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  • Georgia on their minds as Junior Boks gear up for World Champs

    Mar 10, 17 • 1732 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Georgia on their minds as Junior Boks gear up for World Champs

    Junior Springbok training squad preparations on track Focus on skills and technique South Africa’s best young players now have Georgia firmly on their minds as preparations intensified in Stellenbosch this week for the Junior World Championships in the...

  • Vancouver will test Blitzboks physically and mentally – Powell

    Mar 10, 17 • 1585 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Vancouver will test Blitzboks physically and mentally – Powell

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, knows that the Blitzboks will have to endure another huge physical test when the HSBC Vancouver Sevens kicks off at BC Place on Saturday but expects the mental challenge to his side to be even greater. With the Blitzboks...

  • Solid start for SA Select Women’s Sevens at Vancouver Rugby Festival

    Mar 10, 17 • 1483 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Solid start for SA Select Women’s Sevens at Vancouver Rugby Festival

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens recorded a solid start to the Vancouver Rugby Festival overnight on Thursday, winning two of their three matches in the Elite Women’s division at the UBC Rugby fields. They registered an encouraging 24-10 victory against...

  • Kurtley Beale signs until the end of 2019

    Mar 10, 17 • 1890 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kurtley Beale signs until the end of 2019

    Kurtley Beale has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2019. The 28-year old has returned to Australia following a season with Wasps in England, to reunite with his Waratahs and Wallabies...

  • All Blacks Sevens team for Vancouver tournament named

    Mar 10, 17 • 1677 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Vancouver tournament named

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the sixth leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Vancouver, starting Sunday New Zealand time, has been named. Captain Scott Curry returns to the team after sitting out the Las Vegas tournament last week as a precaution due...

  • Concussion gets the Blue Card from NZ Rugby

    Mar 10, 17 • 1360 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Concussion gets the Blue Card from NZ Rugby

    All adult rugby games in the 14 largest Provincial Rugby Unions will be showing concussion the Blue Card this season, in a move by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to further enhance player welfare. The Blue Card Concussion Initiative means referees can issue a Blue...

  • One change for England test

    Mar 10, 17 • 1353 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on One change for England test

    Head Coach Vern Cotter has made one change to the starting Scotland side to face England at Twickenham Stadium this Saturday in the RBS 6 Nations (kick-off 4 pm) – live on ITV. Edinburgh Rugby back-row Hamish Watson returns to the front-line having started...

  • England Women match-day 23 to face Scotland at Twickenham Stoop

    Mar 9, 17 • 1378 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women match-day 23 to face Scotland at Twickenham Stoop

    England Women will field another experienced side to take on Scotland in the fourth round of the Women’s Six Nations at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday 11 March, KO 1 pm. The match-day 23 hold a total of 987 caps with head coach Simon Middleton making five...

  • Simbas Squad Announced Ahead Of 2017 Assignments 

    Mar 9, 17 • 1498 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Simbas Squad Announced Ahead Of 2017 Assignments 

    The Kenya Rugby Union has announced a 40 man Simbas squad for the 2017 international season. The squad is as follows: (with teams in brackets) FORWARDS Hookers Philip Ikambili (Menengai Cream Homeboyz), Peter Karia (KCB), George Asin (KCB) Props Mclanhan...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement vs Jaguares

    Mar 9, 17 • 2661 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement vs Jaguares

    Marvin Orie will make his debut for the Emirates Lions when they take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires for Vodacom Super Rugby on Saturday 11 March. Shaun Reynolds will also make his first start in Super Rugby while Johannes Jonkers makes his run-on debut. The...

  • England team for Calcutta Cup clash

    Mar 9, 17 • 1496 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England team for Calcutta Cup clash

    Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 4 pm, live on ITV). There are three changes to the starting XV that beat Italy in the third round of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations to...

  • Blitzboks not yet at 100% – Specman

    Mar 9, 17 • 1677 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks not yet at 100% – Specman

    Springbok Sevens player Rosko Specman is adamant that the Blitzboks team are far from the complete package, despite their good performances so far in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The South Africans have secured titles in four of the five tournaments...

  • SA Select Women’s Sevens ready for Vancouver test

    Mar 9, 17 • 1575 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Select Women’s Sevens ready for Vancouver test

    SA Select Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready to test themselves in the Vancouver Rugby Festival at the UBC Rugby fields as they work toward reaching top form for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong next...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium 

    Mar 9, 17 • 1637 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night, in Round 3 of Vodafone Super Rugby. The Reds have made three changes to the starting side for this weekend’s match, with recent debutants lock...

  • England U20 name team to face Scotland

    Mar 9, 17 • 1555 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 name team to face Scotland

    England Under 20 has made seven changes to the starting line-up for their Six Nations match against Scotland at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (6:15 pm kick off). Will Butler, Joe Cokanasiga, Curtis Langdon, Max Malins, Jack Nay and Harry Randall all return...

  • Lineen names Scotland U20 side to face England

    Mar 9, 17 • 1551 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Lineen names Scotland U20 side to face England

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has named seven personnel changes to his starting Scotland U20 side to face their English counterparts in round four of the Six Nations at Franklin’s Gardens this Saturday (11 March, kick-off 6.15pm) – live on Sky Sports. Robbie...

  • Wales Women prepared for “emotional occasion” in Cardiff

    Mar 8, 17 • 2363 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales Women prepared for “emotional occasion” in Cardiff

    Wales Women head coach Rowland Phillips has made seven changes to his team for this Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland at the BT Sports Cardiff Arms Park (11:30). Loosehead Caryl Thomas, number eight Shona Powell-Hughes,...

  • Ireland Team announced for Friday Night in Cardiff

    Mar 8, 17 • 1618 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Team announced for Friday Night in Cardiff

    The Ireland coaching group have announced the match day 23 that will face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday night. Captain Rory Best is again joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Tadhg Furlong with Donnacha Ryan and Devin Toner...

  • Scotland Women squad reshuffled for England encounter

    Mar 8, 17 • 1319 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scotland Women squad reshuffled for England encounter

    Head Coach Shade Munro has made four changes to the side that overcame Wales for this Saturday’s match against England (11 March, kick-off 1 pm) – delayed coverage on Sky Sports at 8 pm. Scotland Women travel to Twickenham Stoop for the fourth round...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Afoa

    Mar 8, 17 • 1397 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Afoa

    The charge against John Afoa of Gloucester Rugby for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e), was heard in Bristol this evening. Afoa pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension.  He is free to play again on Monday 27 March. The prop dangerously...

  • Wales Team Announcement

    Mar 8, 17 • 2875 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales Team Announcement

    Justin Tipuric will win his 50th cap as Wales name an unchanged matchday squad to face Ireland at Principality Stadium on Friday (KO 20.05 BBC/S4C). Tipuric, who made his debut in Cardiff in 2011, will take to the field in his 25th RBS 6 Nations encounter and...

  • Ngcobo joins Blitzboks as replacement in Vancouver

    Mar 8, 17 • 2291 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Ngcobo joins Blitzboks as replacement in Vancouver

    Regular Springbok Sevens squad member, Sandile “Stix” Ngcobo, has joined the Blitzboks in Vancouver as an official reserve player for the HSBC Vancouver Sevens tournament to be played in BC Stadium on 11 and 12 March. The backline player will provide...

  • Force prime for clash in nation’s capital

    Mar 8, 17 • 1277 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force prime for clash in nation’s capital

    The Road Safety Western Force have made several changes to the 23 as they head to Canberra to take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium this Friday, 10 March. Ross Haylett-Petty comes into the second row, as Wallaby lock Adam Coleman is set to miss due to a calf...

  • 2017 draws released for Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship

    Mar 8, 17 • 2130 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2017 draws released for Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship

    2017 draws for the Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship have been released by New Zealand Rugby today. This Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on 17 August with the ultimate grudge match as the winners of promotion into the Premiership North Harbour, take on...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 7 March Issued by RFU

    Mar 8, 17 • 1454 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 7 March Issued by RFU

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (13) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) James Haskell (Wasps) Nathan...