determined Boland Landbou team to keep their unbeaten record on another day of exciting rugby in the Standard Bank...

  • Handful of teams make early strides at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    Jun 29, 15 • 2422 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Handful of teams make early strides at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    The Blue Bulls, KwaZulu-Natal, Border, SWD and DHL Western Province on Monday made their presence felt early on in the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week as they registered impressive victories to keep themselves in contention for a place in the final match on...

  • HEYNEKE MEYER VOL HOOP VIR FIKSE BOKSPAN #PaleToe

    Jun 29, 15 • 2987 Views • General News, International, Pale Toe, Springboks • • Comments Off on HEYNEKE MEYER VOL HOOP VIR FIKSE BOKSPAN #PaleToe

    MONTECASINO-JOHANNESBURG   SIMON RIEKERT #PALE TOE   “Ek sou baie graag ʼn vol span spelers wou gehad het wat fiks en gesond was. Dis die ideaal om mee te begin, maar ek het dit nie. Ek en my afrigtingspan moet die beste doen wat ons kan om...

  • HEYNEKE MEYER’S INJURY WOES CONTINUE #PaleToe

    Jun 29, 15 • 3378 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on HEYNEKE MEYER’S INJURY WOES CONTINUE #PaleToe

    Montecasiono- Johannesburg Simon Riekert   The National coach of the Springboks, Heyneke Meyer on Monday sounded concerned about a long list of injuries on players who are eligible for selection in the Springbok squad. Assisted by the team physician,...

  • Former players take up the whistle at the Coca-Cola Academy Week

    Jun 29, 15 • 2346 Views • Academy Week, General News, School, Youth Weeks • • Comments Off on Former players take up the whistle at the Coca-Cola Academy Week

    Former rugby players, Monty Dumond, Egon Seconds, Jacques Nieuwenhuis and Mpho Matsaung will take to the field as referees in the Coca-Cola Academy Week at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbiljpark from 6 to 9 July. Dumond played provincial rugby for the...

  • EBERSOHN RELEASED BY WESTERN FORCE

    Jun 29, 15 • 2294 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on EBERSOHN RELEASED BY WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has released flyhalf Sias Ebersohn from his contract, allowing him to return to his native South Africa.   The 26-year-old, who joined the Force from the Bloemfontein-based Cheetahs ahead of the 2013 Asteron Life Super Rugby season, has...

  • Coca-Cola Youth Weeks to kick-off in White River

    Jun 29, 15 • 2524 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Coca-Cola Youth Weeks to kick-off in White River

    Coca-Cola Craven Week – Where Heroes Are The annual Coca-Cola® Youth Week festivals begin this week with the U13 Coca-Cola® Craven Week, kicking-off a month of the best in schoolboy rugby.   The Coca-Cola® Youth Weeks take place annually and...

  • #NEDDIES CLAIM TOP SPOT AT THE ‘PIG PEN’

    Jun 28, 15 • 1996 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on #NEDDIES CLAIM TOP SPOT AT THE ‘PIG PEN’

        Pindan Premier Grade – Round 12 Nedlands 29 defeated Wests Scarborough 13 at Bennett Park, Doubleview Cottesloe 68 defeated Perth Bayswater 5 at Pat O’Hara Reserve, Morley Palmyra 41 defeated Wanneroo 5 at Tompkins Park, Alfred Cove UWA...

  • ORC Griquas move to top of Absa Currie Cup Qualifier log

    Jun 28, 15 • 3313 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, General News • • Comments Off on ORC Griquas move to top of Absa Currie Cup Qualifier log

     The ORC Griquas ran in eight tries to beat Leopards 48-21 on Saturday in their Absa Currie Cup qualifier at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom. The result moved the Kimberley side to the top team on the log standings with 11 point from three matches....

  • Intrust Super Shute Shield: Round 14 Results

    Jun 28, 15 • 2107 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Intrust Super Shute Shield: Round 14 Results

    Frenetic pace and missed opportunities were the order of the day at Forshaw Rugby Park, when the third placed Warringah took on fourth placed Southern Districts in a highly charged encounter. Warringah overwhelmed Southern Districts in the second half, and...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jun 28, 15 • 4145 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   Manukau 35 (J Vaimalu 2, S Kaita, C Teritua, S Tongotongo, C Bunce tries, C Bunce con, C Fonoti pen) Ponsonby 32 (L Ngahe, C Vito, P Collier, M Foote tries, M Williams 3 con, 2 pen) Halftime: 18-12 Pakuranga 20 (D Polataivao 2 tries,...

  • HURRICANES SURGE INTO SUPER RUGBY FINAL

    Jun 27, 15 • 1903 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HURRICANES SURGE INTO SUPER RUGBY FINAL

    The Hurricanes progressed to their first Super Rugby Final since 2006 after beating the Brumbies 29-9 in Saturday’s Semi-Final in Wellington. The ‘Canes will now host the winners of the second Semi-Final between the Waratahs and Highlanders in...

  • HIGHLANDERS SET UP NZ-DERBY FINAL

    Jun 27, 15 • 3113 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS SET UP NZ-DERBY FINAL

    The Highlanders will take on the Hurricanes in an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Final after they stunned the Waratahs 35-17 in Sydney on Saturday. While being deserved winners, the game may well be remembered for a big call from referee Craig Joubert when the...

  • Cape Schools Week Day 1 Results

    Jun 27, 15 • 2409 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Cape Schools Week Day 1 Results

    FIRST DAY’S RESULTS First match Boland Landbou v Dale Boland Landbou 26: tries by No 3 Tristan Hill, No 15 Luke Philander, No 10 Danrich Visagie, No 18 Reinhardt de Jager; three conversions by No 9 Deon Carstens Dale 14: tries by No 7 Kwanda Dimaza, No...

  • Tahs bow out with Semi-Final loss

    Jun 27, 15 • 2760 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Tahs bow out with Semi-Final loss

    NSW Waratahs 17 – Highlanders 35 Asteron Life Super Rugby Semi-Final – Allianz Stadium, Sydney The NSW Waratahs have bowed out of the 2015 Super Rugby competition with a heart-breaking 35-17 loss to the Highlanders at Allianz Stadium. Spurred on by 32,632...