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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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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 26, 16 •
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Analysis, General News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby plans Springbok review and governance overhaul
Springbok turnaround strategy top priority Planned revamp of governance structures Review of selection of overseas-based players The president of SA Rugby outlined plans on Saturday night for an overhaul of SA Rugby administration as well as for a Springbok...
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Nov 25, 16 •
5775 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 25, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 25, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 25, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
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....
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Nov 25, 16 •
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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,...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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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...
