SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEAGUE ENTERS NEW ERA

From Phil Caplan South African Rugby League has signalled a new era with the adoption of a new constitution and the unveiling of the new ‘National Board of SARL’. The historic meeting in Pretoria followed November’s AGM during which a series of amendments were agreed. New president Kobus Botha was understandably positive with the outcome. “It has been a long task for rugby league in South Africa to...

Ireland and Rhinos Join Europe while Saudis Land in Lebanon

By Various Today, some great news from around the world with the re-emergence of the Dutch in Europe as a recognised playing nations and the South Africans have also entered the RLEF. Also Resultys from Jamaica and Saudi Arabia have landed in Lebanon for an U18s international. SOUTH AFRICA AND NETHERLANDS FORMALLY JOIN RLEF     From Phil Caplan The South African Rugby League and Nederlandse Rugby League...

South Africa Rugby League Finals Results.

From Fanie Bredenhann University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) Rugby League again made history this past-weekend to gain ownership on both the 1st- & 2nd Division Cups – The prestige Rhino- & Protea Cup.  The South African Rugby League-season for 2011-2012 came to a closure with some of the most enduring RL-games games.  Tuks Groenkloof Campus, known to everybody as the campus for teachers, looked as a...

A New Year and New Hope

By Daniel Andruczyk Happy New Year to everyone! Yes I am back. Sorry for the long break, but several things came up all at once that needed my attention… like my job and my father visiting for a month where we embarked on a road trip across the Eastern United States managing to visit 21 states and one district in 4 weeks. It also gave me a chance to have a bit of a break, it has been a long year with much going on...

South Africa vs. Jamaica – The Interviews

By Daniel Andruczyk I was able to have a quick chat with some of the coaching staff from South Africa and Jamaica and get a bit of an insight on what they were taking away from the tournaments. As it turns out as well, out fellow International Rugby league journalist, Steve Mascord, was also on hand to watch the game, though he was jetting off for one crazy Rugby League tour, to Avignon for the France v England game...

Wayne Allen Scores a Double for Jamaica in WCQ

By Daniel Andruczyk, at Campbell’s Field, Camden New Jersey, USA, 19/10/11 Today saw some dour condition in Camden, New Jersey, for the second of the Atlantic Zone Qualifiers. A Jamaican team, bristling with overseas stars, had to overcome some atrocious conditions in Camden New Jersey to beat the South African Rhinos in their opening match of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers. The Rain meant that the...

Impressive Starts in the World Cup

By Daniel Andruczyk This weekend represents the start of the official International Season. 12 teams have been involved in games across 4 continents. Australia, European North America and the Middle East have seen matches played in different tournaments. World Cup Qualifiers The World Cup Qualifiers kicked off on the weekend with I guess no real surprises in the results. The teams full of overseas players had some...

It’s That Time of Year Again – International Rugby League!

Various Today its all about the international game. Its that time of the year, the most exciting time as far as I am concerned. So much to catch up on. First a couple promises I have to come through one and then updated on the World Cup qualifiers and the latest developments in European membership. International Rugby League Club From Ryan Norman One of the great things about the last 5 years is seeing the huge...

Rhinos Start WQ Campaign in Style

By Daniel Andruczyk Canada Wolverines 22 – 36 South Africa Rhinos The Rhino Moniker is one that is meant to bring awe, respect and fear from opposition. The rhino is a large and powerful animal that stands its ground and defends itself when under threat. These are all qualities that were shown by the South African Rugby League team today in Markham, Toronto. The South Africans flew 18,000 km to partake in the...

News From Around the World – Good and Bad

By Various This week there has been lots of. I know there has been a hiatus of several of days from, but Its proposal writing season and so have been busy with my physics stuff. However I now have a bit of time to catch up on the weeks news. Also this weekend I will be travelling to Toronto for the Canada v South Africa International. The last time I saw the South Africans play was in 2008 in England when they...