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  • November Date For Safari Sevens

    Jan 24, 17 • 1583 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on November Date For Safari Sevens

    This year’s Safari Sevens will take place from 3rd to 5th November 2017 in Nairobi. The decision to amend the dates of the tournament that has in recent years been held in late September is guided by the need to align it to the start of the World Sevens...

  • Batyr and Cancer Council NSW announced as official charity partners of the NSW Waratahs

    Jan 24, 17 • 1515 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Batyr and Cancer Council NSW announced as official charity partners of the NSW Waratahs

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce batyr and Cancer Council NSW as their two new official charity partners for 2017. batyr is a ‘for purpose’ organisation that focuses on preventative education in the area of youth mental health through peer-to-peer...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Jan 24, 17 • 1277 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update

    Jack Clifford (Harlequins) and James Haskell (Wasps) will not fly to Portugal today to join up with England’s RBS 6 Nations training squad. Both players sustained injuries in their club games on Sunday and were due to arrive in Vilamoura today (Monday...

  • Phillips names Women’s Six Nations squad

    Jan 24, 17 • 1775 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Phillips names Women’s Six Nations squad

    Wales Women have today announced their 32-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. Head coach Rowland Phillips finalised his selection after yesterday’s victory against Ireland at Donnybrook – a result which means Wales Women have now...

  • England Rugby and Comic Relief launch new Try for Change funding initiative

    Jan 23, 17 • 1132 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby and Comic Relief launch new Try for Change funding initiative

    England Rugby and Comic Relief to launch Try for Change fund on 6 February 2017 The first initiative is a small grants programme aimed at supporting smaller charities, community groups, and local community rugby clubs in England For those interested in...

  • Ireland squad named for Rounds 1 & 2 of 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    Jan 23, 17 • 1381 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland squad named for Rounds 1 & 2 of 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    The Ireland Coaching Group have named a 40 man squad for the opening two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Ireland travels to both Edinburgh and Rome over the course of the first two rounds of this year’s Championship facing the Scots in...

  • Kenya Cup, Championship Match Day 9 Round Up

    Jan 23, 17 • 1068 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya Cup, Championship Match Day 9 Round Up

    KCB stayed top of the Kenya Cup log with a 70-0 blowout of Mean Machine in the day’s early kick-off at the Kenyatta University.SportPesa Quins bounced back from last weekend’s 10-15 disappointment to Menengai Cream Homeboyz, turning on the style to...

  • Concussion Management Review Group Update – Sale Sharks

    Jan 23, 17 • 1320 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Concussion Management Review Group Update – Sale Sharks

    The joint RFU/Premiership Rugby Concussion Management Review Group met following the referral of the untoward incident involving Sale Sharks’ player TJ Ioane. Following the initial meeting and requests made to the club, the group has received further...

  • Tom Arscott Statement

    Jan 20, 17 • 1460 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Tom Arscott Statement

    While I am extremely disappointed with the outcome of the club’s internal disciplinary hearing, I would like to thank those that have supported me through the process to date. This has been a very difficult time for myself and my family and I will consult...

  • Wales U20 name exciting 32-man squad

    Jan 20, 17 • 1767 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales U20 name exciting 32-man squad

    Last season’s Grand Slam-winning head coach Jason Strange has named an exciting 32-man Wales U20 squad for the 2017 U20 Six Nations. Seven players remain from last season’s victorious team, including Kieron Assiratti, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Morgan...

  • Willem Nel ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Jan 20, 17 • 1330 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Willem Nel ruled out of RBS 6 Nations

    Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby prop Willem Nel has been ruled out of the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations with a neck injury it was confirmed today. An MRI scan on Wednesday (18 January) at Spire Murrayfield Hospital revealed that the tighthead prop damaged an...

  • Eddie Jones Announces RBS 6 Nations Squad

    Jan 20, 17 • 2016 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Eddie Jones Announces RBS 6 Nations Squad

    Eddie Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations. The 34-man squad will train in Portugal between 22 – 27 January before assembling at Pennyhill Park to prepare for their opening match against France at Twickenham Stadium on...

  • Four new caps in All Blacks Sevens squad for Wellington

    Jan 20, 17 • 1469 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Four new caps in All Blacks Sevens squad for Wellington

    Selectors have named four new caps in the 14-strong All Blacks Sevens squad for the HSBC Wellington Sevens tournament, to be held next weekend. The selectors have rewarded standout performances at the Bayleys National Sevens tournament last weekend with...

  • Scotland Women name 2017 Six Nations squad

    Jan 20, 17 • 1479 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scotland Women name 2017 Six Nations squad

    Head Coach Shade Munro has announced a 32-player squad for the 2017 Women’s Six Nations Championship, which will see Scotland play three home games at Broadwood Stadium. Scotland Women will open their campaign against Ireland Women on Friday 3 February...

  • Country NSW born lock, Ned Hanigan re-signs to the NSW Waratahs for two seasons

    Jan 19, 17 • 1286 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Country NSW born lock, Ned Hanigan re-signs to the NSW Waratahs for two seasons

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of NSW country-born lock, Ned Hanigan for the 2017 and 2018 seasons today. The 21-year-old made his debut for the Tahs last season in round 11 against the Cheetahs after being promoted from the extended...

  • Blacks Ferns Sevens squad of 20 contracted players named

    Jan 19, 17 • 1255 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Blacks Ferns Sevens squad of 20 contracted players named

    Selectors have announced a squad of 20 contracted players for 2017 for the Olympic Silver medal winning Black Ferns Sevens, made up of 18 fully-contracted players and two training contracts, leaving a further spot to filled later in the year. The squad to...

  • Women’s draw confirmed for HSBC Sydney 7s

    Jan 19, 17 • 1417 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Women’s draw confirmed for HSBC Sydney 7s

    Australia’s Golden Girls will shine for the first time on home soil with the HSBC Sydney 7s draw released today ahead of the World Series event at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Friday, February 3. Fans will get a chance to see the Olympic Gold Medallists...

  • Force sign Country Eagles Star Alex Newsome

    Jan 19, 17 • 1911 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force sign Country Eagles Star Alex Newsome

    The Western Force have added to their backline depth with the signing of NSW Country Eagles outside back Alex Newsome to the club’s wider training squad. The 21-year-old originally joined the Western Force on trial at the start of pre-season following an...

  • England unchanged for Wellington Sevens

    Jan 19, 17 • 1162 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England unchanged for Wellington Sevens

    England has named an unchanged squad for next week’s Wellington Sevens (28-29 January) after winning the last leg in Cape Town. Following a third-place finish in Dubai and victory the subsequent weekend, England is second in the world rankings and have been...

  • Davids to make Blitzbok debut in Wellington

    Jan 18, 17 • 3602 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News • • Comments Off on Davids to make Blitzbok debut in Wellington

      Soyizwapi also included for Australasian leg Afrika joins Brown on the sidelines with knee injuries Senatla fit for final two tournaments of the current series Zain Davids, a Junior Springbok star in 2016, was one of two new players in the Blitzbok...

  • Cotter names 37-man Scotland squad for 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    Jan 18, 17 • 1348 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Cotter names 37-man Scotland squad for 2017 RBS 6 Nations

    Head Coach Vern Cotter today named a 37-man Scotland squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship. Among the group is 37-times capped Gloucester centre Matt Scott who – after missing out on selection in the autumn – has earned a recall thanks to a...

  • Professional Rugby Injury Report for 2015-16 season published

    Jan 18, 17 • 1491 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Professional Rugby Injury Report for 2015-16 season published

    The Professional Rugby Injury Surveillance Project (PRISP) report for the 2015-16 season has been published [click here]. The project is the most comprehensive and longest-running injury surveillance study in professional rugby and has monitored the injury...

  • England Women name Six Nations squad

    Jan 18, 17 • 1508 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women name Six Nations squad

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has announced his 33-player squad for the Six Nations which gets underway on Saturday 4 February. In addition, it has today been confirmed that Sky Sports will broadcast all five of England Women’s 2017 Six Nations...

  • New Developments Announced for Women’s Six Nations Championship

    Jan 18, 17 • 1289 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Developments Announced for Women’s Six Nations Championship

    The Six Nations Council are delighted to announce significant new initiatives to help raise the profile of the Women’s Six Nations from the forthcoming season. This major development will help enhance the Women’s Six Nations Championship in a...

  • RFU’s first Artificial Grass Pitches officially launched across the country

    Jan 18, 17 • 1589 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU’s first Artificial Grass Pitches officially launched across the country

    First three RFU Rugby 365 artificial grass pitches now complete in Lancashire, Buckinghamshire and Somerset Pitches officially unveiled by England Head Coach Eddie Jones, RFU President Peter Baines and RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie Pitch for a Pound...