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Nov 10, 17 •
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Europe, General News, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Die Springbokke begin hul 2017-uitgaande toer na die noorde met ʼn wedstryd teen die Iere. Daar was lanklaas soveel verskille oor die Bokke se kanse teen ʼn span wat die afgelope paar jaar ʼn radikale transformasie ondergaan het....
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Sep 29, 17 •
8076 Views •
Australia, Europe, General News, New Zealand, Pale Toe, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on JAKE WHITE EN HEYNEKE MEYER SE SPRINGBOKSPAN MOET SPEEL
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Wêreldbeker wenner-afrigter Jake White het vandeesweek aan All Out Rugby gesê dat hy meen Allister Coetzee maak ‘n fout met sy Springbok spankeues. Hy meen dat Coetzee meer oorsese Bokke in sy span moet insluit. White, wat in...
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Jul 6, 16 •
1791 Views •
Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on England Women defeat France 13-17 in Utah
A last-gasp try secured England Women their first victory over France since 2013 on Tuesday night, running out 13-17 winners in the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Utah. A team drive over the line in the final play gave Zoe Aldcroft a try on debut,...
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Jul 5, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on England Women name side to face France
England Women have named their match-day 23 for their second game in the Women’s Rugby Super Series against France on Tuesday. Following a disappointing 52-17 defeat to Canada on Friday, England have made seven changes to the starting line-up. Lauren...
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May 5, 16 •
3504 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw
Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...
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Apr 30, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Rob Andrew to leave role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of season
Rob Andrew will leave his role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of the current season. Andrew, who resigned from his position having instigated discussions with RFU CEO Ian Ritchie for a number of months, has agreed that he will continue to...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Schalk Brits get three weeks
The charge against Schalk Brits of Saracens for punching or striking contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard last night. Brits was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the first half of last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Concussion education module enjoys more success
ENGLISH RUGBY’S three main stakeholders, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have today announced that all professional players, coaches and referees have completed this season’s mandatory...
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Jan 15, 16 •
3247 Views •
Europe, General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rugby exchange programme offers previously disadvantaged players big dreams
A handful of young rugby players from previously disadvantaged communities around South Africa have developed big dreams thanks to the SA Rugby Exchange Programme in conjunction with the British High Commission. The programme, which SA Rugby joined in...
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Dec 20, 15 •
1762 Views •
Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Fifth Anti-Doping Annual Report Released
The Anti-Doping Annual Report for the 2014/15 season has been published on behalf of RFU’s Anti-Doping Advisory Group. This is the fifth year rugby’s anti-doping programme has released the findings of its activity in England. TESTING & INVESTIGATIONS...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU, RPA & PRL agree landmark player welfare funding deal
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) today announced a new multi-year funding deal with its industry stakeholders, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL). The new 5-year deal will deliver a minimum of £7m into the RPA welfare,...
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Nov 13, 15 •
2113 Views •
Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS
Round 1: Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue 12/11/2015 19:45 P3 Harlequins 41 – 18 Montpellier The Twickenham Stoop 13/11/2015 19:30 P1 Brive 13 – 9 Newcastle Falcons Stade Amédée-Domenech 13/11/2015 19:30 P5 Edinburgh Rugby 28 – 10...
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Nov 11, 15 •
3288 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU disciplinary hearings – Brugnara, Burger, Cittadini, Halaifonua, McKibbin
BRENDAN McKIBBIN of London Irish will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening (Tuesday) following his dismissal for stamping on Henry Thomas (Bath Rugby), contrary to law 10.4(b), during Aviva Premiership Rugby Round 4. The panel of Jeremy...
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Aug 4, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on ONE MILLION SET TO ENGAGE WITH THE FESTIVAL OF RUGBY 2015
Festival of Rugby 2015 is on target to reach its aim of one million participants, with rugby-themed activities and celebrations happening up and down the country until October 31. Since kicking off on June 10, over 300 Festival of Rugby events have already...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Coach suspended for six months
An RFU disciplinary panel has imposed a six-month suspension on Phil Blake after he was found guilty of two breaches (eight separate bets) of RFU Regulation 17 (Anti-Corruption and Betting) while he was employed by Leicester Tigers as defence coach for the...
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Jun 22, 15 •
3049 Views •
Europe, General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen statement
DHL Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen met with Director of Rugby Gert Smal on Monday morning, to sort out the events that transpired in France last week. Vermeulen visited French Top 14 club Toulon late last week and was unveiled to the local media as their...
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Jun 15, 15 •
1724 Views •
Europe, General News, New Zealand •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Hemispheres Cup match in New Orleans cancelled
The Crusaders are very disappointed to learn that the Hemisphere’s Cup match they were invited to play against Saracens this August in New Orleans has been cancelled. The organisers of the match, RugbyLaw in the USA, have contacted the Crusaders and...
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Jun 10, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Counties sink Romania A to complete successful tour
The England Counties squad for the summer tour to Romania. ENGLAND Counties secured an impressive 28-20 victory over Romania A to complete a highly successful summer tour. Following Friday’s 28-16 win over club side CSM Bucuresti, tonight’s meeting at...
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Jun 9, 15 •
1939 Views •
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Comments Off on England Counties in buoyant mood for Romania A challenge
ENGLAND Counties give full debuts to five new caps as they look to finish their summer tour on a high against Romania A at the Stadionul National “Arcul de Triumf” tomorrow (5pm BST). Prop Matthew Beesley of Cheshire gets a first start along with...
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May 28, 15 •
3815 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Dylan Hartley suspended
Following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing at the Coventry Holiday Inn tonight (Wednesday), Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints has been suspended from playing for four weeks. Hartley, who pleaded guilty to striking an opponent with his...
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May 6, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on Chris Hala’ufia suspended for five weeks
CHRIS HALA’UFIA (London Welsh) was today suspended for five weeks after pleading guilty to striking an opponent, contrary to Law 10.4 (a), during the game against Leicester Tigers on April 25. Antony Davies, sitting as a Sole Judicial Officer at the London...
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Apr 23, 15 •
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Europe, General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Nottingham Corsairs to meet Sevenoaks in National Under 17 Cup final
NOTTINGHAM Corsairs and Sevenoaks will meet in the final of the National Under 17 Cup at the AJ Bell Stadium, home of Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks, on Sunday May 3. Nottingham Corsairs, the Midlands champions, reached the final by beating Caldy, the...
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Apr 15, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary decisions: Billy Vunipola and Vereniki Goneva
THE case against Billy Vunipola (Saracens) was this evening dismissed by an RFU Disciplinary Panel and he is free to continue playing. The panel of Philip Evans (chair), Bonike Erinle and Martyn Wood dismissed the citing for striking Mathew Tait with his...
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Apr 3, 15 •
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Europe, General News, International, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on QRU confirms Will Genia to depart at end of 2015
Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Will Genia has signed a three-year contract with French Top 14 side Stade Francais. Now in his 10th season with the St.George Queensland Reds, Genia has amassed 105 Queensland caps and played 58 Wallabies Tests. He has...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes (Wasps Rugby) appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel this evening, charged with striking with the knee and/or shin, contrary to Law 10.4(a), during Northampton Saints v Wasps RFC on Friday March 27 in the Aviva Premiership. Hughes was found...