Springboks in the News: Ross Karl: Beauden Barrett's head injury reflects flaws in concussion testing protocol: Almost two weeks ago, Barrett passed his sideline test during the Springboks Test at Newlands. Take that in for a moment - he could have been sent out to play again. It seems ridiculous considering he's still suffering now. You have to congratulate New ... "Springboks" - BingNews Simon Zebo's future at Munster up in the air: So he’s used to massive pressure. “He’s been involved with the Springboks when they lost by two points in a World Cup semi-final to the All Blacks, but they lost to Japan and they had to turn that around, and then they went on to the semi-finals and ... "Springboks" - BingNews The story of Australia’s first indigenous representative: Ramalli was … [Read more...]
Rugby: Gatland eyes Super Rugby gig
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: Gatland eyes Super Rugby gig: Warren Gatland is still eyeing a coaching job in Super Rugby despite continuing his attack on the New Zealand media for ruining the British and Irish Lions tour earlier this year.Gatland claimed there was an orchestrated campaign... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Beauden Barrett out, Lima Sopoaga in for All Blacks: By Liam Napier in Brisbane Step forward, Lima Sopoaga.The All Blacks will play their first test this year without Beauden Barrett at No 10.Concussion has, as expected, ruled Barrett out of Saturday's battle with the Wallabies... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Time for unlucky Waisake Naholo to fire for All Blacks: By Gregor Paul in Brisbane There's a whiff of unfulfilled promise lingering around Waisake … [Read more...]
Twelve players invited to Cape Town Springbok assessment camp
A group of 12 Springboks have been invited to a four-day training, assessment and conditioning camp, from 23 to 26 October in Cape Town. Current Springbok squad members who are playing for their provinces in the Currie Cup playoffs, as well as those who are playing for clubs in England and Japan, were not considered for the camp. The purpose of the camp is to give Springbok management first-hand opportunity to assess the medical, conditioning and fitness status of the selected group as the Springboks step up their preparations for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. South Africa’s opponents during their month-long European tour are Ireland (11 November, Dublin), France (18 November, Paris), Italy (25 November, Padova) and Wales (2 December, Cardiff). The small group will work under … [Read more...]
QANTAS WALLABIES AND IRELAND TO MEET IN FIRST EVER THREE-TEST SERIES
Rugby news from Australia: QANTAS WALLABIES AND IRELAND TO MEET IN FIRST EVER THREE-TEST SERIES: The Qantas Wallabies will host Ireland in the first three-Test series ever played between the two nations in June next year.More... Reds … [Read more...]
New Wales Kit
The new Wales kit for the next two seasons of international rugby was revealed for the first time today by global sports performance and innovation brand Under Armour. Inspired by the Welsh national anthem ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ (Land of my Fathers), Under Armour’s new design is intrinsically linked to the Welsh landscape, using the topography of unique areas around the country mapped out on the shoulders with subtle stitching. No two shirts will be the same as these contour lines, taken from maps, including Neath – the birthplace of the WRU in 1881 – Lampeter, Bangor and Cardiff are detailed in a unique way which is bespoke to each new piece of clothing. Lampeter is widely believed to be the first town in Wales to have fielded a rugby team in the 1870s, Cardiff has pride of place … [Read more...]
WEDNESDAY COLUMN CLUB RUGBY
Rugby news from KwaZulu-Natal: WEDNESDAY COLUMN CLUB RUGBY: Go Nutz College Rovers pulled off one of their finest and most important victories in decades to earn a place in the semi-finals of the National Club Championship and an opportunity to be the first club in KZN to hold the Gold Cup up high. They travelled to Cape Town to face Tygerberg on their home turf at Florida Park in their all important quarter final game to keep their chances alive and returned victorious. What made this victory that much more special was the fact that after last weeks disappointing result, which saw Direct Axis False Bay stealing a 15-14 win on time against the KZNRU champion club, it was always going to be difficult to come back and lift themselves from the disappointment. Instead of finishing … [Read more...]
Ticket prices confirmed for DHL Newlands semi
Rugby news from Western Province: Ticket prices confirmed for DHL Newlands semi: Tickets for the Currie Cup semifinal between DHL Western Province and the Xerox Golden Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday range in price from as little as R40 for standing room to R150 for prime seats. Tickets for the play-off match, which kicks off at 17h00 on Saturday, are available from wprugby.computicket.com or any Computicket outlet. Season tickets are valid and gates will open at 13h45, with DHL Western Province U19 hosting Toyota Free State Cheetahs U19 in a semifinal curtain-raiser, which kicks off at 14h30. DHL Western Province U19 won 11 of their 12 matches in the league phase of the competition to claim top position heading into the semifinal, which will be their first appearance at DHL Newlands … [Read more...]
