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  • Maori All Blacks team to play Munster

    Nov 10, 16 • 1649 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks team to play Munster

    Friday, 11 November, Limerick (7:30pm) The Maori All Blacks have named their team to play Munster in Limerick this week. The team is: Otago Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes...

  • South African star keen to get back on the field again

    Nov 10, 16 • 1438 Views • General News • • Comments Off on South African star keen to get back on the field again

    Having missed out on nine of the ten HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in the 2015/16 season, current World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, Werner Kok, is pretty keen to get back into action for the Springbok Sevens team. The 23-year old back is...

  • Mpupha gets second shot at Bok Women’s Sevens selection

    Nov 9, 16 • 1378 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Mpupha gets second shot at Bok Women’s Sevens selection

    Rugby, cricket and academics come naturally for Zintle Mpupha, who now has her sights set on a second taste of action on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, three years after she first made her mark for South Africa on the rugby field. The Border...

  • Peter de Villiers is terug met meer #snorre advies

    Nov 9, 16 • 1516 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Peter de Villiers is terug met meer #snorre advies

    Alle hare moet as gelykes behandel word, en gelyke geleentheid gegee word om te groei.” Dit is Peter de Villiers, voormalige Springbok-afrigter en wêreldbekende snor deskundige, se advies in die maand waar die lip-lapa koning kraai. Volgende die...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Mathew Luamanu

    Nov 9, 16 • 1334 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Mathew Luamanu

    The charge against Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e), was heard in London this evening. Luamanu pleaded not guilty, but was given a five-week suspension. He is free to play again on 13th December. The back row...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Nov 9, 16 • 1297 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (15) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George...

  • New Zealand Rugby announces Respect and Responsibility Review

    Nov 9, 16 • 1383 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby announces Respect and Responsibility Review

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the framework of a Respect and Responsibility Review and the panel members who will oversee the work. New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said New Zealand Law Society President and employment lawyer Kathryn Beck...

  • WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION OBTAINS ORDER FOR PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION OF WP RUGBY (PTY) LTD

    Nov 8, 16 • 1374 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION OBTAINS ORDER FOR PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION OF WP RUGBY (PTY) LTD

    The Western Province Rugby Football Union confirmed today that it had applied for, and obtained, an order for the provisional liquidation of Western Province Rugby (Pty) Ltd, in which it is a 75% shareholder. President Thelo Wakefield and Group CEO Paul Zacks...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu

    Nov 8, 16 • 1357 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu

    Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). The back row forward received a yellow card from referee Craig Evans in the weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between...

  • Draw construction for Mitre 10 Cup 2017 under way

    Nov 8, 16 • 1133 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Draw construction for Mitre 10 Cup 2017 under way

    Shaping the draw for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup is under way with the 14 teams making their selections for crossover matches, New Zealand Rugby has announced. With Hawke’s Bay and North Harbour officially swapping places, Hawke’s Bay will play the 2017 season...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist

    Nov 8, 16 • 1286 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist

    The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at 2.00pm, has been named. 1.    Ralph Darling            North Otago 2.    Hayden...

  • Elite Performance Sports To Host Rugby Holiday Camp At Parklands

    Nov 8, 16 • 1850 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Elite Performance Sports To Host Rugby Holiday Camp At Parklands

    Elite Performance Sports (EPS) will be holding its annual holiday rugby camp at Parklands Sports Club daily 10.00am to 12.30pm from 8th to the 17th of November 2016. To kick of the camp will be coach Ntso Mkhwanazi from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa. He...

  • ARU TO REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN AFTER MEETING WITH RUGBY CONSTITUENTS

    Nov 8, 16 • 1226 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ARU TO REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN AFTER MEETING WITH RUGBY CONSTITUENTS

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has committed to a review of the 2016-2020 Australian Rugby Strategic Plan following a meeting of key Rugby constituents in Sydney. The meeting, co-chaired by ARU Chairman, Cameron Clyne and former Wallaby, Simon Poidevin...

  • GROOTRugby 03 Nov 2016

    Nov 4, 16 • 1230 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GROOTRugby 03 Nov 2016

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  • England Rugby launches National Survey

    Nov 4, 16 • 1458 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby launches National Survey

    England Rugby has today launched a national survey for anyone involved or interested in rugby. Running until midnight on 4 December 2016, the survey is designed to help determine the attitudes and motivations of the rugby community in order to shape the...

  • Quins Land Multi-Million SportPesa Sponsorship

    Nov 4, 16 • 1620 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Quins Land Multi-Million SportPesa Sponsorship

    SportPesa and Kenya Harlequin Football Club have today announced a major partnership deal in which the leading gaming company becomes the official title sponsor of the rugby club. The multi million-shilling long-term deal will go a long way in developing the...

  • 21 Man Kenya Sevens Squad Announced Ahead Of New Season

    Nov 4, 16 • 1252 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on 21 Man Kenya Sevens Squad Announced Ahead Of New Season

    The Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled the final list of 21 contracted to the Kenya Sevens squad ahead of the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series. Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has retained 14 of the squad that finished seventh on the log last season while handing...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist

    Nov 4, 16 • 1593 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist

    Note: Change of venue for match New venue is Ardmore Marist Rugby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at...

  • All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland

    Nov 4, 16 • 2156 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland

    New All Black Scott Barrett selected; Julian Savea to play 50th Test The All Blacks team to play Ireland in the historic opening Test match of the Vista Northern Tour at Soldier Field, Chicago, on Saturday 5 November, has been named, with new All Black Scott...

  • KRU Hosts Successful Courses In Tharaka Niithi

    Nov 4, 16 • 1462 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on KRU Hosts Successful Courses In Tharaka Niithi

    The Kenya Rugby Union recently hosted  a series of training courses in Tharaka Niithi and Nanyuki as well as the Kenyatta University. The courses in Tharaka Niithi, held between 31 October and 1 November 2016 were facilitated by the KRU Training and Eduation...

  • Citing Commissioners for matches on 5 November 2016

    Nov 3, 16 • 1245 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for matches on 5 November 2016

    Those matches this autumn categorised as “Tier 1” internationals by World Rugby will have WR appointed independent Citing Commissioners and an independent Disciplinary Committee also appointed by World Rugby. In other matches, involving a “Tier...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Wales

    Nov 3, 16 • 1266 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Wales

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday 5 November, 2.35pm local time (1.35am Sunday 6 November AEDT) Scott Sio (25 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (112 Tests) Sekope Kepu (73 Tests) Rory Arnold (6 Tests) Adam Coleman...

  • Own the Force and help save Rugby in WA

    Nov 3, 16 • 1599 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Own the Force and help save Rugby in WA

    A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity As a loyal supporter of the Western Force, have you ever dreamed of owning the club? Of having your say in how the club is run? Of being recognised for your commitment and passion for Rugby in WA? Now you can. The Force needs...

  • Peni drops for Western Force

    Nov 3, 16 • 1566 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Peni drops for Western Force

    The Western Force have continued to add strength to their backline with the signing of former Western Force Academy member and Wests Tigers Rugby League young gun Chance Peni for the 2017 Super Rugby season. After two years with the Tigers the former Junior...

  • Allan Bunting appointed Head Coach of Black Ferns Sevens

    Nov 3, 16 • 1277 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Allan Bunting appointed Head Coach of Black Ferns Sevens

    Experienced sevens coach Allan Bunting has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Olympic silver medal winning Black Ferns Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Bunting has been the assistant coach of the women’s sevens team since 2012, during...