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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on France name their Six Nations squad
French 31 man squad: Forwards: Guilhem Guirado (Captain), Uini Atonio, Eddy Ben Arous, Antoine Burban, Yacouba Camara, Camille Chat, Damien Chouly, Alessandre Flanquart, Kevin Gourdon, Paul Jedrasiak, Wenceslas Lauret, Yoann Maestri, Louis Picamoles,...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wales Under 20 Six Nations Squad announcement
Wales Under 20 head coach Jason Strange has named a strong 31 man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations tournament. Twelve players gained Wales Under 20 caps last season, while five players have featured for their professional regions in the Guinness...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Wales 2016 RBS 6 Nations Squad
Warren Gatland has named a 37-man squad for the 2016 RBS 6 Nations that features one uncapped player in scrum-half Aled Davies and squad recalls for Tom James and Josh Turnbull. Cardiff Blues pair James and Turnbull last played for Wales in 2010 and 2014...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on Uncapped props named in Scotland squad for 2016 RBS 6 Nations
Head Coach Vern Cotter today named uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland in a 35-man Scotland squad for the 2016 RBS 6 Nations. Glasgow Warriors’ tighthead Fagerson turns 20 tomorrow (Wednesday 20 January) meaning he could become the fourth...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on New names for England U20
Darren Atkins (Bath Rugby) and Calum Waters (Harlequins) have been named in the England U20 Elite Player Squad, which otherwise remains unchanged, as they target the defence of their Six Nations title. The full-back and scrum half are attending this...
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Jan 19, 16 •
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Comments Off on USA Eagles name their side for the Wellington and Sydney Sevens
USA Eagles Squad: Folau Niua Thretton Palamo Ben Pinkelman Maka Unufe Kevin Swiryn Zack Testy Nate Augspurger Perry Baker Danny Barrett William Holder Madison Hughes Matai Leuta Carlin Isles...
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Jan 18, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens squad for 2016
New Zealand Women’s Sevens coach Sean Horan has named 22 players in the contracted squad for 2016. From this squad, 12 players will be selected for the New Zealand sevens team to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janiero. Shakira Baker Waikato...
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Jan 15, 16 •
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Comments Off on Recharged Springbok Sevens ready for Australasian challenge
Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo images The Springbok Sevens have recharged their batteries following their impressive success at the inaugural HSBC Cape Town Sevens and a well-deserved break over the festive season, and are looking forward to the next two...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Rachel Taylor will lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations
Rachel Taylor will again lead the Welsh Women’s team into the Six Nations with six uncapped players included among the 28-strong squad. The campaign will also confirm the teams who qualify for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. England, Ireland and...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones announces first England squad
EDDIE Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign. The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February. Jones has named a...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tim Mikkelson to captain All Blacks Sevens for World Series
Veteran sevens specialist Tim Mikkelson will captain the All Blacks Sevens for the remaining eight tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Mikkelson replaces Scott Curry who suffered a season ending shoulder injuring at the Dubai Sevens last month....
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Investec brings together UK and South African sponsorships to shine a light on the rhino crisis
9 January 2016: England bowlers and Investec ambassadors Stuart Broad and Steven Finn took time out from their busy Test Cricket schedule while in South Africa to learn more about the relentless poaching of rhinos. Representatives from Investec Rhino...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cummins inks 2016 deal with Qantas Australian Sevens program
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens program today confirmed the signing of Wallaby outside back Nick Cummins for 2016. The 28-year-old will link up with the squad in March and will be available for selection for the final four legs of 2015-16 HSBC...
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Jan 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Iconic music acts to headline Sydney 7s
Australia’s premier pop duo The Veronicas and the iconic Hoodoo Gurus have been named as the headline musical acts for the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s. The Veronicas, the hitmakers behind ‘Untouched’, ‘4ever’ and ‘If You Love...
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Jan 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Italy training squad for the Six Nations
*** SA Born Players Forwards: Valerio Bernabo (Zebre), George Fabio Biagi (Zebre), Pietro Ceccarelli (Zebre), Dario Chistolini (Zebre), Tommaso D’Apice (Zebre), Giuseppe Di Stefano (Golden Flames Rome), Matthew Ferro (Femi-CZ Rovigo), Ornell Gega...
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Jan 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Falcons to face Argentina, Canada, South Africa in South America
DEL PLATA, Argentina – The USA Falcons development side – made up of 12 Men’s Eagles Sevens pool players – traveled to South America Monday for international sevens tournaments the weekends of Jan. 9-10 and 16-17. The U.S. Army’s World-Class...
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Jan 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union is mourning the loss of Michael ‘Mick’ Purcell
Australian Rugby Union is mourning the loss of Wallaby 500 Michael ‘Mick’ Purcell who passed away yesterday at the age of 70. A tall and robust backrower and lock forward, Purcell played for Queensland and the Wallabies during the 1960s, before retiring...
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Jan 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Friend appointed Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach
Image: Getty Images The Qantas Australian Sevens program has named Andy Friend as the national Men’s Sevens Head Coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Friend will join the Australian Sevens program from Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath at the conclusion...
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Jan 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Former All Blacks Head Coach John Mitchell hired as USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach
Boulder, Colo. – USA Rugby has announced the hiring of John Mitchell as Head Coach of the Men’s Eagles. Mitchell has been signed to a four-year contract, effective immediately. Born in Hawera, New Zealand, Mitchell appeared in six matches with the All...
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Jan 5, 16 •
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Dec 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mark Cueto receives an MBE
Three servants of English rugby were today awarded New Year’s Honours, including former England and Sale Sharks wing Mark Cueto. Cueto was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) while former Rugby Football President LeRoy Angel and Lymm...
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Dec 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby celebrates rugby heroes named in New Year Honours list
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today paid tribute to the All Blacks players and management awarded New Year Honours, which recognises their contribution to rugby. Former All Blacks Captain Richie McCaw has been awarded New Zealand’s highest honour,...
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Dec 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on France name their 30 man squad for the Six Nations
Forwards: Uini Atonio, Eddy Ben Arous, Rabah Slimani, Jefferson Poirot, Benjamin Kayser, Yacouba Camara, Damien Chouly, Alexandre Flanquart, Loann Goujon, Guilhem Guirado, Paul Jedrasiak, Wenceslas Lauret, Bernard Le Roux, Yoann Maestri, Louis Picamoles,...
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Dec 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on 2015 All Black retirements – Dan Carter
Measuring the impact of Dan Carter on New Zealand rugby will be something historians of the future assess because apart from all his match-winning qualities, the great gift Carter gave the All Blacks was the example to which prospective five-eighths should...
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Dec 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ieremia to coach Samoa
Former All Blacks, Hurricanes and Wellington centre Alama Ieremia has been appointed coach of Samoa. An assistant coach for the side during the last season, and at the Rugby World Cup, Ieremia, 45, has stepped into the head coach role following the...