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

    Aug 28, 17 • 2599 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 • 3790 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 • 1333 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 • 1593 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 • 1392 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 • 1204 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 • 2769 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 • 4204 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 • 2167 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 • 2680 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 • 1320 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 • 1187 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 • 1657 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 • 1353 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 • 2865 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 • 1393 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 • 1275 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 • 1316 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 • 1212 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 • 1442 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 • 2125 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 • 1697 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...

  • Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast

    Aug 22, 17 • 2828 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named

    Aug 22, 17 • 2954 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium

    Aug 21, 17 • 1112 Views • General News, International • • 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...