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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on MCCALMAN HEADLINES SPIRIT TO TACKLE QLD COUNTRY
The Perth Spirit have bolstered their side with four Western Force stars for Sunday’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash with Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval. Ross Haylett-Petty and Ian Prior will return after starring for the Spirit last...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens expect onslaught in Zimbabwe
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Thursday his team were bracing themselves for an onslaught in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens as the team departed for Zimbabwe. The competition, which the Springbok Women’s Sevens won in 2014, 2011,...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City side named to play Rising in Melbourne
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. City have made four changes to the side for this weekend’s clash in Melbourne, as they chase their first away...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Conor Mitchell to captain Bond University Queensland Country in Perth
Sunshine Coast product Conor Mitchell will captain Bond University Queensland Country in their match against the Perth Spirit at the University of Western Australia this Sunday. This will be the first time Mitchell has captained the side, and the opportunity...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM NAMED TO FACE ARGENTINA
Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time 1. Scott Sio (21 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (63 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (3 Tests) 6. Dean...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Alafoti Faosiliva
Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva pleaded guilty and was given a one-week ban. He is free to play again on the...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Young talent on show in Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament
The best of New Zealand’s young provincial talent is in action in Taupo this week as the annual Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament – this year supported by Mitre 10 – gets under way today. Sixteen teams from around New Zealand will...
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Sep 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa
The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Test at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday 17 September 2016. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (16) 2. Dane Coles (42) 3. Owen...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Du Toit, Koch to start for Boks against All Blacks
Francois Louw to play 50th Test Two changes amongst the forwards Marx and Alberts join De Allende on Bok bench Pieter-Steph du Toit and Vincent Koch were included in the Springbok starting line-up to face the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Women’s Finals to hit East London on Saturday
The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition is set for an exciting finish this weekend in East London where Border and Western Province will battle it out for the title as A Section champions, while the Golden Lions and Free State will go head-to-head...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Panasonic Wild Knights, Brisbane Lord Mayor kick off Japan launch of Brisbane Global Tens
TOKYO: Japan Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights today joined Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk at the Japan launch of the Brisbane Global Tens, a new international rugby tournament set to feature leading Japanese players among a host of international...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced
Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced Tana Umaga appointed Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Maori All Blacks’ 2016 northern tour at the end of this year. Former All...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sean Horan steps away from Black Ferns Sevens role
Black Ferns Sevens coach Sean Horan is stepping down from coaching the Black Ferns Sevens following New Zealand’s silver medal success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Horan has coached the team for nearly five years and said now was the right time...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 MATCH PACKS: ROUND 4
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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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Leroy Houston released on short-term contract as injury cover for Bath
St.George Queensland Reds and McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City Number 8 Leroy Houston has been released from the remainder of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season to take up a short-term contract with English club Bath until the end of...
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Sep 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Alafoti Faosiliva
Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel on Wednesday evening charged with striking with the arm and/or elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). Faosiliva was sent off by referee Luke Pearce in the weekend’s Aviva...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dazel names experienced side for Zimbabwe challenge
The Springbok Women’s Sevens received a big boost ahead of their Rugby Africa tournament in Harare this weekend as experienced campaigners Veroeshka Grain, Zenay Jordaan and Marithy Pienaar reclaimed their places in the squad following injury-layoffs. Grain...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is always special – Van Graan
Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan said the South Africans are looking forward to the challenge to go into battle with the in-form All Blacks on Saturday in Christchurch. Speaking during a media briefing in Christchurch on Tuesday, Van Graan...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY LAUNCH MITSUBISHI MOTORS AS OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE PARTNER
England head coach, Eddie Jones named as official brand ambassador Partnership also includes a grassroots volunteer recognition programme Today, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been unveiled as the Official Performance Partner to England Rugby. This...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR: Planning for the Future
An EXCO meeting and a 2016 Super Rugby season review took place in Sydney over the last two days with SANZAAR hosting over 80 stakeholder representatives. The series of meetings were designed to fully review all tournament deliverables on and off the field,...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu
Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins appeared before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening charged with dangerous charging, contrary to law 10.4(g). Luamanu was sent off by referee Tom Foley in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Sale...
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Sep 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on WORK COMMENCES ON FIRST RFU ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES
Work is now underway on the RFU’s first floodlit artificial grass pitches (AGPs) in Aylesbury, Preston and Weston Super Mare. The three pitches are part of the RFU’s Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy of delivering over £50m investment over four years into the...
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Sep 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on BOKS DROP THE BALL
Australia walked away with a deserving victory but the Springboks literally dropped the ball in their 23-17 defeat to the home side in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash in Brisbane over the weekend. In a close encounter of this kind, little...
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Sep 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to focus on getting the detail right
The Springboks will continue to stay positive and focus on cutting out the small errors which have proved costly in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign, No 8 Warren Whiteley said on Monday. The South Africans arrived in Christchurch in the early...
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Sep 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 3 REVIEW
There was plenty to excite spectators in week 3 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship, including a 2015 grand final rematch and a thrilling match in a country rugby heartland. Will Skelton, Luke Morahan and Fijian Olympic hero Vatemo Ravouvou...
