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Aug 17, 16 •
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General News, International, New Zealand, Springboks •
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Comments Off on How do the Boks measure up?
The 2016 Rugby Championship launches on Saturday with the world champion All Blacks in Sydney to face Australia, while the Springboks welcome Argentina to Nelspruit. Will the Lions’ Super Rugby success ignite the Boks? How will New Zealand fare in their...
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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones announces provisional 45-man elite player squad for pre-season training camp
Eddie Jones has announced a provisional 45-man elite player squad (EPS) for England’s pre-season training camp in August. The squad will meet at the Lensbury Hotel from 6-8 August and take part in training, planning meetings and individual reviews in...
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Jul 19, 16 •
1958 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand, School •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fixtures announced for New Zealand Schools and New Zealand Barbarians Schools
The New Zealand Schools and New Zealand Barbarians Schools fixtures against Fiji and Australia have been announced. New Zealand Rugby High Performance Player Development Manager Mike Anthony said: “Inclusion of the New Zealand Barbarians in this...
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Jul 14, 16 •
1752 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Rugby women determined to continue golden form in Rio
RUGBY SEVENS: The Australian women’s rugby team that is looking to continue on their history-making run has been finalised for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The side won the nation’s first Rugby Sevens World Series in dominant fashion in May and now have...
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Jun 24, 16 •
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General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Australia vs England Teamsheets #AUSvENG
Date: 25 June 2016 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Kick-off: 12h00 SA Time TV: SS1 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Qantas Wallabies: 1. James Slipper 2. Stephen Moore (C) 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Will Skelton 5. Rob Simmons 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper...
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Jun 22, 16 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on SKELTON, SIMMONS, AND TOOMUA TO START AGAINST ENGLAND IN SYDNEY
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to his starting line up for the third and final Test against England at Allianz Stadium (Saturday 25 June, 8.05pm AEST kick off). Will Skelton and Matt Toomua both return to the Test arena for...
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Jun 18, 16 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FALL IN BRUTAL MELBOURNE BATTLE
The Qantas Wallabies have fallen to England 7-23 in front of a record crowd of 29,871 at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Saturday night. After rumbling their way to victory in the series opener in Brisbane, the visitors once again won the physical battle and have...
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Jun 16, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australia v England Teamsheets #AUSvENG
Date: 18 June 2016 Venue: AAMI Park Kick-off: 12h00 SA Time TV: SS1 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Australia 15 Israel Folau 14 Dane Haylett-Petty 13 Tevita Kuridrani 12 Samu Kerevi 11 Rob Horne 10 Bernard Foley 9 Nick Phipps 8 Sean McMahon 7...
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Jun 15, 16 •
1469 Views •
General News, International •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES TEAM FOR ENGLAND TEST IN MELBOURNE
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his starting side ahead of the second Test against England at AAMI Park in Melbourne (Saturday 18 June, 8.05pm AEST kick off). Sekope Kepu and James Slipper join Captain Stephen Moore in a...
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Jun 12, 16 •
1369 Views •
General News, International •
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Comments Off on POCOCK RULED OUT OF ENGLAND SERIES
Qantas Wallabies number 8 David Pocock has been ruled out of the England Test series through injury. Pocock was replaced in the 69th minute under the blood rule before scans later confirming a fractured eye socket. The 28-year-old has missed just one Test...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Australia v England TeamSheets #AUSvENG
Date: 11 June 2016 Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Kick-off: 12h00 SA Time Referee: Romain Poite (France) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert (South Africa), Glen Jackson (New Zealand) TV: SS1 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Wallabies: 1. Scott Sio 2....
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Jun 3, 16 •
1304 Views •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES 33-MAN SQUAD FOR FIRST TEST AGAINST ENGLAND
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 33-man squad for next weekend’s series opener against England at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Cheika has named seven potential debutants in the squad for the first Test after a gruelling training camp...
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Mar 16, 16 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Pocock sets sights on 2019 Rugby World Cup after committing to Australian Rugby
Qantas Wallabies backrower David Pocock will remain in Australian Rugby until at least the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after committing to the Aquis Brumbies and the ARU for the next three years. The 27-year-old will be released from Australian Rugby duties in 2017...
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Mar 3, 16 •
1522 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Sio seals new three-year contract with Australian Rugby
Emerging Qantas Wallabies prop Scott Sio has set his sights on a return to the game’s biggest stage after committing to Australian Rugby on a new three-year deal. Sio, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2013, was one of the standout performers...
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Feb 22, 16 •
3401 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Aussie7s win Cup Final in Sao Paulo
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team finished undefeated at the Sao Paulo Sevens, after dominating against Canada to win the final 29-0. After back to back victories on the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai and Sao Paulo, Australia now sits...
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Feb 17, 16 •
1562 Views •
Australia, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Super U20s Championship to kick off in 2016
The Australian Rugby Union today announced that for the first time there would be a regular weekly U20s competition with all five Australian Super Rugby teams competing for the Super U20s Championship in 2016. Kicking off on Saturday 27 February, the six-week...
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Feb 7, 16 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australia clean sweeps Ireland in Women’s Sevens Series
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side has defeated Ireland 3-0 across three matches at the HSBC Sydney7s in front of a collective crowd of over 75,000 fans across the two days. The world number one ranked side highlighted their experience with victories...
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Feb 6, 16 •
1837 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australia through to Quarter Finals of HSBC Sydney 7s
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team is through to the Quarter Finals of the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s, going undefeated throughout day one after finishing the day with a dramatic 17-17 draw against New Zealand. In a thrilling final match of the day, a...
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Feb 4, 16 •
1671 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Friend calls on experience for HSBC Sydney 7s
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named his first squad since taking the helm, backing his experienced troops for the HSBC Sydney 7s this weekend. Ed Jenkins returns to captain the side for the inaugural Sydney tournament, where the...
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Dec 4, 15 •
1938 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australia’s golden girls claim Dubai crown in style
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has laid down a huge marker with the Rio 2016 Olympics on the horizon by winning the Dubai Sevens title in stunning fashion. Tim Walsh’s side lead the fledgling HSBC Women’s World Series after going...
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Nov 26, 15 •
1746 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Walsh names Australian Women’s Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad for the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series opener in Dubai has been named by Head Coach Tim Walsh. Walsh has named an experienced side that sees Sharni Williams skipper the 12-strong squad. The...
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Nov 13, 15 •
1295 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies to embark on historic 10th Grand Slam Tour in 2016
After falling one win short of a Rugby World Cup triumph, the Qantas Wallabies will return to the northern hemisphere next Spring for a history-making shot at the ‘Grand Slam’. The Australian Rugby Union today announced a five-Test, seven-match Spring...
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Oct 31, 15 •
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General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Wallabies fight to the end in 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
The Wallabies finished Rugby World Cup 2015 runners-up at Twickenham on Saturday, despite a gallant defensive effort against New Zealand in their fourth Rugby World Cup Final, ultimately defeated 34-17 in a match that lived up to its lofty expectations. ...
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Oct 29, 15 •
4387 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on New Zealand vs Australia Teamsheets #RWC2015 #Final
Date: 31 October 2015 Venue:Twickenham Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen New Zealand: Starting XV 1. Joe Moody (10) 2. Dane Coles (35) 3. Owen Franks (77) 4. Brodie Retallick (46) 5. Samuel Whitelock (72) 6. Jerome Kaino...
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Oct 29, 15 •
5603 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015 •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Wallabies team named for Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has announced his team for the Rugby World Cup 2015 Final against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday 3am AEDT). Scott Sio will return to the starting XV having overcome his injury that ruled him out of the...