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  • SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade

    Nov 13, 17 • 3722 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade

    SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, congratulated the Springbok Sevens team after they were named South African Sports Team of the Year at the annual SA Sport Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. The prestigious SA Sport Awards are organised by the...

  • England Squad Update

    Nov 13, 17 • 2442 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Squad Update

    England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players ahead of England’s second Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia on Saturday 18 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny...

  • All Blacks team for match against France XV

    Nov 13, 17 • 2939 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team for match against France XV

    Luke Whitelock to captain; Six new All Blacks named The All Blacks team has been named to play a French XV in the third match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Groupama Stadium (Parc Olympique Lyonnais) in Lyon on Tuesday 14 November. The matchday...

  • Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour

    Nov 12, 17 • 5442 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Knee injury rules Oosthuizen out of tour

    Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will return home from Dublin after he suffered a knee injury against Ireland on Saturday evening in the Aviva Stadium. Oosthuizen left the field in the opening stages of the match and was replaced by Wilco Louw, who played in...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES KICK START SPRING TOUR WITH VICTORY OVER WALES

    Nov 12, 17 • 2639 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES KICK START SPRING TOUR WITH VICTORY OVER WALES

    The Qantas Wallabies have opened their 2017 Spring Tour with a 29-21 victory over Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Three first half tries for the Wallabies through Tatafu Polota-Nau, Adam Coleman and Michael Hooper set up a 22-13 advantage at the...

  • Etzebeth expecting tough Irish battle

    Nov 10, 17 • 3765 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth expecting tough Irish battle

    Springbok captain, Eben Etzebeth, said his team is looking forward to test themselves against a very good Irish team on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. “We know it’s going to be a real tough Test but we are looking forward to resume our battle...

  • GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?

    Nov 10, 17 • 4819 Views • Europe, General News, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on GAAN DIT VIR COETZEE ‘N LANG EUROPESE WINTER WEES?

    Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Die Springbokke begin hul 2017-uitgaande toer na die noorde met ʼn wedstryd teen die Iere. Daar was lanklaas soveel verskille oor die Bokke se kanse teen ʼn span wat die afgelope paar jaar ʼn radikale transformasie ondergaan het....

  • Fans to decide their try of the year

    Nov 10, 17 • 2311 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fans to decide their try of the year

    Online voting open until 22 November As the 2017 season draws to a close, fans are being urged to vote for their favourite try from the last 12 months of rugby action. Sky TV’s commentator judging panel along with New Zealand Rugby have shortlisted 10...

  • Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Nov 9, 17 • 2967 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Experienced props Tendai Mtawarira and Coenie Oosthuizen, as well as inside centre Damian de Allende, all return to the Springbok starting team to face Ireland on Saturday evening (kick-off at 19h30 SA time) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match is the...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Nov 9, 17 • 2542 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday 11 November, 5.15pm local time (4.15am AEDT)   1. Scott Sio (40 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (79 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (88 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (79 Tests) 5. Adam...

  • England Team to Play Argentina

    Nov 9, 17 • 2380 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Argentina

    Eddie Jones has named his side to face Argentina in England’s opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Seven players – Mike Brown (Harlequins), George Ford (Leicester Tigers), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), Nathan Hughes...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against France

    Nov 9, 17 • 3140 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France

    The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the second match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Stade de France on Saturday 11 November 2017. (Kick-off: 8.45PM CET, NZT: 8.45AM, Sunday 12 November) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test...

  • Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Nov 9, 17 • 2429 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Black Ferns Sevens player Kayla McAlister has been ruled out of this weekend’s Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji after sustaining a minor injury. Experience back Renee Wickliffe moves into the starting 12 to replace McAlister in the squad.  The Black...

  • Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    Nov 8, 17 • 2348 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, International • • Comments Off on Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    PRO14 Rugby is delighted to announce that Gullivers Sports Travel have been appointed as the Official Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series. With guaranteed official tickets, accommodation and flights and all the unique special touches...

  • NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    Nov 8, 17 • 5877 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    NatWest and Six Nations Rugby are proud to announce a one-year sponsorship agreement that will see NatWest take on the naming rights for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. The agreement will result in the 2018 Championship being named as the NatWest 6...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Nov 8, 17 • 2112 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Wednesday the intensity of their training sessions will increase significantly in the next two weeks as they finalise their preparations for the Women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leg in Dubai from...

  • RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    Nov 8, 17 • 2441 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced that it has renewed its partnership with GUINNESS. Building on decades of rugby heritage, this new enhanced four year partnership will see GUINNESS work closely with the RFU to give fans an unrivalled match...

  • England squad update

    Nov 8, 17 • 2624 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England squad update

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 26 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium (KO Saturday 3pm, Sky Sports) Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny May...

  • All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    Nov 8, 17 • 2520 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute All Blacks to wear New Zealand’s RSA poppy on sleeve in Armistice Day Test   For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand...

  • Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Nov 7, 17 • 2185 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Ireland is a very intelligent rugby side who are well-coached, and the Springboks will have to prepare very well to meet an extremely tough challenge when the two sides meet on Saturday in Dublin, according to Matt Proudfoot, the Springbok scrum coach....

  • Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Nov 6, 17 • 3218 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...

  • Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    Nov 6, 17 • 2749 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    The full Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of DHL Western Province loose forward, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.   The 24-year-old Notshe is on loan from DHL Western Province and will be available for selection for the...

  • England squad update

    Nov 6, 17 • 2367 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England squad update

    England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players ahead of England’s first Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Argentina on Saturday 11 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn from...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES OVERPOWER JAPAN 63-30 IN YOKOHAMA

    Nov 5, 17 • 2931 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES OVERPOWER JAPAN 63-30 IN YOKOHAMA

    The Qantas Wallabies have scored a comprehensive 63-30 victory over Japan at the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday afternoon. It was the fifth meeting between the two nations since 1975 but the first on Japanese soil, where a...

  • NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation

    Nov 5, 17 • 3015 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has completed an investigation into matters relating to All Black Aaron Smith’s misconduct case last year. NZR launched a new independent investigation in August this year following media reports questioning inconsistencies in...