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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS SECURE FIFTH PLACE IN VANCOUVER
England Sevens finished fifth at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver after beating Australia in the fifth place final. After finishing top of their pool on the opening day, England faced Kenya under the roof at BC Palace but were trailing at the...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Kearsney beat Michaelhouse 27-17
Kearsney hosted Michaelhouse for the season’s first traditional fixture. The match, and the first half in particular, was marred by typical first match rustiness and errors. Kearsney had the upper hand from the start but were unable to take advantage of...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys sign Namibian international
Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce the addition of Namibian international Lesley Klim to next season’s squad, the highly rated centre/wing signing a two-year deal with the region. The 23-year old is viewed as an exciting prospect, bringing physicality...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Kenya take silver at World Rugby Sevens in Canada after beating England and France
The result sees Kenya stay eighth on the Sevens World Series standings with 64 points NAIROBI, Kenya, March 12, 2018/ — Kenya 7s rugby team’s gallant run at the Canada Sevens ended at the last hurdle, finishing second overall after a 31-12 cup final...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks on podium again in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team continued with their consistent performances at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend, finishing third in the 2018 edition played at BC Place in Vancouver. South Africa finished runners-up in 2016 and 2017. The podium finish helped...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AFTER QUARTER-FINAL HEARTBREAK AT CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished sixth at the HSBC Canada Sevens after going down to England in the fifth-place playoff on finals day in Vancouver. The Aussies Cup quarter-final against defending World Champions South Africa was a...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS TO CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN VANCOUVER
England Sevens will face Kenya in the cup quarter-final at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver later today after finishing top of Pool B. In their opening fixture in Canada, England, who are defending champions from last season, ran in six tries...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Beast superb in milestone appearance – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Roundup
Blues fightback upset Emirates Lions in Highveld thriller DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls both slip in Australasia Beast Mtawarira produced a superb Man of the Match performance in his milestone appearance for the Cell C Sharks who comprehensively...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team will face Australia in the HSBC Canada Sevens Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The Blitzboks scored wins over Russia (38-5) and Scotland (21-0) to make it into the last eight, but dropped a 33-14 result to New Zealand in the pool D...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA SET UP QUARTER-FINAL DATE WITH SOUTH AFRICA AT CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top their pool and set-up a Cup Quarter-Final clash with defending World Champions South Africa at the HSBC Canada Sevens. Fielding the same 12 for the first time in his coaching...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Reds announce squad for two-week tour of Argentina and South Africa
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 27-man squad for their upcoming tour of Argentina and South Africa. The Queensland Reds depart this morning for Buenos Aires, to begin preparations for their second overseas match against the Jaguares in as many...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS TOURING SQUAD NAMED
Durban, 10th March 2018: The Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez has named a 27-man squad that will depart tomorrow, for a four-week tour to Australasia. Commenting on the squad selected du Preez said: “I have gone for 15 forwards and 12 backs. ...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA U18 Sevens Academy defends Windhoek title
The SA Rugby Under-18 Sevens Academy team defended their title in the Capricorn Windhoek International 7s in style on Saturday as they thumped Germany 46-0 in the final to finish the tournament unbeaten. Such was the team’s dominance throughout the...
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Mar 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Beauden Barrett and Ben May to bring up Investec Super Rugby centuries
Beauden Barrett and Ben May will give Hurricanes fans two more reasons to celebrate Opening Night when the pair bring up their 100th Investec Super Rugby caps against the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium tonight. Barrett (26) will become the 12th player to...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Top U18 players assemble for High Performance camp in Stellenbosch
Fifty Under-18 players within SA Rugby’s Elite Player Development (EPD) system will gather in Stellenbosch for a four-day training camp from 18 to 21 March where the focus will be on grooming them to advance to the SA Schools and Junior Springbok teams in...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels the biggest challenge to his team at this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens will not be the opponents they face, but rather their own ability to play as a team. The Blitzboks face Russia, Scotland and New Zealand in...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the team to play at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver this weekend. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – captain 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black 7. Sam...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Bok legends in mentor roles at World Schools Festival
Springbok legends Victor Matfield and Jaco van der Westhuyzen have been roped in as coaches to the invitational Africa Pacific Select XV at the inaugural World Schools Festival in Paarl between 2-7 April. The dynamic duo will spearhead a star-studded...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Taniela Tupou commits to St.George Queensland Reds through 2020
Queensland Rugby Union today announced prop Taniela Tupou has signed a contract extension with the St.George Queensland Reds which will see him remain at Ballymore through 2020. Tupou joined Queensland in late 2014 as an 18-year-old straight out of high...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign prop Ruan Smith
The St.George Queensland Reds have added an experienced tighthead prop to their squad, with the signing of South African-born Ruan Smith through 2020. Twin brother of JP Smith, who was signed late last year, Ruan has joined Queensland Reds training at...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on McKenzie inks new deal with New Zealand Rugby and Gallagher Chiefs
Exceptional young All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby, recommitting with the national body as well as his Chiefs club through until 2021. The versatile 22-year-old, a favourite with fans, has...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on TANIELA TUPOU RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND QRU THROUGH TO END OF 2020
Qantas Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has agreed to a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) until the end of 2020. The man dubbed ‘The Tongan Thor’ first joined the Reds in 2014 before making his Super Rugby debut in...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS TEAM UNCHANGED FOR VANCOUVER SEVENS
1. Charlie Taylor, 10 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 3 caps, Warringah NSW 3. Jeral Skelton, 2 caps, Brothers QLD 4. Lewis Holland, 35 caps, Queanbeyan 5. James Stannard, 46 caps, Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 13 caps, Norths NSW 7. Tim Anstee, 15 caps, Eastwood...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FOUR PREVIEW
Rebels v Brumbies When: Friday 9 March at 7:45pm AEDT Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms Broadcast information: The Rebels will be looking to break another club record after...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate
FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown is playing some of the best rugby of his career as he strives to make an impact on the Varsity Cup, his achievements recognised with accolades in two successive matches. The 23-year-old economics masters student, who lives in...
