Rugby news from Western Province: DHL WP hold off Eagles in Oudtshoorn: DHL Western Province were forced to work hard for a tense 46-41 victory against SWD Eagles in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge clash in Oudtshoorn on Sunday. It was the eighth consecutive victory of the campaign for coach John Dobson’s team as they ended the league phase of the competition unbeaten to set up a home quarterfinal at Green Point Track next week. In an … [Read More...]
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Ruan Botha suspended for three matches
Cell C Sharks lock Ruan Botha has been suspended for three matches following a disciplinary hearing after he contravened Law 10.4 (h) in the match between South Africa ‘A’ and the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday evening. Botha was red carded for the incident in the 39th minute of the match, in which he “charged into ruck dangerously, leading with the arm and shoulder making contact with the opponent’s face.” The … [Read More...]
All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions First Test 2017 Highlights | Rugby Video Highlights
More Super Rugby news here. All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions First Test 2017 Highlights | Rugby Video Highlights: All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions First Test 2017 | Rugby Video Highlights The post All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions First Test 2017 Highlights | Rugby Video Highlights appeared first on Super Rugby | Super 18 Rugby and Rugby Championship News,Results and Fixtures from Super XV Rugby. Super Rugby | Super 18 Rugby … [Read More...]
UJ rugby coach keeps feet on the ground
UJ rugby coach keeps feet on the ground: University of Johannesburg wing Aphiwe Dyanti showed good form to be named the Player That Rocks in their Varsity Cup rugby match against NMMU-Madibaz this week. Photo: Saspa University of Johannesburg rugby coach Werner Janse van Rensburg is not getting carried away by his team’s results despite an impressive turnaround in the Varsity Cup. After losing the first two matches, UJ have put themselves … [Read More...]
Japan a country of constant wonder and contradiction
Springboks in the News: Japan a country of constant wonder and contradiction: “Physiques are improving because they are putting in the work. That’s the influence of Eddie Jones.” Victory over the Springboks was Japanese rugby’s version of Stuttgart ’88. “It put rugby on the map, permanently. There was already a passion ... "Springboks" - BingNews South Africa level T20 series with England: But when he was out for 35, caught in the deep off … [Read More...]
Women’s Aussie 7s finish second in World Series
Rugby Sevens in the news: Women's Aussie 7s finish second in World Series: RUGBY SEVENS: The Australian Women’s Sevens team has claimed the Clermont Ferrand silver medal and finished the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series in second position after victories against USA (31-14) and Canada (19-14) followed by a loss to New Zealand ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Canada wins bronze at women's rugby Clermont-Ferrand Sevens: Veteran Ashley Steacy … [Read More...]
The ARU has a list of enemies. We should be all worried
Super Rugby in the news: The ARU has a list of enemies. We should be all worried: Take this example. It is over 70 days since the ARU announced that it is going to cull one of the Super Rugby teams from the tournament, with a decision to be made and announced within 72 hours. More than two months later, we still don’t know what team ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Which Australian sport produces the greatest athletes? Part Four: Rugby union: … [Read More...]
All Blacks: Steve Hansen fires back at Warren Gatland
Rugby news from New Zealand: All Blacks: Steve Hansen fires back at Warren Gatland: The All Blacks-Lions test series has erupted with Steve Hansen firing a massive shot at opposing coach Warren Gatland.Hansen was so angry at Lions coach Gatland's claim that All Blacks were deliberately trying to injure halfback... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Lions need to score at least three tries to beat All Blacks - McGeechan: Former Lions coach Sir Ian … [Read More...]
Coetzee compliments Springbok players on series win
Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, on Saturday praised the effort of his squad and management, but also had a special word of thanks to Springbok supporters, after his side clinched the Castle Lager Incoming Series with a 3-0 winning margin. South Africa won the third test 35-12, following wins in Pretoria and Durban earlier this month, and Coetzee was pleased about the progress shown by his team in this time. “This was a huge step in the … [Read More...]
President’s XV claim win over Heelers
Rugby news from Australia: President’s XV claim win over Heelers: The Queensland Premier Rugby President’s XV have secured a 57-27 win over the Queensland Country Heelers at Ballymore on Sunday afternoon. More... Queensland Rugby … [Read More...]
Springboks thrash France to secure 3-0 series win
Springboks in the News: Springboks thrash France to secure 3-0 series win: JOHANNESBURG –The Springboks have beaten France 35-12 at Emirates Airlines Park in the third and final test match of the series on Saturday night. Before kick off the pressure was piled onto the South Africans, with captain Warren Whiteley being forced ... "Springboks" - BingNews Wallabies paying the price for Super Rugby's sins: The All Blacks have the best scrum in … [Read More...]
No alarms and no surprises for All Blacks
Super Rugby in the news: No alarms and no surprises for All Blacks: Smith admitted it was not only a fast game compared to Super Rugby, but compared to most Test matches as well. “It’s quite hard to remember what happened, it was such a fast game and such a high intensity and physicality that I’ll watch it and go ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Wallabies raise key fitness concerns after scrappy win over Italians: Wallabies captain Stephen … [Read More...]
Rugby: Hastings No 8 Flanders worth of NZ schools trial
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: Hastings No 8 Flanders worth of NZ schools trial: Quiz Hastings Boys High School No 8 Devan Flanders about his individual work ons and it's easy to gauge why his team remain the No 1 secondary schools rugby side in the country."Definitely a little bit of fitness and tiny bits of... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Chris Rattue: All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick turned Lions into pussycats: Okay. Time to come up with a … [Read More...]
Unbeaten day sees New Zealand near Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series crown
Rugby Sevens in the news: Unbeaten day sees New Zealand near Women's World Rugby Sevens Series crown: New Zealand edged closer to a fourth Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series title after completing the group stage undefeated today in France. The Black Ferns topped the Group A table thanks to victories over Ireland, United States and Japan at the Stade ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Undefeated women's 7s through to Quarter Finals in France: … [Read More...]
Springbok skipper seeks to build on French success
Springboks in the News: Springbok skipper seeks to build on French success: At the end of the year, the Springboks play away against Ireland, France and Italy. “We’re chasing perfection. We feel we’re headed in the right direction, although we know that there will be a lot of challenges to come this season. What’s good to ... "Springboks" - BingNews Springbok Captain Whitely withdrawn From 3rd Test with France: FILE: Warren Whiteley … [Read More...]
