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Nov 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Five Australians to make HSBC Sevens World Series debut in new look Aussie 7s side
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named a new-look squad to represent Australia in the first tournament in the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World Series with five players to make their HSBC Sevens World Series debut in Dubai on December 3....
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Nov 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux
The Wallaby XV have fallen to the French Barbarians side 19-11 at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux on Friday morning in front of a 30,028 crowd. In a historic match for Australian Rugby, the Wallaby XV showcased the past, present and future of the Wallabies,...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Ireland in Dublin
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 26 November, 5.30pm local time (4.30am Sunday 27 November AEDT) Scott Sio (28 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (115 Tests) Sekope Kepu (75 Tests) Rory Arnold (8 Tests) Rob Simmons...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Ryan Mills
The charge against Ryan Mills of Worcester Warriors for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e) was heard in Coventry yesterday. Mills pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 6th December. The incident...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Four debutants in Springbok squad to face Wales
Total of 12 changes to match-23 for Welsh Test Janse van Rensburg, Ulengo and Cassiem to make Springbok debuts Uncapped Du Preez on bench with Marx, Van Zyl and Mapoe Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jamba Ulengo and Uzair Cassiem will make their Springbok...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Make Four Changes For Pumas Clash
England head coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his side to play Argentina in Saturday’s third match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). George Kruis (Saracens) is named at second-row after...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women name side to face Canada
Simon Middleton has made six changes to his starting 15 for England Women’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series Test against Canada on Saturday at Twickenham, KO 5.05pm. Broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, this fourth autumn Test provides...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France
The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the fourth and final Test of the All Blacks Vista Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 26 November (Kick-off: 9.00PM CET, 9.00AM Sunday 27 November NZT). The matchday 23 is: 1. Joe Moody...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Calum Clark
The charge against Calum Clark of Northampton Saints for striking with his elbow, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Coventry this evening. Clark pleaded guilty and was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team ready to begin title defence
After months of pre-season training, the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has been named to defend their Dubai Sevens crown and begin their campaign to become the first Australian team to win back to back HSBC Sevens World Series titles. Headlining the...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup
South Island Super Rugby supremacy is on the line again this February, when the Farmlands Cup goes up for grabs. Following on from the success of the inaugural Farmlands Cup fixture hosted by the Pulse Energy Highlanders in Waimumu in February 2016, the BNZ...
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Nov 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians in Bordeaux
Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux on Thursday 24 November, 8.45pm local time (6.45am Friday 25 November AEDT) Paddy Ryan (NSW Waratahs) Nathan Charles (Clermont) Tom Robertson (NSW Waratahs) Will Skelton (c) (NSW...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom kicks off their Vodacom Super Rugby Jersey Launch campaign on Twitter
Vodacom kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby Jersey Launch campaign yesterday on Twitter (@VodacomRugga). The mechanic is for twitter users to choose which team jersey they would like to see, as soon as it gets released. On the day their selected jersey is...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brown steps down, Snyman to take over as Springbok Sevens captain
Kyle Brown has stepped down as Springbok Sevens captain and will instead settle into a more supportive role to the younger leaders in the squad, with Philip Snyman appointed as the Blitzboks’ new captain. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell praised Brown for...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens name four new players in squad for season opener in Dubai
Four new players have been named in the Black Ferns Sevens squad picked for the opening tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai next week. The team is: Ruby Tui Shakira Baker Jordon Webber Niall Williams Sarah Goss (captain)...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 22 November
24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Sam Cane decision
Sam Cane, the New Zealand flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner (appointed by World Rugby) for...
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Nov 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Malakai Fekitoa decision
Malakai Fekitoa, the New Zealand centre, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner (appointed by World Rugby) for an allegedly dangerous...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on England U20 Announce Six Nations Fixtures in Exeter, Darlington and Northampton
Rugby fans across the country can watch England Under 20 compete in the Six Nations this season with home fixtures being played in Exeter, Darlington and Northampton. The schedule of fixtures replicates the senior teams, with England kicking off the...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on SportPesa Unveiled As Kenya Sevens Shirt Sponsor
The Kenya Rugby Union unveiled leading sports betting firm SportPesa as official shirt sponsor of the Kenya Sevens national team at a function held in Nairobi on Tuesday 22 November 2016. KRU Chairman Richard Omwela, addressing the press in Nairobi said,...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Nicolas Sanchez decision
Nicolas Sanchez, the Argentina outside half, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent World Rugby-appointed Citing Commissioner for...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Liam Gill wins 2016 Pilecki Medal
Former St.George Queensland Reds flanker Liam Gill has been named the 2016 Pilecki Medal winner for players’ player of the year. The 24-year-old claimed the back-to-back title, after winning it for the first time in 2015. Gill, who has since left the Reds...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Own the Force campaign being noticed
Management of the Western Force said while a decision to cut one of the five Australian Super Rugby franchise teams at the end of the 2017 season had been delayed, the Western Force was yet to secure its future. However, Western Force CEO Mark Sinderberry...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Join us at the Annual Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cricket Match
Come along and enjoy the iconic Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cricket Match on Sunday the 11th of December at 11am. Now in its 34th year, the Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cricket match, held at Christchurch Boys’ High School, will see the favourites – the...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named
Fresh from their 25-20 win over England, the Black Ferns side to take on Canada in Dublin has been named today, with Sharnita Woodman set to make her Test debut off the bench on Thursday morning (NZ Time). The team is: 1. Toka Natua 2. Fiao’o Faamausili...
