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Mar 12, 18 •
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England Sevens finished fifth at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver after beating Australia in the fifth place final. After finishing top of their pool on the opening day, England faced Kenya under the roof at BC Palace but were trailing at the...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Kenya take silver at World Rugby Sevens in Canada after beating England and France
The result sees Kenya stay eighth on the Sevens World Series standings with 64 points NAIROBI, Kenya, March 12, 2018/ — Kenya 7s rugby team’s gallant run at the Canada Sevens ended at the last hurdle, finishing second overall after a 31-12 cup final...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks on podium again in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team continued with their consistent performances at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend, finishing third in the 2018 edition played at BC Place in Vancouver. South Africa finished runners-up in 2016 and 2017. The podium finish helped...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FINISH SIXTH AFTER QUARTER-FINAL HEARTBREAK AT CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished sixth at the HSBC Canada Sevens after going down to England in the fifth-place playoff on finals day in Vancouver. The Aussies Cup quarter-final against defending World Champions South Africa was a...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS TO CUP QUARTER-FINAL IN VANCOUVER
England Sevens will face Kenya in the cup quarter-final at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver later today after finishing top of Pool B. In their opening fixture in Canada, England, who are defending champions from last season, ran in six tries...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks face Australia in Cup quarters in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team will face Australia in the HSBC Canada Sevens Cup quarterfinals on Sunday. The Blitzboks scored wins over Russia (38-5) and Scotland (21-0) to make it into the last eight, but dropped a 33-14 result to New Zealand in the pool D...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA SET UP QUARTER-FINAL DATE WITH SOUTH AFRICA AT CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have gone undefeated on day one to top their pool and set-up a Cup Quarter-Final clash with defending World Champions South Africa at the HSBC Canada Sevens. Fielding the same 12 for the first time in his coaching...
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Mar 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA U18 Sevens Academy defends Windhoek title
The SA Rugby Under-18 Sevens Academy team defended their title in the Capricorn Windhoek International 7s in style on Saturday as they thumped Germany 46-0 in the final to finish the tournament unbeaten. Such was the team’s dominance throughout the...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Powell looking for perfect balance in Canada Sevens
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels the biggest challenge to his team at this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens will not be the opponents they face, but rather their own ability to play as a team. The Blitzboks face Russia, Scotland and New Zealand in...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the team to play at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver this weekend. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – captain 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Trael Joass 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black 7. Sam...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on McKenzie inks new deal with New Zealand Rugby and Gallagher Chiefs
Exceptional young All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby, recommitting with the national body as well as his Chiefs club through until 2021. The versatile 22-year-old, a favourite with fans, has...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on TANIELA TUPOU RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND QRU THROUGH TO END OF 2020
Qantas Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has agreed to a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) until the end of 2020. The man dubbed ‘The Tongan Thor’ first joined the Reds in 2014 before making his Super Rugby debut in...
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Mar 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS TEAM UNCHANGED FOR VANCOUVER SEVENS
1. Charlie Taylor, 10 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 3 caps, Warringah NSW 3. Jeral Skelton, 2 caps, Brothers QLD 4. Lewis Holland, 35 caps, Queanbeyan 5. James Stannard, 46 caps, Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 13 caps, Norths NSW 7. Tim Anstee, 15 caps, Eastwood...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Team Named For Scotland Match
The Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad that will take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in the penultimate round of the NatWest 6 Nations Championship. Rory Best captain’s the side and is partnered in the front row by Cian Healy and Tadhg...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to bounce back in British Columbia
The Springbok Sevens team have enjoyed their time in Vancouver as they prepared for this weekend’s HSBC Canada Sevens, but with the tournament fast approaching, it means it’s time for serious business. The Blitzboks had some good training...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens team support World Rugby’s Leadership Development Scholarships
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad on Thursday endorsed and supported World Rugby’s drive towards gender parity on International Women’s Day, when the world body announced a Leadership Development Scholarships programme set to maximise talented...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad to play France
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play France in Paris (Saturday 10 March 4:45pm GMT KO). Injury has ruled out captain Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) so Jamie George (Saracens) will replace him at hooker in what is an otherwise...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO CHANGES MADE TO ENGLAND SEVENS SQUAD FOR VANCOUVER
Simon Amor has made two changes to the England Sevens squad that will play in the sixth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on 10-11 March. Injuries sustained to Tom Bowen and Mike Ellery in last weekend’s Las Vegas tournament provides the...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wales Team Announcement
Taulupe Faletau will lead Wales for the first time as he returns to the starting line-up as captain for Sunday’s NatWest 6 Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff (KO 15:00) The 70-times capped No. 8 returns from injury to take the captain’s armband and...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tickets for Boks’ Bloemfontein Test go on sale
Tickets for the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against England – which will be the 40th Test between these sides – on Saturday, 16 June at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is now available, with prices starting at only R100. In...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Nel looking for a three-peat start in Vancouver
Springbok Sevens player Ruhan Nel does not it when things happen in threes, but if the Blitzboks manage to reach the final for a third consecutive year at the HSBC Canada Sevens, he would prefer it to end up differently. Nel, who scored three tries on...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ticket sales for Test in Bloemfontein now available
Free State Rugby is excited to announce that tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and England on Saturday, 16 June 2018 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein are now availible. “We are very excited to host a Test again this...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Baker and Masirewa join All Blacks Sevens in Vancouver
Kurt Baker and Luke Masirewa have travelled to Vancouver to join the All Blacks Sevens team ahead of the HSBC Canada Sevens, replacing the injured Tim Mikkelson and Vilimoni Koroi. Mikkelson (ribs) and Koroi (knee) were injured at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Under 20 hopefuls in final push for World Cup squad selection
Preparation for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship kicks into action in Palmerston North this week with 46 players selected for the first trial camp of the year. The camp begins on Thursday with a tight five clinic led by All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron,...
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Mar 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR HISTORIC 2018 IRELAND SERIES
The wait is almost over for Rugby fans looking to take part in history with tickets going on sale to the general public at 10.00am AEST tomorrow for the 2018 Test Series between the Qantas Wallabies and Ireland. The June series will be the first ever...
