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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus: No excuses as Boks come up short against Wales
Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, offered no excuses for the Springboks’ narrow 22-20 loss against Wales in difficult conditions in Washington DC on Saturday evening. Wales scored their third and decisive try right at the end of the Test when...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders loose forward Pete Samu released by New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has agreed to release Crusaders loose forward to be available for his country of birth after reaching an agreement with Rugby Australia. Chris Lendrum, NZR Head of Professional Rugby, said the two national unions reached an agreement late...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES SIDE TO FACE JAPAN U20s NAMED IN ROUND TWO OF WORLD RUGBY U20s CHAMPIONSHIP
1.Harry Hoopert 2. Efi Maa’afu 3. Tom Ross 4. Michael Wood 5. Angus Blyth 6. Esei Ha’angana 7. Fraser McReight 8. Patrick Tafa 9. Tate McDermott (c) 10. Bayley Kuenzle 11. Matt McTaggart 12. Isaac Lucas 13. Semisi Tupou 14. Isiah Latu 15. Mack Hansen...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on England U20s side to play Italy
England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to face Italy on Sunday in their second fixture of the World Rugby U20 Championship. Bates’ side take on Italy in Perpignan (KO 3.30pm BST) having beaten Argentina 39-18 in their opening Pool B fixture....
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY REACH AGREEMENT REGARDING PETER SAMU
Peter Samu will today join the Qantas Wallabies squad in Brisbane ahead of the opening Test of the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series after an agreement was reached between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 side named for World Rugby U20 Championship match against Wales
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named a strong team for their World Rugby U20 Championship match against Wales tomorrow. New Zealand will face Wales in Béziers, France on Sunday, kick off 4.30pm (2.30am Monday NZT). The team is; 1. Rob...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF LONDON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top in their pool and set up a Cup quarter final clash with England at the HSBC London Sevens on Saturday. Australia accounted for Ireland (33-7), Wales (20-12) and Spain (28-22)...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE AUSTRALIA IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HSBC LONDON SEVENS
England finished second in Pool C on day one at the HSBC London Sevens following a 38-12 win against Kenya at Twickenham Stadium. England opened the day with a 34-0 victory over France, where Ollie Lindsay-Hague grabbed a hat-trick, but were then...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Cup quarters of HSBC London Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team will face New Zealand in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday after finishing top of pool D after Day One at Twickenham. The Blitzboks on Saturday scored wins over Russia (31-0) and Canada (17-7) before they...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on Roux makes four changes for Ireland clash
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made four changes to his team for their second World Rugby U20 Championship match against Ireland on Sunday at Stade d’Honneur du Parc des Sports et de l’Amitié in Narbonne in the south of France. Two of the changes...
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Jun 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks ready to face Welsh challenge in Washington
The Springboks brace themselves for a tough challenge from Wales when the two sides meet on Saturday at the famous RFK Stadium in Washington, according to captain Pieter-Steph du Toit. The match in the USA capital is the opening Test match of the...
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Jun 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks can get the job done against Ireland – Green
Junior Springbok winger Tyrone Green says the team has the goods to deliver a quality performance against Ireland in Narbonne on Sunday in their second pool match. The Junior Springboks secured a 33-27 victory against Georgia in their opening game in...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks ready to battle for title
It will be a proud weekend for Tygerberg High School in Cape Town – not only will Marvin Orie and Travis Ismaiel join Eben Etzebeth as recently produced Springboks, but another one of their rugby stars, Justin Geduld, will achieve a special Blitzbok...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JOHN MANENTI APPOINTED QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS HEAD COACH UNTIL 2021
Rugby Australia today announced John Manenti as the new Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach until 2021, officially taking over the reins from Tim Walsh after serving in an interim capacity. Manenti comes into the role following a three-year...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on MTN Boktown the place to support the Boks
Springbok sponsors MTN have thrown their weight behind Springbok supporters across the country by becoming title sponsors of the ever-popular Boktowns. Apart from screening Springbok Tests in a unique fan park environment, there will be opportunities to meet...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad aiming for HSBC World Series title in Paris
Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting has named a strong squad to travel to the Paris Sevens as the team aims to win back to back HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series titles. The squad is; Shakira Baker Waikato Michaela Blyde Bay of Plenty Kelly Brazier Bay of...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks hit the road running in Washington
The Springbok tour group arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning (local time) and went immediately into their preparation routine for Saturday’s Test against Wales at the RFK Stadium. The once-off international in the United States capital kicks off a...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks warm hearts in Soweto
The Springboks warmed the hearts of hundreds of Soweto residents on an unseasonal cold and rainy day when they visited the famous Vilakazi Street and held a coaching clinic with aspiring rugby players from nearby schools. The 17 members of the Springbok squad...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks have the tools to do the job – Snyman
Philip Snyman is a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champion, has been on the podium at the Olympic Games and captains the Springboks Sevens squad – South Africa’s current Sports Team of the Year. However, for the skipper and his Blitzboks...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Big step-up required by Junior Springboks
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said the team had to make a massive step-up in their second World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against Ireland after a second-half fightback against Georgia earned them a 33-27 victory on Wednesday. The SA...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on SIMON AMOR NAMES ENGLAND SQUAD FOR HSBC LONDON SEVENS
Simon Amor has named his England Sevens squad for the HSBC London Sevens which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 2-3 June 2018. Tom Mitchell will captain the experienced side in what will be his 50th appearance in an England Sevens jersey on the HSBC World...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to be honoured with Test capping ceremonies for first time
161 women to be capped over the next three years Reunion of 1998 WRWC winners to launch capping project Capping provides official recognition of those who played Test matches in the black jersey The team who took home the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR THE 2018 MITSUBISHI ESTATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 1) to the general public for the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship, with three huge Test matches including the Bledisloe Cup opener to feature on Australian soil. In the seventh year of the tournament, the Qantas...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 defeat Japan at World Rugby U20 Championship
The New Zealand Under 20s opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a 67-0 win over Japan in France this morning. New Zealand 67 (Jamie Spowart 3, Leicester Faingaanuku 2, Will Tucker, Vilimoni Koroi, Bailyn Sullivan, Tom Christie, Xavier Roe,...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Whitelock recommits to Highlanders, New Zealand Rugby and Canterbury
All Blacks loose forward Luke Whitelock has recommitted to the Highlanders, Canterbury and New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2019. Whitelock, who made his debut for the All Blacks in 2013, has played a total of 84 Super Rugby matches, which includes 34 matches...
