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Comments Off on Broadwood Stadium seeing double this Six Nations
Scottish Rugby will continue its commitment to taking international rugby on the road as Scotland Women and Scotland U20 pair up to make Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld their home for a second season – playing doubleheaders against Ireland, Wales and Italy...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on KRU Mourns The Death Of Andrew Wekesa
The Board, management and staff of the Kenya Rugby Union are deeply saddened by the news of Andrew Wekesa’s tragic death in Mlolongo on Sunday 15 January 2017. Andrew, a 2016 graduate of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, played as...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wales 2017 RBS 6 Nations Squad
Wales have named a 36-man squad, featuring seven uncapped players, led by captain Alun Wyn Jones, for the forthcoming 2017 RBS 6 Nations. Five of the seven uncapped players, Olly Cracknell (Ospreys), Thomas Young (Wasps), Owen Williams (Leicester Tigers),...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Barrett-Theron, Jadezweni to officiate at Women’s 6 Nations
South Africa’s top female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, and Cwengile Jadezweni will continue to make their mark in the international arena in February after being named on the referee panel for the Women’s RBS 6 Nations competition. Barrett-Theron, who...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Reliving Rugby Moments @ the Ellis Park Rugby Museum
The museum offers all sort of Local & International Rugby memorabilia sponsored and collected. One of the exhibits is that of the President of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, Kevin de Klerk, which includes Diggers Rugby Club, Transvaal and Springbok jackets...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sydney 7s days two and three headed for sellout
Rugby fans are preparing themselves for an epic return to Allianz Stadium in Sydney for the 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s with only limited tickets available for the second and third day of competition. Following the success of last year’s debut tournament, which...
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Jan 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders and Highlanders heading to Darfield – tickets on sale tomorrow
Tickets for the second annual Farmlands Cup fixture will go on sale this Wednesday at 9 am, with only 1500 tickets left for the BNZ Crusaders vs Pulse Energy Highlanders match. Following on from the success of the inaugural Farmlands Cup fixture hosted by the...
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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Counties Manukau claim double victories at 2017 Bayleys National Sevens
Counties Manukau is national champions. In a stunning double effort, Counties Manukau has been crowned with both the men’s and women’s championship titles at the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens at Rotorua International Stadium today. It’s a...
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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on North Harbour’s Ethan Roots suspended for one match
North Harbour will play without Ethan Roots in their Bayleys National Sevens bowl semifinal against Bay of Plenty after he was sanctioned for a dangerous tackle. Roots were red-carded by referee Mike Lash during his team’s 19-12 win over South...
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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Concussion Management Review Group: Sale Sharks
A Concussion Management Review Group panel will convene to examine an incident in the 30th minute of the Aviva Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Sale Sharks on 7 January, involving Sale Sharks’ player TJ Ioane. The RFU and Premiership Rugby...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Top Tier Acton Returns; Machine Fixture Moves To Kabete
The top tier Kenya Cup returns this weekend with a full schedule of match day eight action at venues in Nairobi and Nakuru. The ASK Jamhuri Park plays host to the round’s double header which pits Nondescripts against Blak Blad in the early kick off, paving...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Nationwide League Action Resumes
Action in the Nationwide league resumes with several fixtures across the Central, Western, Nairobi and Rift Valley regions. CENTRAL Leaders Kiambu host third-placed Chuka Vikings in what should be an exciting fixture in Ruiru.Kiambu sits pretty atop the...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mo¹unga re-signs with BNZ Crusaders
Rising star Richie Mo’unga has committed to furthering his career in red and black, having re-signed with the BNZ Crusaders through to the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The young first five-eighth had a standout debut season in 2016, playing in every...
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Jan 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on KRU Championship Match Day 8 Preview
Trojans Host Leaders Kisii Championship leaders Resolution Kisii RFC travel to Eldoret where they face hosts UoE Trojans at the UoE Grounds on Saturday 14 January 2017. Kisii boasts a 100% record, five wins from five to lead the second tier league with 23...
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Jan 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens stars support young rugby players in Vietnam
Two of Australia’s top rugby players will head to Vietnam this week to coach and support children from some of the poorest communities in Southeast Asia, as part of an innovative sport for development program managed by ChildFund Australia. During the...
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Jan 11, 17 •
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Comments Off on Lopeti Timani re-signs through to the 2019 World Cup
Qantas Wallabies backrower Lopeti Timani has re-committed to Australian Rugby after signing a two-year extension with the ARU and the Melbourne Rebels. The 26-year-old made his Qantas Wallabies debut last year against Argentina in Perth, before going on to...
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Jan 11, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt
The charges against Saracens’ Richard Barrington for dangerous charging, contrary to law 10.4(g), and team-mate Brad Barritt for dangerous tackling, contrary to law 10.4(e) were heard in London this evening. The case against Barrington was dismissed and...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Injera Nominated For Top Kenyan Sports Award || Elgon Cup Dates Confirmed
Record breaking try scorer Collins Injera is among the nominees in the Sportsman of the Year category ahead of the Kenyan Sports Personality Of The Year Awards set for Friday 20 January in Nairobi. Injera had a standout 2015/16 sevens season, first equaling...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Simbas Stay 23rd In Global Rankings || Shujaa Playing Times In Wellington
Kenya stayed 23rd in the latest World Rugby rankings released on Monday afternoon. The Simba’s have 59.28 ranking points, 1.71 more than 24th ranked Germany and 0.88 less than 22nd placed Germany. South Africa remain the highest ranked African side,...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt
Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt of Saracens will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel in London on Tuesday evening. Barrington was sent off by referee Ian Tempest in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Full Plate For The Simbas In 2017
2017 promises to be a busy year for the Simbas with eight fixtures potentially lined up for Jerome Paarwater’s side. Six fixtures are already confirmed, starting with the Elgon Cup first leg away to Uganda on Saturday 10 June with the return leg a fortnight...
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Jan 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gordon Lord appointed Head of Professional Coach Development Issued by Rugby Football Union
Gordon Lord is to join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Head of Professional Coach Development. Taking up the position in April 2017, he will be responsible for implementing a coaching development and education programme designed to identify and support a...
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Jan 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Tusi Pisi
Tusi Pisi of Bristol Rugby will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to Law 10.4(i). The centre was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes in the Aviva Premiership match between Bristol and Worcester Warriors...
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Jan 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones Announces England Squads
Eddie Jones has announced a revised 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and named the 33 players who will attend a two-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the RBS 6 Nations. The 33 players will assemble in Brighton from 2-3...
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Dec 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby mourns the passing of Rugby historian, John Mulford
The Australian Rugby community is in mourning over the passing of Australian Rugby Union historian, archivist and writer, John Mulford. While he played Rugby in the late 40s and early 50s, it was off the pitch where Mulford’s impact on Rugby was most keenly...
