Weekend Round Up

August 21, 2017
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Weekend Round Up

Pierre Spies announces his retirement

Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years. Full story

Jano Vermaak replaces injured Ross Cronjé in Bok squad

Stormers scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina. Springbok tour squad

Bulls grant Nollis Marais leave for the rest of season

The Blue Bulls confirmed on Sunday evening that Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season. Full story

New Zealand mourns Sir Colin Meads

All Black great Sir Colin Meads passed away peacefully at Te Kuiti Hospital on Saturday morning (19 August) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Full story

Ireland Women Injury Update

Ruth O'Reilly has suffered a back injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. Ulster's Ilse Van Staden has been called into the squad. Full report

All Blacks squad update

UPDATE: @Nmilnerskudder @DavidHavili Kane Hames @IoaneAkira & apprentice Atu Moli are rejoining squad in Dunedin ahead of #Bledisloe2
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 20, 2017

The Weekend's Rugby action

The Rugby Championship

Australia vs New Zealand

New Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a superb start when they claimed a 54-34 victory over Australia in Sydney.

The All Blacks raced into a 6-40 half time lead. See the match reaction, stats and more here

South Africa vs Argentina

South Africa began their Rugby Championship on a positive note with a 37-15 victory over Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

The Springboks have now won 4 of their 4 Tests in 2017. See the match reaction, stats and more here

Mitre 10 Cup

North Harbour, Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Counties Manakau, Northland and Wellington all claimed victories in their opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup.

See all the Highlights here

Currie Cup

Western Province thumped the Golden Lions 39-3 at Newlands on Friday, while the Cheetahs edged the Blue Bulls 31-30 and the Pumas claimed a 6 point victory over the Griquas in Kimberley.

Currie Cup Standings

After 6 rounds of action, the Cheetah remain at the top of the Currie Cup standing with the Sharks trailing by a single point, while the Lions are at the foot of the table with 9 points.

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