-
Dec 11, 13 •
3414 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB names match officials for Six Nations
All coaches are consulted as part of the referee performance review process The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for the RBS 6 Nations 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee at its...
-
Dec 11, 13 •
2795 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB anti-doping decision
The International Rugby Board has confirmed that Namibia players Malcolm Moore and Carel Swanpoel have been suspended for six months for anti-doping offences. Moore (21) and Swanepoel (25) underwent an in-competition urine test on 15 June 2013 following a...
-
Dec 11, 13 •
3194 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springboks to face Proteas in T20 match
The Springboks will swap their boots and gum guards for bats and pads when they face the Proteas in a T20 match that will headline Day One of the Festival of Cricket at Sahara Park Newlands on 3, 4 and 5 January 2014. The Boks will be led by Jean de Villiers...
-
Dec 11, 13 •
2618 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S RUGBY SEVENS HOPEFULS ANNOUNCED TO JOIN PATHWAY TO 2014 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES GOLD
Australian Rugby Union today announced a training squad of 22 young women in preparation for next year’s Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. Five States and Territories are represented in the squad, with nine players from Queensland, seven from New...
-
Dec 10, 13 •
6303 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
EPRugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was...
-
Dec 10, 13 •
2944 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rob Vickerman leaves England Sevens programme
ROB VICKERMAN has left the England Sevens programme to pursue other opportunities. The former Leeds Carnegie and Newcastle Falcons centre signed a full-time England Sevens contract in the summer of 2011 and captained the side last season. He leaves with the...
-
Dec 10, 13 •
2923 Views •
Australia, General News, National •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO EXCITE FANS AND DEVELOP ELITE PLAYERS IN 2014 AND BEYOND
Australian Rugby Union today announced it will launch a new domestic Rugby competition in 2014, the National Rugby Championship. Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said the competition will be an exciting spectacle for fans and will enhance the pathway to...
-
Dec 10, 13 •
2585 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Crusaders announce 2013 financial result
Crusaders Chairman Murray Ellis has announced that the Crusaders achieved a break-even result for the 2013 financial year. He says the result, which was reported at today’s Annual General Meeting for the Crusaders (GP) Limited, is a satisfactory one for the...
-
Dec 10, 13 •
2781 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Chiefs embark on new era off the field
• Seven year licence awarded to new operator • Includes six unions and private investors from Waikato and Taranaki • Taranaki RFU joins Chiefs’ catchment, will host two matches Investec Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs today ushered in a new era with...
-
Dec 9, 13 •
2494 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB confirms pool draw for USA Sevens
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for the USA Sevens, the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas on 24-26 January 2014. The draw was conducted just before the Cup final of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, won by South Africa amid...
-
Dec 9, 13 •
2827 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
-
Dec 9, 13 •
2282 Views •
Australia, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union and HSBC form new partnership
Australian Rugby Union today announced HSBC as the Official Banking Partner of the Qantas Wallabies. The deal will see Australian Rugby align with one of the world’s largest international banks from 2014 through to 2016. Australian Rugby Union Chief...
-
Dec 9, 13 •
2386 Views •
General News, International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Quantas Men’s Sevens denied Bowl win
The Qantas Men’s Sevens dipped out of round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Port Elizabeth, South Africa losing the Bowl Final to England by 28 – 19 overnight. It was a spectacularly emotional round at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with the...
-
Dec 9, 13 •
2620 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens victorious in Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team took huge inspiration from a 32 000 strong home crowd and all the emotions of fellow South Africans to win the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The South Africans, who dedicated this victory on...
-
Dec 7, 13 •
2615 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens stay on track at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday finished undefeated in pool play at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens on an emotional first day of rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The hosts beat Canada, Spain and Kenya in their pool B clashes to set up a Cup...
-
Dec 7, 13 •
2310 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Sevens Reaction
DAY ONE REACTION South Africa captain Kyle Brown attempts to sum up the emotional atmosphere at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: “I would love to give you an explanation but my words wouldn’t do it justice. It´s a real honour and a privilege to be...
-
Dec 7, 13 •
2227 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Inspired SA impress on Sevens Mandela day
South Africa won all three of their matches at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, ending day one with a 100% record alongside Argentina, current Series leaders New Zealand and Fiji. On an emotional day which saw all 16 teams...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
2892 Views •
General News, International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on #SA7s Pool A squads: FJI, SCO, AUS, FRA
Fiji After their Cup-winning performance at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, Fiji have named an unchanged squad of 12 for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Samisoni Viriviri was named Dubai’s player of...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
3172 Views •
General News, South Africa, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mandela tributes from the SA Rugby fraternity
A number of South African provinces have also reacted to the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Tribute from WP Rugby Western Province Rugby has paid tribute to former state President, Mr Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013....
-
Dec 6, 13 •
2393 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on World of Rugby Sevens to honour Nelson Mandela
Following the sad news of the passing of Nelson Mandela, this weekend the world of rugby will unite in paying tribute to the former South African President in the stadium that bears his name. South Africa and 15 other international teams are set to compete in...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
4161 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Statement from former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar
Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, who led South Africa to their Rugby World Cup triumph in 1995, has released the following statement on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. “Nelson Mandela was the most extraordinary and incredible human...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
2513 Views •
Europe, General News, National, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SIX NATIONS WOMEN’S GAME CONFERENCE 2013
An increased level of co-ordination, communications and promotion of the girl’s and women’s rugby game across all Six Nations was agreed at the conclusion of the Inaugural ‘RBS 6 Nations – Growing the Women’s Game...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
4069 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup format, 2014
Media are advised that a proposal to expand the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to eight teams in 2014 was withdrawn before being put to the vote at a Special General Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday. The...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
4648 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Decision to promote EP Kings to Currie Cup Premier Division delayed again
The decision to promote the EP Kings from first division Currie Cup to Premier Division has once again been delayed, after the matter was withdrawn from the Special General Meeting in Cape Town this morning. EPRU President, Cheeky Watson said that the...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
5655 Views •
General News, National, Premier Schools, School, School Rugby Festivals, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on King Edward VII School Rugby Festival Fixtures 2014 Final
DAY 1 THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2014 TIME MAIN-FIELD 1 09h00 – 10h10 Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 2 10h20 – 11h30 Northwood High School vs Graeme College 3 11h40 – 12h50 Queen’s College vs Parktown Boys’ High School...
