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  • Mali to make Bok Women’s Sevens debut in Dubai

    Nov 25, 17 • 3206 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Mali to make Bok Women’s Sevens debut in Dubai

    Unathi Mali will make her Springbok Women’s Sevens debut in Dubai in the opening leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series from 30 November to 1 December in one of three changes to coach Renfred Dazel team’s that secured the Rugby Africa Sevens...

  • Powell names most experienced Blitzbok squad ever for Dubai

    Nov 25, 17 • 2224 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell names most experienced Blitzbok squad ever for Dubai

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, welcomed back Blitzboks regulars Kyle Brown, Kwagga Smith, Justin Geduld and Seabelo Senatla to his squad for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens, the opening tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be played at...

  • Soyizwapi captains SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad to Dubai

    Nov 25, 17 • 1665 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Soyizwapi captains SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad to Dubai

    Try-scoring ace Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead a talented SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad to the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International tournament, on 30 November and 1 December at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.   Soyizwapi, who scored 29 tries for the...

  • Difficult contest expected from Italy – Etzebeth

    Nov 24, 17 • 3394 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Difficult contest expected from Italy – Etzebeth

    The Springboks are expecting a very difficult contest when they meet Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padova on Saturday, according to their captain, Eben Etzebeth. The Springbok lock has shrugged off a lower leg injury and will lead South Africa for the 10th...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, DUBAI

    Nov 24, 17 • 2143 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, DUBAI

    1.Lachlan Anderson, 7 caps, Eastwood 2. Tim Anstee, 10 caps, Eastwood 3. Lewis Holland, 31 caps, Aussie 7s 4. Ed Jenkins, 51 caps, Aussie 7s 5. Simon Kennewell, 9 caps, Randwick 6. Boyd Killingworth, 13 caps 7. Maurice Longbottom*, Lloyd McDermott Rugby...

  • Karmichael Hunt re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds until 2019

    Nov 24, 17 • 1821 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Karmichael Hunt re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds until 2019

    St.George Queensland Reds fullback Karmichael Hunt will remain at Ballymore through 2019 after signing a fresh two-year deal with Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia. Hunt had a standout season in 2017, featuring as the Reds’ starting fullback and...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against Wales

    Nov 24, 17 • 2442 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Wales

    Samuel Whitelock to captain All Blacks for the first time The All Blacks team has been named to play Wales in the third Test of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday 25 November (Kick-off: 5.15PM BST; NZT: 6.15AM,...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE SCOTLAND IN EDINBURGH

    Nov 24, 17 • 3029 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE SCOTLAND IN EDINBURGH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh on Saturday 25 November, 2.30pm local time (1.30am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (42 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (128 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (90 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (81 Tests) 5. Blake Enever (1 Test)...

  • Mbonambi and Du Toit to start against Italy

    Nov 23, 17 • 2364 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Mbonambi and Du Toit to start against Italy

    Four changes to match-23 Uncapped Warrick Gelant on the bench Bongi Mbonambi will make his first start for the Springboks against Italy in Padova, while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the starting team for Saturday’s third Test in the Castle Lager Outgoing...

  • SPRINGBOKRUGBY SE KRUISPAD 2.0

    Nov 23, 17 • 3743 Views • General News, International, National, New Zealand, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks • • Comments Off on SPRINGBOKRUGBY SE KRUISPAD 2.0

    Simon Riekert-Pretoria Allister Coetzee gaan (weer) afgedank word, tesame met sy hulpafrigters en die hele boksemdais (sôrrie vir die toevallige verwysing na “bok”) by die rugbypaleis van die nasionale span in Kaapstad. Dis altans só as jy die interwebs...

  • England Team to Play Samoa

    Nov 23, 17 • 2160 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Samoa

    Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Samoa in the final Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series on Saturday (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Jones has made nine changes to the starting lineup that beat Australia 30-6 last weekend at Twickenham Stadium. George...

  • ADAM COLEMAN SIGNS UNTIL THE END OF 2019

    Nov 23, 17 • 2426 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ADAM COLEMAN SIGNS UNTIL THE END OF 2019

    Qantas Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 26-year old, who boasts 20 Test caps, now has his sights set firmly on the 2019...

  • Samoa team to play England

    Nov 23, 17 • 2552 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Samoa team to play England

    Samoa team to face England in the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 25 November (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). 15 Ahsee Tuala 14 Paul Perez 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Alapati Leiua 11 David Lemi 10 Tim Nanai-Williams 9 Dwayne Polataivao   1...

  • Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener

    Nov 22, 17 • 2435 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener

    • Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson named as co-captains The All Blacks Sevens travel to Dubai to kick off the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens World Series season with an experienced team. The travelling squad is: Dylan Collier Scott Curry Sam Dickson Tim Mikkelson Tone...

  • Red Roses overcome Canada in Second Test

    Nov 22, 17 • 2237 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses overcome Canada in Second Test

    The Red Roses ran in eight tries as they beat Canada 49-12 in the second Old Mutual Wealth Series Test match at Twickenham Stoop. On a night where captain Sarah Hunter led the team out on her 100th international appearance, England faced a much improved...

  • England Squad Update

    Nov 22, 17 • 2299 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Squad Update

    Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Samoa at Twickenham Stadium (KO Saturday 3pm, Sky Sports). Nathan Hughes (Wasps) has returned to his club for rehab on his right knee. The number 8 has bone...

  • Proudfoot happy with Springbok forwards’ training intensity

    Nov 21, 17 • 2473 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Proudfoot happy with Springbok forwards’ training intensity

    Springbok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot said it will be important to meet the physical challenge of the Italian pack when the two sides meet in Padova on Saturday. Proudfoot said the Italians pride themselves on their set-pieces and their ability to stop forward...

  • Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Nov 21, 17 • 2049 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Stephen Moore has today confirmed he will retire from all forms of the game, following the Qantas Wallabies’ final Test of the 2017 Spring Tour against Scotland. Australia’s second most-capped International of all-time had originally planned to...

  • Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks following more information on the MRI

    Nov 20, 17 • 3038 Views • Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks following more information on the MRI

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...

  • Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks against Italy

    Nov 20, 17 • 2985 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth has ‘good chance’ to lead Boks against Italy

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth has a very good chance of recovering from his leg injury to lead the Springboks in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy this weekend, the Springboks’ medical team confirmed on Monday. “Eben left the...

  • Springbok injury update – x-rays for Marx and Etzebeth

    Nov 19, 17 • 3054 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springbok injury update – x-rays for Marx and Etzebeth

    Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, and hooker Malcolm Marx had x-rays on Sunday to determine the severity of injuries sustained in Saturday’s 18-17 win over France in Paris. Springbok captain, Etzebeth, picked up a lower leg injury in the last few minutes of...

  • ENGLAND DOWN QANTAS WALLABIES IN LONDON

    Nov 19, 17 • 2315 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ENGLAND DOWN QANTAS WALLABIES IN LONDON

    The Qantas Wallabies have had their winning run ended in a controversial showdown with England on a rain-soaked Twickenham Stadium in London. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes to blow out the final scoreline to 30-6, however the game had...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Nov 17, 17 • 2469 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES UPDATED TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Qantas Wallabies updated team to play England at Twickenham Stadium, London on Saturday 18 November, 3pm local time (2am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (41 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (80 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (89 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (80 Tests) 5. Blake Enever*...

  • Competition, desire pushing Blitzboks in training

    Nov 17, 17 • 2156 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Competition, desire pushing Blitzboks in training

    With the Springbok Sevens team for the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be named next Friday, the most experienced player in the team, Chris Dry, admits that competition within the squad is huge.  The Blitzboks...

  • Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth

    Nov 17, 17 • 3302 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks focussed on good performance in Paris – Etzebeth

    Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said he and his team-mates are focussed on delivering a good performance on Saturday evening against France, when the two teams meet at the Stade de France in Paris.   “We have a job to do on Saturday and our focus is on...