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  • Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Nov 28, 16 • 3286 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • 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...

  • Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced

    Nov 28, 16 • 1640 Views • General News, International • • 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....

  • Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai 

    Nov 28, 16 • 1217 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November

    Nov 28, 16 • 2088 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Disciplinary update hearings

    Nov 28, 16 • 1298 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships

    Nov 28, 16 • 1633 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships

    Brothers Rugby Club is excited to announce that the 2017 Australian Club Championship will be broadcast live from Brisbane’s Crosby Park on FOX SPORTS on 25th February 2017. FOX SPORTS will telecast the Australian Club Championship match between 2016 BLK...

  • Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end

    Nov 28, 16 • 1250 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end

    An electrifying second half resurgence hasn’t been enough to keep Australia’s hopes of a Grand Slam alive after a 24-27 defeat to a spirited Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The home side starved the Wallabies of possession in the first half, holding the...

  • England women land decisive victory over Canada

    Nov 28, 16 • 1264 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England women land decisive victory over Canada

    England Women finished the Old Mutual Wealth Series with a seven-try victory over Canada at Twickenham on Saturday. Alex Matthews opened the scoring for the Red Roses before Amy Cokayne went over for England’s second from a driving maul, the side’s fifth...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Jack Condy

    Nov 28, 16 • 1308 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Jack Condy

    Jack Condy of Scarlets will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The back row forward was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between Scarlets and...

  • Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai

    Nov 25, 16 • 5295 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series • • Comments Off on Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai

    Five Blitzboks with 35+ tournaments to travel to Dubai Two Junior Springboks included in young SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad Four of the most experienced Springbok Sevens players, boasting a total of 198 tournament caps between then, were included in Neil...

  • Four Springbok Women’s Sevens players to debut in Dubai

    Nov 25, 16 • 3399 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Four Springbok Women’s Sevens players to debut in Dubai

    Nadine Roos, Nomsa Mokwai, Christelene Steinhobel and Eloise Webb will make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts when they take to the field at the season-opening Dubai leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on 1 and 2 December.   Renfred...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Anton Peikrishvili

    Nov 25, 16 • 1300 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Anton Peikrishvili

    Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m). The prop was sent off by referee Ben Whitehouse in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match...

  • Five Australians to make HSBC Sevens World Series debut in new look Aussie 7s side

    Nov 25, 16 • 1596 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Five Australians to make HSBC Sevens World Series debut in new look Aussie 7s side

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named a new-look squad to represent Australia in the first tournament in the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World Series with five players to make their HSBC Sevens World Series debut in Dubai on December 3....

  •  Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Nov 25, 16 • 1086 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on  Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    The Wallaby XV have fallen to the French Barbarians side 19-11 at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux on Friday morning in front of a 30,028 crowd. In a historic match for Australian Rugby, the Wallaby XV showcased the past, present and future of the Wallabies,...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Ireland in Dublin

    Nov 24, 16 • 1255 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Ireland in Dublin

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 26 November, 5.30pm local time (4.30am Sunday 27 November AEDT) Scott Sio (28 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (115 Tests) Sekope Kepu (75 Tests) Rory Arnold (8 Tests) Rob Simmons...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Ryan Mills

    Nov 24, 16 • 1083 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Ryan Mills

    The charge against Ryan Mills of Worcester Warriors for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e) was heard in Coventry yesterday. Mills pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 6th December. The incident...

  • Four debutants in Springbok squad to face Wales

    Nov 24, 16 • 1829 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Four debutants in Springbok squad to face Wales

    Total of 12 changes to match-23 for Welsh Test Janse van Rensburg, Ulengo and Cassiem to make Springbok debuts Uncapped Du Preez on bench with Marx, Van Zyl and Mapoe   Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jamba Ulengo and Uzair Cassiem will make their Springbok...

  • England Make Four Changes For Pumas Clash

    Nov 24, 16 • 1354 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Make Four Changes For Pumas Clash

    England head coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his side to play Argentina in Saturday’s third match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). George Kruis (Saracens) is named at second-row after...

  • England Women name side to face Canada

    Nov 24, 16 • 1276 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women name side to face Canada

    Simon Middleton has made six changes to his starting 15 for England Women’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series Test against Canada on Saturday at Twickenham, KO 5.05pm. Broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, this fourth autumn Test provides...

  • Gold Cup players arrive in Scotland

    Nov 24, 16 • 1494 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup players arrive in Scotland

    Two of South Africa’s best club players arrived in Scotland on Thursday on a six-month international exchange following their excellent performances in the recently completed Gold Cup. Siyaya Brakpan hooker Ian Oosthuizen and Your Communications College...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against France

    Nov 24, 16 • 1441 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France

    The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the fourth and final Test of the All Blacks Vista Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 26 November (Kick-off: 9.00PM CET, 9.00AM Sunday 27 November NZT). The matchday 23 is: 1. Joe Moody...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Calum Clark

    Nov 24, 16 • 1141 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Calum Clark

    The charge against Calum Clark of Northampton Saints for striking with his elbow, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Coventry this evening. Clark pleaded guilty and was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The...

  • Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team ready to begin title defence

    Nov 24, 16 • 1582 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team ready to begin title defence

    After months of pre-season training, the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has been named to defend their Dubai Sevens crown and begin their campaign to become the first Australian team to win back to back HSBC Sevens World Series titles. Headlining the...

  • Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup

    Nov 24, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup

    South Island Super Rugby supremacy is on the line again this February, when the Farmlands Cup goes up for grabs. Following on from the success of the inaugural Farmlands Cup fixture hosted by the Pulse Energy Highlanders in Waimumu in February 2016, the BNZ...

  • Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Nov 24, 16 • 1206 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux on Thursday 24 November, 8.45pm local time (6.45am Friday 25 November AEDT) Paddy Ryan (NSW Waratahs) Nathan Charles (Clermont) Tom Robertson (NSW Waratahs) Will Skelton (c) (NSW...