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Sep 19, 17 •
6102 Views •
Analysis, General News, International, Pale Toe, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on DIE SPRINGBOKKE KAN NIE DRUK VERWERK NIE
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Daar word altyd gesê dat rugbyspelers en veral ondersteuners so ʼn paar dae tyd nodig het om oor die skok of euforie van ʼn wedstryd te kom. Wel, dis Dinsdag en die nuusstroompie uit SARU raak dunner, maar die skok is helaas nog...
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Sep 19, 17 •
2307 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on KENYA RUGBY UNION EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMURAI SPORTSWEAR
Samurai Sportswear is delighted to announce a new long-term agreement with Kenya Rugby Union, which will see the partnership continue for another three years. Samurai joined forces with Kenya Rugby Union in December 2012 and since then, they have worked...
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Sep 19, 17 •
2313 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sage, Soyizwapi add experience to Sevens Academy side in Germany
Dylan Sage and Siviwe Soyizwapi are the two well-established Springbok Sevens players included in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad for the Oktoberfest Sevens in Munich, Germany on 29 and 30 September. Sage, who will captain the side, and Soyizwapi are two...
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Sep 19, 17 •
2515 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Poverty Bay win 2017 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship
Poverty Bay have won the 2017 Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship, defeating North Harbour 25-20 at the national tournament in Wellington this afternoon. North Harbour, represented by Campbells Bay School, and Poverty Bay, from Te Wharau School in...
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Sep 18, 17 •
3584 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pollard, De Allende released for Currie Cup duty
Handré Pollard (flyhalf) and Damian de Allende (centre) are amongst seven Springbok players released to play in the Currie Cup this coming weekend, it was confirmed on Monday. The Springbok duo will join Dillyn Leyds (utility back), Wilco Louw (prop, both...
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Sep 18, 17 •
2360 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Todd, Tuipulotu and Kaino return to All Blacks as Argentina travelling squad named
Three familiar faces are to return to the All Blacks while a group of senior players will miss the Argentinian leg of the Investec Rugby Championship as the All Blacks management looks to manage the squad across a demanding playing and international travel...
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Sep 18, 17 •
2421 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kings played heart and soul in historical first Guinness PRO14 match on home ground
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids had high praise for his team for the fine first half performance they turned in against Irish club Leinster in the historical first GUINNESSPRO14 clash played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on...
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Sep 17, 17 •
2905 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens qualify for RWC Sevens 2018
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Sunday booked their place in the Rugby World Cup Sevens, which will be hosted in San Francisco in July 2018, as they defeated Kenya 17-12 in the final of the Rugby Africa Sevens in Tunisia. Coach Renfred Dazel’s team...
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Sep 17, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CLINICAL SECOND HALF SETS UP BIG WALLABIES WIN IN CANBERRA
The Qantas Wallabies have broken out a five-try second half blitz to register their first win of the 2017 Rugby Championship, with a resounding 45-20 victory over Argentina at an icy GIO Stadium. Trailing 13-10 going into the break after a frustrating opening...
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Sep 16, 17 •
2312 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens dominate opening day in Tunisia
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Saturday took a massive leap forward in their quest to book their place in the Rugby World Cup Sevens next season as they cruised to three wins a row on the opening day of the Rugby Africa Sevens in Tunisia. Coach Renfred...
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Sep 16, 17 •
3399 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks vow to bounce back from Albany disappointment
The Springboks are bitterly disappointed with the 57-0 loss they suffered against the All Blacks on Saturday night in North Harbour and coach, Allister Coetzee, has vowed that his side will work extremely hard to bounce back in the two remaining home matches...
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Sep 15, 17 •
2140 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2017-18 RFU Head Injury Assessment Review Process Confirmed
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) today confirmed the head injury assessment (HIA) review process to operate in England for the elite game this season. This is in line with the revised World Rugby HIA review protocol, which was issued to all unions this...
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Sep 15, 17 •
5157 Views •
General News, International, New Zealand, Pale Toe, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on ALL BLACKS MAAK REG VIR BOK-AANSLAG
(FOTO: RUGBYFIFTEEN.CO.ZA) Simon Riekert- Pretoria Die All Blacks, bo-aan die 2017-Rugbykampioenskap se punteleer, kruis swaarde met die Springbokke, Saterdag. “The old foe”, soos John Mitchell gister na hulle verwys toe ons hom kon peper met ʼn paar vrae...
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Sep 15, 17 •
2262 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns and Black Ferns Sevens to be celebrated at All Blacks Test
The Women’s Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns and HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series champion Black Ferns Sevens will be celebrated at tomorrow night’s All Blacks Test match against South Africa at QBE Stadium. Black Ferns Captain Fiao’o Faamausili...
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Sep 15, 17 •
4219 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hougaard replaces Cronje in Springbok starting team
Scrumhalf Ross Cronje has been withdrawn from the Springbok team to face the All Back on Saturday in Albany because of illness and is replaced by Francois Hougaard, who was initially named on the bench. Rudy Paige is now the replacement scrumhalf for the...
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Sep 14, 17 •
2260 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns and All Blacks join Governor-General in hosting kids rugby session
Players from the All Blacks and the World Champion Black Ferns will help coach young Auckland rugby players tomorrow on the hallowed turf at Government House in Auckland – the second time The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, has hosted the...
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Sep 14, 17 •
2216 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN CANBERRA
Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina at GIO Stadium, Canberra on Saturday 14 September, 8.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (35 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (74 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (83 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (74 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (14 Tests) 6....
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Sep 14, 17 •
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General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mostert, Du Preez and Dreyer return for Albany Test
Franco Mostert and Jean-Luc du Preez are back in the Springbok starting team for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at the QBE Stadium in Albany, north of Auckland. The Emirates Lions lock, who was rested last week in...
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Sep 14, 17 •
2390 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championship set to kick off in Wellington
200 Rippa Rugby players from 20 schools will compete at the national Championships. World Champion Black Fern, Kendra Cocksedge and All Black, Keven Mealamu to attend. Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy on display for the duration of the tournament. Selected...
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Sep 13, 17 •
3475 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Auckland Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Investec Championship – Freedom Cup match against South Africa at QBE Stadium, Auckland, on Saturday 16 September 2017. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (2) 2. Dane Coles (51)...
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Sep 13, 17 •
4544 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2018 Old Mutual Wealth fixtures confirmed
England to play world champions New Zealand for the first time since 2014 as their fixtures for the 2018 Old Mutual Wealth Series are confirmed. Eddie Jones’ side will play four Test matches in next season’s series at Twickenham Stadium against South...
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Sep 13, 17 •
3654 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU launches England Rugby Hospitality
From autumn 2018, all official match day hospitality at Twickenham will be delivered within the stadium England Rugby Hospitality will exclusively deliver on-site match day hospitality at Twickenham Stadium, supported by Keith Prowse New East Stand upgrade to...
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Sep 13, 17 •
2282 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Debut Call Up For Auma As Squad To Tunisia Announced
Rookie Judith Auma has been handed her maiden call up, making the Lionesses final squad to Tunisia for this weekend’s Women’s Africa Cup Sevens which doubles up as the African qualifying round for next’s year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco,...
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Sep 13, 17 •
2054 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on KURIDRANI RE-SIGNS UNTIL THE END OF 2019
Qantas Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani has re-signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and the Brumbies until the end of 2019. It’s been a memorable week for the 26-year old, who led out the Wallabies in their last start...
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Sep 12, 17 •
4901 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lambie granted early release from national contract to join Racing 92
Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie was granted an early release from his contract held jointly between SA Rugby and the Cell C Sharks and is free to relocate to French club side Racing 92, it was announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Lambie asked to be...
