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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to take on Ireland in the White ASICS Away Jersey
The Springboks will wear their white ASICS away jerseys when they take on Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June. The matches against Ireland will mark the first ones under new coach Allister Coetzee at the start of a new era for Springbok Rugby....
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks arrive in Manchester for World Champs
The Junior Springboks arrived in Manchester, England, on Friday fresh and motivated for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship, which will take place from 7 to 25 June. The team landed in London on Friday morning and then took the short flight to...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to take #LoveRugby to Belhar
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Following their successful #LoveRugby squad assembly exercise in Cape Town last Sunday, the Springboks are ready to give back more to their passionate supporters. The community of Belhar will be the beneficiary of...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Injury concern for Jan Serfontein
Springbok centre Jan Serfontein injured his wrist playing Vodacom Super Rugby two weeks ago, and the initial x-rays showed no fracture. However, while at the Springbok camp, his wrist did not improve as expected and as a result further medical examinations...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Women’s Sevens Head Coach signs on until 2018
Caption: Tim Walsh in Spain – Photo: Neil Kennedy Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach Tim Walsh has agreed a contract that will tie the former Australian Sevens representative and Queensland Reds fly-half to the ARU until 2018. Walsh,...
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Jun 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES 33-MAN SQUAD FOR FIRST TEST AGAINST ENGLAND
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 33-man squad for next weekend’s series opener against England at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Cheika has named seven potential debutants in the squad for the first Test after a gruelling training camp...
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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...
