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Oct 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on ARU OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOURNALIST REBECCA WILSON
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver has extended condolences to family and friends of highly respected News Corp journalist Rebecca Wilson. “Rebecca was a pioneer in the sports media by establishing herself as one of the country’s leading female sports...
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Oct 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Buildcorp NRC teams to compete for new bell named after the NSW Waratahs highest capped player, Benn Robinson
Even more pride will be on the line when the three NSW Buildcorp National Rugby Championships (NRC) teams compete against one another with the introduction of a new trophy named after the NSW Waratahs highest ever capped player, Benn Robinson. ‘The Benn...
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Oct 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp NRC Round 7 Preview
Buildcorp NRC Round 7 Preview The final round of the 2016 Buildcorp NRC is Pacific Island Round, celebrating the tremendous contribution of the Pacific Island Community to Australian Rugby. Round 7 kicks off in Sydney’s West at Concord Oval where the...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Winners of the Cup Final – THE ELATED FREE STATERS!
THE ELATED FREE STATERS! Out of the 1699 total points scored over the two day u17 Inter Provincial Sevens Tournament this past weekend, the points that counted the most was when the Free State team celebrated their Cup Final win with 35 points over the Blue...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE ARGENTINA
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...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on De Klerk, De Allende back in Springbok team
Faf de Klerk and Damian de Allende were included in Springbok starting line-up to face the All Blacks in Durban on Saturday in the final Test of the 2016 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The two personnel changes are both due to injuries – scrumhalf De...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on LANCE RETURNS FOR CANBERRA CLASH
The Perth Spirit will be boosted by the return of star flyhalf Jono Lance for Saturday’s crucial Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) clash with the UC Vikings in Canberra. In further changes to the side, young gun Ross Haylett-Petty shifts to his...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Izaia Perese returns for Bond University Queensland Country ahead of Andy Purcell Cup clash
Bond University Queensland Country centre Izaia Perese will return to the Country line-up for the team’s final match of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) season against Brisbane City at Ballymore Stadium. This Sunday’s match will see...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on : McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named for Queensland derby
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on Bond University Queensland Country in the annual Andy Purcell Cup clash at Ballymore Stadium this Sunday. City coaches have made six changes to the side for their final match of the 2016...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on FORCE SIGN LOCAL PRODUCT RICHARD HARDWICK
The Western Force has signed local product Richard Hardwick for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The UWA and Future Force Foundation product made his Super Rugby debut in Round Six this year against the Highlanders and went on to play a further three games in a...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN GIRLS
The Qantas Australian Women’s team post Rio glow continues to shine with the team announced as the “A-Team of the Year” at the 2016 I Support Women in Sports Awards in Sydney on Wednesday evening. The awards, now in their sixth year, recognize and...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Aaron Smith
New Zealand Rugby is supporting the action taken by the All Blacks in standing halfback Aaron Smith down from the team to play South Africa this weekend. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “This was really bad decision-making by Aaron which...
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Oct 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rugby rivals join forces for a worthy cause
The Springboks and All Blacks may be traditional and fierce rivals on the rugby field, but on Wednesday they joined forces for a good cause at a project initiated by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Players from both teams participated in the fun-filled...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Powell reappointed as Springbok Sevens coach
Fourth full season for Powell as Blitzbok coach Preparations for new season starts in Stellenbosch Experienced Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has been reappointed with the Blitzboks for a fourth season, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. “Neil is highly...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on RED ROSES TO LEAD THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY IN ENGLAND
The Rugby Football Union today laid out its intent for the women’s game over the next four years. As England Women look to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title next year, the RFU outlined: That 26,000 women and girls are regularly playing contact...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs confirm the return of hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm the return of 27-year-old hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick who has signed a two-year contract with his home side. Born and raised in Sydney, NSW, Fitzpatrick has spent the last three years playing for Lyon, assisting the side...
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Oct 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 6
SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to each round of The...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impala,Quins Meet In Floodies Semifinal
Resolution Impala Saracens will be up against bitter foes and next door neighbors (or is it the other way round?) Kenya Harlequin in a potentially exciting Impala Floodlit cup semifinal clash under the Impala Club lights on Saturday 8 October. This won’t be...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: Sam Jones
Wasps back-row forward Sam Jones sustained an ankle injury during an England training session this morning at Brighton College. Jones will undergo further examinations to diagnose the full extent of the injury. He will return to his club this afternoon...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Out Rugby App Stats Review – STEYN TO THE RESCUE
Breaking a three-match losing streak Morné Steyn starred in the Springboks’ 18-10 victory over Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Steyn scored all of South Africa’s points, slotting two drop-goals and four penalties in their Castle Lager...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on PRIME-TIME GRAND FINAL CONFIRMED FOR 2016 BUILDCORP NRC
The Buildcorp NRC Grand Final will be a night-time affair for the second time in three seasons with this year’s decider to be played on Saturday, October 22, with a 7.45pm AEDST kick off. The match will feature in a prime-time television slot following the...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Introduces Medal System In Sevens World Series Restructure
The men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will feature gold, silver and bronze medals for the first time from the 2016-17 season. In a move that will align the annual series with the Olympic Games, World Rugby has also announced an...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on LEROY HOUSTON JOINS WALLABIES SQUAD
The Qantas Wallabies have re-called Leroy Houston to the squad to replace the injured Sean McMahon for the final round of The Rugby Championship against Argentina at Twickenham. McMahon has been ruled out for up to a month following an ankle injury sustained...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl replaces Paige in Springbok squad
Piet van Zyl was on Monday named as replacement for Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, who was ruled out of action because he was still symptomatic following the concussion he suffered in the victory over the Wallabies on Saturday in Pretoria. Van Zyl, who plays...
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Oct 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY WOMEN TAKE OVER ENGLAND RUGBY FOR WOMEN’S SPORT WEEK
100 female-focused rugby sessions taking place across England to celebrate Women’s Sport Week. Click HERE to find sessions in your area Rugby Women content to take over England Rugby channels, championing women’s contribution to the game To celebrate...
