-
Jul 14, 16 •
3234 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Van Zyl in line for DHL Stormers debut
Lock Chris van Zyl will make his DHL Stormers debut if he comes off the replacements bench in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Southern Kings at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The hard-working Van Zyl has shown great form as captain of DHL Western Province...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
4283 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on ASICS’ Blitzboks Ambassadors Go for Gold in Rio
(From left to right) Seabelo Senatla, Philip Snyman and Werner Kok with their ASICS GEL-Lethal Speed Flame Racer Boots ASICS ambassadors Seabelo Senatla, Werner Kok and Philip Snyman have been selected as part of the Blitzboks squad for the 2016 Olympic...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
3207 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, World Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Brown leads experienced group to Rugby Sevens at Olympic Games
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) on Thursday included an experienced and powerful squad of 12 players to compete at the Rugby Sevens as part of Team South Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Kyle Brown will captain...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
3074 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Oupa Mohoje to captain the Toyota Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom Super Rugby match for 2016 on Saturday, 16 July in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The game kicks off at 19:15. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. A couple of...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
2103 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Ardie Savea signs with NZ Rugby and Hurricanes for two more years
All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through until 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks Test debut against Wales during this year’s Steinlager...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
3170 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders shout drought-affected farmers to the footy
While most rugby fans will be pleased to see a fine forecast for Saturday evening’s Super Rugby match against the BNZ Crusaders, North Canterbury farmers are continuing to battle one of the worst droughts the region has ever suffered. One hundred of those...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
1971 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Rugby women determined to continue golden form in Rio
RUGBY SEVENS: The Australian women’s rugby team that is looking to continue on their history-making run has been finalised for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The side won the nation’s first Rugby Sevens World Series in dominant fashion in May and now have...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
2053 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on 2016 Super Rugby Finals Series
The Super Rugby competition conference format was agreed by the SANZAAR Executive Board that oversees Super Rugby. We presently have an 18-team competition that sees eight teams qualifying for the finals through this conference system. The finals...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
1796 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Rugby men have golden ambitions in Sevens Olympic debut
RUGBY SEVENS: An Australian men’s rugby sevens side with both the belief and talent to bring home an historic Olympic gold medal from Rio has been named in Sydney just 22 days before the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Games. Australia’s most capped...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
4153 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
The BNZ Crusaders will play their final game of the regular season in front of a home crowd this Saturday night, when they take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the side that beat the Rebels last...
-
Jul 14, 16 •
1550 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Force side named for final clash of the season
The Western Force have made one change to the match day 23 for the club’s final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night with Brynard Stander to start and Kane Koteka coming onto the bench. The...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
2153 Views •
Australia, General News, International •
admin •
Comments Off on Australlian Rugby community mourns the loss of Peter Johnson
Photo: News Corp Australia The Australian Rugby community is mourning the passing of former Wallabies captain, Wallaby number 453, Peter Johnson. The hooker, who passed away at his family home on Sydney’s northern beaches on...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
2304 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Sunwolves
Date : Friday, 15 July 2016 Time : 19h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Rasta Rashivhenge Assistant Referees : Cwengile Jadezweni, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Rhyno Smith 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. JP...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
2209 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Marais changes two for Vodacom Bulls to face Toyota Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais made two changes to his starting team that will play their final round match of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Pretoria...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
1999 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
admin •
Comments Off on Official hospitality provider for All Blacks and New Zealand Lions Series 2017 confirmed
Rugby Hospitality Limited has been appointed by New Zealand Rugby to run the official and exclusive hospitality programme around All Black Tests for the next three years. Rugby Hospitality Limited, which will trade as All Blacks Hospitality, is run by...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
1740 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on NSW Waratahs named for ultimate clash against the Blues
Four changes have been made to the NSW Waratahs starting team for this Friday’s ultimate clash against the Blues in Auckland, in what will be the 1000th NSW game since 1882. Following a powerhouse display from the young flanker last week, Jack Dempsey has...
-
Jul 13, 16 •
1666 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Rebels in final match of 2016
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium this Friday, in their final match of the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The Reds have made three changes to the starting side which took the field last...
-
Jul 12, 16 •
1826 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Emirates Lions coaching staff has picked an exciting team out of the Super Rugby squad to travel to Argentina for their Vodacom Super Rugby fixture against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday 16 July at 23:40. Ross Cronjé will lead the side and will...
-
Jul 12, 16 •
1434 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Meakes joins Force on two year deal
The Western Force will add to their backline stocks for the 2017-2018 seasons with the signing of 25-year-old Gloucester centre Bill Meakes on a two year deal. The former Australian Sevens and Australian U20 representative scored seven tries in his 45...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
7739 Views •
General News, Other Tournaments, World Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Kenya Rugby Teams Up With Tatu City
Tatu City teams up with Kenya Rugby Union Partnership provides support to upcoming test matches and youth rugby development Kenya Rugby Union and Tatu City, the mixed-use, mixed-income urban development near Nairobi, have announced a partnership agreement...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
2091 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Kings prop doubtful following Lions game
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that, while a number of players had sustained bumps and bruises during the hard fought game against the Emirates Lions, most were available for selection against the DHL Stormers game this weekend. Most...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
1582 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Double silverware for GB Sevens
Both the GB Royals and GB Lions claimed silverware at the Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s at Sandy Park today. The GB Royals came from 12-0 down to beat fellow Olympians France 33-17 in the cup final while the GB Lions lifted the plate with a 31-19 victory over...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
4234 Views •
General News, International, Other Tournaments •
admin •
Comments Off on England Women finish Super Series with victory over USA
Lydia Thompson’s brilliant hat-trick carried England to a comfortable 39-13 win against USA in the final game of the 2016 Women’s Rugby Super Series on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Worcester winger got her team off to a dream start in just the fifth...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
1985 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – July 10
DHL Stormers centre Daniel du Plessis has been ruled out of the clash with the Southern Kings at DHL Newlands due to concussion. Du Plessis was the only casualty from the 22-3 bonus-point win against the Western Force in Perth. Props Frans Malherbe (neck...
-
Jul 11, 16 •
3098 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Impressive DHL Stormers into playoffs – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Roundup
Cell C Sharks edge closer to wildcard position Vodacom Bulls keep alive qualifying hopes The DHL Stormers confirmed their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs courtesy of an impressive 22-3 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. With just one...
