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Sep 9, 20 •
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British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Last chance for British & Irish Lions tour tickets with one week to go
There’s just one week to go and South African rugby fans are urged to get into the virtual queue for tickets to the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021, before the ballot closes at midnight next Wednesday (16 September). Interest in the three Tests –...
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Sep 7, 20 •
3258 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coaches given insight into Blitzboks’ values
Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week. The webinar, done via the Zoom application, was organised by Madibaz Sport to give...
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Sep 7, 20 •
1140 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jenkins returns to Loftus Versfeld
Springbok lock, Jason Jenkins, has returned to Loftus Versfeld on short term loan from Japanese Top League outfit, Toyota Verblitz, and will be available for the impending South African domestic competition. The 24-year-old Jenkins joined the Vodacom Bulls in...
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Sep 7, 20 •
1171 Views •
Australia, General News, International, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA CONFIRM BLEDISLOE CUP IN MELBOURNE IN 2022
Rugby Australia today confirmed that the Bledisloe Cup Test between the Qantas Wallabies and New Zealand that had been set down for Melbourne this year will be rescheduled for 2022. The 2022 Test match against New Zealand will add to an exciting calendar for...
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Sep 7, 20 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ALL BLACKS SQUAD NAMED FOR 2020 INVESTEC RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2020 Investec Rugby Championship. The 35-strong squad is as follows (with age, Investec Super Rugby club, province...
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Sep 4, 20 •
1120 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Edinburgh’s Gilchrist hits 150 as Scotland stars return for Ulster Semi-Final
Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist makes his 150th appearance as Edinburgh Rugby welcome back a cohort of internationalists for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final against Ulster at BT Murrayfield (Saturday 5 September, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on...
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Sep 3, 20 •
1226 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Team for the Semi-Final
The Munster side has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (7.35pm, live on eir Sport). There are three changes to the side that defeated Connacht last week with Stephen Archer, Billy Holland and Jack...
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Sep 3, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mauger moving on from Highlanders
Head Coach Aaron Mauger’s time with the Highlanders has come to an end with the completion of his three-year contract at the club, the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced. Highlanders CEO Roger Clark has thanked Mauger for his...
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Sep 3, 20 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leinster Rugby Sign Ciaran Parker on Short Term Loan Deal
Leinster Rugby can this morning confirm the signing of tighthead prop Ciaran Parker on an initial three-month loan from Jersey Reds. Parker (24) is Irish-qualified and was previously with Sale Sharks and Munster Rugby, representing both clubs in the Heineken...
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Sep 3, 20 •
1161 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RALSTON RETURNS AGAINST REBELS FOR SEASON FINALE
The Western Force has made several changes to their squad to face the Melbourne Rebels in their final 2020 Super Rugby AU match at McDonald Jones Stadium in NSW on Saturday. The changes include several positional switches in the starting XV, as well as the...
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Sep 3, 20 •
1269 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Teams named for Steinlager North v South match
The two teams for the eagerly-anticipated Steinlager North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 5 September have been named. The match, which will be played in front of no crowds, will kick off at 7.10PM and be broadcast live and exclusive...
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Sep 2, 20 •
1304 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Healthspan Elite partner with the All Blacks
• All Blacks sign their first official sports nutrition, protein and supplements partner• Healthspan Elite products to complement All Blacks food-first approach• Partnership will help develop a range of products tailored to the All Blacks needsNew...
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Sep 2, 20 •
2917 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ticket ballot opens for much-anticipated British & Irish Lions 2021 tour
The ballot for tickets to matches of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa opened today (Wednesday, 2 September), with rugby supporters urged to pick the tickets they wish to purchase for next year’s eight-match tour in the coming...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1084 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dragons sign prop ace Bateman
Powerhouse prop Greg Bateman is officially a Dragon after signing a deal to join the region. The vastly experienced front row has linked-up with Dean Ryan’s men with immediate effect. The 31-year-old, who has had previous playing spells at Leicester Tigers,...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1032 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Confirmation of return to contact training
SA Rugby can confirm that the franchises have been given the green light to resume with full contact training from today, after all the players completed the necessary health checks and other protocol required. An announcement on the proposed competition...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1663 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mastercard continues to champion women with new rugby sponsorship
Mastercard builds on its support for women’s grassroot rugby with sponsorship of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Women’s League and Senior Women’s Team Mastercard today announced its sponsorship of the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) amateur women’s club...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1183 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2021 HSBC SYDNEY 7s will not take place
World Rugby has confirmed the 2021 HSBC Sydney Sevens will not take place due to the ongoing and dynamic global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken in line with relevant government and international public health authority advice, and with...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1170 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Olympic Sevens preparations continue as 2021 HSBC New Zealand Sevens called off
• All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens remain focused on Olympic build up• World Rugby working on abbreviated 2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series• Planning underway for Oceania invitational sevens tournament in early 2021 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1080 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY SEVENS BOOSTED BY PREPARATION INVESTMENT AHEAD OF OLYMPIC GAMES
World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, now scheduled for July 2021. In a significant boost to unions and players, the international...
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Aug 31, 20 •
1593 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds reveal 2020 Indigenous Jersey
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today launched their ninth annual Indigenous Round with the unveiling of the 2020 St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous jersey which will be worn in Saturday’s Round 10 Vodafone Super Rugby AU match against the Brumbies...
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Aug 31, 20 •
1363 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pro14 Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed
The line-ups for the Guinness PRO14 Semi-Finals are confirmed after this weekend’s results with three previous winners involved. Defending champions Leinster have qualified from Conference A along with Ulster while Munster join Edinburgh as qualifiers from...
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Aug 28, 20 •
1250 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE SHOW HEART AND CHARACTER IN BRUMBIES WIN
The Western Force put in a strong performance in their 14-31 result against the Super Rugby AU leaders at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Force were in the game at 14-17 with 20 minutes to play but were unable to contain a Wallaby-laden Brumbies outfit in the...
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Aug 28, 20 •
1084 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wainwright hits fifty for Dragons
Back row Aaron Wainwright will make 50th appearance for Dragons as they face Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14 at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 5.15pm). Prop Chris Coleman will also make the first Guinness PRO14 start of his career as Director of...
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Aug 28, 20 •
1085 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cardiff Blues make 13 changes for Ospreys clash
Head coach John Mulvihill has made wholesale changes as Cardiff Blues sign off from the 2019-20 season with a Welsh derby against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade. With the Arms Park being utilised as part of the Dragon’s Heart Hospital in Cardiff, they host...
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Aug 28, 20 •
1120 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Scarlets team announcement versus Dragons – Ken Owens to captain Scarlets on 250th appearance
Ken Owens will lead the side out on his 250th appearance as the Scarlets take on Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday (5.15pm ko). Owens is only the second Scarlets player from the regional era to reach the milestone and in doing so also becomes a life member...
