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Feb 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens Team for HSBC Sydney Sevens
The Tasman duo of Trael Joass and Andrew Knewstubb will get their starting caps for the All Blacks Sevens in the fourth leg of 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Sydney this weekend. Isaac Te Tamaki and Tone Ng Shiu will be the travelling reserves, with the rest of...
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Feb 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Turner to headline Queensland Womens side at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens
Australian Women’s Sevens Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Turner will return to Queensland the weekend of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens, February 11-12, to represent Queensland in a two-match series against NSW as part of the tournament schedule. “Just to play...
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Feb 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman leaves on loan to Stormers
The Steval Pumas would like to announce the temporary departure of Marnus Schoeman, as the talented loose forward decides to take an opportunity to play Super Rugby for the Stormers on a loan agreement. Schoeman (28) has been an integral part of the Steval...
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Feb 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU supports CAS Award for anti-doping rule violation
The Rugby Football Union supports the recent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Award which increased an anti-doping rule violation to four years following an attempted trafficking offence in June 2013. Rugby union player Luke Willmott, registered with...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Three changes for RBS 6 Nations opener
Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three changes to start Scotland’s opening RBS 6 Nations match at a sold-out BT Murrayfield Stadium this Saturday (4 February, kick-off 2.25pm). Stormers centre Huw Jones is back in the starting line-up in place of Mark...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Pre-season Warm-Up
The Toyota Cheetahs will be playing with two teams in two pre-season warm-up matches against the Cell C Sharks in the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Friday. Cell C Sharks Team B vs Toyota Cheetahs (White group)...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Big challenge looms for Madibaz
Happy with a winning start against UCT, FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza knows that a critical test lies ahead when his team tackle NWU-Pukke in the FNB Varsity Cup in Potchefstroom on Monday. The Madibaz hit their straps after a strategy break against the...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions side to play in warm-up
Ross Cronjé will lead an Emirates Lions side which shows a blend of youth and experience against the SupaBaabaas at Wits on Saturday 4 February at 15:00. The Lions have picked a squad of 28 for this warm-up which includes some senior and some very junior...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on evoPOWER Vigor H8 Q&A
TREVOR NYAKANE You are able to play at both loosehead and tighthead. Which position do you prefer and why? Tighthead prop. It’s something I have been working on and I want to do well at it. What are the essential qualities of a great prop? First of all, you...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wales team to face Italy
Wales have made five changes to the side that beat South Africa last November for their opening 2017 RBS 6 Nations game against Italy on Sunday (KO 15:00 local, live on ITV & S4C). Rhys Webb, Nicky Smith, Samson Lee, Jake Ball and Sam Warburton all come...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Nationwide Weekend Preview | Kenya Sevens Fixtures
Action continues in the KRU Nationwide Regional Leagues with the quest for the playoffs and ultimately Championship promotion key on the minds of the top contenders. NAIROBI REGION It’s a battle for the second to fourth place in the Varsities conference...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hisense announces Emirates Lions partnership
Johannesburg, 2 Feb 2017: In rugby, a key element to success is selecting the right combinations of players and capitalising on the strength of these strategic partnerships. Hisense South Africa is, therefore, proud to announce that the company is now the...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Speedsters praise Springbok Sevens structures
Blitzbok winger Siviwe Soyizwapi said the structures and systems employed in the Springbok Sevens squad set-up make it easy for new players to fit in and prosper. The former Southern Kings back is on his third tour with the Blitzboks, after debuting in Hong...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Stadler thrilled to return to the field
After nine months on the sideline following knee surgery, Springbok Women’s Sevens player Chané Stadler is embracing every moment of being back on the field and hopes to push for selection for the team’s upcoming tournaments in Vancouver and Hong Kong....
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wales women team announced for Italian challenge
Wales Women head coach Rowland Phillips has named his team for this Saturday’s opening Women’s Six Nations match against Italy in Ancona (14:00 GMT). Seven players remain in the starting line-up from last year’s team that took on Italy at...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
Further medical assessment to George Kruis (Saracens) confirmed that the second-row has sustained a knee ligament injury. Kruis will see a specialist today (Thursday 2 February) to determine the further management of the injury. England head coach Eddie Jones...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Three debutants named for Sydney Sevens
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens coach Andy Friend has named three debutants in his team ahead of this weekend’s World Series event in Sydney (4-5 February). Liam McNamara, Brandon Quinn and Lachlan Anderson will all pull on the Gold jersey for the first...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup
The BNZ Crusaders kick off their 2017 pre-season matches with the second annual Farmlands Cup fixture this Saturday. They will take on the Pulse Energy Highlanders at the Darfield Rugby Club, which has had a grandstand erected to seat the crowd expected on...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Full House for Saturday & Sunday of HSBC Sydney 7s, Friday Tickets Remain
General public tickets for Saturday and Sunday have sold out for the HSBC Sydney 7s, which kicks off tomorrow Friday 3 February at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Over the three-day event, fans can expect an even greater extravaganza than last year with the HSBC...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Aon backs Women’s Rugby revolution after announcing major partnership with ARU
Aon has joined forces with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) in a new four-year partnership beginning in 2017. The Aon logo, which adorned the front of the playing strip of famed English football club, Manchester United between 2010 and 2014, will now feature...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Eight Universities locked in for Inaugural Women’s University Sevens Series
After receiving numerous high-quality applications from across Australia, the final eight teams for the inaugural Aon National University Sevens Series have been finalised. Five states and territories will be represented in the competition, with ACT, NSW,...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Twenty new faces for Wales U20 in Milan
Twenty players could make their international debuts for Wales U20 this Friday night in Milan’s Stadio Giovanni Mari (18:00 GMT), as head coach Jason Strange names his team for their U20 Six Nations opener. Only three of Strange’s matchday squad...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fresh talent & experience for opener against Ireland Women
Scotland Women Head Coach Shade Munro has named his side to play Ireland in the opening game of the Women’s Six Nations on Friday 3 February (kick-off 6.35pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Captain Lisa Martin will start at inside-centre alongside...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses squad named for 2017 Six Nations opener against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for their opening game of the 2017 Six Nations against France. The Red Roses get their championship underway immediately after the men at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 4 February, kicking...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Scotland U20 side named for Six Nations opener
Head Coach Sean Lineen has named his Scotland U20 side to play their Irish counterparts in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, this Friday (3 February) at Broadwood Stadium (kick-off 8.30pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Of the 23-man squad...
