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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane
Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named Zintle Mpupha to captain the team for the Super7s tournament in Brisbane, Australia next weekend. Former Blitzbok captain Delport, who took over from Renfred Dazel at the beginning...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane
Vodacom Bulls coach, John Mitchell, named an exciting 26 man squad for the trip to Polokwane, but has not included Lood de Jager, Jesse Kriel, Handre Pollard or Warrick Gelant, who all toured with the Springboks to Europe in November. There will also be a...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is (* indicates debut); 1.Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
1.Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Manly 2. Tom Connor*, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 12 caps,...
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Jan 24, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named his 12 players for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. The team is; Ruby Tui 2. Alena Saili 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Niall Williams 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela Blyde 7. Tyla...
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Jan 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok speedsters looking for a quick start in Sydney
World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year for 2016, Seabelo Senatla enjoys nothing more than using his pace to exploit space and score tries, while Rosko Specman loves creating space for his team-mates or, where the opportunity arises, to attack the try-line...
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Jan 23, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
1. Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Warringah 2. Simon Kennewell, 11 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim...
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Jan 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks aim to improve with ball in hand – Dazel
Renfred Dazel represented the Blitzboks in 32 tournaments all over the world, but despite this experience the newly-appointed Springbok Sevens assistant-coach is still feeling some nerves and excitement in the build-up to this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens....
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Jan 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Kick-off Almost Here!
The 2018 re-structured 15-team Super Rugby tournament kicks-off in four weeks time on Saturday 17 February in South Africa when the Stormers host the Jaguares in Cape Town. The Lions, runners-up the last two years, host the Sharks in Johannesburg, while...
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Jan 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SQUAD NAMED AHEAD OF OPENING NATWEST 6 NATIONS MATCH AGAINST ITALY
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to begin preparations for England’s first match of the NatWest 6 Nations against Italy in Rome (Sunday 4 February 3pm KO GMT). Following this weekend’s club fixtures, 35 players will travel to Portugal...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on New DHL Stormers to get a run in George
New DHL Stormers recruits Sergeal Petersen and Raymond Rhule were both named as part of the squad to face SWD Eagles in a pre-season match George on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 32-man squad for the encounter, which will be...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wales name 10 uncapped players in Women’s Six Nations squad
Wales Women have named a 36-player squad featuring 10 uncapped players for this year’s Women’s Six Nations. There are five potential debutantes apiece in the forwards and backs: Ospreys trio Natalia John, Amy Thomas and Cara Hope, Scarlets’ Beth Lewis...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on RFU agrees contract extension to 2021 with Eddie Jones
The RFU has extended the contract of England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones until August 2021. The contract previously ended after the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019. The RFU Board has also agreed a succession process for appointing Eddie Jones’s successor...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Sage, Gans back for Springbok Sevens trip to Australasia
Dylan Sage and Stedman Gans have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the next two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Sydney, Australia next weekend and in Hamilton, New Zealand a week later. Sage missed the tournaments in Dubai...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on Established Black Ferns Sevens team named for Sydney
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named an experienced team to take on the HSBC Sydney Sevens next weekend. The squad is: Shakira Baker (Waikato) Michaela Blyde (Bay of Plenty) Kelly Brazier (Bay of Plenty) Gayle Broughton (Taranaki) Theresa...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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Comments Off on New and old faces named in first All Blacks Sevens squad of 2018
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named a 13-strong squad for the first tournament of 2018, the HSBC Sydney Sevens, to be held next weekend. The squad’s only debutant, 18-year-old Caleb Clarke, son of former All Black Eroni Clarke, has been named,...
