-
Sep 19, 16 •
1307 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Renowned Rugby Innovation Summit to be hosted in Cape Town in December!
South Africa, September 2016) The internationally acclaimed and globally recognised Rugby Innovation Summit is heading to Cape Town this December. Hosted at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel from 6 – 8 December, this unique sport summit is...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1392 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa 19 September 2016
The All Blacks squad to tour Argentina and South Africa for the last two Tests of the Investec Rugby Championship has been finalised. The All Blacks squad flies out to Argentina on Friday to prepare for the Test against Argentina at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1516 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Secure your seat for BNZ Crusaders vs Lions in 2017
History will be made in 2017 when the BNZ Crusaders host the British & Irish Lions for the first time at AMI Stadium on Saturday 10th June, and season ticket holders have a chance to be there with an exclusive ‘right to buy’ offer. Tickets for this...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
2060 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens win Rugby Africa title
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Sunday continued their fine form in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Harare, Zimbabwe, to advance through the competition unbeaten and claim the title. The team opened up the competition on Saturday with convincing...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1650 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY WORLD CUP LEGACY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE ONE YEAR ON
September 18 marks one year on from Rugby World Cup 2015 Legacy continues to inspire and attract more participants, improve facilities and strengthen the training and recruitment of coaches and referees One year on from Rugby World Cup 2015, the most...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1195 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Semi Final Round Up
Menengai Cream Homeboyz 24 Resolution Impala Saracens 12 Tony Onyango touched down, Leonard Mugaisi converting for a 7-0 lead. Leon Adongo responded for the Sarries, reacting quickest to the loose ball, his unconverted try bring the score to 7-5. Onyango...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1259 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down 66-36 to the Perth Spirit
Bond University Queensland Country have gone down to the Perth Spirit 66-36 at the University of Western Australia, in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). Perth Spirit outscored Country nine tries to five, with Western Force winger...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1743 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SPIRIT CRUSH QUEENSLAND COUNTRY IN PERTH
A Luke Morohan hat-trick has lifted the Perth Spirit to their second win in as many weeks, following a 66-36 victory in a try-scoring frenzy against Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval on Sunday afternoon. Queensland Country dominated territory and held...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1259 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 4 REVIEW
Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship saw Wallabies squad members pushing for selection in the upcoming Rugby Championship tour, as they played alongside the nation’s best up-and-coming stars also asserting their intentions for a...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1490 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens off to firing start in Zimbabwe
The Springbok Women’s Sevens got the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens off to a firing start in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday, with convincing victories in all three of their matches on the opening day of the tournament. The Springbok Women’s Sevens started...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1748 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES EARN HARD FOUGHT VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN THE WEST
The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Argentina 36 to 20 in front of 16, 202 fans at nib Stadium in Perth on Saturday night with scrumhalf Will Genia scoring two tries for Australia in a man of the match performance. The bonus point victory was built on defence...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1447 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nondies Stun Leos
Nondescripts pulled off the first shock at the Christie Sevens, posting a 31-12 result over the Strathmore Leos in Pool C action at the RFUEA Grounds. Oscar Dennis scored twice in between Peter Makuba’s try as the Red Lion led 17-5 at the break, the Leos...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1313 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Melbourne Rising
A second half fight back wasn’t enough for McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City, as they fell 46-28 to the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. The Rising out scored City six tries to four, but it was the home side’s...
-
Sep 19, 16 •
1892 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU ANNOUNCES £220k UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced a partnership with 15 universities across the country, pledging to invest two hundred and twenty thousand pounds into further strengthening the governing body’s commitment to supporting and growing the game...
-
Sep 17, 16 •
1621 Views •
General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes says Coetzee
After a good and positive start in the opening half, the Springboks were unable to replicate their first-half form against the All Blacks in the second period, who won their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test 41-13 at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
2483 Views •
Analysis, General News, Pale Toe, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Allister Coetzee is nie die swak Bok-skakel nie
Simon Riekert van #paletoe het gaan krap waar dit jeuk; by SARU en sy raadslede wat verantwoording oor Springbok rugby moet doen. Die laaste paar weke was seker van die mees emosionele ooit in die geskiedenis van die Springbok. Net die nuus oor Kamp...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
1820 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kenya Name Provisional Squad
The Kenya Rugby Union has named a provisional Kenya Sevens squad ahead of next weekend’s Safari Sevens and the Africa Cup Sevens which will be held concurrently at the Safaricom Stadium from 23rd to 25th September. The teams to represent the country in...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
1672 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss
Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said the prospects of playing the All Black in New Zealand is an exciting one for both newcomers as well as experienced players. The Springboks and the All Blacks play against each on Saturday at the AMI Stadium in round four...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
1502 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jason Ryan appointed to BNZ Crusaders coaching team
The BNZ Crusaders have completed their coaching roster for 2017, appointing Jason Ryan as the Assistant Coach Forwards. Ryan will work alongside Scott Robertson as Head Coach, Brad Mooar as Assistant Coach and Leon MacDonald as Assistant Coach Backs. BNZ...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
1407 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus
The world leading RugbySmart programme is set to receive an additional $7m investment over the next four years to enhance and expand injury prevention education in our national game. Players, parents, volunteers and health providers are among those who will...
-
Sep 16, 16 •
3060 Views •
General News, International, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN PERTH
Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time Scott Sio (21 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) Rob Simmons (63 Tests) Adam Coleman (3 Tests) Dean Mumm (49 Tests)...
-
Sep 15, 16 •
1146 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Players raise £20,000 for Restart Rugby & Rugby League Cares at AFEX Trading Day
AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment, foreign currency and risk management solutions, played host to a unique encounter between stars of rugby league and rugby union yesterday in support of Restart Rugby, the official...
-
Sep 15, 16 •
1502 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The Breakdown – Canterbury Team Named to Play Manawatu
The Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup team will play Manawatu in Palmerston North this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat Hawke’s Bay last weekend. In the forwards, hooker Ben Funnell steps back...
-
Sep 15, 16 •
1345 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN ELITE PLAYER SQUAD 2016/17 ANNOUNCED
England Women have announced the Elite Player Squad for the 2016/17 season, with 29 players awarded the first ever 15-a-side professional contracts. The 54-player squad is split into full-time, part-time, short-term and non-contracted players with 38...
-
Sep 15, 16 •
1841 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks keen to resume All Blacks rivalry
The Springboks are excited to resume their rugby rivalry with New Zealand when the two teams meet in the fourth round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and flanker Francois...
