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Feb 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad for NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Italy in Rome on Sunday 4 February 3pm KO GMT. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) captains an experienced side with 689 caps across the starting 15 in what will be his 90th Test for England. Ben Te’o...
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Feb 2, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Patience is a virtue says Geduld
His form is not quite where he wants it to be, but for now Springbok Sevens playmaker and flyhalf, Justin Geduld, is pleased that his road to recovery was a smooth one and that he is back in action for the Blitzboks. The 24-year-old injured his ankle in March...
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Feb 2, 18 •
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General News, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on BOKBREIER KRY DIE TREKPAS
SA Rugby het in ‘n buitengewone aankondiging vanoggend bekendgemaak dat hulle ‘n ooreenkoms met Allister Coetzee, die beleërde Bokbreier aangegaan het waarvolgens hy met onmiddellike effek van die pos onthef is. Volgens Saru se media vrystelling...
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Feb 2, 18 •
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General News, International, National, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby and Allister Coetzee conclude relationship
SA Rugby announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with Allister Coetzee to part ways with immediate effect. The Rugby Department of SA Rugby will manage the responsibilities of the Springbok coach, until the national team’s coaching and...
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Feb 1, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris
The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 for their opening fixture of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship as they take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France Rory Best captains the side and is joined in the front row by Cian Healy and Tadhg...
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Feb 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount
Springbok Sevens veteran Branco du Preez will join the team in New Zealand after injury struck yet again, ruling out potential debutant Muller du Plessis from the forthcoming tournament in Hamilton. Du Preez was called up to replace Du Plessis, who injured...
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Feb 1, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived in Brisbane, Australia earlier this week with a new coach and captain, and according to Zintle Mpupha, the new skipper, they are excited and ready to test themselves against the best. Mpupha, who took over the...
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Feb 1, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the home leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni...
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Jan 31, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort
The three new names on the Springbok Sevens team sheet for the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament that kicks off in Hamilton on Saturday are determined to enjoy this experience as part of the Blitzboks squad and to contribute to the team’s effort. Sikhumbuzo...
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Jan 31, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND
1. Charlie Taylor, 8 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 1 cap, Warringah NSW 3. Sam Myers, 31 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Tom Lucas, 20 caps, Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard (c), 44 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 12 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 13...
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Jan 31, 18 •
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General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan
The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have confirmed today. The match will be played at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, on Saturday 27...
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Jan 30, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton
Kyle Brown would have preferred regular captain Philip Snyman to be with them in New Zealand, but under the circumstances, the Springbok Sevens veteran is more than willing and happy to take over the leadership responsibilities in Hamilton this weekend. ...
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Jan 30, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season
Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd will leave the club at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to take up a new role overseas. Boyd has been appointed Director of Rugby at English premiership club the Northampton Saints, a position he will take up at...
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Jan 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman and the experienced Ruhan Nel have returned to South Africa following injuries sustained at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament last weekend. Snyman, who played in his 50th tournament for the Blitzboks, injured his...
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Jan 29, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced
Gordon Tietjens’ Samoa will play against fan favourite Kenya in the opening match of the tournament which kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 3 February, with playoffs on Sunday, 4 February. The tournament, the third leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens...
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Jan 28, 18 •
1798 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have broken their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament drought after a 29-nil demolition of reigning Series champions South Africa. Australia hadn’t won a World Series tournament since Tokyo in 2012 but...
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Jan 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday moved back to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a 29-0 defeat to Australia in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Blitzboks, who started the tournament second on the log, moved past New...
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Jan 28, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side have created history after claiming the HSBC Sydney7s title thanks to a 31-nil victory over New Zealand in the Cup final. Since the HSBC Sevens World Series began in 1999, no team – in either Men’s...
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Jan 28, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN BY NEW ZEALAND IN FIFTH PLACE SEMI-FINAL
England Sevens were beaten by New Zealand in the fifth place semi-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Sydney as their tournament came to an end. After finishing second in Pool C played over the first two days of competition, England lost 0-10 to...
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Jan 26, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s
The Qantas Australian Sevens sides got off to the perfect start on day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s, as the women scored three wins from three before the men capped it off with a memorable victory over the United States of America. The Qantas Australian...
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Jan 26, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks
Blitzbok flyer Rosko Specman bagged a hat-trick of tries as the Springbok Sevens team opened their HSBC Sydney Sevens campaign with a strong 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was pleased with the eight try romp,...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman will represent South Africa for the 50th time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament kicks off in Allianz Stadium on Friday. The 30-year-old player made his Blitzbok debut in 2008 in...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
1. Shannon Parry (c), 24 caps, QLD and Griffith University 2. Sharni Williams (c), 23 caps, ACT and University of Canberra 3. Georgina Friedrichs, 7 caps, QLD and University of Tasmania 4. Dominique du Toit, 6 caps, QLD and Macquarie University 5. Emma...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service
Independent online and 0800 phone service established to report inappropriate off-field conduct in rugby Complaints to be managed by respected employment lawyer Steph Dyhrberg New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has established an independent online and 0800 phone...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is eager for the third tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to start, as he wants to measure the progress his team has made. The HSBC Sydney Sevens starts on Friday at Allianz Stadium, with South Africa...