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  • England Team to Play Samoa

    Nov 23, 17 • 2223 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 • 2494 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 • 2612 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 • 2486 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 • 2291 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 • 2346 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 • 2554 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 • 2170 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 • 3130 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 • 3136 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 • 3178 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 • 2409 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 • 2559 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 • 2239 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 • 3378 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...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against Scotland

    Nov 17, 17 • 3231 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Scotland

    The All Blacks team has been named to play Scotland in the second Test of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday 18 November. (Kick-off: 5.15PM BST, NZT: 6.15AM, Sunday 19 November. The matchday 23 is as follows (with...

  • Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai

    Nov 17, 17 • 2404 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai

    An experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad to travel to Dubai for the opening tournament of the 2017/2018 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series has been named. The travelling squad of 14 is: •    Alena Saili •    Gayle Broughton •    Katarina...

  • Springboks make 10 changes for French Test in Paris

    Nov 16, 17 • 2847 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks make 10 changes for French Test in Paris

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made 10 changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s second Test in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against France in Paris, which include starts for experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen and flyhalf Handré Pollard. Coetzee also...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Nov 16, 17 • 2414 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN LONDON

    Qantas Wallabies 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. Adam Coleman...

  • England Team to Play Australia

    Nov 16, 17 • 2364 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Australia

    England head coach Eddie Jones has named his matchday squad to play Australia in the second Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (Saturday 18 November, KO 3pm, live on Sky Sports). Jones has made four changes to the side that defeated Argentina 21-8 on...

  • Good news awaits Cape Town Sevens fans on Friday

    Nov 16, 17 • 2534 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Good news awaits Cape Town Sevens fans on Friday

    Extra seats will be installed and 3000 additional tickets per day be made available for the previously sold-out HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday. The highly-popular second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will take...

  • SA Rugby accepts Rugby World Cup 2023 vote outcome

    Nov 15, 17 • 2606 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby accepts Rugby World Cup 2023 vote outcome

    SA Rugby “bitterly disappointed” at World Rugby Council vote Calls for review of host identification system Wishes France success for 2023 tournament SA Rugby said it was “bitterly disappointed” at the decision by the World Rugby Council to overturn a...

  • Craig Philpott appointed to expanded Under 20 coaching role

    Nov 15, 17 • 2718 Views • General News, Junior Rugby • • Comments Off on Craig Philpott appointed to expanded Under 20 coaching role

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has appointed Craig Philpott to a new and expanded fulltime role as New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach. Philpott, who leaves his role as Magpies Head Coach for the New Zealand Rugby position, starts in January 2018. NZR General Manager...

  • Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith

    Nov 14, 17 • 2598 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Vermeulen adds valuable experience – Smith

    Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has lauded the immediate impact of Duane Vermeulen, who has joined the squad in Paris as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen.  The experienced No 8 joined the Springboks on Monday from French club side...

  • Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris

    Nov 13, 17 • 3193 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Duane Vermeulen joins Springbok squad in Paris

    Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as replacement for Coenie Oosthuizen who sustained a serious knee injury on Saturday in Dublin. Oosthuizen underwent a scan before flying home from Dublin, and the results showed that...