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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 Squads
Pool A: Australia – Forwards: Wycliff Palu, David Pocock, Michael Hooper, Ben McCalman, Sean McMahon, Scott Fardy, Kane Douglas, Dean Mumm, Rob Simmons, Will Skelton, Stephen Moore (Captain), Tatafu Polota-Nau, Greg Holmes, Sekope Kepu, Scott Sio, James...
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ex-UJ skipper Paige excited to join Bok World Cup squad
Former UJ rugby captain Rudy Paige is ready to don the green and gold and fill big shoes at scrumhalf when he travels to England with the Springbok squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup later this month. “I am very excited about the opportunity that...
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on WIN SPRINGBOK SEND-OFF “GUARANTEED ACCESS TICKETS” FROM VODACOM
Vodacom is offering Rugby15 readers the opportunity to win the chance to “skip the queues” and be guaranteed of access to this area to bid the Boks farewell as they head off to take on the world in England and Wales. Did you know? Vodacom have been...
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africans to kick-start preparations at Windhoek Sevens
The Springbok Sevens training squad will head to Windhoek at the end of the month to play in the SAFLAND Windhoek Sevens tournament. The rugby event in the Namibian capital takes place on 25 and 26 September and will be the squad’s first serious on-field...
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on James Slipper named 83rd Captain of the Wallabies for historic USA Test
James Slipper will become the 83rd player to Captain the Wallabies in a Test match in Saturday’s historic clash with the USA Eagles at Soldier Field, Chicago. Debuting for the Wallabies in 2010, Slipper will lead his country in his 68th Test, making the...
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Sep 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on A special piece of turf to give the Springboks real #HomeGroundAdvantage
A special piece of turf to give the Springboks real #HomeGroundAdvantage will be ‘christened’ by a host of South African celebrities from television, music, sport and fashion at the Springbok Experience Rugby Museum in Cape Town on Thursday. Singers Jimmy...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Georgia RWC 2015 squad
Forwards: Mikheil Nariashvili, Kakha Asieshvili, Simon Maisuradze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Jaba Bregvadze, Davit Zirakashvili, Dudu Kubriashvili, Levan Chilachava, Giorgi Chkhaidze, Levan Datunashvili, Giorgi Nemsadze, Kote Mikautadze, Mamuka Gorgodze (captain),...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wyles leads inexperienced Eagles into World Cup
Chris Wyles was the USA’s top points scorer at RWC 2011 and assumed the captaincy of the side from Todd Clever prior to the start of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup in July. Along with their captain, Mike Petri, Mate Moeakiola, Takudzwa Ngwenya and...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on COTTER NAMES 31 MAN SCOTLAND RWC SQUAD
Head Coach Vern Cotter today named scrum-half Greig Laidlaw as captain of the 31-man Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. The announcement, which was made to the attending public and media at the University of Edinburgh Old College Quad, features a...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vast improvement in Springbok injury situation
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Tuesday applauded the work done by the national team’s medical, strength and conditioning staff to get the squad fit and ready for the Rugby World Cup. Each member of the 31-man squad took part in most of the field sessions...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP SCHOOLS SEVENS TEAM NAMED
THE Eastern Province selectors have named the U18 team to compete in the junior interprovincial sevens rugby tournament which will be played in Paarl on October 2-3. The team was selected after the provincial trials last week at the NMMU Missionvale campus....
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on IRELAND 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP Squad
Squad: Name/Club/Province/Caps – Backs (14): Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 62 Darren Cave (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 9 Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster) 41 Luke Fitzgerald (Blackrock College/Leinster) 30 Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Connacht)...
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Sep 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby 15 and @PenguinBooksSA #SouthAfricansRugbyLegends book giveaway
RugbyFifteen is all about rugby… We thrive on sharing rugby news, scores and photos with all the supporters out there… It therefore gives us great pleasure to reward our loyal followers / readers with this fantastic giveaway. Rugby 15 in association with...
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Aug 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby World Cup 2015 according to Benedict Chanakira
I have seen different teams win the World Cup and in my first formal World Cup preview I will be bringing you the four different groups’ outcomes according to my analysis, observation and thoughts. Before we get there here is the preview!! It’s going...
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Aug 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales Rugby World Cup squad
Forwards: Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Paul James (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing Metro), Bradley Davies...
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Aug 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2015 announced
Photo: GETTY IMAGES The All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2015 has been announced with the All Blacks selectors selecting a squad featuring experience, depth and talent. The squad was unveiled by New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey in front of a packed...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Three centurions in Springbok Rugby World Cup squad
Three Test centurions, Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers, have been included in the 31-man Springbok squad that will travel to England next month for the Rugby World Cup. De Villiers will captain the Springboks at the global rugby...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Rugby World Cup squad announcement #RWC2015
Heyneke Meyer has announced his much anticipated 31 man Springbok squad for the Rugby World Cup: Jean de Villiers will captain the side. Backs: Jean de Villiers (C), Damian de Allende, Fourie du Preez, Bryan Habana, Zane Kirchner, Jesse Kriel, Pat Lambie,...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Romania RWC 2015 squad
Forwards: Paulica Ion Mihaita Lazar Andrei Ursache Alexandru Tarus Horatiu Pungea Andrei Radoi Otar Turashvili Eugen Capatana Valentin Popirlan Johannes van Heerden Marius Antonescu Valentin Ursache Mihai Macovei Viorel Lucaci Stelian Burcea Ovidiu Tonita...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad
Tyler Ardron (Captain), Ray Barkwill, Brett Beukeboom, Nick Blevins, Connor Braid, Hubert Buydens, Aaron Carpenter, Jamie Cudmore, Nanyak Dala, Matt Evans, Kyle Gilmour, Jeff Hassler, Ciaran Hearn, Nathan Hirayama, Harry Jones, Phil Mack, Jamie Mackenzie,...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Namibia’s Rugby World Cup squad announced
Forwards: Johannes Coetzee, AJ de Klerk, Jaco Engels, Raoul Larson, Johnnie Redelinghuys, Casper Viviers, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Janco Venter, Tjiuee Uanivi, Renaldo Bothma, Jacques Burger (C), Wian Conradie, Leneve Damens, Tinus du...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Beale and Pocock sign on with Australian Rugby ahead of Qantas Wallabies England campaign
The Qantas Wallabies preparations ahead of England have received a major boost, with David Pocock and Kurtley Beale both committing their futures to the Australian Rugby Union and their Super Rugby Clubs. Pocock will continue his Rugby in the nation’s...
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Aug 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ireland vs Wales Teamsheets #IREvWAL
Date: 29 August 2015 Kick-off: 15h30 SA Time Venue:Aviva Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen TV: SS7 Ireland: 15. Rob Kearney 14. Dave Kearney 13. Luke Fitzgerald 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. Keith Earls 10. Jonathan Sexton 9. Conor Murray 1. Jack McGrath 2....
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Aug 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on England 2015 Rugby World Cup squad
ENGLAND today announced their squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The 31-strong group of 17 forwards and 14 backs – drawn from eight Premiership clubs – will open their campaign against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18. England Head Coach Stuart...
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Aug 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Israel Folau becomes first player to win consecutive John Eales Medals
Qantas Wallabies and NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has claimed the 2015 John Eales Medal, winning the award for a second consecutive year. In just his third year in the code, Folau’s meteoric rise in Rugby has continued as he becomes just the third...
