Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    Jul 2, 14 • 1867 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...

  • KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Jul 1, 14 • 4044 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Super RugbyComments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...

  • Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Jul 1, 14 • 2553 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...

  • Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    Jul 1, 14 • 2252 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...

  • Blues Injury update

    Jun 30, 14 • 2174 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury update

    Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...

  • NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Jun 27, 14 • 3320 Views • Australia, General News, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....

  • Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Jun 27, 14 • 2199 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...

  • Blues team to face the Western Force

    Jun 26, 14 • 2198 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force

    Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time   Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT).   The 23-year-old blindside...

  • Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Jun 26, 14 • 2410 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend.  The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.   Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to...

  • Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Jun 24, 14 • 2708 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...

  • George Whitelock confirms move to Japan

    Jun 24, 14 • 2527 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on George Whitelock confirms move to Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury flanker George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year’s Investec Super Rugby season. Crusaders and Canterbury CEO Hamish Riach said that as one of the most capped Crusaders...

  • McCaw out with broken rib

    Jun 24, 14 • 1905 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on McCaw out with broken rib

    The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...

  • New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children

    Jun 20, 14 • 2169 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children

    Hamilton, New Zealand, 20 June 2014 – New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border

    Jun 19, 14 • 2131 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border

    TEAM SHEET: Boland Cavaliers OPPONENT: Border Bulldogs VENUE: East London DATE: 20 June 2014 COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup First Division (Qualifying rounds) 15. Eric Zana 14. Harlon Claassen 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10....

  • Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up

    Jun 19, 14 • 2621 Views • Australia, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up

    Sydney University has named three Waratahs captains past and present in its starting XV for this Saturday’s Magners Shute Shield Round 13 clash with Northern Suburbs (1pm). Joining fellow Students Pat McCutcheon and Tom Carter – who both led the Tahs last...

  • England to support earthquake appeal

    Jun 16, 14 • 1818 Views • Europe, General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on England to support earthquake appeal

    England shirts will carry the logo in support of the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust ENGLAND will be supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch by wearing the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust logo on their playing shirts...

  • Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s

    Jun 16, 14 • 1954 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s

    Piri Weepu headlines an exciting Blues squad named today to compete in the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore this weekend. The 71-Test veteran will captain a Blues squad boasting more than 300 combined Super Rugby caps coupled with plenty of...

  • Slater leads England against Crusaders

    Jun 16, 14 • 1856 Views • Europe, General News, New ZealandComments Off on Slater leads England against Crusaders

    LEICESTER TIGERS’ Ed Slater will captain England against the Crusaders at AMI Stadium tomorrow. The lock, who led his club in the second half of the season, will skipper a side containing 12 capped internationals. Slater is one of four senior England...

  • Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    Jun 13, 14 • 1912 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...

  • AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER

    Jun 10, 14 • 2260 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER

    Australian Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Ryan Kohler to the position of Concussion Specialist.   In this role, Dr Kohler is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring concussion...

  • Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places

    Jun 10, 14 • 1916 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places

    The final two semi-final places are up for grabs today at the IRB Junior World Championship matches at QBE Stadium, North Harbour and ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe as pool stages reach a conclusion.   Defending tournament champions England and 2012 winners...

  • All Blacks v England Steinlager Series sells out

    Jun 10, 14 • 2448 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on All Blacks v England Steinlager Series sells out

    Tickets on sale soon for Investec Rugby Championship It’s official – the All Blacks v England Steinlager Series is a sell-out. The All Blacks will play England in front of capacity crowds at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Saturday and Waikato Stadium the...

  • HORWILL TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE 50TH GAME FOR AUSTRALIA

    Jun 10, 14 • 1971 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on HORWILL TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE 50TH GAME FOR AUSTRALIA

      Qantas Wallabies lock James Horwill will celebrate his milestone 50th game for Australia as part of a matchday squad boasting three potential debutants in Saturday night’s second Castrol EDGE France Tour clash at Etihad Stadium.   The 50-game honour...

  • England Counties XV clinch double over Emerging Georgia

    Jun 9, 14 • 1840 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties XV clinch double over Emerging Georgia

    ENGLAND Counties XV held their nerve to beat Emerging Georgia 15-14 with a last minute try from flanker Ollie Cooper-Milar at the Rustavi Stadium in Tblisi today. The win followed a 48-23 win over Emerging Georgia in last Wednesday’s tour opener and came...

  • Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to England

    Jun 9, 14 • 2059 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to England

    EXETER CHIEFS hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will return to England this evening for further assessment on a knee injury. Cowan-Dickie jarred his knee in training and England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “It’s unfortunate for Luke. He has been great over...