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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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)...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller
The Qantas Wallabies have escaped Murrayfield Stadium with a dramatic one-point victory over Scotland, keeping their Grand Slam hopes alive in a 23-22 cliffhanger. A try to centre Tevita Kuridrani with five minutes left on the clock was the decisive play in...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia
South Africa’s sevens rugby team scored three convincing wins on the opening day of the Safland Sevens tournament, played at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday. The side scored good wins over the national teams of Germany and Namibia and impressed...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the 2016 Oceania 7s Women’s Championship in Fiji on Saturday, defeating the hosts in the Final 31-0. The Aussie 7s Men’s team finished the men’s Cup in third position defeating Papua New Guinea 25-5....
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named
The Black Ferns squad to travel to the United Kingdom for a three-Test Series against England, Canada, and Ireland, has been named today. The squad is: FORWARDS Aldora Itunu Prop Auckland Aotearoa Mata’u Prop Counties Manukau Toka Natua Prop Waikato...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have agreed on a new four-year Elite Player Squad (EPS) deal from 2016 to 2020. The financial terms of the deal are confidential. The deal includes match fees, training fees, image...
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Nov 14, 16 •
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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 •
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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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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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...
