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Jan 25, 16 •
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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 •
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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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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 •
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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 •
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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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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 •
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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...
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Jan 20, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for Wellington Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens squad to prepare for the third leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, the Wellington Sevens, will assemble in the capital on Thursday 21 January. The squad of 22 players features four additional players following the weekend’s Bayleys...
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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...
