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  • Own the Force shares available now

    Apr 6, 17 • 1594 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Own the Force shares available now

    The Road Safety Western Force are delighted to announce that from today, the offer to buy shares in the Western Force Owners Ltd is live. Now is the time to act, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the structure of the Super Rugby competition and the future...

  • Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Apr 6, 17 • 1545 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong

    Sinaida Aura’s hat trick spurred the Lionesses to a 24-21 win over hosts Hong Kong in Pool B action at the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. The Lionesses found themselves in a spot of bother, unable to...

  • Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Apr 6, 17 • 1519 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa

    Billy Odhiambo is a late replacement following the unavailability of Willy Ambaka and Danny Sikuta. Odhiambo left Nairobi early Thursday morning and will link up with the rest of the Shujaa squad on Thursday evening. Shujaa will start their Hong Kong...

  • ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    Apr 6, 17 • 1582 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development

    This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ChildFund Australia are highlighting the importance of sport in a unique partnership. The ARU and ChildFund have been working together to give children from some of...

  • Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Apr 5, 17 • 2229 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms

    Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, will make the sixth visit to Hong Kong since his national debut for the Blitzboks in 2009 but is keen to make his first appearance as captain to this celebrated tournament a memorable one. The Blitzboks are yet to...

  • Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong

    Apr 5, 17 • 2174 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel hopes the team’s good luck in Hong Kong will continue this week as they battle it out for a place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series at the Qualifier tournament on Thursday and Friday. South Africa will...

  • Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Apr 4, 17 • 3210 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed

    Toyota Cheetahs reacts on comments made by Joel Stransky to New Zealand’s Radio Sport. “Stransky said he hoped the Cheetahs and Kings would be axed, leaving four strong South African teams.” More than a third of the way into the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Apr 4, 17 • 2799 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark

    Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...

  • Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Apr 4, 17 • 2396 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with training progress

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was delighted with the continued improvement of the extended Springbok training squad after they wrapped proceedings on Tuesday morning in Stellenbosch where the second of three pre-season training camps took place. The...

  • Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018

    Apr 4, 17 • 2333 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018

    The Road Safety Western Force announced today the continued support of global payment and risk management company AFEX, for the 2017 and 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby seasons. AFEX has been a sponsor of the club since 2014, starting as a Perth Spirit sponsor...

  • 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    Apr 4, 17 • 1498 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp

    The Kenya U20  side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on Tuesday,...

  • Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions

    Apr 4, 17 • 1448 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions

    Following its preliminary investigation into the replacements made in the latter stages of the France v Wales match on 18 March 2017 (and in particular the replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani), Six Nations Rugby has decided to refer the matter to the...

  • Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    Apr 4, 17 • 1661 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...

  • Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed

    Apr 4, 17 • 2346 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed

    County U20 sides confirmed for semi-finals View all the fixtures and results here Semi-finalists have been confirmed in the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship and Shield competitions with both finals set to be played on Saturday, 6 May. Defending...

  • Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    Apr 3, 17 • 3074 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp

    The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...

  • Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity

    Apr 3, 17 • 6377 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2146 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2931 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1452 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1450 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1806 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1911 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 1556 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 3105 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2184 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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...