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Nov 14, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell looking for a good start for new season
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is keen to see his squad showing good form and early season promise this weekend in Namibia, where they will contest the Safland Sevens at The Dome in Swakopmund. The Blitzboks open their 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens...
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Nov 13, 16 •
2272 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the defeat against England was hurtful, but he also praised his team for their courage at Twickenham, especially during the latter stages of the absorbing Test, which England won 37-21. “It’s hurting,” Coetzee said...
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Nov 12, 16 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Coetzee verras alweer vir die verkeerde redes
Kom ons wees nou maar eerlik, die einde van die jaar Toetse is veral vanjaar nie dit waarna ons uitsien nie en dis so asof ʼn mens heimlik hoop op die feit dat die rugbyseisoen genadig moet afsluit. Maar Saterdag wag daar ʼn verassing op een van die twee...
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Nov 11, 16 •
1348 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Woman make five changes for Ireland Test
Simon Middleton has made five changes to England Women’s starting 15 ahead of their game against Ireland on Sunday 13 November at University College Dublin, KO 2pm. The Red Roses play again this week having ground out a tough 10 – 5 win over France on...
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Nov 11, 16 •
1296 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Rugby on Remembrance Weekend
England Rugby will mark Remembrance Sunday by supporting The Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association (SSAFA) at England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series opening game against South Africa on Saturday. SSAFA, the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) military charity...
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Nov 11, 16 •
977 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Aussie Sevens dominant on day one of Oceania 7s
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has enjoyed a perfect start on their day one of the Oceania7s Championship winning all three of their matches at ANZ Stadium in Fiji on Friday. The Australian’s Men’s team were victorious in three of their four...
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Nov 11, 16 •
1191 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tessmann recommits to Force
The Western Force today announced the re-signing of veteran hooker Heath Tessmann for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Capped 63 times in Super Rugby, ‘Tess’ will head into his fifth season with the club, after first signing in 2013 as an injury cover before...
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Nov 11, 16 •
1099 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SBS to broadcast Qantas Wallabies Spring Tour Tests against England and France
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) received confirmation today that SBS will broadcast the Qantas Wallabies Spring Tour Test matches against France (20 November) and England (4 December). The France and England Test matches will be shown LIVE and in high...
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Nov 11, 16 •
1127 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on His Honour Judge Jeff Blackett to become Chairman of PGB
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced that His Honour Judge Jeff Blackett, the current RFU Chairman of Governance, will become Chairman of the Professional Game Board (PGB) with immediate effect. The appointment is for a term ending on 31 July...
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Nov 10, 16 •
1823 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks shuffle team for clash with England
Test debut for Francois Venter New-look loose trio to face Englan The Springboks have made several changes for the important opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against England at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon. Only five players who...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Scotland in Edinburgh
Qantas Wallabies team to play Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on Saturday 12 November, 2.35pm local time (1.35am Sunday 13 November AEDT) Scott Sio (26 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (113 Tests) Sekope Kepu (74 Tests) Rory Arnold (7 Tests) Adam...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA AT TWICKENHAM
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to face South Africa for the opening match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 1). Jones has named an experienced starting 15 with England captain Dylan...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play Nadroga
The New Zealand Heartland XV to play Nadroga tomorrow, Friday 11 November at 7.00pm, has been named. 1. Ralph Darling – North Otago 2. Jackson Donlan – Mid Canterbury 3. Viki Tofa – Wanganui 4. JJ Manning – West...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on Two-year suspension for anti-doping violations
A Massey University Premier Club player has been banned from playing rugby for two years after he admitted using a prohibited substance. A New Zealand Rugby Judicial Committee has ordered the suspension, after Adam Jowsey admitted two anti-doping violations,...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN GET OLD MUTUAL WEALTH SERIES OFF TO WINNING START
Marlie Packer scored the decisive try as England got their Old Mutual Wealth Series off to a 10-5 win with victory over France. The Red Roses made early territorial dominance pay in the first half when Amy Cokayne went over from a catch and drive in the 22nd...
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Nov 10, 16 •
1158 Views •
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Comments Off on Club Rugby Premiership winning coaches take reins of BMW Australia U20s
Northern Suburbs Shute Shield Premiership winning Head Coach, Simon Cron will be the new Head Coach of the BMW Australia U20s in 2017. Cron will be joined by the equally successful, Carl Marshall who coached Brothers to Grand Final success in Queensland...
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Nov 10, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Maori All Blacks team to play Munster
Friday, 11 November, Limerick (7:30pm) The Maori All Blacks have named their team to play Munster in Limerick this week. The team is: Otago Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Mathew Luamanu
The charge against Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e), was heard in London this evening. Luamanu pleaded not guilty, but was given a five-week suspension. He is free to play again on 13th December. The back row...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (15) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby announces Respect and Responsibility Review
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the framework of a Respect and Responsibility Review and the panel members who will oversee the work. New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said New Zealand Law Society President and employment lawyer Kathryn Beck...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu
Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). The back row forward received a yellow card from referee Craig Evans in the weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between...
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Nov 8, 16 •
991 Views •
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Comments Off on Draw construction for Mitre 10 Cup 2017 under way
Shaping the draw for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup is under way with the 14 teams making their selections for crossover matches, New Zealand Rugby has announced. With Hawke’s Bay and North Harbour officially swapping places, Hawke’s Bay will play the 2017 season...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist
The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at 2.00pm, has been named. 1. Ralph Darling North Otago 2. Hayden...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on ARU TO REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN AFTER MEETING WITH RUGBY CONSTITUENTS
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has committed to a review of the 2016-2020 Australian Rugby Strategic Plan following a meeting of key Rugby constituents in Sydney. The meeting, co-chaired by ARU Chairman, Cameron Clyne and former Wallaby, Simon Poidevin...
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Nov 7, 16 •
2418 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Roelof Smit ruled out of Springbok tour
Roelof Smit will miss the remainder of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the young Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker sustained a torn pectoral muscle at training on Monday. The uncapped Smit played for the Springboks on Saturday against the...
