Springboks in the News: Wallabies vs All Blacks Bledisloe Cup first Test preview and prediction: It wasn’t technically two losses in a row, but it was the first time the All Blacks have had two consecutive non-win results since… scrolling, scrolling… they lost to the Springboks and Wallabies back-to-back in 2011. They haven’t played three ... "Springboks" - BingNews Rugby Championship ready to launch with Sanzaar sailing into troubled waters: At times during the victory in South Africa last year it seemed New Zealand were playing a different sport entirely but the Springboks’ problems were subsequently laid bare and the Lions surely proved too much mythologising over the All Blacks must stop. "Springboks" - BingNews Springboks and Pumas with plenty to prove: South Africa launch … [Read more...]
Paul McLean MBE Elected as Queensland Rugby Life Member
Rugby news from Australia: Paul McLean MBE Elected as Queensland Rugby Life Member: The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) have announced that QRU No. 875 Paul McLean MBE has been elected a QRU Life Member following the 2017 Bi-annual General Meeting at Ballymore today.More... Queensland Rugby … [Read more...]
Women’s Rugby World Cup semis: England vs France, NZ vs US
Rugby news from New Zealand: Women's Rugby World Cup semis: England vs France, NZ vs US: DUBLIN (AP) " Four-time champion New Zealand blew away Canada 48-5 and set up a semifinal against the United States at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Thursday.Defending champion England will play France in the other semifinal on... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Reports claim All Blacks legend Sir Colin Meads extremely unwell, says family: Lady Verna Meads has reportedly confirmed that husband and All Blacks legend Sir Colin is extremely unwell, as he continues to battle pancreatic cancer.He was not at Waikato hospital, nor was he at his Te Kuiti home, but she declined... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby All Blacks under the hammer: Fresh claims in Aaron Smith saga: An unprecedented year of Transtasman … [Read more...]
NBC Sports to air Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinal between Eagles, New Zealand LIVE Tuesday Aug. 22 at Noon ET
Rugby news from the United States of America: NBC Sports to air Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinal between Eagles, New Zealand LIVE Tuesday Aug. 22 at Noon ET: American sports fans now have the distinct opportunity to view the match on cable television when the Eagles take on the New Zealand Black Ferns for a spot in the World Cup Finals. USA Rugby News – USA Rugby … [Read more...]
Four changes for DHL WP U19
Rugby news from Western Province: Four changes for DHL WP U19: DHL Western Province U19 coach Nazeem Adams has made four changes for the encounter against Leopards U19 at Brookside on Friday. There are three changes up front and one in the backline as DHL Western Province U19 look to take their unbeaten run this season to six games. Hooker Schalk Erasmus and lock BJ Dixon are back in the mix after missing the resounding victory against Eastern Province U19 last week, with Jesse Johnson shifting from lock to blindside flank and Shaine Orderson on the replacements bench. The only change to the backline sees scrumhalf Labib Kannemeyer come back into the starting line-up after featuring as a replacement last week. Adams said that he is grateful to be able to keep continuity with … [Read more...]
Greg Garner appointed PRO14 Elite Referee Manager
Rugby news from the Home of the Kings: Greg Garner appointed PRO14 Elite Referee Manager: The Guinness PRO14 can confirm that Greg Garner has been appointed as Elite Referee Manager for the newly-expanded Championship. After the recent announcement of the Guinness PRO14 expansion into South Africa with the arrival of the Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings, the Championship continues to drive up standards on and off the pitch. The recruitment of Garner marks another step forward for the Championship after the introduction of neutral appointments for Assistant Referee 1s and Television Match Officials in the 2016/17 season. Garner, 37, comes into the role after his career as an RFU referee that saw him take charge of 16 Internationals, 40 European Cup games and 120 Premiership fixtures. … [Read more...]
Ten Springbok stats and facts
Springboks in the News: Ten Springbok stats and facts: Argentina have won two of their last five games against South Africa after having won none of the previous 19 encounters between the two nations (D1, L18); they’ll also be searching for consecutive wins against the Springboks for the first time. "Springboks" - BingNews South Africa vs. Argentina: Live Stream, Preview for Rugby Championship 2017: For the Springboks, an overall triumph is long overdue in this tournament, with Australia and New Zealand the dominant forces in the competition. South Africa last lifted the title in 2009, when the competition was the Tri Nations. In 2012, Argentina were ... "Springboks" - BingNews South Africa: From the mountains to the sea: Full moon over the famous Brandwag Buttress… Magic! By … [Read more...]
