Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • WALLABIES RETURN FOR BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS

    Oct 14, 16 • 1712 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on WALLABIES RETURN FOR BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS

    The 2016 Buildcorp NRC has come down to the final four, with minor premiers NSW Country Eagles taking on Melbourne Rising in Newcastle and the Macquarie University Sydney Rays hosting Perth Spirit in Sydney for this weekend’s semi finals. The Eagles are...

  • Final Ticket Prices Announced

    Oct 13, 16 • 1382 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Final Ticket Prices Announced

    Ticket prices for Saturday’s final between defending champions KCB and Resolution Impala Saracens at 7.00pm on Saturday night have been announced. Gates open at 11.00am and it will cost fans Ksh 400 to access the Impala Club where they will also be able to...

  • Canterbury Team Named to Play Counties Manukau

    Oct 13, 16 • 1376 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Canterbury Team Named to Play Counties Manukau

    Canterbury head north this weekend to play their final regular season game of 2016 against Counties Manukau in Pukekohe. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a side that includes five players who weren’t involved in last week’s win against North Harbour,...

  • New Zealand Rugby statement on independent review

    Oct 13, 16 • 1284 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby statement on independent review

    As outlined previously, New Zealand Rugby is setting up an independent review of respect and responsibility in our professional environment. We have the draft Terms of Reference and are still working on appointing all members of the independent panel, so no...

  • MORAHAN BOOSTS SPIRIT FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH

    Oct 13, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on MORAHAN BOOSTS SPIRIT FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH

    Wallaby speedster Luke Morahan returns at fullback to headline the Perth Spirit team for Sunday afternoon’s do-or-die semi-final clash with the Sydney Rays at Pittwater Park in Sydney. In further changes to the side that took down the UC Vikings in Canberra...

  • AUSSIE REFS REWARDED WITH NOVEMBER TESTS

    Oct 13, 16 • 1756 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on AUSSIE REFS REWARDED WITH NOVEMBER TESTS

    Australian Referee Angus Gardner has been rewarded for his excellent performances in 2016 alongside fellow Aussie, Nic Berry with major Tests throughout the November International window. Gardner will officiate the clash between Wales and Argentina in Cardiff...

  • Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Oct 13, 16 • 1490 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns squad to face Australian Wallaroos named

    Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 the focus  Mix of experienced players and debutantes  Three Olympic Games sevens medallists included Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named a squad of 28, to take on the Australian Wallaroos in the two-Test series, as...

  • Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Oct 13, 16 • 1983 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Statement from Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Chief Executive Ian Patterson: “As soon as we became aware of the charge, MCRFU took advice and immediately put in place all responsible steps to manage the situation including standing the player down from our...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    Oct 12, 16 • 1536 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel in Haydock last night. Leota was given a two-week ban and he is free to play again on 25th October. During last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby, Leota...

  • Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Oct 12, 16 • 1692 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Top South African referees Craig Joubert, Marius van der Westhuizen and Jaco Peyper have each been tasked with taking charge of two Tests during the November internationals, World Rugby announced on Wednesday. World Rugby also announced that New Zealand’s...

  • Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Oct 12, 16 • 1781 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Statement from New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew: “New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid- Canterbury and have been providing support to the Union in relation to the matter.   A court suppression order is in...

  • BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    Oct 12, 16 • 1460 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    The 2017 BNZ Crusaders team will be managed by Shane Fletcher, current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury Rugby Team Manager. Fletcher takes up the role that has been held by Angus Gardiner for the last five seasons, with Gardiner moving...

  • NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1531 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    The NSW Waratahs are proud to introduce four brand new memberships for supporters in 2017 as next season’s packages officially go on sale today. The new memberships include a NSW Country membership, corporate Club Waratah membership, Baby Tah membership and...

  • St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1550 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    The St.George Queensland Reds have confirmed their 38-man Senior Squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, with 13 new signings in total joining the ranks at Ballymore Stadium – the most recent of which is the return of Wallabies loose forward Scott...

  • Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Oct 12, 16 • 1655 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s leading matching officials, speaks fluent English and French. He is a World Rugby trainer...

  • SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Oct 11, 16 • 1849 Views • General News, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Media are invited to attend the opening of the SA Rugby coaching indaba, which will take place in Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday next week (19 and 20 October, 2016). CEOs and coaching staff of all six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have been invited to...

  • MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    Oct 11, 16 • 1625 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    MUAMBA APPOINTED RUGBY AFRICA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s most experienced match officials,...

  • AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Oct 11, 16 • 1392 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Fans from around the world will get another opportunity to be a part of the unrivalled excitement, colour and action of the 2017 HSBC Sydney7s with General Public tickets going on sale today for the now three-day event from February 3-5 at Allianz Stadium in...

  • New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Oct 11, 16 • 1392 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Rugby’s annual celebration of achievement across the sport will be sponsored by ASB, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The biggest names in New Zealand rugby will celebrate the year’s individual and team triumphs from the community game through to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    Oct 11, 16 • 1443 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). Leota received a yellow card from referee Tom Foley and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    Oct 10, 16 • 1717 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    The men’s schedule for the HSBC Sevens World Series season opening Dubai Sevens has been released by World Rugby. Kenya will get the tournament underway with a clash against France at 8.00am East African Time on Friday 2 December before taking on Japan  at...

  • 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    Oct 10, 16 • 2202 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    HSBC and Australian Rugby Union are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 HSBC Volunteer of the Year, HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year awards. Following a nationwide call for nominees Australian Rugby was...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    Oct 10, 16 • 2294 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have registered a 58-52 victory over Bond University Queensland Country to claim the Andy Purcell Cup for the third time. In front of 2,016 supporters, Brisbane City outscored Queensland Country eight tries to seven at...

  • 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    Oct 10, 16 • 2075 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    For the Pacific Island round, there were celebrations of Pacific Island culture around the country as six teams went into the final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship still in semi-finals contention. With six tries each, the NSW Country...

  • NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Oct 10, 16 • 2863 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Nick Phipps Team: Australia Position: Halfback Date of Incident: 8 October 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 67.43 SANZAAR NEWS RELEASE Nick Phipps issued a...