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  • Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Nov 16, 16 • 1660 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Experienced sevens and rugby coach, Clark Laidlaw, has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Laidlaw has previously been the All Blacks Sevens skills coach and video analyst, the programme lead for...

  • Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    Nov 16, 16 • 1655 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    All eyes were on Brisbane’s central city Queen Street Mall this morning for the live draw of the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament. Queensland Parliament MP the Honourable Curtis Pitt and City Councilor Krista Adams had the honour of drawing...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    Nov 16, 16 • 1952 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    The charge against Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons for tip-tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j), was heard in Leeds this evening. Willis pleaded not guilty but was given a four-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The Newcastle...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    Nov 16, 16 • 1490 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (13) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison (Northampton...

  • Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    Nov 15, 16 • 2199 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    The Western Force has invested in the future of their front row with the signing of Australian U20’s representative and Future Force Foundation product, Shambeckler Vui for the 2017 Super Rugby season. At just 19-years-old Vui has firmly established himself...

  • Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    Nov 15, 16 • 1574 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    The Maori All Blacks side to play Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Thursday morning (NZT) has been named. The team is:     Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes Bay...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Nov 15, 16 • 1367 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tip tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j). Willis was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in the Anglo Welsh Cup match between Newcastle and Saracens at the weekend for a tip...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    Nov 14, 16 • 1373 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens face a tough draw in Dubai on 1 and 2 December with clashes against Australia, the USA, and Russia lined up in the pool stages. The South Africans will kick off the Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series against Olympic gold...

  • SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Nov 14, 16 • 1927 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Seabelo Senatla named Sevens Player of the Year Rasta Rasivhenge shares Refereeing Award Special Merit Award to Jean de Villiers Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South Africans, Seabelo Senatla, Rasta Rasivhenge and Jean de...

  • Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1783 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Following a historic year in which the All Blacks won the Investec Rugby Championship, retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th year in a row and set a world record for tier one nations of 18 consecutive Test victories, New Zealand rugby has been honored at...

  • Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1452 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Qantas Australian Sevens Gold Medalist Charlotte Caslick was named the Women’s Sevens Player of the Year by World Rugby this morning after a stellar season for the Aussie Women’s Sevens team which included a maiden HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title...

  • England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    Nov 14, 16 • 1507 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    33 players will reassemble at Pennyhill Park on Monday lunchtime to train for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium Forwards (18) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)...

  • Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Nov 14, 16 • 1348 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Eight join the touring party ahead of three games in two weeks Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has added eight new faces to his touring party ahead of a Test against France on Saturday, as well as a tour game against the French Barbarians the following...

  • South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    Nov 14, 16 • 1524 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    The South African sevens team outplayed fellow World Series contestants, Kenya, by 31-10 to win the Safland Sevens tournament played at the Dome Sports Arena in Swakopmund on Sunday. The Springbok Sevens team came through the tournament undefeated and only...

  • Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller

    Nov 14, 16 • 1512 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller

    The Qantas Wallabies have escaped Murrayfield Stadium with a dramatic one-point victory over Scotland, keeping their Grand Slam hopes alive in a 23-22 cliffhanger. A try to centre Tevita Kuridrani with five minutes left on the clock was the decisive play in...

  • SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia

    Nov 14, 16 • 1782 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia

    South Africa’s sevens rugby team scored three convincing wins on the opening day of the Safland Sevens tournament, played at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday. The side scored good wins over the national teams of Germany and Namibia and impressed...

  • Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship

    Nov 14, 16 • 2085 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the 2016 Oceania 7s Women’s Championship in Fiji on Saturday, defeating the hosts in the Final 31-0. The Aussie 7s Men’s team finished the men’s Cup in third position defeating Papua New Guinea 25-5....

  • Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named

    Nov 14, 16 • 1636 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named

    The Black Ferns squad to travel to the United Kingdom for a three-Test Series against England, Canada, and Ireland, has been named today. The squad is: FORWARDS Aldora Itunu Prop Auckland Aotearoa Mata’u Prop Counties Manukau Toka Natua Prop Waikato...

  • Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA

    Nov 14, 16 • 1542 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have agreed on a new four-year Elite Player Squad (EPS) deal from 2016 to 2020. The financial terms of the deal are confidential. The deal includes match fees, training fees, image...

  • Powell looking for a good start for new season

    Nov 14, 16 • 1639 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell looking for a good start for new season

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is keen to see his squad showing good form and early season promise this weekend in Namibia, where they will contest the Safland Sevens at The Dome in Swakopmund. The Blitzboks open their 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens...

  • England Woman make five changes for Ireland Test

    Nov 11, 16 • 1642 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Woman make five changes for Ireland Test

    Simon Middleton has made five changes to England Women’s starting 15 ahead of their game against Ireland on Sunday 13 November at University College Dublin, KO 2pm. The Red Roses play again this week having ground out a tough 10 – 5 win over France on...

  • England Rugby on Remembrance Weekend

    Nov 11, 16 • 1625 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby on Remembrance Weekend

    England Rugby will mark Remembrance Sunday by supporting The Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association (SSAFA) at England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series opening game against South Africa on Saturday. SSAFA, the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) military charity...

  • Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Nov 11, 16 • 3318 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Following two successful clashes between the Springboks and the Proteas in 2013 and 2014, the eagerly anticipated Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup clash makes a return to the sporting calendar next month. The T20 match will be played at PPC Newlands on Thursday 8...

  • Aussie Sevens dominant on day one of Oceania 7s

    Nov 11, 16 • 1396 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Aussie Sevens dominant on day one of Oceania 7s

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has enjoyed a perfect start on their day one of the Oceania7s Championship winning all three of their matches at ANZ Stadium in Fiji on Friday. The Australian’s Men’s team were victorious in three of their four...

  • Tessmann recommits to Force

    Nov 11, 16 • 1578 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Tessmann recommits to Force

    The Western Force today announced the re-signing of veteran hooker Heath Tessmann for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Capped 63 times in Super Rugby, ‘Tess’ will head into his fifth season with the club, after first signing in 2013 as an injury cover before...