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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on GB Sevens name squads for Moscow
Great Britain Sevens compete for the first time this weekend when they play in Moscow in the opening round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series. The wider training squad gathered on Monday and two teams are entered in the event, playing as the GB...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Former England Players to Help Major Brain Study
Former England international rugby players are set to be recruited for the next phase of a major-scientific study examining the possible long-term effects of the game on brain health. The Rugby Football Union, together with leading academics from the London...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks depart for England with high hopes
The Junior Springboks on Thursday departed for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester, England, with high hopes of winning the title following an intense two-month training camp in Cape Town. The team will meet Japan in their opening pool...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Four changes to the Ireland squad for Springboks
There are four changes to the Ireland squad that will travel to South Africa for a three test tour this month. The national coaching team have called up Craig Gilroy, Matt Healy, Ian Madigan and Tiernan O’Halloran to replace Luke Fitzgerald, Dave...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on International Rugby in Bloemfontein
Springbok A vs England Saxons Free State Rugby is delighted to be hosting the match between the Springbok A-side and the England Saxons on Friday, 10 June 2016 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Emo Adams will be singing the national anthems before kick-off...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Geldenhuys to add experience in Roma Sevens
Springbok Sevens enforcer Rachelle Geldenhuys will add grunt and experience to the SA Select Women’s Sevens squad for the Roma Sevens on 10 and 11 June at the Acqua Acetosa Stadium in Italy, along with exciting young players Megan Comley and Christelene...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes first woman member of the Executive Council
SA Rugby has welcomed the appointment of Ilhaam Groenewald, its first female Executive Council member, along with the returning Monde Tabata as independent members of the Exco. Mrs Groenewald and Mr Tabata were elected last week and will attend their first...
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bothma to lead Namibia in Nations Cup
Vodacom Blue Bulls loose forward Renaldo Bothma has been named captain of the Namibian national team that will play in World Rugby’s Nations Cup in Romania later this month. Bothma also represented Namibia at the Rugby World Cup in England last year....
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Jun 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019
New Zealand Rugby is delighted to confirm that All Blacks midfielder and All Blacks Sevens player Sonny Bill Williams has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the end of the 2019 season. 30-year-old Williams, who has played 33 Tests for the All Blacks,...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kok, Gelant, Horne boost for SA Sevens Academy Side
Current World Rugby’s Sevens Player of the Year, Werner Kok, will make a first return to the playing field this year at the Roma Sevens as part of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy side that will travel to Italy next week. Kok, who sustained a knee...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Strauss named Springbok captain
Adriaan Strauss will become the 57th Springbok captain after the Vodacom Bulls hooker was named to lead South Africa in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland, which starts on 11 June in Cape Town. Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, made the...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on James Tuttle to lead Aussie U20s into World Championships
Photo: Karen Watson Photography. The BMW Australia U20s captain has been named for the World Rugby U20s Championship with Queensland Reds representative, James Tuttle given the responsibility of leading Australia on the global stage. Fellow Queenslanders...
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May 31, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mostert replaces Du Toit in Springbok squad
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad after a scan revealed on Monday that he has suffered a grade two hamstring tear over the weekend, with Franco Mostert being called up as replacement. Du Toit was sent for a scan on Monday, which...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks resume training for World Rugby U20 Championship
Junior Springbok captain Jeremy Ward said it was good to see the focus in the squad when the SA Under-20s returned to training on Monday following a week off to rest and spend time with their families ahead of the showpiece. The Junior Springboks...
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May 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY UPDATE: LUTHER BURRELL
Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell has been called up to the England squad to tour Australia. The 28 year-old replaces Manu Tuilagi who withdrew last week because of injury. “It’s a great opportunity for Luther who I thought played really well...
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May 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2016 Steinlager Series Experience and new talent unveiled
The All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have named a mixture of experience and new talent for the three Steinlager Series Tests against Wales. The squad is as follows: (with province and Test caps. New All Blacks are in bold.)...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Johan Ackermann to coach SA ‘A’ team against England Saxons
Johan Ackermann has been appointed as head coach of a strong SA ‘A’ team, featuring six players with Springbok Test experience, for their two-match series against the England Saxons next month. He will be assisted by Chumani Booi and Abe Davids. ...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Squad of 31 ushers in new era of Springbok rugby
Allister Coetzee has named a new-look Springbok squad, including nine uncapped players, for the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland, featuring three Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The uncapped players who have forced...
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May 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks squad announced for Ireland tests
Alister Coetzee has named his 31 squad to face Ireland in a 3 match test series against Ireland. The squad is as follows: Castle Lager Incoming Series Fixtures: June 2016 11 17:00 South Africa vs Ireland DHL Newlands, Cape Town Castle Lager...
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May 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on England vs Wales Teamsheets #ENGvWAL #WealthCup
Match: England vs Wales (Old Mutual Wealth Cup) Date: 29 May 2016 (Sunday) Kick-off: 16h00 SA Time Venue: Twickenham Stadium TV: SS8 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen England: 15. Mike Brown (VC) 14. Anthony Watson 13. Jonathan Joseph 12. Luther Burrell...
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May 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on JONES NAMES FOUR UNCAPPED PLAYERS NAMED TO FACE WALES
Eddie Jones has named four uncapped players in his match-day 23 to face Wales for the Old Mutual Wealth Cup at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3pm, live on Sky Sports). Northampton Saints back-row forward Teimana Harrison will earn his first England cap at...
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May 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on BMW Australia U20s name side for final pre-World Cup clash
The BMW Australia U20s side has been named for their clash against NSW Country this Saturday at Chatswood Oval, with Head Coach Adrian Thompson naming his strongest side available to take on the Cockatoos. Thompson has kept 11 of the starting 15 players that...
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May 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOK AND BLITZBOK STARS HELP SOUTH AFRICANS GET FITTER IN 15 SECONDS!
A host of Springbok and Blitzbok stars have teamed up with ASICS to film a series of 15 second video clips to help South Africans on their way to their fitness and training goals. As part of ASICS global WANT IT MORE campaign ASICS launched a series of...
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May 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cheika names new-look Qantas Wallabies training squad for historic three-Test England Series
Michael Cheika named his Qantas Wallabies Squad today for the historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England. The two nations have a long rivalry which dates back to 1909, however 2016 marks the first year that England and...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad named for SA tour
The Ireland national coaching group have selected a squad of 32 players – including South African born Richardt Strauss, CJ Stander and the uncapped Quinn Roux – to travel to South Africa in June for a three Test series against the Springboks. The...