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  • Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Oct 13, 16 • 2087 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Statement issued on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rugby Union

    Statement from Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Chief Executive Ian Patterson: “As soon as we became aware of the charge, MCRFU took advice and immediately put in place all responsible steps to manage the situation including standing the player down from our...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    Oct 12, 16 • 1686 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel in Haydock last night. Leota was given a two-week ban and he is free to play again on 25th October. During last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby, Leota...

  • Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Oct 12, 16 • 1812 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three SA referees named for November Test duty

    Top South African referees Craig Joubert, Marius van der Westhuizen and Jaco Peyper have each been tasked with taking charge of two Tests during the November internationals, World Rugby announced on Wednesday. World Rugby also announced that New Zealand’s...

  • Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Oct 12, 16 • 1847 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Statement from New Zealand Rugby

    Statement from New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew: “New Zealand Rugby is aware of an allegation involving a player from Mid- Canterbury and have been providing support to the Union in relation to the matter.   A court suppression order is in...

  • BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    Oct 12, 16 • 1515 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders Team Manager appointed

    The 2017 BNZ Crusaders team will be managed by Shane Fletcher, current Principal of Southbrook School and former Canterbury Rugby Team Manager. Fletcher takes up the role that has been held by Angus Gardiner for the last five seasons, with Gardiner moving...

  • NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1611 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs announce brand new memberships for 2017

    The NSW Waratahs are proud to introduce four brand new memberships for supporters in 2017 as next season’s packages officially go on sale today. The new memberships include a NSW Country membership, corporate Club Waratah membership, Baby Tah membership and...

  • St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    Oct 12, 16 • 1602 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds senior squad confirmed for 2017

    The St.George Queensland Reds have confirmed their 38-man Senior Squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, with 13 new signings in total joining the ranks at Ballymore Stadium – the most recent of which is the return of Wallabies loose forward Scott...

  • Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Oct 12, 16 • 1716 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Muamba Lands Rugby Africa Role

    Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s leading matching officials, speaks fluent English and French. He is a World Rugby trainer...

  • SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Oct 11, 16 • 1886 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on SA Rugby planning long-term and short-term Springbok interventions

    Media are invited to attend the opening of the SA Rugby coaching indaba, which will take place in Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday next week (19 and 20 October, 2016). CEOs and coaching staff of all six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have been invited to...

  • MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    Oct 11, 16 • 1709 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MUAMBA LANDS RUGBY AFRICA APPOINTMENT

    MUAMBA APPOINTED RUGBY AFRICA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Rugby Africa is pleased to confirm the appointment of Johnbosco Muamba as Regional Development Officer for Eastern and Southern Africa. Johnbosco,one of Kenya’s most experienced match officials,...

  • AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Oct 11, 16 • 1460 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on AUSSIE GOLDEN GIRLS ADD COLOUR TO HSBC SYDNEY7s AS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TICKET RETURNS TO HARBOUR CITY IN FEBRUARY 2017

    Fans from around the world will get another opportunity to be a part of the unrivalled excitement, colour and action of the 2017 HSBC Sydney7s with General Public tickets going on sale today for the now three-day event from February 3-5 at Allianz Stadium in...

  • New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Oct 11, 16 • 1448 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby Awards to be sponsored by ASB

    Rugby’s annual celebration of achievement across the sport will be sponsored by ASB, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The biggest names in New Zealand rugby will celebrate the year’s individual and team triumphs from the community game through to the...

  • RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    Oct 11, 16 • 1695 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: John Leota

    John Leota of Sale Sharks will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). Leota received a yellow card from referee Tom Foley and was subsequently cited by the citing commissioner in the weekend’s Aviva...

  • Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    Oct 10, 16 • 1807 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya To Face France In Dubai Sevens Opener

    The men’s schedule for the HSBC Sevens World Series season opening Dubai Sevens has been released by World Rugby. Kenya will get the tournament underway with a clash against France at 8.00am East African Time on Friday 2 December before taking on Japan  at...

  • 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    Oct 10, 16 • 2255 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

    HSBC and Australian Rugby Union are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 HSBC Volunteer of the Year, HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year awards. Following a nationwide call for nominees Australian Rugby was...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    Oct 10, 16 • 2389 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City retain Andy Purcell Cup with win over Bond University Queensland Country

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have registered a 58-52 victory over Bond University Queensland Country to claim the Andy Purcell Cup for the third time. In front of 2,016 supporters, Brisbane City outscored Queensland Country eight tries to seven at...

  • 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    Oct 10, 16 • 2138 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 7 REVIEW

    For the Pacific Island round, there were celebrations of Pacific Island culture around the country as six teams went into the final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship still in semi-finals contention. With six tries each, the NSW Country...

  • NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Oct 10, 16 • 2913 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NICK PHIPPS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Nick Phipps Team: Australia Position: Halfback Date of Incident: 8 October 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 67.43 SANZAAR NEWS RELEASE Nick Phipps issued a...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT ARGENTINA TO FINISH SECOND IN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

    Oct 10, 16 • 1572 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES DEFEAT ARGENTINA TO FINISH SECOND IN RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

    The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Argentina at Twickenham in London 33-21, finishing the 2016 Rugby Championship in second place behind New Zealand. The match was the first time a Rugby Championship Test had been played in the Northern Hemisphere and...

  • SPIRIT SECURE FINALS BERTH IN CANBERRA

    Oct 10, 16 • 1453 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SPIRIT SECURE FINALS BERTH IN CANBERRA

    The Perth Spirit have secured a place in the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship finals series with a 42-36 win over the UC Vikings in Canberra this afternoon. The Perth side started on the defensive absorbing pressure in the early stages before...

  • No excuses, we were embarrassed – Coetzee

    Oct 8, 16 • 1807 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on No excuses, we were embarrassed – Coetzee

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee on Saturday said his team were outplayed in defeat by New Zealand in Durban on Saturday. Coetzee said he was embarrassed by the result as New Zealand completed the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a 57-15 victory. New...

  • The British & Irish Lions today announced that Robert Walters will be an Official Sponsor for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand.

    Oct 7, 16 • 2421 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on The British & Irish Lions today announced that Robert Walters will be an Official Sponsor for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand.

    It will be the second time that the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy have been associated with the Lions following the 2013 Tour to Australia. British & Irish Lions Chief Operating Officer Charlie McEwen said: “We are...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA CLASH

    Oct 7, 16 • 1517 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA CLASH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at Twickenham, London, Saturday 8 October, 7:30pm local time (Sunday, 5.30am AEDT) Scott Sio (23 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (110 Tests) Sekope Kepu (71 Tests) Rory Arnold (4 Tests) Adam Coleman...

  • NZ Schools team named for Australia match

    Oct 7, 16 • 1848 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on NZ Schools team named for Australia match

    NZ Schools team named for Australia match NZ Barbarians Schools team named to play Fiji After wins over Fiji and Australia earlier this week, the New Zealand Schools and NZ Barbarians Schools switch opposition tomorrow (Saturday 8 October) as they aim for a...

  • Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders to have separate CEOs

    Oct 7, 16 • 3355 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders to have separate CEOs

    The Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) will soon begin a process to appoint a CEO, having made a joint decision with the Crusaders to move to a separate management structure going forward. Since the creation of the Crusaders, the leadership and management...