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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women Squad Update
Danielle Waterman suffered a concussion during last night’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Waterman was removed from the field of play in the first half of the match. As a result she will no longer play a part in England’s Rugby...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test
The All Blacks team to play the Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 26 August 2017 has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (29) 2. Dane Coles (49) 3....
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced
KCB utility back Peter Kilonzo will make his test debut on Saturday, partnering Leo Seje in a midfield partnership as the Simbas squad to face Hong Kong in the return test at the RFUEA was unveiled on Wednesday morning. Kilonzo, who played for Kenya “A”...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on RugbyWA statement
RugbyWA is incredibly disappointed to hear that yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Andrew Forrest and ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne and directors Brett Robinson and John Eales failed to reach a positive outcome. Particularly given Mr. Forrest’s incredibly...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast
The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit
Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast
Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named
Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium
The ninth season of the Greene King IPA Championship launched today with all 12 club captains and coaches attending the season launch event at Twickenham Stadium. The teams came together to preview the 2017/18 season, which kicks off on 2 September and sees...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses set for semi-final showdown
Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce next step in turnaround strategy
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Sunday evening that Vodacom Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season. Barend van Graan, CEO of the BBCo, explained that this action is merely the next step in...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Square Between Simbas And The Dragons
Sunday’s opening test between Kenya and Hong Kong ended all square, 19-19 after eighty minutes of play at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground. The hosts would lose fly half Biko Adema early on, the experienced playmaker limping off with an ankle injury ten minutes...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on University of Queensland claim the 2017 Hospital Cup
University of Queensland (UQ) have secured the 2017 Hospital Cup with a 23-14 win over GPS Gallopers in the Queensland Premier Rugby grand final at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After being outmuscled by the GPS forward pack in the major semi-final...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools
England U18s have named their side for the final game of their summer development tour in South Africa. England faces South Africa Schools on Saturday at City Park, Athlone (1 pm BST) in their third match of the ‘U19 International Series’. They have so...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash
Hong Kong is in town for Sunday’s test match against the Simbas at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds. The 28-man squad jetted in at 5:22 am EAT (+3GMT) on Friday morning ahead of their two Test clashes with the teams doing battle all...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Series update
Kick off times for England’s three Test matches in the Old Mutual Wealth Series have changed. The Tests played in November at Twickenham Stadium will now kick off at 3 pm, 30 mins later than initially announced. England will play Argentina on Saturday 11...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview
The Queensland Premier Rugby grand final kicks off on Sunday at University of Queensland and GPS go head-to-head at Ballymore. After two weeks of semi and preliminary finals, five of our clubs will field teams over the two days of action. Brothers have seven...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland
The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on England secure Women’s Rugby World Cup Semi-Final spot
England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles, the Red Roses...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cassiem to start at No 8 for Springboks against Pumas
Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth this coming Saturday. The Toyota Cheetahs loose forward comes into the starting line-up for...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Road Safety Perth Spirit squad named for title defence
The Road Safety Perth Spirit have named a strong squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) as the men in black and gold look for back-to-back championships. Spirit Head Coach Kevin Foote has selected a squad made up of an exciting mix of Super...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rona to start against all blacks
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named former Rugby League star Curtis Rona to debut in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup opener at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Rona, who starred for the Western Force in his first full season of Vodafone Super...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springbok coaching staff empowers promising PE coaches
Delight for PE locals as Boks make several surprise visits Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and his coaching staff shared their rugby knowledge and experience with more than 60 club and schools coach at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on...
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Aug 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup clash
The All Blacks team has been named to play the opening Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 19 August 2017. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Joe Moody (28) 2. Codie Taylor (19) 3....
