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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas
Blitzbok flyer Werner Kok and playmaker Cecil Afrika enjoy rugby more than bright city lights, but both are very excited about the prospect of cutting up the turf when they play in the exciting HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend. Kok missed the trip to the...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Phil Dowson
Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). The flanker allegedly struck Ken Pisi of Northampton Saints with his elbow making contact with his head during the...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Odera Names Provisional Chipu Squad | 2017 National Sevens Series Dates Out
Head Coach Paul Odera has named a provisional 41 man squad as the Kenya U20s prepare for the 2017 Africa U20 Championship set for 17th to 23rd April in Madagascar. Odera has included 13 players who did duty at last year’s Africa U19 Championships in...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses to tour New Zealand in June
England Women will face Australia, Canada and the Black Ferns in a three-match series in June. A 28-player Red Roses squad will travel to New Zealand 2-18 June to take part in the 2017 International Women’s Series ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos to challenge world’s best in June
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will play three Test matches in New Zealand this June in a four-nation series that includes the reigning Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, England, arch rivals New Zealand and women’s rugby powerhouse, Canada. Australia will play...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Buller appoints first female Chair of a New Zealand Rugby Provincial Union
Thirty-three-year-old Westport lawyer Jane Duncan has become the first ever female chairperson of a Provincial Union when she was appointed to lead the Board of the Buller Rugby Union at their recent board meeting. Duncan said she was excited by the challenge...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 18 February
27 players assembled at the MacDonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford this evening for a training camp lasting until Friday 3 March. Forwards (16) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play International Rugby Series at home
Wellington, Rotorua and Christchurch will host the Black Ferns in an international series featuring Canada, Australia and England in June. The series includes a rugby double-header at Rotorua International Stadium when the Black Ferns take on England, ahead...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU announces 10 clubs to play in new Women’s Super Rugby competition
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced the 10 clubs that have been offered places, subject to contract, in the new women’s domestic competition from September 2017. Women’s Super Rugby is a major development for the women’s game in England...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Katy McLean decision
The England player, Katy McLean, appeared today before an independent Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for dangerously tackling an opposition player, in contravention of Law 10.4(e), during the Women’s Six Nations match...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks keen on player welfare despite fitness demands
The Blitzboks work hard in order to be amongst the fittest contesting the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, but the welfare of squad members will always be a massive priority and player welfare remains a top priority, despite the challenge of a short turnaround...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Western Force in Perth in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made just one change to his 23-man squad which beat the Sharks 28-26 in Round 1. Prop Taniela Tupou...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Road Safety Western Force named for clash with Reds
The Road Safety Western Force have re-shuffled the starting forward pack but made no changes to the backline in their team to face the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium in Round Two of the Vodafone Super Rugby competition on Thursday, 2 March. Head Coach Dave...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Sevens Academy U18s named for Namibia
Three SA Schools representatives from 2016 have been named in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy Under-18 team that will travel to Namibia later this week to play in the Capricorn Group Windhoek Gymnasium Rugby Sevens Festival. Rikus Pretorius, Janco van Heyningen...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Provincial rugby gets super-sized in SuperSport makeover
Community stadiums and clubs to host televised Sunday festivals Exciting three-pool format ensures local derbies every weekend Sunday rugby, triple-headers, regional championships and a new competition name on the rugby calendar are all part of a major...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Aaron Morris
Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i). The full back tackled Adam Thompstone of Leicester Tigers in the air during the second half of the Aviva...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Rugby Union AGM Set For 22 March
The Kenya Rugby Union’s annual general meeting will take place from 3.00pm on Wednesday 22 March 2017 at the RFUEA Ground. Key on the day’s agenda will be receipt and consideration of the KRU Board Report for the past year,receipt and consideration of the...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women name squad for Las Vegas Sevens
England Women Sevens’ 12-player squad for the third leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series travelled to Las Vegas last night ahead of the weekend’s competition (3-4 March). James Bailey has made three changes to the side. 19-year-old Holly...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee looking forward to Springbok season
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is looking forward to start in earnest with the preparation plans of the forthcoming international season after the Executive Council of SA Rugby reaffirmed its support for the Bok coach and approved the appointment of Franco...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on EPRU administration set to return to local hands
The administration of the Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) is set to be returned to local hands following a series of ground-breaking decisions at a special general meeting in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. EPRU’s affairs had been placed under the...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Pollard named in squad for first Springbok training camp
Seabelo Senatla, the current World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, as well as fit-again Springboks such as Handré Pollard, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Jaco Kriel, were all included in an extended Springbok training squad for the first of three camps, in...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 27/02
DHL Stormers centre Damian de Allende has been ruled out of action for approximately 12 weeks with an ankle injury. De Allende sustained the syndesmosis injury in the second half of the DHL Stormers 37-24 victory against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks arrive safely in Las Vegas
The Blitzboks arrived safely in the USA after a 36-hour trip from Cape Town via London and is keen to get their preparations going for the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens, the fifth tournament often in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Springbok Sevens coach, Neil...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Women’s 15s to kick off preparations for UK Tour
The national women’s 15s training squad will kick off their preparations for their first tour since 2014, with a four-day training camp in Cape Town from Thursday to Sunday. A total of 46 players will assemble in the Mother City for a skills and...
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Feb 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Etienne Oosthuizen Suspended for Two Weeks
Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, John Langford Player: Etienne Oosthuizen Team: Sharks Position: Lock Date of Incident: 24 February 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(a) Striking another Player with a hand, arm...
