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Jun 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ruan Botha suspended for three matches
Cell C Sharks lock Ruan Botha has been suspended for three matches following a disciplinary hearing after he contravened Law 10.4 (h) in the match between South Africa ‘A’ and the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday evening. Botha was...
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Jun 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rampaging rangi re-signs for two more years
The Road Safety Western Force have added some firepower to their forward pack next season with the re-signing of hooker Anaru Rangi. The abrasive race was brought into the side last year, after the Force were struck down with injury, and proved himself ready...
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Jun 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Undefeated Women’s Aussie 7s through to Quarter Finals in France
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has steamrolled through to the Quarter Finals of the final leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France, with convincing wins over Spain (41-0), Fiji (35-5) and France (20-17). Their...
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Jun 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies complete Italian job to close out June Series
The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Italy 40-27 on a sun-soaked Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon. The Wallabies powered in six tries, with Israel Folau and Sefa Naivalu both posting a double as they took down a spirited Azzuri outfit who...
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Jun 26, 17 •
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Comments Off on HOEVEELD TYD HET TOETIE NODIG?
Simon Riekert-Johannesburg Daar word alom gesê dat ʼn dag in sport, veral top sport, ʼn leeftyd kan verteenwoordig. Min is so waar soos wat tans aan die gang is met die Allister Coetzee en sy Springbokke. Allister is op 12 April 2016 aangestel as die...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on 2017 DHL WP Youth Week teams announced
The six different DHL Western Province teams for the upcoming Coca-Cola National Youth Weeks have been named. The squads for the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week teams that will be hosted at St Stithians College in Johannesburg from...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA venues for Castle Lager Rugby Championships confirmed
Home Tests hosted in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Cape Town The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at DHL Newlands in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for Italy clash at Suncorp Stadium
Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 24 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (11 Tests) 6. Ned...
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Jun 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cutting edge stadium technology to launch at All Blacks Test
This Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and the British & Irish Lions will be the first chance for fans at the game to get a closer look at the action with the launch of the Stadium Live experience, as part of the new All Blacks app, powered...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Force look to future with Vibrant Vui
The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed a star of the future with prop Shambeckler Vui signing on for a further two seasons. The Australian U20s representative has had a remarkable year, making his Vodafone Super Rugby debut in Round Six against the...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium
Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Italy at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 24 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for first DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test against British & Irish Lions; Kieran Read returns as Captain
The All Blacks team to play the first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday 24 June has been named. The matchday 23 for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series Test is (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (25) 2. Codie Taylor (16) 3....
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rejuvenated Oosthuizen enjoying Bok environment
Coenie Oosthuizen is working extremely hard to make sure he remains part of the current Springbok squad environment, which he describes as something special. The strongly built front ranker has spoken openly about his personal disappointment of last season...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ruru resigns for two more years
The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed exciting scrumhalf Michael Ruru for two more seasons, after a strong start to his Super Rugby career playing nine games for the Western Australian club, including three run-on starts this season. The Nedlands local...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds vs France
Emirates Airline Park draws biggest crowds… Emirates Airline Park aims to draw the largest crowd since 1993 where over 60 000 supporters crowded the then Ellis Park Stadium. To date, it was the biggest crowd for Test matches between SA and France played in...
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Jun 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bok debut for Dreyer in final French Test
Hardworking prop Ruan Dreyer will make his debut for the Springboks on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France in Johannesburg, while the experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and outside center Jesse Kriel both return to the...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ross Cronjé ruled out of third Springbok Test
Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms, the Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday. Cronjé made his South African debut two weeks...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on ARU to proceed with Super Rugby reduction plans following EGM vote
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Board has welcomed the support of members as it proceeds with plans to reduce one Super Rugby team from Australia ahead of the 2018 season. At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at ARU headquarters in Sydney today,...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Richie Arnold inks two year deal
The Road Safety Western Force confirm the re-signing of lock Richard Arnold for the next two seasons. Arnold has already played seven matches this year in his debut season and showed glimpses of what is in store for years to come. The twin brother of Wallaby...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Belt up rugby expands for 2017
RugbyWA will hold its fourth annual Belt Up Round of senior rugby this weekend supported by the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). For the first time in the partnership, there will be two Belt Up rounds this season to help further spread the...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury team named for Ranfurly Shield defence against Wanganui
Four players in the starting fifteen are set to make their provincial debut for Canterbury; In the forwards, flanker Sam Godwin will debut as vice-captain of the side, while in the backs Brett Cameron, Ngane Punivai and Mark Maitland will all wear the red and...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to prepare for French backlash
The Springboks will continue to focus on their own processes and fundamentals during the build-up to the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match against France on Saturday, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee warned his team to expect a backlash from the...
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Jun 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women squad for Clermont-Ferrand Sevens
James Bailey has named his side for the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France this weekend (24 – 25 June). England will field a number of development players while six names have joined the squad...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hardwick commits to Force in 2018
The Road Safety Western Force have re-signed local product and recent Wallaby debutant Richard Hardwick for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The former UWA junior was upgraded from the Extended Playing Squad to a full senior squad contract, after an impressive...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange Participants Farewelled
On Friday, June 16, Classic Wallabies rugby legends Gary Ella, Nick Farr-Jones, Simon Poidevin and Brendan Nasser and the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells gathered in Sydney to farewell eight...
