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Apr 2, 17 •
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General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brendan Venter joins Springboks in defence coach role
Former Springbok midfielder Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach, SA Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The 47-year-old medical doctor is an experienced coach with considerable international experience...
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Mar 31, 17 •
2864 Views •
Analysis, BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased on Friday with his team’s first hit-out in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship as they defeated the Down Touch Griffons 24-20 in the sweltering heat at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The...
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Mar 31, 17 •
2875 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Debut for Davids as Agaba makes Blitzboks return
Olympic bronze medallist Tim Agaba makes a welcome return to the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens tournament on 7-9 April, while Down Touch Griffon’s fullback, Selvyn Davids, will make his debut for the Blitzboks at the...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 3
Despite the weather experienced in South-East Queensland overnight, Round 3 of Queensland Premier Rugby will kick-off around Brisbane as planned this Saturday, 1 April. The Game of the Round will see Bond University host reigning premiers Brothers at Bond...
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Mar 31, 17 •
2006 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on It’s Time For The Playoffs Across The Kenya Cup, Championship & Nationwide Leagues
Two matches are on the cards this weekend as the Kenya Cup’s Top Six playoffs take place. SportPesa Quins who finished third after the conclusion of the league phase of the competition are up against plucky Mwamba at the RFUEA Ground. The stakes are...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Sevens players renew contracts as Hong Kong squad is named
England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of the seventh round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong (7-9 April). Richard de Carpentier, Charlie Hayter, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Dan Norton and James...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1344 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Cup refereeing honour for Barrett-Theron
South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has been named on the nine-member referee panel to officiate at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland from 9 to 26 August. Barrett-Theron is the only South African referee on the panel which...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1961 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Australia name team for infamous Hong Kong 7s as Jenkins hits 50
Henry Hutchison, 12 caps, Club: Randwick NSW 2. Jesse Parahi, 36 caps, Club: Northern Suburbs NSW 3. Nick Malouf, 24 caps, Club: Sydney University NSW 4. Liam McNamara, 3 caps, Club: Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard, 37 caps, Club: Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 5...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Super U20s Championship set for thrilling Final at Ballymore
The Super U20s Championship Final will be contested at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday between defending champions Queensland U20s and NSW Gen Blue U20s. The match, kicking off at 2.00pm AEST will be LIVE streamed on www.rugby.com.au with commentary provided by...
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Mar 31, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Relief’ to Fundraise for Rugby Clubs Affected by Cyclone Debbie this weekend
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and the St.George Queensland Reds have formed ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ to help Rugby clubs affected by Cyclone Debbie this week. Fundraising efforts for ‘Queensland Rugby Relief’ will occur at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow...
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Mar 31, 17 •
1422 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hartpury College win BUCS Championship final
Hartpury College become BUCS champions at Twickenham Hartpury beat Exeter in final Hartpury College added the BUCS Championship trophy to their Super Rugby title after beating Exeter University 27-24 at Twickenham. A frantic opening five minutes saw both...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1417 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two big derbies on Saturday menu – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview
Vodacom Bulls face stern test against Chiefs in Hamilton DHL Stormers host Toyota Cheetahs in Cape Town Emirates Lions at home against Cell C Sharks Two crunching local derbies are on the menu on Saturday as part of a shorter than usual Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Mar 30, 17 •
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General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux names his Junior Bok squad for their first warm-up match
Cell C Sharks flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in the Junior Springboks’ starting line-up to face the Down Touch Griffons on Friday in their first warm-up match in the build-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship. Along with Janse van...
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Mar 30, 17 •
2152 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby hero Paul Van-Zandvliet to receive RPA Honour
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) has today announced it will honour former Newcastle Falcon Paul Van-Zandvliet at the 2017 RPA Players’ Awards in association with England Rugby, which takes place on Wednesday 10th May at Battersea Evolution, London....
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Mar 30, 17 •
1680 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Force forge new deal with Fortescue
The Road Safety Western Force would like to announce Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue), is continuing their sponsorship with the club for the next two years. Fortescue has been a jersey sponsor of the Road Safety Western Force since 2014 with the Fortescue...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1229 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Yoann Maestri decision
Yoann Maestri, the France lock forward and vice-captain, appeared today at a Six Nations disciplinary hearing in London, having been charged with misconduct by the Six Nations Disciplinary Officer in respect of comments Mr. Maestri had made to representatives...
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Mar 29, 17 •
2492 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby soars away with FlySafair as domestic airline partner
SA Rugby on Wednesday announced that FlySafair had been appointed as the official domestic carrier for the Springboks and SA Rugby. The airline succeeds SAA, whose sponsorship came to an end in December, and will see the award-winning newcomer cater for SA...
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Mar 29, 17 •
1532 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Hurricanes at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made four changes to the starting side to take on the 2016 Super Rugby champions in Queensland’s first home...
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Mar 29, 17 •
1464 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dazel bolsters Women’s Sevens for Hong Kong
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team was bolstered by the return of three key players for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 April, while Megan Comley will make her debut for Renfred Dazel’s team. Captain Veroeshka...
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Mar 29, 17 •
1236 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Bryce Heem
The charge against Bryce Heem of Worcester Warriors for tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i), was heard in Bristol yesterday. The wing pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 18 April. Heem...
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Mar 29, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Preparations continue with Western Province clash
The Steval Pumas are looking forward to another stern test against Western Province at Newlands this Saturday, as final preparations for the SuperSport Challenge gather momentum. The Mpumalanga side will make the long trip to Cape Town for their second...
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Mar 29, 17 •
1323 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on County Championships renamed to honour rugby legends
Competitions named after Bill Beaumont, Jason Leonard and Gill Burns Follow the latest from the Jason Leonard U20 County Championship here The County Championship divisions have been renamed after some of England’s most distinguished rugby players. The...
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Mar 29, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Aaron Smith set to play 100th Super Rugby game for Highlanders
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Highlanders have congratulated Aaron Smith as he prepares to play his 100th Investec Super Rugby match when the Highlanders take on the Rebels at his home-ground of Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin this Friday (NZT). The...
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Mar 28, 17 •
2304 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Provisional Emirates Lions team to play Cell C Sharks
The Emirates Lions side to host the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday (kick-off 17:15) has almost been finalised with just a few players bracketed. This will be confirmed on Thursday during the press conference (Thursday 12:30, Media Centre,...
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Mar 28, 17 •
1510 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union Statement
Earlier this morning the Australian Rugby Union released a statement in regards to recent speculation on the future of Super Rugby in Australia. “In response to recent media speculation, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) issues the following statement in...
