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Apr 5, 17 •
1930 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel hopes the team’s good luck in Hong Kong will continue this week as they battle it out for a place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series at the Qualifier tournament on Thursday and Friday. South Africa will...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2995 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed
Toyota Cheetahs reacts on comments made by Joel Stransky to New Zealand’s Radio Sport. “Stransky said he hoped the Cheetahs and Kings would be axed, leaving four strong South African teams.” More than a third of the way into the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2499 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark
Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2113 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with training progress
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was delighted with the continued improvement of the extended Springbok training squad after they wrapped proceedings on Tuesday morning in Stellenbosch where the second of three pre-season training camps took place. The...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2231 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Afex joins Forces for 2017 & 2018
The Road Safety Western Force announced today the continued support of global payment and risk management company AFEX, for the 2017 and 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby seasons. AFEX has been a sponsor of the club since 2014, starting as a Perth Spirit sponsor...
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Apr 4, 17 •
1287 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp
The Kenya U20 side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on Tuesday,...
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Apr 4, 17 •
1303 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update- France VS Wales substitutions
Following its preliminary investigation into the replacements made in the latter stages of the France v Wales match on 18 March 2017 (and in particular the replacement of Uini Atonio by Rabah Slimani), Six Nations Rugby has decided to refer the matter to the...
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Apr 4, 17 •
1343 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp
The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...
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Apr 4, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jason Leonard U20 County Champs: Semi-finals confirmed
County U20 sides confirmed for semi-finals View all the fixtures and results here Semi-finalists have been confirmed in the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship and Shield competitions with both finals set to be played on Saturday, 6 May. Defending...
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Apr 3, 17 •
2724 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks focus on defence at Stellenbosch camp
The extended Springbok squad continued with their pre-season training on Monday in Stellenbosch in the build-up to the forthcoming international season, when South Africa will host France in the three-match Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks got together...
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Apr 3, 17 •
6029 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Damian Willemse relishes Junior Bok opportunity
Talented DHL Stormers and SA Schools flyhalf Damian Willemse is relishing the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the Junior Springbok team to travel to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia in May and vowed that he will do his best to be...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1777 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Red Clients Swim, Cycle, Run like Kings
PORT ELIZABETH, 3 APRIL 2017 – Taking on the ultimate test of endurance requires nerves of steel and a little help, encouragement and advice from friends, which is exactly what two lucky Vodacom Red clients received in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 29...
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Apr 3, 17 •
2580 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Legend Dan Carter to be inducted into RPA Hall of Fame
World Cup winner and All Blacks great Dan Carter has today been named as the latest inductee into the RPA Hall of Fame, in association with KPMG. The former Crusaders, Perpignan and current Racing 92 fly-half will be honoured at the RPA Players’ Awards 2017...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on No Beer Ban At KRU Events
The Kenya Rugby Union wishes to clarify that there is absolutely no truth in the article “Rugby: Beer Pressure Banned”, published in the most recent edition of The Nairobian. Entertainment has been, and remains a critical component of the Safari Sevens...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1319 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Students draw with Ireland
England Students draw 36-36 with Ireland England denied win in final momentsEngland Students rallied to a late lead against the Combined Students of Ireland at Oxford University RFC on Sunday but were unable to hold on as the teams fought to a 36-36 draw....
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Apr 3, 17 •
1672 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Treeby joins DHL Stormers ranks
New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby has joined the DHL Stormers on a short-term contract as injury cover in midfield. The experienced Treeby will be with the DHL Stormers for the next four months, as they look to build on what has been an encouraging start to...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1656 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Hong Kong named
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the seventh leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong, starting this Friday, has been named. The 14-man squad side features three changes from last month’s Vancouver tournament. Auckland’s Joe...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1324 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Safety & Inclusion the Focus for 2017 Community Rugby Season
Australian Rugby has strengthened its commitment to the safety and inclusion of all participants in rugby with a nationwide roll-out of new and updated policies and procedures for the 2017 community rugby season. The updates are the results of years of...
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Apr 3, 17 •
2736 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Consultants at the Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm the use of consultants and specialists in their respective field for all the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls sports teams. It happens quite often that the BBC engage consultants to assist the various...
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Apr 3, 17 •
2031 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli suspended for 4 weeks
Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1355 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure second straight Super U20s Championship title
The Queensland U20s have secured their second straight undefeated Super U20s Championship title, defeating NSW Gen Blue 49-19 in the Grand Final at Ballymore. The Queensland side outscored their NSW counterparts six tries to three in front of a strong crowd,...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jonathan Faauli Cited
Player: Jonathan Faauli Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26:14 Jonathan Faauli of the Chiefs has been cited for...
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Apr 3, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England U19 beaten in friendly against France
England Under 19 went down 35-22 in a friendly fixture against France U19 at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy. The home side impressed early in the game and led 18-3 at half-time with Northampton Saints fly-half James Grayson kicking a penalty for England just...
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Apr 3, 17 •
1621 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mayar Handed Shujaa Debut | Lionesses Call Up Nyerere | KRU Unveil New National Squads Kit
The inspiration for both the home and away shirts was drawn from African tribal body painting, along with the colours of the country’s flag, proudly adhering to the roots of the Kenyan people. The in-house design team at Samurai Sportswear worked over...
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Apr 2, 17 •
3343 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika still excited by Blitzboks experience
He has travelled the globe, scored more than 1200 career points and won tournaments with the Springbok Sevens team all over the world, but getting on the plane with the team for yet another possible title, still excites Cecil Afrika tremendously. The 29-year...
