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  • Orie, Stander to extend Pretoria stay

    Nov 19, 14 • 2294 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Orie, Stander to extend Pretoria stay

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Tuesday confirmed the extension of contracts with promising junior players Marvin Orie and Joshua Stander. Both have signed till October 2016. The 21-year Orie, a former Junior Springboks lock made his Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • WALES TEAM TO FACE NEW ZEALAND

    Nov 19, 14 • 2321 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on WALES TEAM TO FACE NEW ZEALAND

    Wales have named an experienced side to face New Zealand on Saturday with centre Jonathan Davies the only personnel change to the team that started against Australia in the opening Dove Men Series clash. Davies comes into the midfield to partner Jamie Roberts...

  • GAWIE VISAGIE 1955-2014

    Nov 19, 14 • 3964 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on GAWIE VISAGIE 1955-2014

    The KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and The Sharks are saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Natal scrumhalf Gawie Visagie, who passed away this morning after a brave battle with Cancer. Having joined Natal from Griqualand West, Visagie played 42 games...

  • Wigglesworth, Haskell and Twelvetrees in England squad for Samoa

    Nov 19, 14 • 2733 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wigglesworth, Haskell and Twelvetrees in England squad for Samoa

    Richard Wigglesworth, James Haskell and Billy Twelvetrees make their first appearances in a match day squad this series after being named among the 23 players to face Samoa in the third QBE International. Saracens scrum half Wigglesworth, who won the last of...

  • Bok women boost skills on Essex exchange programme

    Nov 18, 14 • 1997 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Bok women boost skills on Essex exchange programme

    Image: Vuyolwethu Vazi (left) and Zandile Nojoko (right) being welcomed in London by teammate Rebecca Francis Springbok Women’s Rugby World Cup flyhalf Zandile Nojoko and flank Vuyolwethu Vazi have received an invaluable opportunity to boost their rugby...

  • Burrell in 28 strong squad preparing for Samoa

    Nov 18, 14 • 2524 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Burrell in 28 strong squad preparing for Samoa

    Luther Burrell is in contention to face Samoa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday after being named in the group preparing for the third QBE International. The Northampton Saints centre, who scored three tries in the 2014 RBS 6 Nations, is among 28 players...

  • Former Black Ferns inducted into IRB Hall of Fame

    Nov 18, 14 • 1877 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Former Black Ferns inducted into IRB Hall of Fame

    Former Black Ferns Anna Richards and Farah Palmer were among the first women to be inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in London overnight (NZT). The Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 to recognise those who have made a major contribution...

  • Three extend contracts as Vodacom Bulls get ready for 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season

    Nov 17, 14 • 3227 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Three extend contracts as Vodacom Bulls get ready for 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed that Werner Kruger, Akona Ndungane and Duncan Matthews have extended their contracts and will be available to play for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Former Springbok...

  • SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    Nov 17, 14 • 3279 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    With reference to media reports that have surfaced, The Sharks CEO John Smit would like to confirm the following: Michael Horak has joined The Sharks as a defensive and kicking coach for the union. With regard to Paul Perez who arrived for the first time this...

  • Horak and Kings part ways

    Nov 17, 14 • 2940 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Horak and Kings part ways

    EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous has confirmed that senior defense coach, Michael Horak, has left the employ of the EP Kings.   “Michael Horak was released from his contract , and has taken up the position as defensive coach at the Sharks.”   “We...

  • Players named for New Zealand Women’s Sevens Dubai camp squad

    Nov 17, 14 • 1937 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Players named for New Zealand Women’s Sevens Dubai camp squad

    New Zealand Women’s Sevens Head Coach Sean Horan has named 16 players to attend a final selection camp ahead of the opening tournament of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai next month. The camp attendees were selected after the second and...

  • Touch Isithembiso

    Nov 17, 14 • 3652 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Touch Isithembiso

    On the 6th of December, Isithembiso Babies Home will have their third touch rugby fundraiser, Touch Isithembiso (in Port Elizabeth). The touch fundraiser continues on the success of the previous two events. Isithembiso officially opened their doors on the 1st...

  • Dreyer called up to Springbok squad

    Nov 16, 14 • 3156 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Dreyer called up to Springbok squad

    Photo: Etienne Burger Xerox Golden Lions prop Ruan Dreyer has been called up to the Springbok squad as injury cover for Jannie du Plessis.   Dreyer will join the squad in Italy as soon as his travel arrangements have been made.   Du Plessis left the...

  • Communication Key To A Positive Outcome For Samoan Rugby

    Nov 16, 14 • 2194 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Communication Key To A Positive Outcome For Samoan Rugby

    On October 27, Samoa International Rugby players raised serious concerns with the International Rugby Board (IRB) and the International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) regarding the governance and management of the Samoan Rugby Union (SRU). Members of the...

  • LATE SURGING QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO TOPPLE FRANCE IN PARIS

    Nov 16, 14 • 2016 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on LATE SURGING QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO TOPPLE FRANCE IN PARIS

    A late surging Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by France 29-26 in Paris on Sunday morning. The loss means that Australia has been unable to keep their unbeaten run against France in 2014 after the 3-0 successful series in June of this year. Australia...

  • Meyer lauds clinical Boks at Twickenham

    Nov 16, 14 • 2157 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Meyer lauds clinical Boks at Twickenham

    Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer lauded his team for a clinical performance in yet another wet-weather game as they beat England by 31-28 at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon.   The win stretched the Springboks’ unbeaten run...

  • MATCH REPORT: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Nov 15, 14 • 2626 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MATCH REPORT: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Written by: William Brown / Rugby 15 New Zealand held on to their unbeaten record on their end-of-year tour of the northern hemisphere by beating a brave Scottish outfit by 24-16 at BT Murrayfield, after leading 14-10 at half time. The first half was not the...

  • Paul Perez contract with Kings terminated

    Nov 14, 14 • 3024 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Paul Perez contract with Kings terminated

    Eastern Province Rugby have confirmed that they have terminated Samoan winger Paul Perez’ contract with immediate effect. Perez, who was seen as playing an integral role in the EP Kings plans for the 2015 season, disappeared for two days this week, without...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV to play second Cook Islands Residents XV match named

    Nov 14, 14 • 1937 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV to play second Cook Islands Residents XV match named

    The New Zealand Heartland XV squad to play Cook Islands Residents XV on Saturday has been named by Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin today. A decision on Jake Ashby’s avilability for the match will be made on Saturday morning (NZT). Kick-off for the match...

  • RFU appoints Helen Weir CBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director

    Nov 14, 14 • 2795 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU appoints Helen Weir CBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director

    The Rugby Football Union is delighted to announce Helen Weir CBE will be joining its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Helen is an exceptional businesswoman who combines a high calibre career spanning multiple sectors with a passion for rugby....

  • SCHATZ AND BEALE TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD

    Nov 14, 14 • 1928 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SCHATZ AND BEALE TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD

    The Qantas Wallabies have made two changes to their squad with backrower Jake Schatz and playmaker Kurtley Beale to join the team in Dublin ahead of next Saturday’s match against Ireland. Their inclusion comes with experienced backrower Scott Higginbotham...

  • Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Under 20

    Nov 14, 14 • 2145 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Under 20

    Three former All Blacks and current ITM Cup coaches will lead the 2015 New Zealand Under 20 IRB Junior World Championship campaign with Canterbury’s Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen today announced...

  • French coach names unchanged starting XV

    Nov 13, 14 • 2082 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on French coach names unchanged starting XV

    France team: 15-Scott Spedding, 14-Yoann Huget, 13-Alexandre Dumoulin, 12-Wesley Fofana, 11-Teddy Thomas, 10-Camille Lopez, 9-Sebastien Tillous-Borde, 8-Damien Chouly, 7-Bernard Le Roux, 6-Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5-Yoann Maestri, 4-Pascal Pape, 3-Nicolas...

  • Preview: England vs Springboks

    Nov 13, 14 • 2851 Views • General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Preview: England vs Springboks

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Springboks take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what can be described as a “must win” for both sides. They haven’t played each other since the end of year tour in 2012 where South Africa narrowly...

  • PREVIEW: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Nov 13, 14 • 3058 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on PREVIEW: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Written by: William Brown / Rugby15 Scotland’s comfortable win over Argentina at BT Murrayfield last week, as well as the announcement of the All Black team they come up against this week, must have revived the hopes of every Scot...