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Oct 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country
Bond University Queensland Country have secured their first win of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season, claiming a 40-38 victory over ladder-leading NSW Country at Clive Berghofer Stadium in Toowoomba. Queensland Country outscored their...
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Oct 3, 16 •
1289 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens
The Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens got off to a thrilling start at Durban High School on Friday as Western Province, the Griffons and Golden Lions won all three of their pool matches on a day where 886 points and 145 tries were scored. Western Province’s...
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Oct 1, 16 •
1560 Views •
General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the Springboks 18-10 win over the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was an important boost to the team’s confidence for the remainder of the season. “It was an important win, not only for...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd
Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said his team was looking forward to playing against the Wallabies in front of a packed and passionate Loftus Versfeld crowd on Saturday. Strauss addressed the media in Pretoria on Friday afternoon and said his team was...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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Analysis, Pale Toe, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vyf redes waarom wat op Loftus gebeur baie belangrik is!!
Simon Riekert van #paletoe het hierdie redes gekry en gelys: Saterdag, op Loftus Versveld meet die beleërde Springbokspan van 2016 kragte met die Wallabies in een van die laaste wedstryde van die huidige Castle Rugbykompetisie. Dit sal die 83e keer wees wat...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS
Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Old Mutual Wealth Series against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia later in...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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Australia, General News, International, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH
Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...
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Sep 30, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6
Former All Black Brad Thorn will make his run on debut for Queensland Country this round when the Queenslanders play in the Country derby against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday. The Eagles will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies
Paige earns first starting berth for Springboks Lambie back at fullback for first Test since June Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Australia, General News, International •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA
Qantas Wallabies team to play South Africa in The Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 5:00pm local time Scott Sio (22 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (109 Tests) Sekope Kepu (70 Tests) Rob Simmons (64 Tests) Adam Coleman (4 Tests) Dean Mumm...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team to play Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires on Saturday 1 October has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets. New caps in bold): 1. Joe Moody (17) 2. Dane Coles...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn to start for Bond University Queensland Country in Toowoomba
Former Rugby World Cup winning All Black lock Brad Thorn will start for Bond University Queensland Country in there Round 6 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship match against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday, 1 October. After making his...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on COWAN BACK FOR SPIRIT’S CITY CLASH
The Perth Spirit welcome back a wealth of experience for Sunday’s must win clash with Brisbane City at McGillivray Oval, with stalwart Pek Cowan to line up for the Spirit in the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for the first time since 2014. In a...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Perth Spirit
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Perth Spirit in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship this Sunday. City coaches have made three changes to the match-day 23 for the game at University of Western...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Seta Tamanivalu to join BNZ Crusaders in 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have signed sensational back Seta Tamanivalu for next season. Tamanivalu launched his Super Rugby career with the Chiefs in 2015 but will move south to play his third Super Rugby season with the Christchurch-based side. Born in Fiji and...
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Sep 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SHAUN BERNE BOLSTERS FORCE COACHING RANKS
The Western Force have strengthened their coaching team with the appointment of Shaun Berne as the club’s Attack Coach for the 2017-2018 Super Rugby seasons. The former Bath Rugby playmaker joins the club with more than 200 professional playing caps...
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Sep 28, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES APPOINTS RICHARD HILL AS TEAM MANAGER
Eddie Jones has appointed former international Richard Hill as England Rugby Team Manager. Reporting directly to the head coach, the 2003 World Cup winner will take up the new position at England’s training camp in Brighton on 2nd – 4th October as the...
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Sep 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Top junior Sevens players ready to make their mark
Some of South Africa’s top junior rugby players will showcase their skills on Friday and Saturday at the SA Rugby Under-17 Interprovincial Sevens, which will be hosted at Durban High School. The tournament features 16 teams that have been divided into four...
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Sep 27, 16 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Canterbury Team Named to Play Waikato
Canterbury will make their first Ranfurly Shield challenge in four years when they play Waikato this Wednesday night. The team heads to Hamilton this afternoon to prepare for tomorrow night’s match, which comes just four days after their win against...
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Sep 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Trio of Springboks released to play Currie Cup
Springboks Damian de Allende, Lwazi Mvovo and Malcolm Marx were released by the national team on Monday and will be available for Currie Cup selection for this coming weekend. De Allende returns to the DHL Western Province, Mvovo goes back to the Cell C...
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Sep 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams named for international matches
The 2016 New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams have been named today by former All Black and New Zealand Barbarians President, Ron Williams, and New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Union Chairman, Garry Chronican. The series, to be played in...
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Sep 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND WOMEN FINISH THIRD IN RUGBY EUROPE GRAND PRIX SEVENS SERIES
England Women finished third in the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series in Malemort, France on Sunday. The side, playing as GB Lions, turned around their pool result defeat against Ireland in the final game to win 12-5. England finished day one runners up...
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Sep 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Sydney Rays at Ballymore Stadium
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City has suffered a disappointing defeat at home, falling 38-32 to the Sydney Rays on Sunday afternoon. City trailed 24-12 at half time, but came home strong with three second half tries to almost steal the win. City’s tries...
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Sep 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 5 REVIEW
The Buildcorp National Rugby Championship’s first ever double-header produced produced 22 tries at Concord Oval, amidst a Pacific Island rugby tournament contested by NSW Samoa, NSW Tonga, NSW Fiji and NSW Maori. Interstate in Canberra and Brisbane,...
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Sep 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bond University Queensland Country go down to the Western Sydney Rams in 88-minute thriller
Bond University Queensland Country have gone down narrowly to the Western Sydney Rams, 50-46, in their 88-minute Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) clash at Sydney’s Conord Oval. Both teams had crossed for six tries a piece as they continued to...
