Dramatic win and first trophy for Golden Jackals

Week 3 of the Regional Tournament delivered an unforgettable rugby thriller. The Golden Jackals, representing the Central and Southern Region, scored a try in the final play of the match to secure a 21–20 victory over Fiji’s Ai Matai and claim the Israel–Pacific Challenge Cup.

Golden Jackals win in Regional League Opener

At a challenging time in Israeli life, history was made at the beautiful Yizre’el Rugby Stadium with the first ever local professional rugby fixture. The Golden Jackals, the south and central regional selection, defeated the Northern Star, representing northern Israel, 23-17. The large crowd was treated to some of the best rugby ever played in […]

The Gospel by Coach Laba

Regional League: Fijian coach Sakaraia Labalaba is leading Northern Stars in challenging times

Thomas Berman. Rugby Israel’s Swiss Knife

He plays for the Heat, in the regional league, in Hadarim – and coaches children, youth and senior rugby. The South African immigrant has settled in Israel and pushing rugby at all levels