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There is deep gratitude and excitement in the ranks of the Springbok Women squad as they prepare to take on Samoa in a test match in Hermanus on Saturday as this will give them yet another opportunity to strengthen their identity as a team, on and off the field. That is the view of Springbok …
Scoring a try is a feat that demands precision, speed and a touch of magic, and white-line wizard Darcy Graham is blessed with all three. As Scotland readies for a pivotal clash against Ireland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Edinburgh star is poised to shine brightly. The lightning-fast flyer is a sensation in …
Johnny Sexton is driven by history – the reminder of what was and the promise of what can be. Sexton is pivotal to Ireland’s success at the World Cup, an occasion that will be Sexton’s professional rugby send-off. History says Ireland have never gone past a quarter-final in the World Cup, and Sexton has worn …
Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade de France, Paris. The full-back lines up as part of a back-three containing wingers Darcy Graham – who bagged four tries in last …
South Africa’s AJ Jacobs and Morne Ferreira were included on the Match Official panels for the 2023-2024 World Sevens Series, leading into the Olympic Games Paris 2024, World Rugby has announced. The men’s and women’s panels each feature 12 representatives from 10 unions. On the men’s side, all 12 officials have amassed more than 50 …
Edinburgh Rugby has named three starting changes for tomorrow night’s Scottish Building Society Pre-Season Series clash against Bath Rugby at Hive Stadium (Friday 6 October, kick-off 7.30pm). Scrum-half Ben Vellacott returns to captain the side after missing last weekend’s Connacht match due to the birth of his son. Wes Goosen shifts to outside-centre as GB …
Rugby’s new international competition will be available to watch around the world in established and emerging rugby territories following the announcement of an extensive broadcast deal. WXV heralds the start of an exciting new dawn for international women’s rugby and fans around the world will be able to get in on the action from the …
There will be two DHL Stormers XVs in action in George on Friday in the last of their pre-season matches. The doubleheader will get underway at Outeniqua Park at 15h30, when the first DHL Stormers XV take on the SWD Eagles. A different combination will then take the field at 18h00 to face the Hollywoodbets …
Dear Editor Mthatha is the crime capital of the Eastern Cape and residents are more likely to be murdered or raped here than any other in the province. Today, 05 October 2023, the DA launched a campaign at the Mthatha Central police station to highlight and fight the scourge of violent crime, which is spiralling …
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 5, 2023/ — Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, and the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sport of the Kingdom of Morocco confirmed today that the Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation (FRMR) has officially been reinstated as a full member by the Executive Committee of Rugby …
At around 13h00, Tuesday, 3 October, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) were alerted by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) of an EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) activation approximately 30 nautical miles off-shore of Port St Johns. NSRI Port St Johns was placed on alert while Telkom Maritime Radio Services broadcast an all ships alert. …
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 pool matches in France. Permutation highlights: With Ireland, France and New Zealand unable to improve their ratings this weekend due to facing lower-ranked opponents, the Irish can only surrender top spot if beaten by Scotland at Stade de France. …
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 stage is set as all 10 captains gathered today at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on the eve of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever. Across the next 45 days, 48 matches will take place across 10 world class venues. Beginning with a repeat of the …
Springbok Women’s Sevens call-up for Mdletshe. Former Proteas netball player Sikholiwe ‘Sne’ Mdletshe will make her international rugby debut later this month after she was included in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Olympics 2024 Qualifier in Tunisa on 14 and 15 October. The 24-year-old is the only uncapped player …
The ‘Two Sides’ documentary, the critically acclaimed three-part behind-the-scenes series on the historic 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa, has been nominated for an International Emmy. SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions partnered in commissioning South African production company T+W and Wales-based Whisper Cymru, to produce ‘Two Sides’ which has …
The International Cricket Council has announced the details of its broadcast arrangements for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, that will place fans at the centre of the action bringing them closer to the game than ever before. The biggest Men’s Cricket World Cup ever kicks off tomorrow with a re-match of the 2019 …
Australia overcame Pakistan in a thriller on the final day of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up matches. Glenn Maxwell struck 77 in Australia’s 351 for seven while Marnus Labuschagne contributed with bat and ball as Pakistan fell 14 runs short despite 90 from captain Babar Azam. Elsewhere, Afghanistan won a rain-affected clash against …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces India legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar as the Global Ambassador for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 with just two days to go until the pinnacle event of the one-day game gets underway. The Master Blaster, who has an enviable record of featuring in six 50 over World …
There were some lapses in concentration and poor play in their victory over the Zimbabwean Under-20s in East London on Tuesday, but Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt was pleased with the overall effort by her squad and feels that a number of players showed good promise in this pathway to the Springbok Women …
The tenacious Heineken College Rovers and Naka Bulle fought back from half-time deficits to win their respective semi-finals and qualify for the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup final, which will be staged in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon. Northam Rhinos travelled to Durban for their semi-final with a fearsome attacking reputation, having scored 50 or more …
England and New Zealand ensured they will both head into Thursday’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 opener on a victorious note with warm-up wins in matches interrupted by the weather. Moeen Ali’s 39-ball 56 proved crucial as England overcame Bangladesh by four wickets in Guwahati, the veteran all-rounder striking six sixes to help the …
With the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final line-ups still uncertain, here are the full pool permutations with one round of matches left to play. With one round of the Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase left to play, only two teams – Wales and England – are already guaranteed qualification for the quarter-finals. Six places …
Edinburgh Rugby can today announce the signing of Scotland international tighthead prop D’Arcy Rae, who joins on a deal until the end of the season. Rae, 28, makes the move from French Top14 side Montpellier with immediate effect, ready for a potential first outing for the capital against former club Bath this Friday night – …
Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has appointed Western Province No 8 Beyonce du Plessis as captain for their international friendly against Zimbabwe in East London on Tuesday, with Bulls Daisies centre Shiniqwa Lamprecht serving as her deputy. The match will provide Johannes-Haupt and her coaching staff with a good view on the depth …