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  • FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    Oct 3, 16 • 1991 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on FORCE SIGN NRC STAR ISI NAISARANI

    The Western Force have added to their backrow stocks with the signing of Fijian No. 8 Isi Naisarani for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Naisarani has spent his first year in Australia playing in the Shute Shield for Souths and has been a force all season, which...

  • DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    Oct 3, 16 • 1306 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on DANCING, FASHION, FOOD AND RUGBY GALORE DURING PACIFIC ISLAND ROUND OF BUILDCORP NRC

    The final round of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season (Round 7 on 8-9 October) will pay tribute to the important role that Pacific Islander communities play in the Australian Rugby community, with all four fixtures set to showcase some...

  • NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    Oct 3, 16 • 1678 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

    NZ Barbarians Schools team to play Australian Schools named The New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams to play Fiji and Australian Schools respectively in Auckland today, have been named. The New Zealand Schools team to play Fiji Schools is: 1  ...

  • Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Oct 3, 16 • 1557 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Counties Manukau crowned champions

    Historic win caps off perfect Farah Palmer Cup season Counties Manukau have made women’s provincial rugby history, winning their first ever national title and the Farah Palmer Cup, and ending a great era of dominance by Auckland. Having guaranteed...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    Oct 3, 16 • 1722 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Perth Spirit

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have suffered a 60-22 loss to the Perth Spirit at UWA Sports Park in Round 6 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship on Sunday afternoon. Poor discipline again proved costly for City, with three yellow cards within 10...

  • BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Oct 3, 16 • 1325 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC ROUND 6 CONCLUDES

    Perth Spirit have continued their rise up the Buildcorp NRC ladder with an impressive win over reigning premiers Brisbane City in Perth this weekend which moved the side into third on the ladder of the Buildcorp NRC. The top of the table, NSW Country Eagles,...

  • Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Oct 3, 16 • 1664 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Augustine Pulu suspended for one week

    Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended from playing rugby for one week after he was cited for a dangerous tackle during their week 7 Mitre 10 Cup match against Tasman on Thursday night. Tasman won the match 15 – 10. Pulu was cited by...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    Oct 3, 16 • 1505 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN PRETORIA

    The Qantas Wallabies have been held out by a desperate South Africa to suffer a narrow 18-10 defeat at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. In a tight defensive struggle, the boot of Morne Steyn proved the difference between the two sides as the veteran...

  • Bond University Queensland Country claim upset win over NSW Country

    Oct 3, 16 • 1336 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Thrilling start to U17 Interprovincial Sevens

    Oct 3, 16 • 1609 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • 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...

  • Important win for us, says Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

    Oct 1, 16 • 1663 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • 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...

  • Springboks looking forward to play in front of passionate Loftus crowd

    Sep 30, 16 • 1799 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • 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...

  • Vyf redes waarom wat op Loftus gebeur baie belangrik is!!

    Sep 30, 16 • 1820 Views • Analysis, Pale Toe, Springboks • • 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...

  • EDDIE JONES ANNOUNCES ENGLAND SQUADS

    Sep 30, 16 • 1658 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR SOUTH AFRICA CLASH

    Sep 30, 16 • 4135 Views • Australia, General News, International, The Rugby Championship • • 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...

  • BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

    Sep 30, 16 • 1715 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • New Springbok halfback pair to face Wallabies

    Sep 29, 16 • 3346 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • 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...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM ANNOUNCED TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA

    Sep 29, 16 • 1808 Views • Australia, General News, International • • 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...

  • All Blacks team named for Buenos Aires Test against Argentina

    Sep 29, 16 • 1843 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Brad Thorn to start for Bond University Queensland Country in Toowoomba

    Sep 29, 16 • 1809 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • COWAN BACK FOR SPIRIT’S CITY CLASH

    Sep 29, 16 • 1515 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side to play Perth Spirit

    Sep 29, 16 • 1464 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Seta Tamanivalu to join BNZ Crusaders in 2017

    Sep 29, 16 • 1441 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • SHAUN BERNE BOLSTERS FORCE COACHING RANKS

    Sep 29, 16 • 1767 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • EDDIE JONES APPOINTS RICHARD HILL AS TEAM MANAGER

    Sep 28, 16 • 2712 Views • General News, International • • 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...