Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Cheeky Watson brings clarity on SARU intervention

    Nov 18, 15 • 2390 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheeky Watson brings clarity on SARU intervention

    Caption:  EPRU President, Cheeky Watson addresses the media at a press conference on Wednesday, 18 November 2015. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, held an open and frank media conference at the EP Rugby offices on Wednesday afternoon. “This has never...

  • RIP Jonah Lomu

    Nov 18, 15 • 2459 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on RIP Jonah Lomu

    All Black rugby legend and first global superstar of the game Jonah Lomu has passed away. His death has shocked the Rugby World who mourn the loss of a great and humble man. A man who was taken way too soon. Lomu burst onto the scene at the 1995 Rugby World...

  • Has King Watson failed EP Rugby?

    Nov 17, 15 • 1953 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Has King Watson failed EP Rugby?

    On the 6th of November EP Rugby released in a statement that their President Cheeky Watson is overseas to meet with sponsors over delayed payments of salaries, after news surfaced for the umpteenth time in the media about financial issues within the Union....

  • SARU steps in to assist the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise

    Nov 17, 15 • 2003 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SARU steps in to assist the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday agreed to assist the Eastern Province Rugby Union by taking control of the Southern Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby. The action followed through a decision taken by the Executive Council of SARU some...

  • SHARKS 2016 SUPER RUGBY COACHES

    Nov 17, 15 • 1974 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS 2016 SUPER RUGBY COACHES

    The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, has announced his coaching team for the Cell C Sharks 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The following coaches will form part of the coaching team: NAME  DESIGNATION  Gary Gold  Director of Rugby  Ryan Strudwick...

  • Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby

    Nov 17, 15 • 2508 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby

    All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2017, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew announced today. Foster has been Assistant Coach alongside All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen since 2012....

  • EP Rugby Statement

    Nov 16, 15 • 2244 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Rugby Statement

    EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2015   Pre Season Preparations get underway   Eastern Province Rugby can confirm that our pre-season preparations began today (Monday, 16 November 2015) with a practice session...

  • World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations

    Nov 16, 15 • 1930 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations

    Three champion teams are vying for the coveted adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s Steinlager Rugby Awards – back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners the All Blacks, the World Champion New Zealand Under 20 team, and 2015 Investec Super Rugby...

  • CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS

    Nov 13, 15 • 2433 Views • Europe, General NewsComments Off on CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS

    Round 1: Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue 12/11/2015 19:45 P3 Harlequins 41 – 18 Montpellier The Twickenham Stoop 13/11/2015 19:30 P1 Brive 13 – 9 Newcastle Falcons Stade Amédée-Domenech 13/11/2015 19:30 P5 Edinburgh Rugby 28 – 10...

  • UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union

    Nov 13, 15 • 1947 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union

    The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there continues to be a large amount of speculation over players that are leaving the Union.   Aside from Tim Whitehead and Lizo Gqoboka, who were confirmed as leaving yesterday, the EP Kings can confirm...

  • Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    Nov 13, 15 • 1779 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...

  • EP RUGBY STATEMENT

    Nov 12, 15 • 1737 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT

    Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there have been a number of issues raised in the media over the past few days, and acknowledge and apologise for our lack of proper communication on these...

  • Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs

    Nov 12, 15 • 1766 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs

    Waratahs Rugby is delighted to confirm that Volvo Cars Australia has extended its partnership with the NSW Waratahs for a further three seasons, becoming the naming rights sponsor of the NSW Waratahs High Performance Centre, Official Sponsor of the NSW...

  • RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE

    Nov 12, 15 • 1942 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has added significant size to its forward pack for 2016 with the recruitment of Queensland Country lock Richie Arnold.   Arnold, identical twin to ACT Brumbies and Wallabies lock Rory Arnold, stands at a towering 208cm and 127kg –...

  • Folau to be sidelined for three months following ankle surgery

    Nov 12, 15 • 2397 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Folau to be sidelined for three months following ankle surgery

    Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will be sidelined for three months after scans confirmed he will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained at the Rugby World Cup. The 2014 and 2015 John Eales Medalist played in all but two of the Wallabies’ Rugby World...

  • Chris Pollock to retire from international refereeing

    Nov 11, 15 • 1867 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Chris Pollock to retire from international refereeing

    New Zealand’s most senior referee Chris Pollock is retiring from international rugby. Pollock, 43, has returned to full time teaching in his home town province in the Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen acknowledged the...

  • RFU disciplinary hearings – Brugnara, Burger, Cittadini, Halaifonua, McKibbin

    Nov 11, 15 • 3588 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on RFU disciplinary hearings – Brugnara, Burger, Cittadini, Halaifonua, McKibbin

    BRENDAN McKIBBIN of London Irish will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening (Tuesday) following his dismissal for stamping on Henry Thomas (Bath Rugby), contrary to law 10.4(b), during Aviva Premiership Rugby Round  4. The panel of Jeremy...

  • Access Management responds to NMBRA allegations #EPKings

    Nov 10, 15 • 2064 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Access Management responds to NMBRA allegations #EPKings

    November 10, 2015: Access Facilities and Leisure Management Pty (Ltd) acknowledges having read the statement issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association titled EP Kings cash crisis is true and real on 09 November 2015.   Firstly, Access...

  • EP RUGBY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER, EPRU

    Nov 10, 15 • 1989 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER, EPRU

      The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted media reports on allegations made by the Ratepayers Association and AfriForum Port Elizabeth of money being paid to Access Management to fund the EP Kings. As the finance referred to is said to have come from...

  • Rugby and soccer stars up for wheelchair challenge

    Nov 9, 15 • 2225 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Rugby and soccer stars up for wheelchair challenge

    9 NOVEMBER 2015 – The 2015 Vodacom Wheelchair Basketball Challenge will again see a star-studded team of celebrities take on the professional Wheelchair Basketball players in an Exhibition Game ahead of the grand finale at Vodacom World in...

  • Vodacom Bulls confirm management teams for 2016

    Nov 9, 15 • 5329 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls confirm management teams for 2016

      Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais on Monday announced his management team for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd also confirming the management teams for the rest of the Blue Bulls teams for...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV team to play Australian Barbarians

    Nov 9, 15 • 2303 Views • Australia, General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV team to play Australian Barbarians

    The New Zealand Heartland XV team to play their first of two matches against Australian Barbarians in Levin tomorrow evening. The team is: 1    Matt Fetu 2    Cole Baldwin 3    Timaru Tafa 4    Adam Ross 5    Eric Duff 6    Fraser Hammond...

  • Results of Day 2 of the ‪SARU‬ Interprovincial ‪Sevens

    Nov 7, 15 • 1922 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, South AfricaComments Off on Results of Day 2 of the ‪SARU‬ Interprovincial ‪Sevens

    Results of day 2 of the SARU interprovincial Sevens: A field Border 19 – SA Students 7 (Women) WP 20 – Golden Lions 7 (Women) Blue Bulls 24 – EP 14 Pumas 31 – Golden Lions 5 Blue Bulls 24 – Free State 5 Sharks 22 – Griquas...

  • EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE, 6 NOVEMBER 2015

    Nov 6, 15 • 2142 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE, 6 NOVEMBER 2015

    EP Rugby Union Executive Members, Vernon Stuurman (left) and Freddie Makoki (right) go over the documentation relating to the Kings sponsor agreement. PHOTO: OLGA WILLIAMS EP Rugby has noted the article in Die Burger this morning (6 November 2015) over the...

  • FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    Nov 6, 15 • 1921 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    SANZAR is delighted to announce that Super Rugby is coming to the Pacific Islands for the first time as Fiji is announced to host the Round 15 clash between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The match, to be played at Suva’s ANZ Stadium, will see Fiji...