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Jan 19, 16 •
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Warren Gatland has named a 37-man squad for the 2016 RBS 6 Nations that features one uncapped player in scrum-half Aled Davies and squad recalls for Tom James and Josh Turnbull. Cardiff Blues pair James and Turnbull last played for Wales in 2010 and 2014...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Uncapped props named in Scotland squad for 2016 RBS 6 Nations
Head Coach Vern Cotter today named uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland in a 35-man Scotland squad for the 2016 RBS 6 Nations. Glasgow Warriors’ tighthead Fagerson turns 20 tomorrow (Wednesday 20 January) meaning he could become the fourth...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on New names for England U20
Darren Atkins (Bath Rugby) and Calum Waters (Harlequins) have been named in the England U20 Elite Player Squad, which otherwise remains unchanged, as they target the defence of their Six Nations title. The full-back and scrum half are attending this...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Boland Landbou 1st XV Fixtures 2016
12/03/2016 TBA – Paul Roos Rugby Day 2016 MAR 19 Noord-Suid Rugby Tournament Boland Landbou vs Hoërskool Kempton Park ________________________________ 2016 MAR 22 Noord-Suid Rugby Tournament Boland Landbou vs Hoërskool Menlopark ...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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12/03/2016 TBA – Brackenfell Rugby Day 19/03/2016 TBA – Oakdale Rugby Week 21/03/2016 TBA – Oakdale Rugby Week 23/03/2016 TBA – Oakdale Rugby Week...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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MAR 19 Noord-Suid Rugby Tournament Paarl Gimnasium vs Hoërskool Waterkloof _________________________________ 2016 MAR 22 Noord-Suid Rugby Tournament Paarl Gimnasium vs Hoërskool Garsfontein _________________________________ 2016 APR 09 Western Province...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Condolences on the passing of Border Deputy President Saki Manakaza
SA Rugby President Mr Oregan Hoskins on Monday paid tribute to Saki Manakaza, Deputy President of the Border Rugby Union, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 50. Manakaza, who was involved in rugby in Border since 2004, passed away in an East...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Baby steps for Southern Kings
With just over a month left before the Southern Kings take the field in their first match in the all new expanded Super Rugby season, head coach Deon Davids gave some insight on what’s been happening at the 6th South African franchise. Davids explained...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on USA Eagles name their side for the Wellington and Sydney Sevens
USA Eagles Squad: Folau Niua Thretton Palamo Ben Pinkelman Maka Unufe Kevin Swiryn Zack Testy Nate Augspurger Perry Baker Danny Barrett William Holder Madison Hughes Matai Leuta Carlin Isles...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on St Dunstans Easter Festival 2016 Fixtures
2016 MAR 24 09:00 St Dunstans Easter Festival Uplands College vs Watershed College (Zimbabwe) _____________________________________ 2016 MAR 24 10:25 St Dunstans Easter Festival St Dunstans College vs HeronBridge College...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mobi Unit put Southern Kings through their paces
The SA Rugby Mobi Unit has begun a week’s worth of intensive training with the Southern Kings squad at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. This high performance ‘think-tank’ of top rugby coaches was established by SA Rugby in 2013 to assist elite teams at...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens squad for 2016
New Zealand Women’s Sevens coach Sean Horan has named 22 players in the contracted squad for 2016. From this squad, 12 players will be selected for the New Zealand sevens team to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janiero. Shakira Baker Waikato...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Recharged Springbok Sevens ready for Australasian challenge
Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo images The Springbok Sevens have recharged their batteries following their impressive success at the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens and a well-deserved break over the festive season, and are looking forward to the next two...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby exchange programme offers previously disadvantaged players big dreams
A handful of young rugby players from previously disadvantaged communities around South Africa have developed big dreams thanks to the SA Rugby Exchange Programme in conjunction with the British High Commission. The programme, which SA Rugby joined in...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers thrive at Wilderness training camp
The DHL Stormers have been gearing up for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season on a training camp in Wilderness and George this week. The 38-man training squad travelled from Cape Town on Tuesday, and embarked on a teambuilding exercise on Wednesday that saw...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz sweating ahead of Varsity Cup
Following an intensive period of pre-season training that will culminate in three warm-up matches, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz are quietly confident heading into next month’s Varsity Cup campaign. “We’ve had a good break,” said Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick....
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Everyone gets their chance at the Steval Pumas
The Mpumalanga Rugby Union believes in giving everyone a fair chance to see if they do have what it takes to be a professional rugby player. That’s why nine local amateur players were given the opportunity to train with the Steval Pumas during their annual...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby 2016 Squads
South African Group: Africa 1 Conference: Cheetahs: (Extended squad) Justin Basson, Ryno Benjamin, Clayton Blommetjies, Tienie Burger, Willie Britz, Johan Coetzee, Luan de Bruin, Lood de Jager, Maphutha Dolo, Jacques du Toit, Joseph Dweba, Sias Ebersohn,...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Under 19s Squad for 2016
Photo: Vodacom Bulls The start of the New Year is always an amazing time, as it bubbles over with hopes, dreams and a ton of anticipation. It’s always a little more exciting for us at Loftus Versfeld, as we officially welcome our new group of Under 19s to...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tuks announce extended squad
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Tuks will play three warm up games in January ahead of the Varisy Cup tournament which kicks off on the 8th of February. Coach Pote Human has selected an extended squad of 45 players who will take on the Valke (15 January),...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions warm-up games confirmed
Photo by Anton Geyser The Emirates Lions have returned to the Lion’s Den ready to commit to another unforgettable Super Rugby Season. The Emirates Lions have scheduled 4 warm up matches before their first Super Rugby match against Japan and will continue...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Two of the Biggest Sporting Events Join Forces!
takealot.com Cape Town 10s to host National Flying Fish Volleyball Series in Feb 2016 (Cape Town, January 2016) SA’s biggest sport and lifestyle event takealot.com Cape Town 10s, has partnered with the South African Breweries’ (SAB) premium flavoured...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup rule changes promises exciting rugby
The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is entering into its ninth season in 2016. In a rugby nation impassioned about witnessing an exciting brand of attacking rugby, Varsity Cup has been at the forefront of driving just that. Also serving...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rachel Taylor will lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations
Rachel Taylor will again lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations with six uncapped players included among the 28-strong squad. The campaign will also confirm the teams who qualify for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. England, Ireland and...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones announces first England squad
EDDIE Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign. The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February. Jones has named a...
