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  • Injured Jaco Kriel to return home

    Sep 12, 17 • 4702 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Injured Jaco Kriel to return home

    Springbok flank Jaco Kriel will return home to South Africa after a shoulder injury has ruled him out of Saturday’s vital Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Auckland. The industrious flanker complained of a shoulder problem after...

  • Springboks to measure progress against All Blacks

    Sep 11, 17 • 4597 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks to measure progress against All Blacks

    The Springboks are looking forward to measure themselves against the best team in the world when they meet the All Blacks on Saturday in Albany, according to Springbok coach Allister Coetzee.   The Springboks and Wallabies played to a 23-23 draw over the...

  • Nokwe to coach SA Select Women at Hokkaido 7s

    Sep 7, 17 • 2982 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Nokwe to coach SA Select Women at Hokkaido 7s

    Former Springbok winger Jongi Nokwe will coach a young SA Select Women’s Sevens team at the Hokkaido Invitational Sevens in Japan on Saturday and Sunday as regular coach Renfred Dazel prepares his team for the Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifier in Tunisia on...

  • Ross Cronjé returns for vital Springbok clash in Perth

    Sep 7, 17 • 4773 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Ross Cronjé returns for vital Springbok clash in Perth

    Ross Cronjé has shrugged off his ankle injury and comes back at scrumhalf in the Springbok team for Saturday’s important Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Perth against Australia.   Cronjé, who has established himself as the regular No 9 this...

  • ‘Beast’ still enjoying the Springbok experience

    Sep 6, 17 • 4503 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on ‘Beast’ still enjoying the Springbok experience

    He may have played in 92 Test matches since his debut more than nine years ago, but Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira is very much thrilled with the current Springbok environment.   The experienced prop gave his trademark broad smile when he spoke about the...

  • Grain has high hopes for Rugby Africa 7s

    Sep 5, 17 • 3031 Views • Analysis, General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Grain has high hopes for Rugby Africa 7s

    Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Veroeshka Grain said on Tuesday the players are cautiously excited for the Rugby Africa Sevens in Tunisia next week, which also doubles up as the Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifier, and that they will focus all their energy on...

  • Dreyer joins Springbok squad in Perth

    Sep 4, 17 • 4329 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Dreyer joins Springbok squad in Perth

    Ruan Dreyer arrived in Perth on Monday to complete the assembly of the full Springbok squad in Western Australia for this Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies.   The front ranker arrived at around midday at the team...

  • Australia will be a huge challenge, says Coetzee

    Sep 2, 17 • 2796 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Australia will be a huge challenge, says Coetzee

    The Springboks will continue to work hard and look for improvement as they head to Perth where they will face the Wallabies next in the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The second part of the Springbok squad, consisting of the forwards and some...

  • Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 28, 17 • 2459 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses lost 32-41 to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Selica Winiata’s try after eight minutes gave the Black Ferns the lead but England were on the scoreboard through Emily Scarratt’s...

  • Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Aug 28, 17 • 2315 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Andrew Ready will captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in the 2017 season of the National Rugby Championship. The St.George Queensland Reds hooker is preparing to pack down for his fourth season of NRC and will...

  • Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 28, 17 • 2402 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Duncan Paia’aua will captain Bond University Queensland Country in the 2017 National Rugby Championship. The 22-year-old centre from Rockhampton enjoyed a breakout year with the St.George Queensland Reds in 2017 and is...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 3600 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 1158 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 1438 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 1281 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Aug 25, 17 • 1123 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Saturday’s second test between Kenya and Hong Kong will be aired live on Bamba Sport.  This match, which kicks off at 4.00pm, will also be streamed live on the Bamba Sports Facebook page http://facebook.com/bambasport This will be the fourth meeting...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 2634 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 4091 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    Aug 24, 17 • 1998 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    The Springbok Sevens team will step up their preparation for the forthcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in October when they take part in the Assupol International 7s tournament in Stellenbosch. The tournament, which was launched in Stellenbosch on...

  • Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Aug 24, 17 • 2542 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 1140 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 1101 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1553 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 1142 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 24, 17 • 2738 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...