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Comments Off on Western Force confirm 2017 Super Rugby Squad
The Western Force have confirmed their 36-man squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, which includes 14 new signings. Among the new faces are 68-time capped Wallaby Tatafu Polota-Nau, former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby league star Curtis Rona, 80-time...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland
The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland in the eagerly-anticipated Test at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 19 November (Kick-off: 5.30PM GMT, 6.30AM Sunday 20 November NZT) The matchday 23 for the third Test of the Vista Northern Tour is (with...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Online ballots for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 drawn
Fans around New Zealand will begin finding out tomorrow (18 November) if they’ve secured the opportunity to purchase Test match tickets for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. New Zealand Rugby General Manager for the DHL NZ Lions Series Nigel Cass...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force sign local young gun Harry Scoble
The Western Force have signed the last of the three inaugural Future Force Foundation members with the addition of Perth-born Harry Scoble to the senior list for the 2017 season. The young rake is the second Future Force Foundation member to sign with the...
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Nov 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on KRU 2016-2017 season standings and results after week2 + week 3 fixtures
Kenya Cup WESTERN BULLS vs KABRAS SUGAR 9-17 MWAMBA vs KCB 24-27 MEAN MACHINE vs TOP FRY NAKURU 7-41 BLAKBLAD vs IMPALA SARACENS 18-33 STRATHMORE vs KENYA HARLEQUINS 22-39 NONDIESCRIPTS vs HOMEBOYZ 5-17 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE Week 2-12th November...
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Nov 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens
Experienced sevens and rugby coach, Clark Laidlaw, has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Laidlaw has previously been the All Blacks Sevens skills coach and video analyst, the programme lead for...
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Nov 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw
All eyes were on Brisbane’s central city Queen Street Mall this morning for the live draw of the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament. Queensland Parliament MP the Honourable Curtis Pitt and City Councilor Krista Adams had the honour of drawing...
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Nov 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis
The charge against Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons for tip-tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j), was heard in Leeds this evening. Willis pleaded not guilty but was given a four-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The Newcastle...
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Nov 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (13) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison (Northampton...
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Nov 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui
The Western Force has invested in the future of their front row with the signing of Australian U20’s representative and Future Force Foundation product, Shambeckler Vui for the 2017 Super Rugby season. At just 19-years-old Vui has firmly established himself...
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Nov 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins
The Maori All Blacks side to play Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Thursday morning (NZT) has been named. The team is: Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes Bay...
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Nov 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis
Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tip tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j). Willis was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in the Anglo Welsh Cup match between Newcastle and Saracens at the weekend for a tip...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth ruled out of Italy clash
Eben Etzebeth will not be considered for the Springboks’ Test match against Italy on Saturday following the concussion he suffered against England, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Monday. The Springbok lock left the field in the first half after a...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai
The Springbok Women’s Sevens face a tough draw in Dubai on 1 and 2 December with clashes against Australia, the USA, and Russia lined up in the pool stages. The South Africans will kick off the Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series against Olympic gold...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners
Seabelo Senatla named Sevens Player of the Year Rasta Rasivhenge shares Refereeing Award Special Merit Award to Jean de Villiers Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South Africans, Seabelo Senatla, Rasta Rasivhenge and Jean de...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year
Following a historic year in which the All Blacks won the Investec Rugby Championship, retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th year in a row and set a world record for tier one nations of 18 consecutive Test victories, New Zealand rugby has been honored at...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year
Qantas Australian Sevens Gold Medalist Charlotte Caslick was named the Women’s Sevens Player of the Year by World Rugby this morning after a stellar season for the Aussie Women’s Sevens team which included a maiden HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November
33 players will reassemble at Pennyhill Park on Monday lunchtime to train for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium Forwards (18) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies add to touring party
Eight join the touring party ahead of three games in two weeks Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has added eight new faces to his touring party ahead of a Test against France on Saturday, as well as a tour game against the French Barbarians the following...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up
The South African sevens team outplayed fellow World Series contestants, Kenya, by 31-10 to win the Safland Sevens tournament played at the Dome Sports Arena in Swakopmund on Sunday. The Springbok Sevens team came through the tournament undefeated and only...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller
The Qantas Wallabies have escaped Murrayfield Stadium with a dramatic one-point victory over Scotland, keeping their Grand Slam hopes alive in a 23-22 cliffhanger. A try to centre Tevita Kuridrani with five minutes left on the clock was the decisive play in...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia
South Africa’s sevens rugby team scored three convincing wins on the opening day of the Safland Sevens tournament, played at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday. The side scored good wins over the national teams of Germany and Namibia and impressed...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the 2016 Oceania 7s Women’s Championship in Fiji on Saturday, defeating the hosts in the Final 31-0. The Aussie 7s Men’s team finished the men’s Cup in third position defeating Papua New Guinea 25-5....
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named
The Black Ferns squad to travel to the United Kingdom for a three-Test Series against England, Canada, and Ireland, has been named today. The squad is: FORWARDS Aldora Itunu Prop Auckland Aotearoa Mata’u Prop Counties Manukau Toka Natua Prop Waikato...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have agreed on a new four-year Elite Player Squad (EPS) deal from 2016 to 2020. The financial terms of the deal are confidential. The deal includes match fees, training fees, image...
