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  • National Sevens Championships ready to unleash in Adelaide

    Nov 18, 16 • 1350 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • 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....

  • Fiji team to face England at Twickenham

    Nov 18, 16 • 1735 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter

    Nov 17, 16 • 1890 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • 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...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face France in Paris

    Nov 17, 16 • 1370 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • England Women match-day 23 to face New Zealand Black Ferns

    Nov 17, 16 • 1822 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Western Force confirm 2017 Super Rugby Squad

    Nov 17, 16 • 1932 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Western Force confirm 2017 Super Rugby Squad

    The Western Force have confirmed their 36-man squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, which includes 14 new signings. Among the new faces are 68-time capped Wallaby Tatafu Polota-Nau, former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby league star Curtis Rona, 80-time...

  • All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland

    Nov 17, 16 • 1427 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland

    The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland in the eagerly-anticipated Test at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 19 November (Kick-off: 5.30PM GMT, 6.30AM Sunday 20 November NZT) The matchday 23 for the third Test of the Vista Northern Tour is (with...

  • Online ballots for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 drawn

    Nov 17, 16 • 1425 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Online ballots for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 drawn

    Fans around New Zealand will begin finding out tomorrow (18 November) if they’ve secured the opportunity to purchase Test match tickets for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. New Zealand Rugby General Manager for the DHL NZ Lions Series Nigel Cass...

  • Force sign local young gun Harry Scoble

    Nov 17, 16 • 1449 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force sign local young gun Harry Scoble

    The Western Force have signed the last of the three inaugural Future Force Foundation members with the addition of Perth-born Harry Scoble to the senior list for the 2017 season. The young rake is the second Future Force Foundation member to sign with the...

  • KRU 2016-2017 season standings and results after week2 + week 3 fixtures

    Nov 16, 16 • 1514 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on KRU 2016-2017 season standings and results after week2 + week 3 fixtures

    Kenya Cup WESTERN BULLS vs KABRAS SUGAR 9-17 MWAMBA vs KCB 24-27 MEAN MACHINE vs TOP FRY NAKURU 7-41 BLAKBLAD vs IMPALA SARACENS 18-33 STRATHMORE vs KENYA HARLEQUINS 22-39 NONDIESCRIPTS vs HOMEBOYZ 5-17           CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE Week 2-12th November...

  • Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Nov 16, 16 • 1430 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Experienced sevens and rugby coach, Clark Laidlaw, has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Laidlaw has previously been the All Blacks Sevens skills coach and video analyst, the programme lead for...

  • Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    Nov 16, 16 • 1513 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    All eyes were on Brisbane’s central city Queen Street Mall this morning for the live draw of the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament. Queensland Parliament MP the Honourable Curtis Pitt and City Councilor Krista Adams had the honour of drawing...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    Nov 16, 16 • 1861 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    The charge against Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons for tip-tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j), was heard in Leeds this evening. Willis pleaded not guilty but was given a four-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The Newcastle...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    Nov 16, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (13) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison (Northampton...

  • Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    Nov 15, 16 • 2027 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    The Western Force has invested in the future of their front row with the signing of Australian U20’s representative and Future Force Foundation product, Shambeckler Vui for the 2017 Super Rugby season. At just 19-years-old Vui has firmly established himself...

  • Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    Nov 15, 16 • 1356 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    The Maori All Blacks side to play Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Thursday morning (NZT) has been named. The team is:     Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes Bay...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Nov 15, 16 • 1206 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tip tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j). Willis was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in the Anglo Welsh Cup match between Newcastle and Saracens at the weekend for a tip...

  • Eben Etzebeth ruled out of Italy clash

    Nov 14, 16 • 3097 Views • Analysis, General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth ruled out of Italy clash

    Eben Etzebeth will not be considered for the Springboks’ Test match against Italy on Saturday following the concussion he suffered against England, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Monday. The Springbok lock left the field in the first half after a...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    Nov 14, 16 • 1285 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens face a tough draw in Dubai on 1 and 2 December with clashes against Australia, the USA, and Russia lined up in the pool stages. The South Africans will kick off the Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series against Olympic gold...

  • SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Nov 14, 16 • 1724 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Seabelo Senatla named Sevens Player of the Year Rasta Rasivhenge shares Refereeing Award Special Merit Award to Jean de Villiers Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South Africans, Seabelo Senatla, Rasta Rasivhenge and Jean de...

  • Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1658 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Following a historic year in which the All Blacks won the Investec Rugby Championship, retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th year in a row and set a world record for tier one nations of 18 consecutive Test victories, New Zealand rugby has been honored at...

  • Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1303 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Qantas Australian Sevens Gold Medalist Charlotte Caslick was named the Women’s Sevens Player of the Year by World Rugby this morning after a stellar season for the Aussie Women’s Sevens team which included a maiden HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title...

  • England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    Nov 14, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    33 players will reassemble at Pennyhill Park on Monday lunchtime to train for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium Forwards (18) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)...

  • Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Nov 14, 16 • 1220 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Eight join the touring party ahead of three games in two weeks Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has added eight new faces to his touring party ahead of a Test against France on Saturday, as well as a tour game against the French Barbarians the following...

  • South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    Nov 14, 16 • 1390 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    The South African sevens team outplayed fellow World Series contestants, Kenya, by 31-10 to win the Safland Sevens tournament played at the Dome Sports Arena in Swakopmund on Sunday. The Springbok Sevens team came through the tournament undefeated and only...