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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Walsh names Australian Women’s Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad for the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series opener in Dubai has been named by Head Coach Tim Walsh. Walsh has named an experienced side that sees Sharni Williams skipper the 12-strong squad. The...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens for Dubai and Cape Town tournaments
All Blacks Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a squad of 14 players for the first two tournaments of the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series; Dubai Sevens(4-5 December) and Cape Town (12-13 December). The team of 12 players for Dubai will be named...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team for season opener in Dubai
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team to play in the opening tournament of the international HSBC Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai next week has been named. The team is: Ruby Tui Hazel Tubic Jordon Webber Sarah Goss (capt) Gayle Broughton Tyla Nathan-Wong...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Three new caps named in Scotland 7s squad for Series opener
Scotland 7s Head Coach Calum MacRae has named three new caps in his 12-man squad to compete in the opening leg of the 2015-16 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series, in Dubai (Friday 4 – Saturday 5 December). The squad, which will travel to South Africa for the...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks team for Dubai and Cape Town Sevens
Springboks Francois Hougaard and Juan de Jongh were on Wednesday named in a strong Springbok Sevens 12-man squad for the first two HSBC World Sevens Series tournaments of the new season in Dubai and Cape Town. The season kicks off on 4 and 5 December with the...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on RYAN ANNOUNCES HIS FIJI SEVENS SQUAD FOR DUBAI AND CAPE TOWN SEVENS
Fiji head coach Ben Ryan has selected a 14-man squad for the opening two tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens World Series 2015-16 as his side begin the defence of the title they won last May. Ryan has largely kept faith with his championship-winning squad...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
Argentina captain Fernando Luna says his side are determined to improve on last year’s eighth place finish in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as they prepare for the big kick-off in Dubai. The South Americans began the 2014-15 series well, finishing...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Squads Named For Dubai Rugby Sevens
The Ireland Women’s and Men’s Sevens squads to take part in the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens have been named. The Women’s side will take part in the first stage of the HSBC Women’s Rugby Sevens Series, while the men will play...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sevens maestro Tomasi Cama takes on pivotal new role
All Blacks Sevens legend Tomasi Cama is taking on a critical new role with both national sevens sides as the teams build to their most important season yet. The star playmaker will deliver performance analysis services to the All Blacks Sevens and New Zealand...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz to host rugby sevens for sixth consecutive year
The stage is set for NMMU’s George Campus to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) rugby sevens tournament for a sixth consecutive year. This year the field has been left wide open as champions Tuks will not be returning to defend their...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jonah Lomu public memorial details announced
Prime Minister John Key has announced details of the public memorial for Jonah Lomu. A public service will be held on Monday 30 November from 1pm to 3pm at Eden Park in Auckland. “Jonah touched people’s lives across the country and around the world,”...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Springbok Sevens on national accolade
Springbok Sevens team scooping the Team of Year Award at the annual SA Sports Awards in Mangaung on Sunday evening. Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union, has congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on scooping the Team of Year Award...
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Nov 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on ANDY MARINOS APPOINTED SANZAR CEO
SANZAR, a joint venture between the rugby unions of Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Marinos as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer who will formally commence on 1 January 2016....
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Nov 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for Dubai and Cape Town tournaments
The All Blacks Sevens training squad will assemble in Mt Maunganui today to prepare for the first two tournaments of the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series; Dubai Sevens (4-5 December) and Cape Town (12-13 December). The team will be named on Thursday 26...
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Nov 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens training group switch to higher gear
The Springbok Sevens training squad concluded two days of high intensive training matches against local club sides on Saturday afternoon in Stellenbosch as the Blitzboks shifted to a higher gear in their final preparation for the start of the new season....
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Nov 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Athletes Commission Brings Global Elite Players Together To Discuss And Help Shape The Future Decision-Making In The Game
On Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th November, the International Rugby Players’ Association (“IRPA”) including international player representatives from around the world and World Rugby took part in the second annual Rugby Athletes...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Stadler on debut for SA Select team in Dubai
Western Province 2015 Women’s Rugby Player of the Year Chané Stadler will make her first appearance for the SA Select team in the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens from 4 to 6 December after being named in Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina vs Barbarians Teamsheets #Rugby #Baabaas
Date: 21 November 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time Televised: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Argentina: 15 Ramiro Moyano, 14 Matías Moroni, 13 Jerónimo De la Fuente, 12 Santiago González Iglesias, 11 Santiago Cordero, 10 Nicolás...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji 7s Team to Dubai & Cape Town Tournaments 2015
The following players have been selected by Vodafone Fiji 7s Team Head Coach, Ben Ryan, to represent Fiji at the World Rugby, HSBC Sevens World Series to be held in Dubai and Cape Town in South Africa. The names of the players are: Apisai Domolailai Emori...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby calls on corporate SA to partner in transformation initiative
The South African Rugby Union has broken new ground by establishing a Rugby Education Foundation to support exciting, predominantly black young talent in rugby academies around the country. Springboks Adriaan Strauss, Trevor Nyakane and Jan Serfontein will be...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Statement on behalf of Jonah Lomu’s family
Mervyn Quirk, father-in-law of Jonah Lomu: “We wish to thank all the people who have expressed their sympathies for our family at this incredibly difficult time. “We are truly touched by the outpouring of love for Jonah and the support for our family....
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones takes over as England Head Coach
Jones: “The future is bright for England” England Rugby has appointed Eddie Jones as Head Coach on a four-year contract, starting in December. Jones will take charge of England ahead of their opening RBS 6 Nations game against Scotland at...
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Nov 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Barbarians team to take on Argentina
Barbarians: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder (Hurricanes), 14. Waisake Naholo (Highlanders), 13 Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies), 12. Ryan Crotty (Crusaders), 11. Nemani Nadolo (Crusaders), 10. Lima Sopoaga (Highlanders), 9. Tawera Kerr Barlow (Chiefs), 8. Stephen Hoiles...
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Nov 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union congratulates Richie McCaw on stellar career
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver has congratulated All Blacks great Richie McCaw following the announcement of his retirement today after 148 Tests and back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs. “On behalf of the Australian Rugby Union I want to...
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Nov 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates McCaw on magnificent career
South African rugby on Thursday paid tribute to All Black captain Richie McCaw, who announced his retirement from the game after a career which spanned 148 Tests and two Rugby World Cup triumphs. The 34-year-old McCaw, who made his Test debut in 2001...
