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  • Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    Jul 1, 14 • 2370 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...

  • Big wins for WP, Border at opening day of Coca-Cola Under-13 Craven Week

    Jun 30, 14 • 3531 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Big wins for WP, Border at opening day of Coca-Cola Under-13 Craven Week

    Western Province and Border on Monday dominated the scoreboard on the opening day of the Coca-Cola Under-13 Craven Week held at Glenwood High School in Durban. The coastal side proved far too classy for Mpumalanga, beating the Lowvelders 56-0 in the biggest...

  • Sephaka names new-look team for second Nomads clash

    Jun 30, 14 • 2592 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Sephaka names new-look team for second Nomads clash

    Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka’s plan to give all his players fair game time on their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to England and France saw him name a new-look team for their second clash against the Nomads on Tuesday. This clash in England...

  • Does size really matter at the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week?

    Jun 30, 14 • 4848 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Does size really matter at the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week?

    There were the usual number of gigantic 12 and 13 year-olds on display on the opening day of the 2014 under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week that is taking place at Durban’s Glenwood Boys’ High School this week. The biggest of them was Stephan Posthumus of...

  • EP Craven Week team to play curtain raiser

    Jun 30, 14 • 2599 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on EP Craven Week team to play curtain raiser

    The Eastern Province u18 Craven Week team will be playing their Border counterparts ahead of the Super Rugby friendly between the Southern Kings and Sharks XV at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that the teams...

  • Rugbyweek – Frankfort O/13 week 26 Junie tot 28 Junie 2014

    Jun 30, 14 • 3740 Views • General News, School • • Comments Off on Rugbyweek – Frankfort O/13 week 26 Junie tot 28 Junie 2014

    Organiseerder: Heinrich Viljoen – 082 411 0105 Skoolhoof: Mnr. Gerrie Coetzee – 058 813 1010 Plek: Vind plaas in Frankfort – Hoërskool Wilgerivier Sportterrein Amptelike opening Tyd: 12 uur Daar gaan ‘n lugvertonging wees van Johnie Smith op 26ste...

  • England Sevens victorious in Moscow

    Jun 30, 14 • 1953 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on England Sevens victorious in Moscow

    England Sevens lifted the cup after beating Portugal in the final England beat Portugal 47-12 in today’s final to win the Moscow Sevens and, after two rounds, now lead the FIRA- AER European Grand Prix Series. A Phil Burgess hatrick and tries for the...

  • Blues Injury update

    Jun 30, 14 • 2259 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues Injury update

    Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...

  • GWK Griquas extend lead as Eagles, Valke register wins

    Jun 29, 14 • 4695 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GWK Griquas extend lead as Eagles, Valke register wins

    GWK Griquas have bolstered their place in the top spot on the points table of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division qualifiers after beating the Down Touch Griffons 43-24 in the Northwest Stadium in Welkom on Saturday afternoon. The Kimberley-based side ran in...

  • EPRU thank rugby fans for their support

    Jun 29, 14 • 2090 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on EPRU thank rugby fans for their support

    The Eastern Province Rugby Union have thanked the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, the greater Eastern Cape and elsewhere for coming out in their numbers to support the Test Match held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. “It was an amazing...

  • Springbok Women’s XV shut out Nomads for first tour win

    Jun 29, 14 • 2237 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s XV shut out Nomads for first tour win

    The Springbok Women’s XV on Saturday defended like demons and capitalised on a few vital point-scoring chances to power their way to a 20-5 victory against the Nomads at the Lensbury Club in Teddington. The match marked the first of three games on their...

  • Meyer compliments players, depth in squad

    Jun 29, 14 • 2269 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Meyer compliments players, depth in squad

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday complimented his squad after a commanding performance against Scotland earlier in the day. The Springboks defeated the visitors 55-6 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to conclude the Castle Lager Incoming Series with...

  • Springboks vs Scotland Team Sheets

    Jun 28, 14 • 3574 Views • General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springboks vs Scotland Team Sheets

    The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth is: 15 Willie le Roux – 14 caps, 30 Test points 14 Cornal Hendricks – 2 caps, 10 Test points 13 JP Pietersen – 53 caps, 80 Test points 12 Jan Serfontein – 11 caps, 5 Test points 11...

  • Six rookies named in Springbok Women’s XV to face Nomads

    Jun 27, 14 • 2034 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Six rookies named in Springbok Women’s XV to face Nomads

    Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka on Friday named six new players in his squad to face the Nomads at the Lensbury Club in Teddington on Saturday at 14h00 in the opening game of their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to England and France. Both teams...

  • NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Jun 27, 14 • 3500 Views • Australia, General News, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....

  • SANZAR ADOPTS IRB HEAD INJURY ASSESSMENT

    Jun 27, 14 • 2046 Views • General News, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SANZAR ADOPTS IRB HEAD INJURY ASSESSMENT

    Following talks with the Medical Officers of its three National Unions, SANZAR has implemented the enhanced Head Injury Assessment (HIA) that was introduced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) on 1 June to supersede the Pitch Side Concussion Assessment...

  • Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Jun 27, 14 • 2288 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...

  • Ashe to make first start for Scotland

    Jun 26, 14 • 2085 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Ashe to make first start for Scotland

    Adam Ashe, the 20-year-old Glasgow Warriors No 8, will become the seventh new cap of Scotland’s summer tour when he takes to the field against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Ashe, a product of the Hillfoots and Stirling County clubs, was...

  • Capacity crowd expected for test match

    Jun 26, 14 • 2047 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Capacity crowd expected for test match

    A capacity crowd is expected at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday when the Springboks take on Scotland. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, said there were roughly 3,500 tickets left and tickets are still selling fast. “We have seen an upsurge in...

  • CAVALIERS READY FOR EAGLES CLASH

    Jun 26, 14 • 2145 Views • General News • • Comments Off on CAVALIERS READY FOR EAGLES CLASH

    COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup Qualifying Rounds VENUE: Boland Stadium, Wellington TIME: 15:00   15. Eric Zana 14. Earl Lewis 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10. Christian Rust 9. Marnus Hugo 8. Morne Coetzee 7. Gavin Annandale 6....

  • Springbok Women get down to business in London

    Jun 26, 14 • 2011 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springbok Women get down to business in London

    The Springbok Women arrived in London on Thursday for their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour and immediately got down to business for Saturday’s clash against the Nomads. The tour has been made possible by a R2,3m grant by the National Lottery Distribution...

  • Coca-Cola Craven Weeks kick off in Durban

    Jun 26, 14 • 3814 Views • Craven Week, General News, School • • Comments Off on Coca-Cola Craven Weeks kick off in Durban

    The annual Coca-Cola® Rugby Youth Weeks festivals kick off a month of the best in schoolboy rugby, with the first tournament, the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week, taking place at Glenwood High School in Durban from Monday, 30 June – Friday, 4 July.   The...

  • GWK Griquas eye bigger log lead

    Jun 26, 14 • 2493 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GWK Griquas eye bigger log lead

    The GWK Griquas will be aiming to stretch their lead on top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division qualifying log table when they travel to Welkom on Saturday to play against Down Touch Griffons on Saturday at the North West Stadium. The Kimberley-based team...

  • PUMAS o/18 Coca-Cola Cravenweek Span word ge-cap

    Jun 26, 14 • 9913 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School • • Comments Off on PUMAS o/18 Coca-Cola Cravenweek Span word ge-cap

    Op Woensdagaand, 25 Junie, het 2014 se Mpumalanga O/18 Coca-Cola Cravenweekspan tydens ‘n baie goed georganiseerde oorhandigingseremonie by Ligbron Akademie in Ermelo hul klere ontvang. Die hoof uitvoerende beampte van die Mpumalanga Rugby-Unie, mnr. Koos...

  • Blues team to face the Western Force

    Jun 26, 14 • 2269 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force

    Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time   Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT).   The 23-year-old blindside...