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  • Core group of All Blacks Sevens players re-sign with New Zealand Rugby

    Jul 22, 16 • 1705 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Core group of All Blacks Sevens players re-sign with New Zealand Rugby

    The core of this year’s All Blacks Sevens squad headed by veterans DJ Forbes and Tim Mikkelson will anchor the side through the next World Rugby Sevens Series after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby. The players – Sam Dickson, Forbes, Mikkelson, Sione...

  • BLK Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Semi-Finals

    Jul 22, 16 • 1668 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BLK Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Semi-Finals

    This weekend will see Ballymore play host to the 2016 BLK Queensland Premier Rugby semi-finals, with this year’s top-four competing for the chance to feature in the grand final on Sunday, August 7. Matches will be played across both Saturday and Sunday,...

  • NSW Waratahs acknowledge 60 years’ worth of outstanding service of departing players as Carraro and Tilse say farewell

    Jul 22, 16 • 1896 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs acknowledge 60 years’ worth of outstanding service of departing players as Carraro and Tilse say farewell

    The NSW Waratahs have today confirmed the departure of Jeremy Tilse and Matt Carraro from the Club. Together with Club Captain, Dave Dennis, Wycliff Palu, Kurtley Beale and Benn Robinson, who were recently acknowledged following their last Waratahs’ home...

  • ENGLAND WOMEN TO AWARD 48 PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS FOR 2016/17

    Jul 22, 16 • 1721 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN TO AWARD 48 PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS FOR 2016/17

    England Women have announced that professional player contracts will be awarded for the 15-a-side game for the first time as part of England Rugby’s on-going commitment to the professionalisation of women’s rugby. There will be 48 player contracts for the...

  • Three changes for DHL WP U19

    Jul 22, 16 • 1970 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three changes for DHL WP U19

    DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has made three changes to his starting line-up to face Leopards U19 in Potchefstroom on Friday. The only change to the forward pack sees Lee-Marvin Mazibuko get an opportunity to start at tighthead prop, with Carlu...

  • DHL WP aiming for top spot

    Jul 22, 16 • 2725 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on DHL WP aiming for top spot

    DHL Western Province will be aiming to finish the Currie Cup Qualifiers on top of the standings when they face Namibia Welwitschias in their final game in Windhoek on Saturday. Coach John Dobson’s team has lost just one of their 13 games this season,...

  • Du Preez returns for DHL Stormers

    Jul 21, 16 • 2582 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez returns for DHL Stormers

    Flyhalf Robert du Preez will make his return for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. After starting the first two games of the season, Du Preez injured his knee against the Toyota Cheetahs...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Free State XV vs Border

    Jul 21, 16 • 2508 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Free State XV vs Border

      Saturday, 23 July, 17:00   BCM Stadium, East London Johan Kotze Niel Rautenbach Erich de Jager Justin Bason Willem Serfontein Jasper Wiese Niel Claasens (c ) Nardus Erasmus Zee Mkhabela Daren Barron Lorenzo Gordon Ali Mgijima Carel-Jan Coetzee JP Coetzee...

  • All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs

    Jul 21, 16 • 1743 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs

    All or nothing for SA sides in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs Cell C Sharks, Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers in action on Saturday Vodacom Super Rugby enters the exciting knockout phase this weekend when four matches will be played across three countries, in...

  • KCB Top Seeds For Katch 7s

    Jul 21, 16 • 1773 Views • International, School • • Comments Off on KCB Top Seeds For Katch 7s

    Thursday 21 July 2016 KCB have been seeded first for this weekend’s Katch Sevens taking place at the Kakamega High School. The bankers, who alongside other clubs are using this tournament as preparation for the upcoming National Sevens Series that kicks off...

  • CURRIE CUP QUALIFIERS 2016: Boland Cavaliers TEAM vs Golden Lions 23 July 2016

    Jul 21, 16 • 2328 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on CURRIE CUP QUALIFIERS 2016: Boland Cavaliers TEAM vs Golden Lions 23 July 2016

    BOLAND CAVALIERS TEAM SHEET Currie Cup Qualifiers 2016 Vs Golden Lions Grabouw 23 July 2016   15 Full back Scheepers Nico 14 Right wing Torrens Sergio Lorenzo 13 Right centre Louw Robbie 12 Left centre Bosch Christopher 11 Left wing Pheiffer Craig 10 Fly...

  • Warren Whiteley cleared

    Jul 21, 16 • 1773 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Warren Whiteley cleared

    Warren Whiteley is ready to lead the Emirates Lions against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 23 July at 16:30 after passing a late fitness test on Thursday. A final decision on Jaco van der Walt and Sylvian Mahuza will be taken before...

  • The Emirates Lions team announcement

    Jul 21, 16 • 2254 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on The Emirates Lions team announcement

    The Emirates Lions host the BNZ Crusaders in their first ever home quarter final of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament on Saturday 23 July 2016 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off is at 16:30. The Lions’ position on the log is the highest it has ever been in...

  • The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY

    Jul 21, 16 • 1560 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY

    Hurricane vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 23 July 2016 Time : 19h35 (NZST) 09h35 (SA time) Venue : Westpac Stadium, Wellington Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Nick Briant, Paul Williams Television Match Official : Glenn Newman Willie le...

  • SA RUGBY LEGENDS PARTNER WITH SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR DRUG-FREE SPORT

    Jul 21, 16 • 1652 Views • General News, National, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA RUGBY LEGENDS PARTNER WITH SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR DRUG-FREE SPORT

    The South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) has been bolstered by a strategic partnership with the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) to conduct anti-doping education and outreach among the rugby playing schools competing in SARLA’s...

  • Team to play the Leopards in Potchefstroom

    Jul 21, 16 • 2341 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team to play the Leopards in Potchefstroom

    22 July 2016 19:00 – SuperSport 1   15 Full back ZANA ERIC 14 Right wing ARENDSE EDERIES 13 Right centre JONKER (CAPT) JW 12 Left centre LOMBARD KYLE 11 Left wing DUKISA NTABENI 10 Fly half MOIR STEVEN 9 Scrum half DORFLING TIAAN 8 Number eight MEIRING...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Lions

    Jul 21, 16 • 2155 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Lions

    BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to take on the Lions in the sudden-death quarter final round this weekend.  It includes five changes to the 23 that played the Hurricanes last weekend. Halfback Andy Ellis and lock Sam Whitelock...

  • O2 Touch hits target with 17,500 registered players

    Jul 21, 16 • 2248 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on O2 Touch hits target with 17,500 registered players

    O2 Touch programme has grown by 34% since Rugby World Cup 2015 Currently 321 O2 Touch centres nationwide England Rugby today announced its O2 Touch programme has successfully reached and surpassed its target of introducing 15,000 registered players to the...

  • Macilai re-signs with BNZ Crusaders

    Jul 21, 16 • 1410 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Macilai re-signs with BNZ Crusaders

    The BNZ Crusaders are pleased to announce that speedy winger Jone Macilai will return to red and black in 2017.  Macilai has recommitted to the BNZ Crusaders for another two years. Macilai learned his trade playing sevens rugby in Fiji. It was while playing...

  • Friendly Match: Toyota Cheetahs vs Toyota Verblitz in Toyota City, Japan

    Jul 20, 16 • 2594 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Friendly Match: Toyota Cheetahs vs Toyota Verblitz in Toyota City, Japan

    Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd is excited to announce that the Toyota Cheetahs will be playing against Toyota Verblitz on Saturday, 23 July in Japan.  The game will serve as preparation for Japanese Top League and Currie Cup competitions.  This will be a...

  • Kenya Rugby Partners With SportPesa

    Jul 20, 16 • 1813 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya Rugby Partners With SportPesa

    It is the Kenya Rugby Union’s pleasure to announce a strategic partnership agreement with SportPesa. The agreement sees SportPesa come on board as the Kenya Rugby Union’s headline partner. This announcement marks a strategic alliance between two...

  • THE SHARKS MEDIA RELEASE GARY TEICHMANN CONFIRMED AS THE NEW SHARKS CEO

    Jul 20, 16 • 2319 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on THE SHARKS MEDIA RELEASE GARY TEICHMANN CONFIRMED AS THE NEW SHARKS CEO

    Mr Stephen Saad, the Chairman of The Sharks Board of Directors, today confirmed the appointment of Gary Teichmann, as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd, effective from 2nd August 2016. Current CEO John Smit, will assist Gary with the...

  • Marutlulle to join for Currie Cup, Adendorff returning to Loftus Versfeld

    Jul 20, 16 • 2442 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Marutlulle to join for Currie Cup, Adendorff returning to Loftus Versfeld

    Southern Kings hooker and SA A selection, Edgar Marutlulle will join the Vodacom Blue Bulls for the Currie Cup Premier Division campaign, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. They also announced the return to Loftus Versfeld of former...

  • FORCE LOCK IN MATWIJOW

    Jul 20, 16 • 1682 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on FORCE LOCK IN MATWIJOW

    The Western Force will add to their second row depth with the signing of Queensland Reds lock Ben Matwijow on a one year deal. The 26-year-old lock joined the Queensland Reds this season as injury cover for Wallaby Kane Douglas after winning the ITM Cup with...

  • SUPER RUGBY: Quarter-final Match Packs

    Jul 20, 16 • 2360 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY: Quarter-final Match Packs

    SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to continue delivering a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the...