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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on New and experienced home grown talent headlines NSW Waratahs squad for 2017
30 out of 35 players retained, including the return of Damien Fitzpatrick and Sekope Kepu Eight new signings 12 players who have re-signed in 2016 12 players with international Test experience 83 percent born and / or raised in NSW 25 percent born and / or...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update Joe Launchbury decision
Joe Launchbury, the England lock forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Clark
Calum Clark of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his elbow, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The incident occurred in the first half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and Worcester Warriors at...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Ryan Mills
Ryan Mills of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). The incident occurred in the first half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Worcester Warriors at...
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Nov 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Men’s Sevens squad named for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai
England Men’s Sevens squad has been named for the first tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai next week (2-3 December). The experienced group, captained by Tom Mitchell, will play Samoa, Russia and New Zealand on day one (live on Sky...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth to return home
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will not be considered for the Castle Lager Outgoing Test against Wales on Saturday as a result of the concussion he suffered against England two weeks ago and he will return home on Tuesday, the Springboks have confirmed. ...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Agaba ruled out of Dubai and Cape Town tournaments
Springbok Sevens forward Tim Agaba has been ruled out of the opening two tournaments of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to be played in Dubai and Cape Town respectively. Agaba sustained an ankle injury at the Safland Sevens in Namibia last...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women name five Olympians for HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series
England Sevens teams reveal new home and alternate kit Five Olympians feature in England Women’s squad for the tournament in Dubai (1-2 December). Abbie Brown, who made her debut on the World Series circuit in Sao Paulo earlier this year, will captain the...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wallaby XV squad announced for French Barbarians tour game
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named the Wallaby XV squad ahead of their tour game against the French Barbarians in Bordeaux on Thursday 24 November. Nineteen players have already assembled in Bordeaux with up to five extra players from the Qantas...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Citings from matches played on Saturday 19th November
A total of four players have been cited for alleged foul play following the weekend’s Autumn Internationals: Joe Launchbury, the England lock forward, for allegedly kicking an opponent in the 2nd minute of the second half of the match between England...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies Overcome France for Third Consecutive Win
The Wallabies showed their mettle to overcome a spirited French outfit 25-23 in a nail-biting match at Stade de France this morning. David Pocock, leading the Wallabies as captain for the first time since 2012, was instrumental in the victory forcing crucial...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women overturned by New Zealand Black Ferns
England Women threw away a 17-7 lead to allow New Zealand a 20-25 victory in the Old Mutual Wealth Series at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday. Despite scoring three tries, the Red Roses were unable to hold off the Black Ferns with scrum-half Kendra Cocksedge...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Cup Match Day 3 Round up
KCB went top of the Kenya Cup log with a 33-3 demolition of bitter rivals Top Fry Nakuru at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. The bankers opened the scoring through Darwin Mukidza’s penalty before Peter Karia landed an unconverted try off a rolling maul to...
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Nov 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on National Sevens Championships sees state bragging rights go on the line in Adelaide
Day one of the National Sevens Championships has seen some high-quality Rugby played across the Men’s and Women’s tournaments in Adelaide with NSW, QLD Red and Australian Universities emerging undefeated in the Men’s tournament. NSW Blue and Queensland...
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Nov 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander
“The whole of South African rugby is extremely disappointed with this year’s Springbok results and deeply worrying aspects of the performances. It has not been good enough and no one is pretending otherwise. “We have a minimum target of winning three...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for France Test
Qantas Wallabies team to play France at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 19 November, 9.00pm local time (7.00am Sunday 13 November AEDT) James Slipper (83 Tests) Tolu Latu (1 Test) Allan Alaalatoa (7 Tests) Kane Douglas (28 Tests) Rob Simmons...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on England team to face Fiji
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to face Fiji in the second match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). Teimana Harrison (Northampton Saints) starts at flanker in the only change to the...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Smith, Senatla to stretch sevens legs
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Kwagga Smith will gain some valuable match fitness on Saturday when they run out for the SA Rugby Sevens Academy side in the WP Score Club Rugby Sevens tournament in Goodwood, Cape Town. The duo missed the Springbok...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play England named
The Black Ferns side to take on England on Sunday (NZ time) in their northern tour opener has been named today. The team is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Toka Natua (5) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili – captain (41) 3. Aleisha Nelson (17) 4. Eloise...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on QRU Cap Project open to public consultation following seven years of painstaking research
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced the completion of its ‘Cap Project’ to document all players who have represented Queensland in Rugby during the game’s 134-year history in the state. The QRU Cap Project is the result of seven years of...
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on National Sevens Championships ready to unleash in Adelaide
The newest Olympic Sport, Rugby Sevens returns to Adelaide this weekend with the National Sevens Championships for both Men and Women kicking off on Saturday at Adelaide Shores Sporting Precinct, with all matches to be streamed LIVE through www.rugby.com.au....
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Nov 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fiji team to face England at Twickenham
The Biggest Game of our Lives A much more experienced side has been named by National Head John Mckee to face the England XV, currently second in the World Rugby rankings table. The players are said to be well aware of the team’s performance last week...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter
Fit-again Bryan Habana returns on the left wing Nizaam Carr comes into starting side at No 6 Pieter-Steph du Toit moves back to lock Record try-scorer Bryan Habana is back at left wing for the Springboks when they face Italy in Florence on Saturday, while...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face France in Paris
Qantas Wallabies team to play France at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 19 November, 9.00pm local time (7.00am Sunday 13 November AEDT) James Slipper (83 Tests) Tolu Latu (1 Test) Allan Alaalatoa (7 Tests) Kane Douglas (28 Tests) Rob Simmons...
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Nov 17, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women match-day 23 to face New Zealand Black Ferns
Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 to face New Zealand in the second game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday 19 November, KO 12pm, broadcast live on EnglandRugby.com and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra. Katy Mclean and Emily...
