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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Anton Peikrishvili
The charge against of Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m) was heard in Bristol this evening. Peikrishvili pleaded guilty and was given a six-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Six Nations introduce bonus points
The Six Nations Council today announced the introduction of a bonus points system in the RBS 6 Nations, The Women’s Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations Championships. This system will be implemented on a trial basis in all three Championships in...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2017 Rugby Championship Domestic Fixtures Announced
For the first time since 2014 Australian Rugby fans will be able to watch two Bledisloe Cup matches on home soil, with the Sydney and Brisbane Bledisloe Cup fixtures headlining the Qantas Wallabies 2017 domestic Rugby Championship Test schedule. After a...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off
All Blacks Sevens stalwart DJ Forbes is in line to achieve the all-time tournament appearance record when he runs out at the HSBC Dubai Sevens tomorrow (NZT). Forbes will notch up his 80th tournament appearance. The World Rugby HSBC World Sevens Series begins...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens
The St.George Queensland Reds will resume a rivalry which dates back to the formative days of Super Rugby when they take on the Blues in their first match of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on February 11. The Reds-Blues rivalry harks back...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy
The charge against Jack Condy of Scarlets for punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Bristol this evening. The player pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd November. Therefore he is now free...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green
The charges against Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints for charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h) and Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons for striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a) were heard in Leeds this evening. Brookes pleaded guilty and was...
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Dec 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision
Naya Tappar, the USA women’s winger, appeared today (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...
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Nov 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready as can be to test themselves against some of the best sides in the world at the season-opening Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Thursday and Friday. Newly appointed captain,...
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Nov 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced
The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) has announced the five finalists from both the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams for the Rugby Sevens Players’ Player of the Year Award, with the winners to be announced at the RUPA Awards...
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Nov 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George...
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Nov 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision
Dean Mumm, the Australia flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent World Rugby-appointed Citing Commissioner for allegedly lifting an...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar
Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016
The NSW Rugby Union are pleased to announce record increases of junior, senior and regional participation levels across the state for 2016. The Australian Sports Commission data released today shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in the country,...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby
Australian Sports Commission data shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in Australian primary schools. After a landmark Olympic year for the sport, Australian Rugby’s primary school program “Game On” now ranks as the 8th most popular sports...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green
Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a). In the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Newcastle, Green struck Kieran Brookes of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes
Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h). The prop was sent off by referee Andrew Jackson in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision
Elliot Daly, the England wing, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent World Rugby Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for tackling an opponent in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4 (i),in the fifth...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks return home from disappointing tour
The Springboks returned to South Africa from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Monday morning, and coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss both expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour. The Springboks started with a draw...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on PUMA Unveil Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Kit 2017
PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled their new Vodacom Super Rugby Home and Away kits. The design of the kits marks a return to Blue for both Home and Away, as a tribute to the Bull’s proud heritage. The...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced
The Kenya squads that will compete at this weekend’s Dubai Sevens have been released by the Kenya Rugby Union. The Kenya men’s team will feature in the HSBC Sevens World Series competition where they are in Pool D with Australia, France and Japan....
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai
Please see below an updated squad for the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team for Dubai. The tournament kicks off on Friday, December 2 and Australia has Japan, France and Kenya in Pool D. 1. Sam Myers (c), Norths 2. Edward Jenkins, Aussie7s 3. Michael...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November
33 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s final game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Billy Vunipola (Saracens) has been released from the squad due to a knee injury. Vunipola...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update hearings
Disciplinary hearings will be held this week for the two players who received red cards in Saturday’s Autumn International between England and Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday:- England winger Elliot Daly’s hearing will be held on Monday 28...
