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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was quietly confident that his Blitzboks team can continue their good form in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at this weekend’s HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens. The South Africans have contested all six finals...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong
The Springbok Women’s Sevens topped Pool C in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Thursday to book a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Renfred Dazel’s team started the tournament, hosted at So Kon Po...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks
SA Rugby’s vision remains to be the leading rugby nation in the world, Mr Mark Alexander, the union president, said after the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cape Town on Thursday. Mr Alexander chose the 25th such occasion since rugby unity...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Own the Force shares available now
The Road Safety Western Force are delighted to announce that from today, the offer to buy shares in the Western Force Owners Ltd is live. Now is the time to act, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the structure of the Super Rugby competition and the future...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong
Sinaida Aura’s hat trick spurred the Lionesses to a 24-21 win over hosts Hong Kong in Pool B action at the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. The Lionesses found themselves in a spot of bother, unable to...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa
Billy Odhiambo is a late replacement following the unavailability of Willy Ambaka and Danny Sikuta. Odhiambo left Nairobi early Thursday morning and will link up with the rest of the Shujaa squad on Thursday evening. Shujaa will start their Hong Kong...
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Apr 6, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development
This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ChildFund Australia are highlighting the importance of sport in a unique partnership. The ARU and ChildFund have been working together to give children from some of...
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Apr 5, 17 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms
Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, will make the sixth visit to Hong Kong since his national debut for the Blitzboks in 2009 but is keen to make his first appearance as captain to this celebrated tournament a memorable one. The Blitzboks are yet to...
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Apr 5, 17 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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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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 •
2975 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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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...
