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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Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad after a scan revealed on Monday that he has suffered a grade two hamstring tear over the weekend, with Franco Mostert being called up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...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dates revealed for 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s carnival
The Australian Rugby Union and the NSW Government today confirmed that the 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s will take place between 4-5 February at Allianz Stadium. In February, over 73,000 supporters watched a day like no other on the Australian sporting calendar. Fans...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wellington to host sevens for three more years
New Zealand Rugby today confirmed that Wellington will host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series for three more years. The 2017 leg of the series will be held at Westpac Stadium on the weekend of 28 and 29 January. Dates for the 2016/17 series being held...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND STATEMENT: MANU TUILAGI
Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn through injury from the England squad to tour Australia. Following a scan yesterday and a review by the England medical team, it was advised that Tuilagi would be unavailable for the three-Test tour in June....
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok coach satisfied with local franchise visits
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Tuesday he was very satisfied with the feedback he received from local franchise coaches and players during his two-week road trip to the six South African Super Rugby teams. The series of visits was the first...
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May 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Save the date: HSBC Cape Town Sevens on 10-11 December
The highly-anticipated HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament will take place on the weekend of 10-11 December 2016. World Rugby on Wednesday announced the dates for the 10 global destinations that will comprise the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. ...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Test experience for touring Saxons
Former DHL Stormers loose forward Don Armand and seven players with Test experience have been included in the England Saxons squad to tour South Africa in June. The Rugby Football Union announced the squad and coaching staff on Monday. The 27-man squad...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on University breed Junior Boks
CAPTION: The five FNB NMMU-Madibaz players selected to represent South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship are, from left, Nicolaas Oosthuizen, Tango Balekile, Jeremy Ward, Keanu Vers and Junior Pokomela. Photo: Full Stop Communications The...
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May 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Sevens teenager Hutchison takes World Rugby Rookie of the Year honours
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens teenage winger Henry Hutchison has won the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Rookie of the Year which was presented at an end-of-season awards ceremony in London earlier this morning (AEST). The 19-year-old from Roseville in...
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May 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens end World Series in second place
The Springbok Sevens team finished the 2015/2016 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in second place after ending up as losing finalists in the HSBC London Sevens on Sunday. Scotland stunned the Blitzboks with a 27-26 win in the final, their first ever title in...
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May 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Men’s Sevens fall short in bid for Cup Quarter-Final slot at Twickenham
A much-changed Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side has dropped out of Cup competition at the London Sevens after finishing third in Pool B overnight. The Aussies beat Wales (22-10) in its tournament opener before narrowly losing out to hosts England...
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May 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens open with three wins in London Sevens
The Springbok Sevens team secured a tenth consecutive Cup quarterfinal berth in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, topping pool A of the HSBC London Sevens on Saturday. Wins over Canada (21-7), USA (14-10) and Samoa (22-0) saw the Blitzboks top of the pool...
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May 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks finish warm-up games on high note
The Junior Springboks on Saturday finished their warm-up games for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship unbeaten after registering a morale-boosting 58-14 victory against SWD at the Bridgton Sports Grounds in Oudtshoorn. The World Rugby U20 Championship will...
