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It says much about the longevity of Cian Healy’s career that his Leinster Rugby debut came against a team that no longer exists. That was way back in May 2007 when he came on as a replacement versus the now long-since defunct Border Reivers in the old Magners League – the distant precursor to the …
Academy graduate and back-three flyer Nathan Sweeney is targeting a ‘bounce back season’ in 2024/25 after today penning a one-year contract extension. Sweeney, 23, has missed the majority of the 23/24 campaign due to a series of injuries which started with a hamstring strain sustained ahead of October’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 victory …
Edinburgh Rugby has continued to strengthen its squad for the new season with the extension of Scotland internationalist lock Marshall Sykes until 2026. Sykes, 24, has proven himself as one of Edinburgh’s most effective and resilient forwards this current campaign, featuring in 19 matches in all competitions. Known for his tenacious defence, work-rate, and ability …
The Bulls Daisies were made to work hard for their top-of-the-table victory over the Sanlam Boland Dames in Pretoria on Saturday, but the bonus point win cemented their spot at the top of the Women’s Premier Division log, while the Border Ladies moved up to fourth with a tight win over DHL Western Province in …
The penultimate round of the SA Cup brought forth a series of high-calibre matches, with the top four teams all keeping their final hopes alive with the conclusion of the group stage in sight. In an impressive display, all of the top four teams secured victories, spearheaded by Suzuki Griquas, followed closely by the Airlink …
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised the character and fighting spirit of the South African Under-20 team after they staged a successful comeback to beat Argentina in a pulsating U20 Rugby Championship match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Queensland in Australia on Sunday. The Junior Boks started strongly when Jurenzo Julius (centre) …
Valuable bonus point victories ensured the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions stayed in the quarter-finals race in the third last pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but unfortunately for the Hollywoodbets Sharks, they went down by a point against Benetton in Durban. The DHL Stormers took the field first and delivered …
Many had chalked an easy “W” in favour of Grey College coming into this Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools fixture. The hosts however were made to show real guts to dose the fire of Boishaai, as the blue and white hoops travelled to Bloemfontein with the intent to cause an upset. A top class individual performance …
Glasgow Warriors are still league leaders, but they’ve got Irish duo Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby breathing down their necks. Franco Smith’s side remain in top spot thanks to the unlikely two points they picked up in losing 40-34 to Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria – unlikely because they were trailing 37-10 with just 17 minutes …
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen applauded his troops for their structured approach in their final match of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup on Sunday, with the victory over Madagascar not only confirming Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification, but also sealed WXV 2 entry. The South Africans beat Madagascar by 46-17 to defend their title …
The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women's Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will be streamed live for the first time on RugbyPass TV (www.RugbyPass.com), official free streaming service of World Rugby, at 13:00 (East Africa Time) local time in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Sunday, May 12.
Defending champions, South Africa will compete against host nation Madagascar, to secure pathway for the 2025 Women's World Cup in England. Runner-up will qualify for the WX3 tournament in Dubai scheduled for October 2024.
Launched in 2023, the official global streaming platform of World Rugby (www.World.Rugby), Rugby Pass TV, aims to grow the global game by making rugby more accessible to fans worldwide for free. The live streaming of the Rugby Africa Women's tournament on Rugby Pass TV highlights the growing interest in women's rugby across the African continent. This occasion provides an opportunity for fans to support their teams and experience the thrill of the game. The match will also be live streamed on Super Sport YouTube Page, Rugby Africa Facebook and YouTube Page. In addition to live stream, the final round will be broadcasted on SuperSport.
The Rugby Africa Women's Tournament is a continental rugby union competition organized by Rugby Africa. Participating countries in the three round tournaments include Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar and South Africa. All three rounds of the women's tournament are actively taking at the Stadis Makis in Antananrivo, Madagascar, following commencement on May 4. It is the second time Madagascar is hosting the Rugby Africa Women's tournament, having done so successfully in 2023.
The final round of the Rugby Africa' Women's Cup will be kicking of at 13:00 (East Africa Time), with Kenya' Lionesses competing against Cameroon. Followed by the deciding match South Africa's Springboks and Madagascar at 15:00 (East Africa Time).
To Access Live Stream:
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SuperSport: https://apo-opa.co/3wkaZ0E
Rugby Africa YouTube: https://apo-opa.co/3WD8NvD
Rugby Africa Facebook: https://apo-opa.co/4dAAXgY
To View Broadcast:
SuperSport Linear: Channel 244
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About Rugby Africa:
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women's rugby. Rugby Africa organizes various competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent. World Rugby highlighted Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia as three of the six emerging nations experiencing strong growth in rugby.
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen recalled three vastly experienced players to his starting team to face Madagascar in Sunday’s final match of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, to be played at Stade Makis in Antananarivo. The clash between the hosts and the defending champions will not only determine who will leave the tournament as …
Wales will host their crucial WXV play-off clash against Spain at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, June 29th (KO:2pm). Both sides have qualified for the new global WXV tournament but the winner of the clash in the Welsh capital will qualify for WXV2 in South Africa with the runner-up playing in WXV3 in Dubai. Wales …
Zachary Porthen resumes the captaincy of a reshuffled Junior Springboks starting line-up for Sunday’s final Under-20 Rugby Championship match against Argentina at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina on the eastern seaboard of Queensland in Australia. Porthen was not considered for the previous encounter with Australia because of a hand injury, but he is back …
The family of national unions in World Rugby membership has expanded to 133 after Montenegro were unanimously welcomed by the international federation’s Council, having achieved all necessary criteria. A full member of Rugby Europe since 2021, Montenegro’s rise on the world stage has been rapid. The Union was founded in 2011 and became a Rugby …
The top of the table in the Women’s Premier Division can look vastly different by Saturday night when the top four sides collide in what promises to be a very important round of action. One takes on two and three faces four on Saturday and by the end of round five, the top four could …
World Rugby has announced further details of a revised red card sanction process trial featuring automatic off-field sanctions for players shown red cards. The revised process will operate within a programme of closed trials across World Rugby owned 15s competitions this year. Unions and competition owners may also apply to join the trial. It aims …
The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024. Three new law amendments relating to offside from kicks in open play, the options available from a free-kick and removal of the practice of ‘crocodile …
The teams for Friday night’s Round 16 fixtures of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #DRAvSTO: Chris Hollis will make his Dragons RFC debut against his former side DHL Stormers Sti Sithole, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Angelo Davids all return from …
Growing up, many of us have dreamed about playing for our local club, running out in front of family and friends, and wearing those colours with pride. For Glasgow’s Duncan Weir, it started off as a kid running on at half-time with the minis, but before he knew it, he was rubbing shoulders with some …
Head Coach Sean Everitt has named his Edinburgh Rugby side for tomorrow night’s Zebre Parma clash at Hive Stadium (Friday 10 May, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports. A settled and experienced matchday 23 is selected with just two changes made to the starting XV that claimed a road win against Cardiff Rugby in …
The DHL Stormers welcome back three players from injury for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Dragons RFC in Newport on Friday night. Angelo Davids, Sti Sithole and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu all make their return to the matchday 23 for the clash against the Welsh outfit, which kicks off at 20h35 (SAST) on Friday at …
Out of the race for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship top eight finish, the Hollywoodbets Sharks have put their faith in the inspirational Siya Masuku to rebuild their home ground into a fortress. The 27-year-old flyhalf has taken a long road to the bright lights of Durban’s fabled arena, but Masuku did not hesitate when …
To coincide with “Kids Round” in the BKT URC, Cardiff Rugby fly-half Tinus de Beer has been talking about his sporting hero when he was growing up. Given that De Beer is South African, the identity of his role model may come as something of a surprise. “Because of the blond hair, it was probably …