RUGBY
SAB ‘s flagship brand, Castle has officially introduced South Africa’s first home grown non-alcoholic beer, rightly named Castle FREE!. This new brand was also announced as the official sponsor of the HSBC Rugby sevens event in Cape Town, continuing the journey this iconic brand started with sport lovers many years ago. In the long tradition of Castle as […]
THE Crusaders defeated 14-man Emirates Lions 25-17 in a gripping Vodacom Super Rugby Final played at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon to lift their eighth title and deny the home side a dream finish to an emotional campaign. The match was marked by the first half red card shown to Kwagga Smith […]
WP Rugby has confirmed that it has made an application for a venue safety certificate for DHL Newlands under the new safety regulations issued in terms of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act. Under the new regulations promulgated in March 2017 under the Act, venues such as DHL Newlands are now required to […]
MARK Alexander mapped out a range of immediate priorities for rugby following his confirmation as the new President of SA Rugby at a Special General Council meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday. Alexander was elected unopposed, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Oregan Hoskins in August. Alexander, who has served as Deputy President […]
TOYOTA Free State Cheetahs flyhalf Niel Marais steered his team to their first Currie Cup title since 2007 at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday as he scored 21 points in their 36-16 victory against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in front of sell-out crowd of 43,401 spectators. The Toyota Free State Cheetahs’ victory not […]
THE takealot.com Cape Town 10s, SA’s biggest sport and lifestyle event will for the first time ever provide an on-site accommodation option. The new ‘glamping village’ will be on offer at the event which takes place from 4 to 6 February at Hamilton’s Rugby Club. The Cape Town 10s takes pride in consistently delivering a […]
SPRINGBOK coach Heyneke Meyer praised his team’s determination to grind out a 23-19 victory over a gallant Wales side in the first Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham in London on Saturday. With this victory, the Springboks have booked themselves a semi-final encounter against New Zealand at Twickenham next Saturday. Fourie du Preez scored the […]
SPRINGBOK captain Fourie du Preez said on Friday that whatever happened in the past, at the Rugby World Cup, at Twickenham or between South Africa and Wales, will have no bearing on Saturday’s first quarter-final in London. Du Preez was asked if his team’s solid recent record at Twickenham and their good overall record against […]
THE Springboks recorded their second victory at the Rugby World Cup when they beat Scotland by 34-16 in Newcastle on Saturday, but coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Fourie du Preez warned against any celebrations as there is still one crucial Pool B match left in the tournament. South Africa will face a four day turn-around […]
A desperate late try from replacement wing Karne Hesketh gave Japan an upset 34-32 win against two-time world champions South Africa in their Pool B opening match at Brighton Community Stadium on Saturday. Built on intense tackling, passion, commitment and a solid game-plan from head coach Eddie Jones (AUS), the famous Japan victory was only their second-ever in […]