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  • Roux maintains continuity for Argentina clash

    Jun 7, 17 • 1544 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Roux maintains continuity for Argentina clash

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three personnel changes to his team for their third and final pool match against Argentina at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Thursday, with Curwin Bosch, Ruben van Heerden and Hendre Stassen being drafted into the...

  • Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians

    Jun 7, 17 • 1470 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians

    Southern Kings flank Chris Cloete has been drafted back into the SA ‘A’ team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad. Du Preez, who was invited to train with the Springboks at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay last week, will...

  • Road Safety Western Force statement

    Jun 7, 17 • 980 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Road Safety Western Force statement

    RugbyWA and the ARU have agreed today to fast-track the resolution of the dispute currently before Supreme Court of Western Australia through arbitration. The RugbyWA Board believes that to proceed to arbitration is the best way forward for not only the Road...

  • Black Ferns team to play Canada named

    Jun 7, 17 • 1195 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named

    The Black Ferns team to take on Canada at Westpac Stadium this Friday in their first Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series has been named by Coach Glenn Moore today. The team is (number of caps in brackets): 1. Pip Love (1) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili...

  • Julian Savea set to play 100th game for Hurricanes

    Jun 7, 17 • 1415 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Julian Savea set to play 100th game for Hurricanes

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Hurricanes have congratulated Julian Savea as he gets set to play his 100th Investec Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs in an exciting local derby at Westpac Stadium this Friday (NZT). The Hurricanes...

  • Meet The Team – Harlequins

    Jun 7, 17 • 1536 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Meet The Team – Harlequins

    The English club is one of the oldest in the world, and certainly the oldest at the Beachcomber World Club 10s. It was established in 1866 and is one of the founder members of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). ‘Quins’, as they are affectionately known, have...

  • Buildcorp Wallaroos name squad for English Test

    Jun 7, 17 • 1558 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos name squad for English Test

    1.Liz Patu, Queensland, hooker/prop, 9 Tests 2.Cheyenne Campbell, Queensland, hooker, 9 Tests 3.Evelyn Horomia*, Sydney, prop 4.Rebecca Clough, Western Australia, lock, 11 Tests 5.Alisha Hewett, ADF, lock, 9 Tests 6.Grace Hamilton, Sydney, back row, 2 Tests...

  • Springboks ready for huge French forward onslaught

    Jun 6, 17 • 1184 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springboks ready for huge French forward onslaught

    The Springboks are expecting a huge forward challenge from France on Saturday when the two teams meet in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series Test matches in Pretoria, according to Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan. The forwards coach addressed...

  • QRU Statement on Rob Simmons and Leroy Houston

    Jun 6, 17 • 1155 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QRU Statement on Rob Simmons and Leroy Houston

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) confirms that Rob Simmons will not be re-signed with the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Reds Head Coach Nick Stiles said Simmons, who has played 112 Times for the Reds, has been an excellent servant...

  • Super Rugby teams to unveil special haka for British & Irish Lions matches

    Jun 6, 17 • 1110 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Super Rugby teams to unveil special haka for British & Irish Lions matches

    A series of challenges from New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams will be unveiled when the sides face off against the British & Irish Lions in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. For the first time in the Blues 21-year history, the team will perform a...

  • Vodafone Rugby Road Trip to showcase New Zealand to the world

    Jun 6, 17 • 1214 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Vodafone Rugby Road Trip to showcase New Zealand to the world

    Auckland – Northland – Canterbury – Wellington – Queenstown – Dunedin – Rotorua – Waikato – Manawatu – Hawke’s Bay – Whanganui – Taranaki New Zealand Rugby and their connectivity partner...

  • Former NFL prospect Psalm Wooching joins Harlequins for World Club 10s

    Jun 6, 17 • 1823 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Former NFL prospect Psalm Wooching joins Harlequins for World Club 10s

    Harlequins confirmed on Wednesday 31 May 2017 that former Washington Huskies linebacker, Psalm Wooching, will be in their 16-man squad to participate in the Beachcomber World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius on 17 & 18 June 2017. 23-year-old Wooching...

  • RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers joins SA Rugby family of partners

    Jun 6, 17 • 1766 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers joins SA Rugby family of partners

    RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers have joined the SA Rugby family of partners as the official courier services supplier to SA Rugby and the Springboks, it was announced on Friday. RAM and SA Rugby agreed on a three-year partnership that will see the...

  • Davids suspended for two matches

    Jun 5, 17 • 1219 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Davids suspended for two matches

    Junior Springbok flanker Zain Davids was handed a two-match suspension on Monday for striking a player in the team’s World Rugby U20 Championship clash against Georgia on Sunday. Davids received a red card in the 80th minute of the match, and appeared...

  • Vermeulen, De Allende and Mapoe ruled out of first Test

    Jun 5, 17 • 1365 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Vermeulen, De Allende and Mapoe ruled out of first Test

    Springboks Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende and Lionel Mapoe were all ruled out of the first Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France because of injury, it was confirmed on Monday. Vermeulen picked up a shoulder injury while leading French club...

  • Koen: Junior Boks are finding their rhythm

    Jun 5, 17 • 2380 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Koen: Junior Boks are finding their rhythm

    Junior Springboks assistant coach Louis Koen, who also fulfils the role as SA Rugby’s acting High Performance Manager, was pleased that the team started to find their rhythm in Tbilisi at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.   The SA U20’s bounced...

  • England Sevens win Challenge Trophy in Moscow

    Jun 5, 17 • 1115 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens win Challenge Trophy in Moscow

    England beat Wales 21-17 and take home Challenge Trophy England earlier beat Poland in semi-final England secured the Challenge Trophy and ninth place after beating Wales 21-17 in the final of the first tournament of the 2017 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix...

  • St.George Queensland Reds injury update 

    Jun 5, 17 • 1043 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds injury update 

    St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi and lock Rob Simmons will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks following injuries sustained while the side was in Samoa. Simmons injured the AC joint in his shoulder at training last week, while Kerevi suffered a low-grade...

  • Australia make it two from two at World Rugby U20s Championship

    Jun 5, 17 • 1833 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Australia make it two from two at World Rugby U20s Championship

    The BMW Australia U20s have continued their unbeaten run in the World Rugby U20s Championship with a tough 33-26 win against Oceania rivals, Samoa U20s on Sunday night. Australia scored four tries to ensure the bonus point win, which gives the young men in...

  • England U20 earn bonus-point win over Wales

    Jun 5, 17 • 1153 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 earn bonus-point win over Wales

    England earned their second bonus-point victory of the World Rugby U20 Championship after a hard-earned 34-22 victory over Wales at Avchala Stadium. The reigning champions led 24-10 at half-time with tries from Justin Clegg and Gabriel Ibitoye (2), while...

  • Spectacular welcome for British & Irish Lions at birthplace of New Zealand

    Jun 5, 17 • 1178 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Spectacular welcome for British & Irish Lions at birthplace of New Zealand

    More than 400 warriors, mainly Ngāpuhi, both male and female, welcomed the British & Irish Lions team to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today for a spectacular Pōwhiri. The New Zealand welcome, part of the DHL New Zealand Series, acknowledged the arrival...

  • Qantas Wallabies squad update

    Jun 5, 17 • 1180 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies squad update

    Samu Kerevi (Queensland Reds) and Nick Phipps (NSW Waratahs) have today been ruled out of the Qantas Wallabies’ June Arvo Test Rugby Series. Kerevi suffered an ankle injury during Queensland’s game against the Blues in Samoa, but will not require surgery....

  • Uys, Willams to join Junior Boks in Tbilisi

    Jun 2, 17 • 1645 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Uys, Willams to join Junior Boks in Tbilisi

    Muller Uys (loose forward) and Jondre Williams (scrumhalf) will join the Junior Springboks in Tbilisi, Georgia, as injury replacements for the Nama Xaba and Rewan Kruger respectively. Xaba (ankle) and Kruger (hamstring) were injured against France in the...

  • England Sevens name squad for Moscow

    Jun 2, 17 • 1180 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens name squad for Moscow

    England have named their squad for the opening round of the 2017 Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series which takes place in Moscow this weekend (3-4 June). The side contains a mix of players from the senior England Sevens set-up, England Sevens academy,...

  • Springbok squad members inspire Knysna youngsters

    Jun 2, 17 • 1604 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Springbok squad members inspire Knysna youngsters

    Springbok squad members Oupa Mohoje, Malcolm Marx, Lizo Gqoboka, Dillyn Leyds and Courtnall Skosan brought much delight and excitement to the community of Hornlee in Knysna on Thursday afternoon when they visited the area for a coaching clinic. The Knysna...