-
May 6, 16 •
1430 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Taking England Sevens forward
Alex Gray is one of three players returning to the 15-a-side game next season, having had the experience of representing England Sevens. Junior World Championship U20 captain and finalist in 2011, Gray joined the sevens programme in 2013 and has since won 22...
-
May 6, 16 •
3555 Views •
General News, International, Pale Toe, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RUGBY IS EINTLIK ‘n EENVOUDIGE SPEL #PaleToe
Dwarslat is vandeesweek seker ons maak rugby kyk te moeilik en hoor dat ons te emosioneel is. #Pale toe Om rugby te kyk is soos om die weer te voorspel, nes jy dink dat jy die edele spel verstaan, verander dit. Dis die wyse woorde van ‘n kollega, nou die...
-
May 6, 16 •
3201 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Four return to Springbok Sevens side for Paris
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named Francois Hougaard, Rosko Specman, Philip Snyman and Dylan Sage as the changes to his squad that will travel to France on Sunday to contest the HSBC Paris Sevens, to be played at the Stade Jean Bouin in the French...
-
May 6, 16 •
3909 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks conclude preparations in Stellenbosch
The Junior Springbok training squad on Friday concluded the first phase of their preparations for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship with a tough hit-out against the DHL Western Province Institute. The two teams went hammer and tongs in windy...
-
May 6, 16 •
1588 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on ELLA TO JOIN ENGLAND RUGBY IN AUSTRALIA
England Rugby has today announced that Glen Ella has agreed to join Eddie Jones’ coaching staff during England’s tour to Australia. Sydney-based Ella will join up with the England setup in Brisbane and work for the duration of the three Test series as a...
-
May 6, 16 •
2853 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Friend makes five changes to Aussie Sevens for Paris
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to the squad that has been named for the Paris Sevens (13-15 May). Forward Jesse Parahi will return to the World Sevens Series arena for the first time in 12 months after...
-
May 5, 16 •
1652 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Australian Sevens statement: Quade Cooper
The Australian Sevens program today announced Quade Cooper will not be considered for selection for the final two rounds of the 2015-16 HSBC Sevens World Series or the Rio 2016 Olympics. Australian Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend said: “There’s no doubt...
-
May 4, 16 •
2236 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Kenya Sevens squad for Paris and London
Team: 1. Andrew Amonde (Captain), 2. Collins Injera, 3. Humphrey Kayange, 4. William Ambaka, 5. Frank Wanyama, 6. Oscar Ayodi, 7. Augustine Lugonzo, 8. Samuel Oliech, 9. Robert Aringo, 10. Billy Odhiambo, 11. Alex Olaba, 12. Nelson Oyoo. Management: 1....
-
May 4, 16 •
1896 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on ASICS Launches 2016 Qantas Wallabies Jersey and Campaign
ASICS, the True Sport Performance Brand has unveiled the Qantas Wallabies jersey and media campaign for the 2016 international Rugby season. A host of Wallabies squad members including Israel Folau, Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley, Rob Horne and Nick Phipps were...
-
May 3, 16 •
1842 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Hougaard re-joins Springboks Sevens in Stellenbosch
Springbok Sevens player Francois Hougaard on Tuesday re-joined the Springbok Sevens squad at their training base in Stellenbosch and will be considered for the forthcoming Paris and London legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Hougaard played in...
-
May 3, 16 •
3645 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Embrose Papier joins Junior Bok training squad
Two-time SA Schools scrumhalf and Garsfontein High School pupil Embrose Papier on Tuesday joined the Junior Springbok training squad in Stellenbosch as the side prepares for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester from 7 to 25 June. Papier, who...
-
May 2, 16 •
1809 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens prepare for Paris and London Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens squad for the last two legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Paris (13-15 May) and London (21-22 May) begins training in Mt Maunganui today. The squad is: Pita Ahki (North Harbour) Kurt Baker (Taranaki) Dylan Collier (Waikato) Scott...
-
May 2, 16 •
1767 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Cornelius Michael “Nelie” Smith (1934-2016)
The South African Rugby Union on Monday extended condolences to the family of former Springbok captain, Cornelius Michael “Nelie” Smith, who passed away in the early hours of Monday morning. “Oom Nelie”, 81, passed away due to heart failure,...
-
Apr 30, 16 •
1529 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Nigel Melville will join the RFU this summer as Director of Professional Rugby
USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville will join the RFU this summer as Director of Professional Rugby. Melville will be responsible for professional rugby in England for the RFU, with particular focus around managing relationship with Premiership Rugby, the English...
-
Apr 30, 16 •
2080 Views •
Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rob Andrew to leave role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of season
Rob Andrew will leave his role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of the current season. Andrew, who resigned from his position having instigated discussions with RFU CEO Ian Ritchie for a number of months, has agreed that he will continue to...
-
Apr 30, 16 •
3717 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Maties clinical as Pukke and Kovsies surge on #VarsitySevens
Photo: Thys Lombard Maties, Pukke and Kovsies remain the only undefeated teams, as the three pull ahead at the top of the log in Round Three of Varsity 7s. UJ vs Kovsies It was the biggest clash of Varsity 7s Day One, as the defending champions took...
-
Apr 29, 16 •
3712 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Madibaz ready for sevens challenge
With another year’s experience under the belt, NMMU-Madibaz sevens coach Jandré Blom is hoping for a strong performance by his side in the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament in Cape Town this weekend. He said they would again send a unit consisting of...
-
Apr 28, 16 •
2561 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on UJ aim to make an impact at Varsity Sevens
Coming off strong performances in the Varsity Cup and Young Guns competitions, the University of Johannesburg are eager to make an impact when the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament takes place in Cape Town this weekend. Earlier this year, the UJ teams...
-
Apr 26, 16 •
1679 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Junior Boks training squad making solid progress
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron on Tuesday said his team was making solid progress in terms of their game plan and mental toughness as their preparations continue for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester, England, from 7 June to 25 June....
-
Apr 26, 16 •
1542 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies v England Series Tickets Already Selling Fast
General public tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Qantas Wallabies’ historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England, following a pre-sale period of unprecedented demand. With the games taking place in the country’s premier...
-
Apr 26, 16 •
2660 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on BOKKE VERLOOR TOE VOORDAT ONS OPDRAF, EN DIT TEEN ONS SELF #PaleToe
Daar is ‘n nuwe asempie in #Pale toe! se kraal. Dwarslat Duvenhage skryf van vandeesweek vir ons op ‘n gereelde basis. Hy sal op sy eie manier verduidelik wat hy van ons rugby dink. Dwarslat sê hy het provinsiale rugby gespeel, maar ons vat dit met ‘n...
-
Apr 25, 16 •
2837 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms Rassie Erasmus resignation
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux confirmed on Monday that Rassie Erasmus (GM: Rugby) has accepted a new position as director of rugby at Munster in Ireland. He will take up his new position following the Springboks’ home series against Ireland in June. ...
-
Apr 25, 16 •
1572 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby responds to 2014/15 Eminent Persons’ Group report
SA Rugby on Monday acknowledged the findings of the Eminent Persons’ Group report on Transformation for 2014/15 and the sanction imposed by Mr Fikile Mbalula, Minister for Sports and Recreation. SA Rugby, as well as Cricket South Africa, Netball SA and...
-
Apr 25, 16 •
3694 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Ardie Savea to focus on fifteens
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has decided to pull out of contention for the New Zealand Sevens Olympic team and concentrate on fifteens. Savea joined the All Blacks Sevens training squad this year and was a member of the team that won back-to-back...
-
Apr 23, 16 •
1902 Views •
General News, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SA Rugby celebrates World Book Day
Caption: Boks for Books launch in Thaba ‘Nchu on 18 November 2015 featuring SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and Toyota Cheetahs wing Raymond Rhule. SA Rugby on Saturday marked World Book Day with the announcement that it would open its seventh Boks for Books...
