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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Next generation of Queensland Women’s Sevens talent bound for Hokkaido
The next generation of Queensland Women’s Sevens stars are bound for Hokkaido in Japan, with Queensland Rugby invited to compete in the inaugural Hokkaido Governor’s Cup Women’s Sevens Tournament. The event, which will run over Friday 23 September and...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 schedule announced
Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 will kick off on Thursday 23 February when the Melbourne Rebels host the Blues, while the Cell C Sharks will be the first South African side in action when they take on the Reds in Brisbane a day later. The Thursday night kick-off...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY DRAW ANNOUNCED FOR 2017
After a global audience of more than 50 million viewers tuned in to watch the 2016 Super Rugby season and over 2 million fans attended the matches, the 2017 Super Rugby competition will kick off on Thursday 23 February 2017 when the Melbourne Rebels host the...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY: 2017 Match Schedule
Rebels v Blues to get season underway Defending champion Hurricanes start defence away in Tokyo Three full rounds to start the season 135 regular season matches and eight-team, seven match finals series Draw schedule accounts for British & Irish Lions...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE TO HOST EIGHT HOME MATCHES IN 2017
The 2017 Super Rugby tournament kicks-off on Thursday, 23 February with the Melbourne Rebels hosting the Auckland based Blues at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The Thursday night kick-off is a first for Super Rugby and is followed a week later by another Thursday...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders to kick off 2017 season at home
The BNZ Crusaders will host the Brumbies at AMI Stadium on Saturday 25 February to kick off their 2017 season. In the first season under new Head Coach Scott Robertson, the BNZ Crusaders will also host games against the Blues, Force, Sunwolves, Stormers, and...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs fixtures confirmed with announcement of 2017 Super Rugby draw
The 2017 Super Rugby draw has been announced today with the NSW Waratahs set for another blockbuster line-up of exciting match-ups. The Tahs will kick off their 2017 campaign with an opening home game clash against the Western Force who, in recent years, have...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds memberships on sale as 2017 Super Rugby fixtures announced
Memberships are now on sale for the 2017 Super Rugby season, which will see the St.George Queensland Reds host seven home games at Suncorp Stadium. Now in the second year of the new conference system, the Reds will play all Australian and New Zealand...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary for Chris Ashton
Chris Ashton of Saracens will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship (law 10.4(m)). Ashton was cited for two incidents during the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Northampton Saints....
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness update
Vodacom Blue Bulls weekly fitness report presented by Dr Herman Rossouw, and presented by KeyHealth and the Arrie Nel Pharmacy Group...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on ALL BLACKS STEAMROLL BOKS
The Springboks were run rampant by a peerless All Blacks team in their 41-13 Castle Lager Rugby Championship defeat in Christchurch over the weekend. It was an evenly matched contest until the half-time break with the Boks trailing by only five points....
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on All eyes on DHL Newlands for President’s Cup finals
The President’s Cup finals, presented by Totalsports, will take place at DHL Newlands on Heritage Day, 24th September. The President’s Cup is an annual Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Club Rugby competition, which sees the top six teams...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok players released for Currie Cup duty
Malcolm Marx (Xerox Golden Lions), Lwazi Mvovo (Cell C Sharks), Rudy Paige, Trevor Nyakane (both Vodacom Blue Bulls) and Bongi Mbonambi (DHL Western Province) were released to their provinces and can be considered for Currie Cup duty this coming weekend, SA...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Safari Sevens Update for Monday 19 September 2016
Foreign Whistlers Expected For Safari Sevens Four foreign whistlers are lined up to officiate at this weekend’s Safari Sevens. The four are Salem Atalah from France, Jack le Feuvre (England), Paulo Duarte (Portugal) and Vusumuzi Msibi (South Africa)....
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on World Renowned Rugby Innovation Summit to be hosted in Cape Town in December!
South Africa, September 2016) The internationally acclaimed and globally recognised Rugby Innovation Summit is heading to Cape Town this December. Hosted at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel from 6 – 8 December, this unique sport summit is...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas Injury report 19th September 2016
The Steval Pumas have three new injuries from the match against DHL Western Province this past Saturday. Several other players are still recovering from injuries picked up in previous weeks. Here is the official injury update from physiotherapist Luzahn Louw....
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fidelity Energy partners with the Rugby Players’ Association
Leading utilities and energy consultants Fidelity Energy has today been confirmed as the official energy partner of The Rugby Players’ Association. Fidelity Energy specialises in helping clients get the best value from their energy contracts, reduce their...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Border, Free State women defend titles
Border and Free State on Saturday successfully defended their titles in a thrilling finale to the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition at the BCM Stadium in East London. Border won the A Section Final for the fourth time in a row as they defeated...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa 19 September 2016
The All Blacks squad to tour Argentina and South Africa for the last two Tests of the Investec Rugby Championship has been finalised. The All Blacks squad flies out to Argentina on Friday to prepare for the Test against Argentina at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Secure your seat for BNZ Crusaders vs Lions in 2017
History will be made in 2017 when the BNZ Crusaders host the British & Irish Lions for the first time at AMI Stadium on Saturday 10th June, and season ticket holders have a chance to be there with an exclusive ‘right to buy’ offer. Tickets for this...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens win Rugby Africa title
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Sunday continued their fine form in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Harare, Zimbabwe, to advance through the competition unbeaten and claim the title. The team opened up the competition on Saturday with convincing...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY WORLD CUP LEGACY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE ONE YEAR ON
September 18 marks one year on from Rugby World Cup 2015 Legacy continues to inspire and attract more participants, improve facilities and strengthen the training and recruitment of coaches and referees One year on from Rugby World Cup 2015, the most...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Semi Final Round Up
Menengai Cream Homeboyz 24 Resolution Impala Saracens 12 Tony Onyango touched down, Leonard Mugaisi converting for a 7-0 lead. Leon Adongo responded for the Sarries, reacting quickest to the loose ball, his unconverted try bring the score to 7-5. Onyango...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down 66-36 to the Perth Spirit
Bond University Queensland Country have gone down to the Perth Spirit 66-36 at the University of Western Australia, in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). Perth Spirit outscored Country nine tries to five, with Western Force winger...
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Sep 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on SPIRIT CRUSH QUEENSLAND COUNTRY IN PERTH
A Luke Morohan hat-trick has lifted the Perth Spirit to their second win in as many weeks, following a 66-36 victory in a try-scoring frenzy against Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval on Sunday afternoon. Queensland Country dominated territory and held...
