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  • Australia will be a huge challenge, says Coetzee

    Sep 2, 17 • 2856 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Australia will be a huge challenge, says Coetzee

    The Springboks will continue to work hard and look for improvement as they head to Perth where they will face the Wallabies next in the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The second part of the Springbok squad, consisting of the forwards and some...

  • Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 28, 17 • 2577 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses beaten in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    The Red Roses lost 32-41 to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Selica Winiata’s try after eight minutes gave the Black Ferns the lead but England were on the scoreboard through Emily Scarratt’s...

  • Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Aug 28, 17 • 2359 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Andrew Ready to captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2017 National Rugby Championship

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Andrew Ready will captain McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in the 2017 season of the National Rugby Championship. The St.George Queensland Reds hooker is preparing to pack down for his fourth season of NRC and will...

  • Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 28, 17 • 2501 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Duncan Paia’aua to captain Bond University Queensland Country in 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Duncan Paia’aua will captain Bond University Queensland Country in the 2017 National Rugby Championship. The 22-year-old centre from Rockhampton enjoyed a breakout year with the St.George Queensland Reds in 2017 and is...

  • England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    Aug 25, 17 • 3713 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup final

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s...

  • Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    Aug 25, 17 • 1272 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Teams ready for Finals Day of Aon Uni 7s Round One

    The opening day of the inaugural Aon Uni 7s Series at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston has seen some stellar Rugby played as the eight Universities vied for dominance in the first day of the brand-new tournament. Macquarie University will play...

  • The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Aug 25, 17 • 1537 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on The National Sevens Circuit Is Back

    Now in its nineteenth season, the National Sevens Circuit returns to ignite passions among teams, players, management and fans alike over the next eight weeks starting 2nd September with the Driftwood Sevens in the coastal city of Mombasa with the season...

  • Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Aug 25, 17 • 1338 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hong Kong Name Squad For Second Test

    Hong Kong Rugby Union national coach and General Manager of Rugby Performance, Dr. Leigh Jones, announced his squad for the second test match versus Kenya on Saturday, (26 August, 4.00pm East African Time, 9.00pm Hong Kong time). Hong Kong drew 19-all with...

  • Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Aug 25, 17 • 1171 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Saturday’s Kenya-Hong Kong Test To Be Aired Live

    Saturday’s second test between Kenya and Hong Kong will be aired live on Bamba Sport.  This match, which kicks off at 4.00pm, will also be streamed live on the Bamba Sports Facebook page http://facebook.com/bambasport This will be the fourth meeting...

  • Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 25, 17 • 2719 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies confirm reserves to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (13 Tests)...

  • 2018 Test match venues announced

    Aug 25, 17 • 4155 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2018 Test match venues announced

    •    Tasman to host Nelson’s first Test match •    Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland to host France in Steinlager Series Nelson will host its first All Blacks Test match as Argentina’s Pumas and Investec Rugby Championship (IRC) rugby are set to...

  • Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    Aug 24, 17 • 2077 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks to step up preparations at Assupol International 7s

    The Springbok Sevens team will step up their preparation for the forthcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in October when they take part in the Assupol International 7s tournament in Stellenbosch. The tournament, which was launched in Stellenbosch on...

  • Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Aug 24, 17 • 2635 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta

    Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...

  • SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    Aug 24, 17 • 1253 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review

    To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...

  • Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    Aug 24, 17 • 1160 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses

    The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia.  With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...

  • Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Aug 24, 17 • 1605 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off

    Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...

  • Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    Aug 24, 17 • 1247 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Aug 24, 17 • 2818 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium

    Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...

  • England Women Squad Update

    Aug 24, 17 • 1341 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test

    Aug 24, 17 • 1207 Views • General News, International • • 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....

  • Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced

    Aug 23, 17 • 1258 Views • General News, International • • 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”...

  • RugbyWA statement

    Aug 23, 17 • 1168 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

    Aug 23, 17 • 1401 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 23, 17 • 2089 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit

    Aug 22, 17 • 1628 Views • General News, International • • 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...