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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on RWC 2015 Official Supporter Tours Launched
January 1, 2014 marks an exciting milestone for Rugby World Cup 2015 as it is the global launch of the official supporter tour packages. A wide range of packages based on experience and price will be available through 15 market-leading official travel agents...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Preview – IRB
With the building blocks for Rugby World Cup 2015 now firmly in place, preparation for the world’s third largest sporting event now moves from planning to delivery in 2014. With seven qualification spots still to be decided, over 2 million tickets set to go...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on IRB further empowers referees at scrums
The minor change to scrum protocol is effective immediately. In a minor revision to the current protocol surrounding the ongoing scrum engagement global trial, the International Rugby Board has confirmed that referees will use non-verbal communication to...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tony Hanks appointed Blues high performance manager
The Blues have appointed Tony Hanks as high performance manager. Hanks, who boasts an extensive coaching résumé that includes roles with the Auckland Rugby Union, Junior All Blacks, Waikato, the Chiefs, London Wasps and the Russian national side, said he...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches
RFU Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches: Friday, January 3 Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks (19:45) Bruce Reece-Russel Northampton Saints v Harlequins (19:45) John Byett Saturday, January 4 Gloucester Rugby v Saracens (15:15) Shaun...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Horak to join Eastern Province Rugby in 2014
EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous has confirmed that Michael Horak will be joining Eastern Province Rugby as their defensive coach later in the year. The 36-year-old Horak, who has been the Free State Cheetahs defence coach since 2010, has also held the position of...
