-
Dec 6, 13 •
144 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Fiji After their Cup-winning performance at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, Fiji have named an unchanged squad of 12 for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Samisoni Viriviri was named Dubai’s player of...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
162 Views •
General News, IRB, South Africa •
Sean •
No Comments
A number of South African provinces have also reacted to the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Tribute from WP Rugby Western Province Rugby has paid tribute to former state President, Mr Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013....
-
Dec 6, 13 •
130 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Following the sad news of the passing of Nelson Mandela, this weekend the world of rugby will unite in paying tribute to the former South African President in the stadium that bears his name. South Africa and 15 other international teams are set to compete in...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
129 Views •
Europe, General News, IRB, National •
Sean •
No Comments
An increased level of co-ordination, communications and promotion of the girl’s and women’s rugby game across all Six Nations was agreed at the conclusion of the Inaugural ‘RBS 6 Nations – Growing the Women’s Game...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
110 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
The Qantas Men’s Sevens will embark on this weekend’s third World Series round in South Africa with an added sense of inspiration and sentiment following the death of the great Nelson Mandela. Only one change has been made to the Australian...
-
Dec 6, 13 •
406 Views •
General News, International, IRB, South Africa, Springbok News •
Sean •
No Comments
Photo: Nelson Mandela presents the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar in 1995 The International Rugby Board and the global Rugby family have been paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who passed away today. The inspirational former South African leader and father...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
82 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here a competitive pool D featuring England, Argentina, Samoa and Zimbabwe. England – Series ranking: 4th (4th in Dubai)...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
73 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here Pool C featuring the reigning Series and South African champions, New Zealand as well as Wales, Portugal and the USA. New...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
90 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Photo: Stephan Dippenaar has been ruled out of his home event in South Africa through injury South Africa – Series ranking: 3rd (Cup runners-up in Dubai) Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell has called Steven Hunt and Kwagga Smith into his squad in...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
146 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
At each of the nine rounds on the HSBC Sevens World Series fans have the chance to vote who they think deserves a place in the #SevensDreamTeam. Last weekend at round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai there were a great many players put forward and...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
100 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Canada head into this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens aiming to progress to a Cup quarter-final for the first time on the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series. Last season they reached the last eight at four of the nine rounds but so far...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
199 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
236 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
-
Dec 5, 13 •
169 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Sean •
No Comments
Last week’s announcement of the ticketing strategy and kick-off times for Rugby World Cup 2015 marked a key milestone in the build-up to the sport’s showcase event. Fans across the world can now start to plan their tournament, whether that means buying a...
-
Dec 4, 13 •
177 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
When most people talk of New Zealand’s all-conquering Sevens team, they think of captain DJ Forbes and they think of coach, Gordon Tietjens. The duo may be very different men, but together they have created one of the finest outfits anywhere in the...
-
Dec 4, 13 •
143 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
This season on the HSBC Sevens World Series, fans are being encouraged to nominate best performances by a ‘rookie’ at each round. In the second round of the Series in Dubai, while Semi Kunitani of Fiji was named in the Dubai Dream Team on his...
-
Dec 4, 13 •
151 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
How to Survive the CellC Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament You’ve made the best decision of the year and secured tickets for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament now what? Pre Event Prep If the shock and FOMO (fear of missing out) is running...
-
Dec 4, 13 •
222 Views •
General News, International, IRB, New Zealand •
Sean •
No Comments
New Zealand number 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB Player of the Year 2013, the third Kiwi to win the prestigious award. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the heart of the All Blacks’ pack and played no small part in ensuring his team...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
496 Views •
General News, International, IRB •
Sean •
No Comments
New Zealand Rugby is today celebrating the All Blacks’ clean sweep of the IRB’s 2013 Rugby Awards for the second year running. World class No 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB’s Player of the Year, while All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
352 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
The Springbok Sevens have called up Steven Hunt, Kwagga Smith and Rosco Speckman as injury cover for Stephan Dippenaar, Jamba Ulengo and Frankie Horne. The South Africans will be in action over the weekend in the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
114 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
On this year’s HSBC Sevens World Series fans will once again have their chance to get involved through social media by voting on their favourite try from each of the nine rounds. Collins Injera collected the most votes in the opening round in Australia,...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
172 Views •
General News, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
When Fiji play like they did in Dubai at the weekend they look simply unstoppable and it will be really interesting to see if they can carry that form and confidence onto South Africa this weekend. Their skill levels are right out of the top drawer and, with...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
304 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell and Kenya Sevens coach Paul Treu have both been forced into changes ahead of the upcoming Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series in South Africa. For the hosts Stephan Dippenaar...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
131 Views •
General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
Mark Bennett has been called into Stephen Gemmell’s Scotland Sevens squad for this weekend’s South Africa Sevens in Port Elizabeth, the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series. The 20-year-old back, who was involved in the Scotland squad for...
-
Dec 3, 13 •
182 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Sean •
No Comments
25 Lucky Rugby 15 readers will win a set of double tickets to the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens held in Port Elizabeth on the 7th and 8th of December. This competition runs from Tuesday the 3rd December until 1pm sharp on the 4th December. How to enter: Answer...
