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Mar 26, 21 •
1359 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup kick-off confirmed
The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers’ first foray into Europe has been confirmed with the news that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of 24 April, with fixtures for the first three rounds now established. Three...
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Mar 23, 21 •
2945 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Castle Lager Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that they were aligned on delivering the Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa in the scheduled playing window. The Lions Board confirmed its preference to SA Rugby on Monday evening, prior...
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Mar 18, 21 •
1184 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ntubeni signs on for three more years with WPPR
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). The seasoned front row forward has been with WPPR for his entire professional career and will build on over a decade of experience over the next...
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Mar 17, 21 •
1261 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major signing as Tuungafasi extends time with Blues and NZR until 2024
All Blacks and Blues prop Ofa Tuungafasi has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Blues club, it was announced today. In what is a major re-signing, Tuungafasi will stay in New Zealand until 2024, which makes him the first All Black to...
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Mar 16, 21 •
1168 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE SECURES WALLABIES LOCK
The Western Force has signed Wallabies lock Izack Rodda, who joins the club from French Top 14 side Lyon Olympique Universitaire. The towering second rower, measuring over two-metres tall, heads west with an abundance of Super Rugby experience behind him,...
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Mar 16, 21 •
1329 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DAVIDSON TO MAKE DEBUT IN GROUND-BREAKING WEEKEND FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Hollie Davidson will take charge of her first Guinness PRO14 match this weekend after the Scottish match official was appointed to the Round 16 game between Munster Rugby and Benetton Rugby. Additionally, Joy Neville (IRFU) will serve as Television Match...
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Mar 16, 21 •
1359 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good news as Springbok Women power ahead in Stellenbosch
World Rugby’s announcement on Tuesday of a global women’s season was met with great excitement by the Springbok Women at their base in Stellenbosch, where the training squad were increased to 40 players as their preparations moved up a gear. And with the...
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Mar 12, 21 •
1319 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Willemse commits future to WPPR
Springbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). A product of the Western Province Rugby youth structures who was identified as a dazzling talent from a young age, Willemse...
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Mar 10, 21 •
2939 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby to live stream Super Rugby AU for free in key territories
World Rugby and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce details of a ground-breaking partnership that will see World Rugby stream Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU on its digital platforms live and free for fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, some European...
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Mar 10, 21 •
1332 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against Brumbies
The St.George Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV from their last-start victory over Melbourne for Saturday’s Grand Final replay against the Brumbies in Canberra. After impressing in his first Super Rugby match a fortnight ago,...
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Mar 10, 21 •
1252 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE NAME POWERFUL LINE-UP FOR REBELS CLASH
Head coach Tim Sampson has named a powerful starting 15 to take on the Melbourne Rebels this Friday in the inaugural Super Rugby AU First Nations Round from 5:45pm at HBF Park as the Western Force search for back-to-back wins. There are only slight positional...
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Mar 10, 21 •
2780 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior rugby returns as SA Rugby Academy kicks off in April
The national junior rugby programme will resume in April after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the SA Rugby Academy set to kick off in Stellenbosch. The Academy, which is one of the key pillars in preparing the top junior players in the...
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Mar 9, 21 •
2801 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women make positive mind-shift after RWC disappointment
Springbok Women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team have shifted their mind-set from disappointment to drawing the positives from the hand they have been dealt following World Rugby’s confirmation on Tuesday that the Rugby World Cup has been...
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Mar 9, 21 •
1349 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ‘Connection’ the cornerstone for St.George Queensland Reds 2021 Indigenous jersey design
The St.George Queensland Reds have proudly unveiled their 2021 Indigenous jersey ahead of Saturday night’s inaugural Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU First Nations Round against the Brumbies in Canberra. Following the squad’s successful Reds to Regions tour...
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Mar 8, 21 •
2781 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Human visits Bok Women’s camp on International Women’s Day
The Springbok Women had a memorable International Women’s Day on Monday with a visit by Springbok scrum coach Daan Human as they continue their preparations in Stellenbosch for the Rugby World Cup. World Rugby announced last week that it had decided to...
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Mar 8, 21 •
1370 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Van Staden
The Vodacom Bulls today confirmed that sensational openside flanker Marco van Staden will be leaving Loftus Versfeld at the end of June to further his career with the Leicester Tigers in England. Van Staden, more affectionately known as Eskom by his peers...
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Mar 8, 21 •
1198 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABY LOCK JOINS THE FORCE
Another Wallaby has joined the Western Force squad, with Sitaleki Timani returning to the club as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season after leaving France for family reasons. The towering lock adds a wealth of experience to the Force, having...
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Mar 5, 21 •
1268 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE SECURE HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY AU VICTORY
The Western Force have recorded their first Super Rugby AU win in 2021 with a thrilling four-point triumph at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney against the NSW Waratahs. The Force scored two tries to one in the 20-16 victory. The home team opened the scoring in the...
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Mar 5, 21 •
1619 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NEW BOOK EXPLORING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP THROUGH INFOGRAPHICS
A new book that vividly captures the Rugby World Cup’s magic through infographics and fascinating facts was launched on 4 March 2021. Serving as a reference guide, the book will appeal to die-hard rugby supporters, rugby commentators, journalists,...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1351 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad that will officiate all national competitions, including the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season which kicked off last weekend. NZR High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1259 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR 2021 CAMPAIGN
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will kick off their 2021 season next week, convening at the Australian Institute of Sport in the nation’s capital on Monday (8th) for their opening camp of the year. Following the news of the likely postponement of the Rugby World...
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Mar 4, 21 •
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Europe, General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad update
David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations. This follows confirmation that Courtney Lawes would be unavailable for the remainder of the tournament through injury. Eddie Jones’ side, who are currently on a...
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Mar 3, 21 •
1482 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will take on a new mantle after World Rugby announced that the popular event in the Mother City will be the final leg of a revamped and shortened HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021. The South African leg of the Series will return...
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Mar 3, 21 •
1453 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on STANDER TO LEAD THE FORCE AGAINST THE WARATAHS
Brynard Stander will lead the Western Force out as run-on captain this Friday at 4:45pm (AWST) against the NSW Waratahs at Bankwest Stadium in Western Sydney. Head Coach Tim Sampson has made nine changes to the squad for the club’s first away trip of the...
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Mar 3, 21 •
2696 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby recognizes recommendation to postpone RWC
SA Rugby recognized World Rugby’s decision to recommend the postponement of the 2021 Rugby World Cup to next year, saying although it is disappointing for the Springbok Women’s team, it was understandable and sensible. World Rugby announced late on...