Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity

    Apr 3, 17 • 6164 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity

    Talented DHL Stormers and SA Schools flyhalf Damian Willemse is relishing the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the Junior Springbok team to travel to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia in May and vowed that he will do his best to be...

  • Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings

    Apr 3, 17 • 1924 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings

    PORT ELIZABETH, 3 APRIL 2017 – Taking on the ultimate test of endurance requires nerves of steel and a little help, encouragement and advice from friends, which is exactly what two lucky Vodacom Red clients received in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 29...

  • All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    Apr 3, 17 • 2715 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame

    World Cup winner and All Blacks great Dan Carter has today been named as the latest inductee into the RPA Hall of Fame, in association with KPMG. The former Crusaders, Perpignan and current Racing 92 fly-half will be honoured at the RPA Players’ Awards 2017...

  • No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    Apr 3, 17 • 1362 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on No Beer Ban At KRU Events

    The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to clarify that there is absolutely no truth in the article “Rugby: Beer Pressure Banned”, published in the most recent edition of The Nairobian. Entertainment has been, and remains a critical component of the Safari Sevens...

  • England Students draw with Ireland

    Apr 3, 17 • 1370 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Students draw with Ireland

    England Students draw 36-36 with Ireland England denied win in final momentsEngland Students rallied to a late lead against the Combined Students of Ireland at Oxford University RFC on Sunday but were unable to hold on as the teams fought to a 36-36 draw....

  • Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    Apr 3, 17 • 1718 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks

    New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby has joined the DHL Stormers on a short-term contract as injury cover in midfield. The experienced Treeby will be with the DHL Stormers for the next four months, as they look to build on what has been an encouraging start to...

  • All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    Apr 3, 17 • 1779 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...

  • Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Apr 3, 17 • 1452 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season

    Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...

  • Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 3, 17 • 2885 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...

  • Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 3, 17 • 2094 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...

  • Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    Apr 3, 17 • 1484 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title

    The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...

  • Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Apr 3, 17 • 1209 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited

    Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...

  • England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    Apr 3, 17 • 1416 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France

    England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...

  • Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    Apr 3, 17 • 1734 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit

    The inspiration for both the home and away shirts was drawn from African tribal body painting, along with the colours of the country’s flag, proudly adhering to the roots of the Kenyan people. The in-house design team at Samurai Sportswear worked over...

  • Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience

    Apr 2, 17 • 3413 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience

    He has travelled the globe, scored more than 1200 career points and won tournaments with the Springbok Sevens team all over the world, but getting on the plane with the team for yet another possible title, still excites Cecil Afrika tremendously. The 29-year...

  • Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role

    Apr 2, 17 • 3705 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role

    Former Springbok midfielder Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach, SA Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The 47-year-old medical doctor is an experienced coach with considerable international experience...

  • Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Mar 31, 17 • 2999 Views • Analysis, BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, NationalComments Off on Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased on Friday with his team’s first hit-out in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship as they defeated the Down Touch Griffons 24-20 in the sweltering heat at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The...

  • Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Mar 31, 17 • 3010 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return

    Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...

  • Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Mar 31, 17 • 1768 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3

    Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...

  • It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Mar 31, 17 • 2111 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues

    Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...

  • England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    Mar 31, 17 • 1576 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named

    England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...

  • World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    Mar 31, 17 • 1407 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron

    South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...

  •  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Mar 31, 17 • 2035 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50

    Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...

  • Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    Mar 31, 17 • 1356 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore

    The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...

  • Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    Mar 31, 17 • 1510 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...