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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Aussie 7s Men finish USA7s in sixth
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has fallen in the Fifth-Place Final against England 7-10, meaning the side finished the tournament in the sixth position. With the wind blustering at around 55km/h, conditions for expansive Rugby were extremely...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Shujaa Beat Samoa To Claim Challenge Trophy
Leading 14-0 at half time, Shujaa posted a 21-14 win over Samoa to lift the Challenge Trophy at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Monday morning. Collins Injera would cruise past the static Samoans to touchdown, Sammy Oliech converting for a 7-0 lead before...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Steven Luatua suspended for 4 weeks
Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, John Langford Player: Steven Luatua Team: Blues Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 3 March 2017 Nature of Offence: 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Australia falls in USA7s Final
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has finished in second place at the USA7s, falling to New Zealand 5-28 in the Women’s Cup Final. Australia started the day on a winning note, defeating a strong Fiji side in the Quarter Finals before knocking...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Play-off system removed from Greene King IPA Championship from next season
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council has approved a three-season plan to remove the end-of-season play-off system between the top four teams to decide the winner of the Greene King IPA Championship. From next season, the club who finishes top of the table...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Counties U18 name 23-man squad
England Counties U18 squad announced Play Ireland Clubs twice in April Former England Counties U18 player Sam Jones’ incredible return to rugby England Counties U18 have named their 23-man squad for the two-match tour of Ireland in April. Counties play...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby returns Currie Cup to strength-versus-strength
The Currie Cup will return to a more intense, strength-versus-strength format this year following a decision by a Special General Council of SA Rugby in Cape Town on Friday. The Premier Division of the Currie Cup, supported by Nashua and DirectAxis, will...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby cuts back on overseas representation
Only overseas-based Springboks with more than 30 Test caps will be eligible for selection in future, following a decision by the Executive Council of SA Rugby in Cape Town on Friday. The policy will come into force on 1 July 2017, allowing players with fewer...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Brumbies vs Cell C Sharks
The Cell C Sharks and Brumbies go head-to-head in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby round two Canberra clash with both attributing great meaning to the outcome of the game. Both suffered narrow defeats in last week’s opening round of matches, both have a...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on GROOTRugby 02 Maart 2017
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Koue aande en warm rugby van nou af
Johannesburg- Simon Riekert #paletoe So stil-stil het herfs ingetrek in die suidelike halfrond en só die begin van koue aande op nog kouer rugbypawiljoene aangekondig. Jare gelede-dit voel soos die tyd toe dinosourusse nog rugby gespeel het- was rugby ʼn...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Young Guns coach aims to shore up defence
Coach Zane Bosch wants to see an improved defence from the FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns in their crucial Varsity Cup rugby encounter against UCT on the NMMU B field on Monday. With only one match under their belts – an opening loss to Stellenbosch – the...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Steven Luatua Red Card Offence
Foul Play Review Committee Details (date, time and venue): Sunday 5 March, 2017 – 8am(SAST), 5pm(AEDT), 7pm(NZDT) via video-conference Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, John Langford Player: Steven Luatua...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks aim for solid start in Las Vegas
Even 43 tournaments down the line, the idea of running onto a rugby field with his fellow Blitzboks still excites Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman. Nothing will change this weekend when the team contests the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens tournament, the fifth...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team for Las Vegas confirmed, Audio of Sarah Goss included
The Black Ferns Sevens team to play the third tournament of the 2016/17 HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Las Vegas, starting tomorrow, has been named. Katarina Whata-Simpkins has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury so Renee Wickliffe has moved up...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Las Vegas named
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the fourth leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Las Vegas, starting tomorrow, has been named. As a precaution Captain Scott Curry has not been selected due to a minor concussion incurred during training a couple of weeks...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Australian Youth Boys Sevens wider squad named
The extended squad for the Australian Youth Boys Sevens side has been named ahead of the World School Sevens Championship in New Zealand in December. Australia is the defending champions after overcoming New Zealand Maori, Samoan Barbarians and New Zealand...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sam Carter re-signs until the end of 2019
Brumbies co-captain Sam Carter has re-signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year extension with the ARU and the Plus500 Brumbies until the end of 2019. The 27-year old made his Qantas Wallabies debut in 2014 against France but last featured in...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates joins the RFU
Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates has been appointed Performance Manager and International Performance Coach by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Reporting to Dean Ryan, Head of International Player Development, Bates will lead the England under 20s...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad named for final two rounds of 2017 RBS 6 Nations
The Ireland Coaching Group have named a 36 man squad for the final two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Ireland travels to Cardiff in Round 4 to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium on Friday 10th March before hosting England on Saturday...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Western Force in Perth
The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 26-19 to the Western Force in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Perth on Thursday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles rued his side’s performance, with execution and discipline letting them down. “We’re bitterly...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament
Springbok Sevens scrumhalf, Branco du Preez, is keen to taste success again in the Sam Boyd Stadium when South Africa contest the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend, the fifth of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks take on Canada...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers
There are two changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Dan Kriel and Sikhumbuzo Notshe both getting an opportunity in the starting line-up. Kriel comes in at inside-centre to replace the injured Damian de...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fearless force take down Reds
The Road Safety Western Force have opened their account for the 2017 Vodafone Super Rugby season with a thrilling 26-19 win over the Queensland Reds at the Force Field. In a frantic first half, the Road Safety Western Force scored early through Chance Peni...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview
This weekend, Blitzbok star Seabelo Senatla will get his first taste of Vodacom Super Rugby for the DHL Stormers since 2015, but the big South African derby takes place in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening where the Toyota Cheetahs are hosting the Vodacom...