Springboks in the News: Currie Cup Premier Division down to the wire: The Currie Cup Premier Division will come down to the wire in the final round of pool matches next week following a handful of decisive results this weekend, which saw the visiting teams secure valuable bonus-point victories in all four matches and two ... "Springboks" - BingNews Saru the root of all Boks’ ‘evil’: Out of the 11 coaches that have been at the helm of the … [Read More...]
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Win for Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes Sevens have won the Africa Cup Sevens after beating Namibia 38 - 19 in the final played at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi Kenya on Saturday September 24, 2016. Uganda had beaten Kenya 17 - 12 in the semis while Namibia saw off Madagascar 10 - 7 to set up the final. Kenya Sevens have finished third at the Africa Cup Sevens after an emphatic 46 - 0 battering of Madagascar in the 3rd/4th play offs. Namibia Sevens and Uganda have also … [Read More...]
SA Select Women finish third in Japan
The SA Select Women on Saturday secured third place at the Hokkaido Sevens in Japan after bouncing back strongly from a narrow defeat against Waikato in the semi-final. Coach Renfred Dazel’s team entered the second day’s play unbeaten following convincing victories against the Pearls from Tokyo and Australia’s Queensland side, but a 7-5 defeat against New Zealand’s Waikato outfit in the semi-final knocked them out of the running to win the … [Read More...]
Live updates: Bay of Plenty v Auckland, Mitre 10 Cup
Rugby news from New Zealand: Live updates: Bay of Plenty v Auckland, Mitre 10 Cup: Live updates of the Mitre 10 Cup clash between Bay of Plenty and Auckland from Rotorua. Bay of Plenty v Auckland - Match centre nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Taylor hungry to make ABs impact: An intense eating and weights routine has resulted in back-up All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor packing on the power and size.Taylor, who has played eight tests since making … [Read More...]
Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter to turn back on return to New Zealand rugby
Super Rugby in the news: Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter to turn back on return to New Zealand rugby: This not only means the Chiefs have to find an alternative for the 2018 season, but also serves a disappointment for New Zealand Rugby who were keen to work alongside a Super Rugby team and bring the highly respected mentor home. Vern Cotter was also ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu 'surprised' to get picked ahead of Reds … [Read More...]
Saracens decide against appealing Chris Ashton ban and Save Rawaca is released
Rugby Sevens in the news: Saracens decide against appealing Chris Ashton ban and Save Rawaca is released: Fiji celebrates first ever Olympic medal, gold in rugby sevens Canada’s wheelchair rugby team aiming for gold at Rio Stranded motorists play game of rugby on the M5 “I have been considering this move for a while and it is fantastic that we have been ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Sevens combination: RIO Olympics gold medal winning 7s … [Read More...]
Back to basics for Boks
Springboks in the News: Back to basics for Boks: Two matches to restore Springbok pride. That’s what's on the line for coach Allister Coetzee and his Boks in the next two weeks as they host the Wallabies and the All Blacks in Pretoria and Durban respectively. Also, Coetzee’s reputation as a top ... "Springboks" - BingNews Binder burns his way into history: Like our Olympic and Paralympic teams, Brad Binder has brought a refreshing ray of … [Read More...]
TEST MATCH TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT
Rugby news from KwaZulu-Natal: TEST MATCH TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT: Do you have your SA vs. All Black Test tickets as yet? If not, The Sharks wish to advise that there are only a limited amount of tickets available for purchase. Should you wish to purchase a ticket, please contact The Sharks Ticket directly on 031 3088 461 or either Riaan@thesharks.co.za or jenny@thesharks.co.za We would also like to communicate an important advisory regarding … [Read More...]
Baby joy for former All Blacks star Ali Williams
Rugby news from New Zealand: Baby joy for former All Blacks star Ali Williams: Baby celebrations are under way for former All Black Ali Williams and wife Casey Green.The proud new parents have taken to social media tonight to announce the safe arrival of their second child - Claudia Alexandra Williams.The... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: The day the Pumas almost beat the All Blacks: The year was 2001. The scene was the extravagantly-named … [Read More...]
NZ unhappy with Super Rugby finals format
Super Rugby in the news: NZ unhappy with Super Rugby finals format: However, New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew agrees the under-fire competition must expand further to remain commercially viable. The release of the draw this week attracted widespread criticism that the 18-team Super Rugby structure has become ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Agents draining Pacific Islands of its rugby talent, according to ex-Fiji gold medal winning … [Read More...]
Scandal key to becoming footballer of the year on Twitter
Rugby Sevens in the news: Scandal key to becoming footballer of the year on Twitter: Hayne bounced from the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers to a failed bid to play for Fiji in the Rio Olympic rugby sevens tournament before landing at the Titans. His tribute to Muhammad Ali upon the boxing great’s death (the good ol’ cut and paste an ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Saracens decide against appealing Chris Ashton ban and Save Rawaca is released: Fiji … [Read More...]
Whitelock ready for Pumas
Springboks in the News: Whitelock ready for Pumas: The Wallabies will play the Springboks at 3.05am next Sunday in the Rugby Championship and the All Blacks play Argentina at 10.10am. "Springboks" - BingNews WP crush gallant Griquas: Springboks Juan de Jongh and Bongi Mbonambi each scored a try as Western Province secured an important 52-31 bonus-point win over Griquas on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports. Coming into the clash, just a … [Read More...]
NZRU disappointed with Sanzaar vote on Super Rugby finals
More Super Rugby news here. NZRU disappointed with Sanzaar vote on Super Rugby finals: New Zealand Rugby Union Chief Executive Steve Tew says that they were disappointed that they did not get support from their partners for the Super Rugby finals format. The NZRU lobbied for a change to the way teams qualify for the Super Rugby finals but did not get support from Australia and South Africa so […] The post NZRU disappointed with Sanzaar … [Read More...]
Rugby: Counties Manukau prop scores hat-trick in 16 minutes
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: Counties Manukau prop scores hat-trick in 16 minutes: Owen Franks, eat your heart out.While the All Blacks prop is setting records for his try-scoring futility, Kalolo Tuiloma is racking up tries at historic rates. The Counties Manukau prop has scored three tries in the first 16... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Prop's hat-trick helps Counties down Waikato: We all wondered what would happen if the Steelers … [Read More...]
Agents draining Pacific Islands of its rugby talent, according to ex-Fiji gold medal winning sevens coach
Super Rugby in the news: Agents draining Pacific Islands of its rugby talent, according to ex-Fiji gold medal winning sevens coach: “They get a Super Rugby contract dangled in front of them and they don’t then come back across to play for Fiji,” said Ryan. “Australia’s the same. “In 10 years’ time, if things don’t change, I see an Australian side with half their team ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Excitement in the air for Cornish rugby as … [Read More...]
