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Jan 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Defending champions NZ one of three unbeaten in Wellington
Hosts New Zealand, Fiji and Australia all head into day two of HSBC Wellington Sevens having won all three of their pool matches on day one. Hosts and defending champions New Zelaand won all three of their matches on day one of the HSBC Wellington Sevens to...
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Jan 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on STORMAGTIGE TYE IN 2016 SE RUGBYLAND ?
Simon Riekert van #Pale toe! skryf: So hier met die begin van die nuwe jaar is groet tyd seker in orde? Vrede en vreugde vir jou in die komende rugby jaar. Mag jou span wen, en as hulle nie wen nie, mag hulle jou rugby hart baie bly maak. Sonder om te veel te...
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Jan 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement from Oregan Hoskins
It has been alleged that SA Rugby was aware of an inquiry into Jurie Roux’s employment at Stellenbosch University at the time of his appointment as SA Rugby CEO in 2010. Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union, would like to refute...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens have Scots in their sight in Wellington
Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh, Cheslin Kolbe and the rest of the Springbok Sevens squad have their attention firmly focussed on Scotland, their first opponents at the Wellington Sevens which kicks of early Saturday morning (SA time). However,...
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Jan 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Reserved and General Admission seating SOLD OUT for inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s
The Australian Rugby Union is set to raise the “house full” sign at Allianz Stadium for the inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s on the weekend of February 6-7. The weekend festival of Rugby has attracted an unprecedented response from fans, with all reserved and...
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Jan 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Coca-Cola renews SA Rugby sponsorships for three years
Coca-Cola South Africa will remain the title sponsor of SA Rugby’s highly successful Youth Week tournaments and an associate sponsor of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition until 2018. It was announced on Wednesday that Coca-Cola South Africa, who...
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Jan 26, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones releases 10 players from his squad
Released players free to play in Premiership this weekend England Head Coach Eddie Jones has released 10 players back to their clubs for the weekend’s Premiership action. Jones has retained 23 players from his squad for the rest of the first training...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on England appoint Dylan Hartley as captain
Dylan Hartley has been appointed England captain and will lead the team during the RBS 6 Nations which starts against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday 6 February. Hartley, who has been capped 66 times for England, became the youngest ever Premiership...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens kick off season against Brazil
The Bok Women’s Sevens will kick off their 2016 season this week with a series of matches against their counterparts from Brazil in Stellenbosch as they build towards trying to reclaim their place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series this year. ...
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Jan 25, 16 •
2260 Views •
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Comments Off on Pools, squads and fixtures for the Wellington Sevens
Round 3: Wellington: 30 – 31 January 2016: Pool A: South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Russia Pool B: Argentina, Fiji, Wales, Japan Pool C: France, USA, England, Samoa Pool D: Kenya, Australia, Canada, Portugal Pool A Squads: South Africa: Chris Dry,...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland U20 Squad Announced for 2016 RBS 6 Nations
The Ireland U20 squad, sponsored by PwC has been named by Head Coach Nigel Carolan for the 2016 RBS Six Nations Championship. The 30 man squad features four players from last year’s campaign – Andrew Porter and Adam McBurney of Leinster, Conan...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Allan and Watson join Scotland camp in St Andrews
Prop Alex Allan (Glasgow Warriors) and back-row Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) have been added to the Scotland squad for the pre-RBS 6 Nations camp in St Andrews. The pair checked into the team hotel with the rest of the group last night (Sunday) and will...
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Jan 25, 16 •
2229 Views •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams to make his debut at Wellington Sevens
Sonny Bill Williams is named in a strong New Zealand side ahead of their home tournament, the HSBC Wellington Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team to play the third leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, the Wellington Sevens, features one new cap in Rugby World...
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Jan 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on 6 Nations squads
6 Nations Squads: IRELAND SQUAD: Forwards: Rory Best (Captain), Sean Cronin, James Cronin, Ultan Dilate, Tadhg Furlong, Jamie Heaslip (VC), Rob Herring, Mike McCarthy, Jack McGrath, Martin Moore, Sean O’Brien, Tommy O’Donnell, Rhys...
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Jan 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Scotland Coach Cotter recruits contact specialist for RBS 6 Nations
Head Coach Vern Cotter has appointed Defensive Contact Specialist, Richie Gray, on a consultancy basis for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship. Gray joins the Scotland set-up following a three-season spell as South Africa’s Specialist Breakdown...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on CNN International adds Rugby and Formula E shows to its sports line-up
CNN International is launching two new action-packed monthly shows on Formula E and rugby – CNN’s Supercharged and World Rugby shows. These programmes will extend the network’s wide range of premium sports coverage spanning golf, sailing, horse racing,...
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Jan 22, 16 •
1629 Views •
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Comments Off on England Sevens Squad named for Wellington and Sydney
Ethan Waddleton and Jack Wilson will make their England Sevens debuts in Wellington next weekend in the third leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Waddleton who turned 19 in November was one of the first players to join the England Sevens academy...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens team announced for Wellington and Sydney Sevens
Fiji Squad: Alivereti Veitokani Amenoni Nasilasila Apisai Domolailai Emosi Mulevoro Isake Katonibau Jasa Veremalua Neman Nagusa Osea Kolinisau Pio Tuwai Savenaca Rawaca Semi Kunatani Seremaia Tuwai Sevuloni Mocenacagi Vatemo Ravouvou Coach: Ben Ryan...
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Jan 21, 16 •
1433 Views •
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Comments Off on QUADE COOPER SIGNS ON WITH QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS
Quade Cooper is hoping for a Olympics berth in 2016. The Australian Rugby Union today announced Quade Cooper has joined the Qantas Australian Sevens program and will be available for selection for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The 27-year-old flyhalf will be...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on JOSEPH ACCEPTS JAPAN JOB
Highlanders CEO Roger Clark today announced that head coach Jamie Joseph has signed to coach Japan from the end of the Super Rugby season. “Obviously we have mixed emotions about Jamie moving on; we would have liked him to sign a new contract with our...
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Jan 21, 16 •
1978 Views •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens squad named
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team will hand debuts to young forward Simon Kennewell and speedster John Porch for the third leg of the 2015-16 HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington next weekend. Porch, 24, earned a call-up to the national Sevens...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on 10 uncapped players to represent Italy at the Six Nations
The Azzurri are hoping to improve on last year’s fifth-place finish and will kick off their tournament against France in Paris on February 6 before taking on England in Rome. Up front the good form of Zebre prop Andrea Lovotti and Treviso counterpart...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad named for opening rounds of 2016 RBS 6 Nations
The Ireland Coaching Group have named a 35 man squad for the opening two rounds of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Ireland will host Wales in round 1 of the Championship on Sunday 7th February at a sold out Aviva Stadium. In round 2 Ireland travel to...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok squad named for Wellington and Sydney
The inclusion of uncapped Sandile Ngcobo is one of two changes to the Springbok Sevens squad announced on Wednesday for the next two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Wellington and Sydney, where the experienced Philip Snyman will captain the...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks partner with Gatorade and join global elite
The world’s number one sports drink is partnering with the world’s premier rugby team, the All Blacks, in a new five year partnership announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Gatorade today. New Zealand Rugby said Gatorade, the world’s leading sports...
