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Nov 10, 17 •
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Europe, General News, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Simon Riekert •
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....
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Nov 10, 17 •
2367 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 9, 17 •
3090 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 9, 17 •
2484 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
2400 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
5989 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 8, 17 •
2617 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 7, 17 •
2243 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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....
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Nov 6, 17 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 6, 17 •
2819 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 5, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 5, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens name strong squads for Oceania Sevens Championship
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will have their first official hit out of the 2017-18 season at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji next weekend and have both selected strong squads to open their campaigns. All Blacks Sevens Scott Curry Bay...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks and Apple Music give fans exclusive access to the music powering the world’s best rugby team
All Blacks fans can now listen to the music that drives the world’s number one rugby team to success, with Apple Music playlists curated by the team available worldwide from Friday. This exciting collaboration means fans can listen to five All Blacks...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NZ Rugby welcomes RWC2019 match schedule
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed today’s announcement of the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2019. The match schedule for the tournament was announced by World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 organising committee in Japan. The All Blacks are in...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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General News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks open RWC 2019 against All Blacks
The Springboks will kick off their 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan with a blockbuster opening encounter against the reigning champions, New Zealand, on Saturday 21 September in the International Stadium Yokohama. World Rugby announced the draw for RWC 2019 in...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE JAPAN IN YOKOHAMA
Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Japan at International Stadium, Yokohama on Saturday 4 November, 2.40pm local time 1. Scott Sio (39 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (78 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (87 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (78 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...
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Nov 2, 17 •
3009 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team for match against Barbarians
Beauden Barrett named captain for first time; three new All Blacks on bench The All Blacks team has been named to play the Barbarians in the opening match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Twickenham on Saturday 4 November. The matchday 23 is as...
