Springboks in the News: South Africa unveil new head coach Ottis Gibson: For at least the next 18 months, he's a South African and even watched the Springboks' horror show against the All Blacks last weekend to "share in everyone's pain". This Proteas side has struggled recently, particularly on their seemingly never-ending ... "Springboks" - BingNews Wallabies finally finding a gear to close gap on the All Blacks: Australia, with all their … [Read More...]
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Dragons sign Thretton Palamo
Dragons are delighted to announce the signing of utility back Thretton Palamo from Bristol on a short-term loan. The 28-year-old linked up with the Welsh Region on Monday at their Ystrad Mynach training base, as they prepare for their GUINNESS PRO14 clash against Ulster this weekend at the Kingspan Stadium. The versatile player, who can play in the centre and on the wing, joined Bristol in 2016/17 will add support to the Dragons backs due … [Read More...]
Brumbies nab Force back-rower for 2018 Super Rugby season
Super Rugby in the news: Brumbies nab Force back-rower for 2018 Super Rugby season: Fijian back-rower Isi Naisarani has continued the exodus from the Western Force after the Perth club was axed from Super Rugby. The 1.95m wrecking ball has signed a one-year deal with the Brumbies after debuting for the Force this season and winning the ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Kriel to miss Bok tour: Kriel will miss the Boks' end-of-year tour, which … [Read More...]
REINFORCEMENT AT LOCK
Rugby news from KwaZulu-Natal: REINFORCEMENT AT LOCK: Durban, 18th September 2017: The Cell C Sharks are happy to announce the signing of lock Gideon Koegelenberg on a two-year contract. In 2012, Koegelenberg enrolled at The Sharks Academy and earned one cap for the Cell C Sharks XV in 2013. He makes a welcome return to Durban after spending the past two seasons in Italy, playing for Italian club Zebre. Head Coach Robert du Preez said: “Gideon … [Read More...]
WPL Week 3 Round Up
Rugby news from the United States of America: WPL Week 3 Round Up: A bonus point and season debut highlight Week 3 in the WPL. USA Rugby News – USA Rugby … [Read More...]
Bok boost for DHL WP
Rugby news from Western Province: Bok boost for DHL WP: Damian de Allende, Dillyn Leyds and Wilco Louw have been released from the Springbok squad and will be available for DHL Western Province against Tafel Lager Griquas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Seven players in total have been released to play in the Currie Cup this weekend with Chiliboy Ralepelle and Dan du Preez available for the Cell C Sharks and Rudy Paige and Handre Pollard set to … [Read More...]
Julian Savea: I realise I’m not where I need to be
Rugby news from New Zealand: Julian Savea: I realise I'm not where I need to be: Julian Savea is 'loving life' playing for the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup, but is also fiercely determined to return to the All Blacks' fold.Named captain of Wellington for last weekend's stunning 60-14 win over Canterbury... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Boks' wives, girlfriends targeted by 'terrible people' after All Blacks thrashing: Springboks … [Read More...]
Previews from Round 4 of the Guinness Pro14
Four teams remain unbeaten as the Guinness PRO14 season begins to take shape after three rounds of Championship action. Two of those sides, Glasgow Warriors and Munster meet on Friday night while Leinster and Ulster will try to maintain their unblemished records against the Toyota Cheetahs and Dragons, respectively. Three sides claimed their first victories of the Guinness PRO14 season with Benetton Treviso coming from behind to win away to … [Read More...]
Sage, Soyizwapi add experience to Sevens Academy side in Germany
Dylan Sage and Siviwe Soyizwapi are the two well-established Springbok Sevens players included in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad for the Oktoberfest Sevens in Munich, Germany on 29 and 30 September. Sage, who will captain the side, and Soyizwapi are two of the seven capped Blitzbok players included in the squad that will see the kick-off of the South African national squad’s campaign for the 2017/18 season. Zane Davids, Marco … [Read More...]
Jillaroos’ historic PNG visit a vehicle for change
Rugby Sevens in the news: Jillaroos' historic PNG visit a vehicle for change: As a proud Papua New Guinean woman who represented her country of birth in rugby sevens, Amelia Kuk understands the cultural significance of the Jillaroos' historic visit this weekend better than most. For the first time a Jillaroos squad will travel with ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Land Rover at the 2012 Dubai Rugby Sevens – Dubai Picture: Land Rover is once … [Read More...]
Springboks lose Cronje for All Blacks clash
More Super Rugby news here. Springboks lose Cronje for All Blacks clash: South Africa’s Springboks have suffered a blow ahead of their match against New Zealand’s All Blacks as Ross Cronje has been forced to withdraw. Scrumhalf Cronje has been withdrawn from the Springbok team because of illness and is replaced by Francois Hougaard, who was initially named on the bench. Rudy Paige is now the replacement […] The post Springboks … [Read More...]
Rory Best Out
Following a scan, it has been confirmed that Ulster Rugby's Rory Best has a hamstring tear and will be out of action for approximately 4-6 weeks. … [Read More...]
All Blacks brace for SA backlash
Springboks in the News: All Blacks brace for SA backlash: Departing defence coach Wayne Smith had rated the forward effort highly, but Retallick said they knew that was where the Springboks game came from, especially up front, and they had to try and nullify it early on. Retallick said the contribution of fellow ... "Springboks" - BingNews New Zealand In Record Win Over South Africa: While the All Blacks were pleased to have eliminated … [Read More...]
Leinster Rugby – Squad Update
Leinster Rugby Backs Coach Girvan Dempsey issued a squad update to media from the team hotel in Cape Town this morning ahead of the Round 4, Guinness PRO14 game against the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday (Kick Off: 7.00pm - live on SKY Sports). There were a few bangs and bruises from the game at the weekend against the Southern Kings with Ross Byrne the most notable. He suffered a contusion to his ankle but is due to be available for selection this … [Read More...]
James Hanson: Gloucester sign Australia hooker from Melbourne Rebels
Super Rugby in the news: James Hanson: Gloucester sign Australia hooker from Melbourne Rebels: Gloucester have signed Australia international hooker James Hanson on a short-term deal from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels. The 29-year-old has joined the Cherry and Whites until the end of 2017, prior to the 2018 Super Rugby season. Hanson has 12 caps ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Gloucester bolster front row stocks: Australian international … [Read More...]
