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  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates All Blacks on World Rugby 2014 Awards

    Nov 23, 14 • 2794 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates All Blacks on World Rugby 2014 Awards

    All Blacks – Team of the Year Brodie Retallick – Player of the Year Steve Hansen – Coach of the Year New Zealand Rugby has paid tribute to the All Blacks after they again dominated the annual World Rugby Awards announced following the last...

  • Meyer, De Villiers satisfied with Bok victory in Padova

    Nov 23, 14 • 2128 Views • International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Meyer, De Villiers satisfied with Bok victory in Padova

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and national captain Jean de Villiers both lauded the performance by South Africa in their 22-6 (8-6 at half-time) victory over Italy in Padova on Saturday afternoon. The Springboks scored three tries to nil, with Coenie...

  • Bakkies Botha retires from International Rugby

    Nov 22, 14 • 2872 Views • General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Bakkies Botha retires from International Rugby

    Springbok lock and Rugby World Cup winner Bakkies Botha has announced his retirement from international rugby.   Botha, who made his Test debut on 9 November 2002 against France in Marseille, while his 85th and final appearance for South Africa was last...

  • Scotland vs Tonga Teamsheets

    Nov 22, 14 • 2540 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scotland vs Tonga Teamsheets

    Scotland: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Sean Lamont, 12 Alex Dunbar, 11 Tim Visser, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Greig Laidlaw (captain), 8 Johnnie Beattie, 7 Blair Cowan, 6 Rob Harley, 5 Jonny Gray, 4 Richie Gray, 3 Geoff Cross, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Alasdair...

  • France vs Argentina Teamsheets

    Nov 22, 14 • 2437 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on France vs Argentina Teamsheets

    Photo: Etienne Burger France: 15 Scott Spedding, 14 Yoann Huget, 13 Maxime Mermoz, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Maxime Medard, 10 Camille Lopez, 9 Sebastien Tillous-Borde, 8 Damien Chouly, 7 Bernard Le Roux, 6 Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5 Sebastien Vahaamahina, 4...

  • Wales vs All Blacks Teamsheets

    Nov 22, 14 • 2446 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales vs All Blacks Teamsheets

    Photo: Anton Geyser Wales: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 George North, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Rhys Webb, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton, 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 4 Jake Ball, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Richard...

  • England vs Samoa Teamsheets

    Nov 22, 14 • 2221 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on England vs Samoa Teamsheets

    England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jonny May, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Ben Morgan, 7 Chris Robshaw (captain), 6 James Haskell, 5 Courtney Lawes, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 David Wilson, 2 Rob Webber, 1 Joe Marler...

  • NEW PLAYERS INTRODUCED TO THE REBELS FAMILY

    Nov 22, 14 • 1943 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on NEW PLAYERS INTRODUCED TO THE REBELS FAMILY

    For seven new RaboDirect Rebels, this week has represented a busy process where introductions to the Club’s off-field staff, commercial partners, training and matchday facilities and coach’s expectations have ensured a full schedule. For Cam Crawford,...

  • Fiji Sevens Team selected

    Nov 22, 14 • 2327 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Fiji Sevens Team selected

    Vodafone Fiji 7s Team to Dubai and South Africa 7s The following players have been selected by Vodafone Fiji 7s Coach, Ben Ryan, to represent Fiji to the 2014/2015 HSBC World Sevens Series that will be held in Dubai and Port Elizabeth in South Africa. The...

  • Charles James Benjamin, 1943-2014

    Nov 22, 14 • 3005 Views • General News, International, South Africa, Springbok News • • Comments Off on Charles James Benjamin, 1943-2014

    The South African Rugby Union has noted with sadness the passing for former Proteas flyhalf Charles Benjamin, who passed away on Saturday aged 70. Charles Benjamin earned his rugby stripes in the Progress RFC of the Caledon Rugby Union and from that modest...

  • Fiji vs USA Teamsheets

    Nov 21, 14 • 2540 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fiji vs USA Teamsheets

    Fiji: 15 Timoci Nagusa, 14 Watisoni Votu, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Nemani Nadolo, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Josh Matavesi, 9 Henry Seniloli, 8 Masi Matadigo, 7 Malakai Ravulo, 6 Akapusi Qera (c), 5 Tevita Cavubati, 4 Leone Nakarawa, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Tuapati...

  • George kick-off for Cell C Community Cup 2015

    Nov 21, 14 • 4611 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News • • Comments Off on George kick-off for Cell C Community Cup 2015

    PHOTO CAPTION: Evergreens take the field for a Cell C Community Cup match last year in front of a capacity crowd at the Pacaltsdorp Sports Grounds in George. The venue will host the televised opening match of Community Cup 2015. Photo: ImageSA/SARU. GEORGE...

  • Ireland vs Australia Teamsheets

    Nov 21, 14 • 1918 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland vs Australia Teamsheets

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Ireland take on Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. The visitors come off of a 29-26 loss to France. Although the score suggests otherwise they properly beaten. The French pack won the forward battle while...

  • Isuzu adds traction to Vodacom Bulls

    Nov 21, 14 • 2899 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Isuzu adds traction to Vodacom Bulls

    South Africa’s bakkie specialists, Isuzu, today announced that they have partnered with the Vodacom Blue Bulls Rugby team as the official vehicle partner for the next three years. The sponsorship applies to both the Absa Currie Cup and the Vodacom...

  • EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Nov 21, 14 • 2289 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has extended his stay with the Western Force after recommitting to the Western Australian club for a further three seasons. The 25-year-old’s re-signing further consolidates the Western Force backline ahead of the club’s 10th season...

  • PREVIEW: ITALY vs SOUTH AFRICA

    Nov 20, 14 • 2032 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on PREVIEW: ITALY vs SOUTH AFRICA

    Written by William Brown – Rugby 15 Photo: Anton Geyser The touring Springboks come up against Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padua on Saturday in the third test match of their post-season tour of the northern hemisphere. Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has...

  • Italy side named for Bok clash

    Nov 20, 14 • 2096 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Italy side named for Bok clash

    Italy team (15-1): Andrea Masi; Leonardo Sarto, Michele Campagnaro, Luca Morisi, Luke McLean, Kelly Haimona, Edoardo Gori; Sergio Parisse (capt), Samuela Vunisa, Alessandro Zanni; Joshua Furno, Quintin Geldenhuys; Martin Castrogiovanni, Leonardo Ghiraldini,...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES CONFIRM BENCH FOR IRELAND CLASH

    Nov 20, 14 • 2442 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES CONFIRM BENCH FOR IRELAND CLASH

    The Qantas Wallabies have confirmed their eight-man bench for Saturday’s Lansdowne Cup and Spring Tour clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The Qantas Wallabies line-up is as follows: 1. James Slipper (Queensland Reds- 61 Tests) 2. Saia Fainga’a...

  • Ireland Team To Play Australia

    Nov 20, 14 • 2028 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Ireland Team To Play Australia

    The Ireland Coaching team have made three changes to the starting XV named for the opening game of the series against South Africa. Rory Best will win his 78th cap for Ireland when he lines out against Australia this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the final...

  • Excitement building in Bok Women Sevens camp

    Nov 20, 14 • 2405 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Excitement building in Bok Women Sevens camp

    Springbok Women Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Thursday said the excitement in his squad was building with nine days to go before they depart for Dubai for the opening World Rugby Sevens World Series tournament. The event will be hosted at the Dubai Sevens...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby gets Japanese and Argentinian flavour

    Nov 20, 14 • 2036 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby gets Japanese and Argentinian flavour

    Japanese and Argentinian team will appear in South Africa from 2016 following their confirmation in an expanded 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby competition, SANZAR announced on Thursday. The decision was confirmed at a SANZAR Executive Committee meeting in London...

  • Scotland make four enforced changes for Tonga Test

    Nov 20, 14 • 1764 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Scotland make four enforced changes for Tonga Test

    Head coach Vern Cotter has made four injury-enforced changes to the starting Scotland team that will play Tonga in this Saturday’s historic viagogo Autumn Test match at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock (kick-off 2.30pm). The national team are continuing their...

  • JAPAN AND ARGENTINA OFFICIALLY JOIN SUPER RUGBY

    Nov 20, 14 • 2922 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on JAPAN AND ARGENTINA OFFICIALLY JOIN SUPER RUGBY

    SANZAR Executive Committee formally approves Japan Rugby Football Union and Union Argentina de Rugby’s admission into Super Rugby from 2016. The Japanese team will be based at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium with three home games...

  • Draw made for women’s Sevens in Dubai

    Nov 20, 14 • 1644 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Draw made for women’s Sevens in Dubai

    The road to Rio gets a step closer this December as 12 teams get set to battle it out to secure a place at the Olympic Games in 2016. With the top four teams at the end of the 2014/15 series qualifying for the Olympics, all eyes are on Dubai as the series...

  • Rugby Athletes Commission debuts

    Nov 20, 14 • 1932 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Rugby Athletes Commission debuts

    The world’s top male and female players have participated in the inaugural Rugby Athletes’ Commission (RAC) meeting on Sunday, kicking off a busy programme of key meetings around the 2014 World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in London. The commission...