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Nov 29, 16 •
4163 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar
Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1285 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016
The NSW Rugby Union are pleased to announce record increases of junior, senior and regional participation levels across the state for 2016. The Australian Sports Commission data released today shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in the country,...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1339 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby
Australian Sports Commission data shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in Australian primary schools. After a landmark Olympic year for the sport, Australian Rugby’s primary school program “Game On” now ranks as the 8th most popular sports...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1506 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green
Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a). In the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Newcastle, Green struck Kieran Brookes of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1500 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes
Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h). The prop was sent off by referee Andrew Jackson in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1660 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision
Elliot Daly, the England wing, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent World Rugby Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for tackling an opponent in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4 (i),in the fifth...
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Nov 28, 16 •
2135 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks return home from disappointing tour
The Springboks returned to South Africa from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Monday morning, and coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss both expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour. The Springboks started with a draw...
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Nov 28, 16 •
3410 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1768 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced
The Kenya squads that will compete at this weekend’s Dubai Sevens have been released by the Kenya Rugby Union. The Kenya men’s team will feature in the HSBC Sevens World Series competition where they are in Pool D with Australia, France and Japan....
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Nov 28, 16 •
1302 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai
Please see below an updated squad for the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team for Dubai. The tournament kicks off on Friday, December 2 and Australia has Japan, France and Kenya in Pool D. 1. Sam Myers (c), Norths 2. Edward Jenkins, Aussie7s 3. Michael...
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Nov 28, 16 •
2192 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November
33 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s final game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Billy Vunipola (Saracens) has been released from the squad due to a knee injury. Vunipola...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1470 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update hearings
Disciplinary hearings will be held this week for the two players who received red cards in Saturday’s Autumn International between England and Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday:- England winger Elliot Daly’s hearing will be held on Monday 28...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1763 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships
Brothers Rugby Club is excited to announce that the 2017 Australian Club Championship will be broadcast live from Brisbane’s Crosby Park on FOX SPORTS on 25th February 2017. FOX SPORTS will telecast the Australian Club Championship match between 2016 BLK...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1411 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end
An electrifying second half resurgence hasn’t been enough to keep Australia’s hopes of a Grand Slam alive after a 24-27 defeat to a spirited Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The home side starved the Wallabies of possession in the first half, holding the...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1368 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England women land decisive victory over Canada
England Women finished the Old Mutual Wealth Series with a seven-try victory over Canada at Twickenham on Saturday. Alex Matthews opened the scoring for the Red Roses before Amy Cokayne went over for England’s second from a driving maul, the side’s fifth...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1417 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Jack Condy
Jack Condy of Scarlets will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The back row forward was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between Scarlets and...
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Nov 26, 16 •
1750 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby plans Springbok review and governance overhaul
Springbok turnaround strategy top priority Planned revamp of governance structures Review of selection of overseas-based players The president of SA Rugby outlined plans on Saturday night for an overhaul of SA Rugby administration as well as for a Springbok...
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Nov 25, 16 •
5565 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai
Five Blitzboks with 35+ tournaments to travel to Dubai Two Junior Springboks included in young SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad Four of the most experienced Springbok Sevens players, boasting a total of 198 tournament caps between then, were included in Neil...
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Nov 25, 16 •
3604 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four Springbok Women’s Sevens players to debut in Dubai
Nadine Roos, Nomsa Mokwai, Christelene Steinhobel and Eloise Webb will make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts when they take to the field at the season-opening Dubai leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on 1 and 2 December. Renfred...
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Nov 25, 16 •
1372 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Anton Peikrishvili
Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m). The prop was sent off by referee Ben Whitehouse in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match...
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Nov 25, 16 •
1757 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1155 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1336 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1213 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
2048 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
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...
