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Apr 28, 15 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Kovsies cap stellar season with Varsity Sevens Title
The University of the Free State (Kovises) capped off a stellar rugby season by winning the Varsity Sevens tournament with a 24-19 victory over Tuks in the final at Villagers on Monday. The Sevens title is another feather in the university’s cap after they...
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Apr 28, 15 •
2149 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Gillies Kaka returns in All Blacks Sevens team for Glasgow and London
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the final two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15 has been named. The team plays at the Glasgow Sevens (9, 10 May) then London (16, 17 May). The team is: Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Dylan Collier Sam...
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Apr 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Two Springbok training squads named
The national selectors have named two squads of 44 players each – including 19 uncapped and a number of currently injured players – for the Springboks’ first two training camps of the season, in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The first camp, in...
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Apr 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on IAN PRIOR RED CARD OFFENCE”
Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Ian PriorTeam: ForcePosition: ScrumhalfDate of Incident: 24 April 2015Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the...
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Apr 24, 15 •
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Australia, General News, International •
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Comments Off on James Slipper and Rob Simmons sign long-term contract extensions with Australian Rugby
The Australian Rugby Union has locked away two key members of the Qantas Wallabies forward pack with the re-signing of experienced Queensland Reds duo James Slipper and Rob Simmons. The signatures of the talented tight-five pair are significant for the future...
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Apr 21, 15 •
2965 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks edge Varsity Cup Dream Team
The Junior Springboks scored a morale boosting 31-24 win over a powerful Varsity Cup Dream Team on Tuesday evening at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Playing in front of an appreciative crowd and in excellent weather conditions, the Varsity Cup...
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Apr 21, 15 •
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General News, International, South Africa •
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Comments Off on iHeartCarli fund
Posted on behalf of one our contributors, Riaan van Straten and his family and duly supported by Rugby Fifteen. We call on the Rugby public to do the same: iHeartCarli is a fund created for our baby girl Carli. Although the fund assist us in caring...
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Apr 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on LE ROUX OUT FOR A MONTH WITH ANKLE INJURY
The Cheetahs have been dealt another blow with the news that Willie le Roux could face an extended period on the sidelines. The Springbok fullback is suffering from an ankle injury, and SuperSport is reporting that he could be out for up to five weeks. Le...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Rugby stands together against Xenophobia
The president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) has called on the sport to mobilise in support of the campaign to end xenophobic attacks on foreign residents. Mr Oregan Hoskins threw the weight of the sport into the public opposition to the...
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Apr 20, 15 •
1993 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Rugby continues to grow on the Road to 2016 Olympics in Rio
More people played Rugby in 2014 than ever before, with 687,488 participants enjoying Rugby experiences nationally, an increase of 12% compared to 2013. 241,577 of the total participants played in Rugby competitions with 5 or more games/sessions, an increase...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM LEFT FRUSTRATED BY DOUBLE LOSS IN CANADA
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has finished seventh at the inaugural Canada Sevens after suffering two defeats from three games on Finals Day in Langford, British Columbia. Australia were knocked out of the Cup competition at the...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Women take fourth World Series title in Canada New Zealand secures Olympics qualification
New Zealand has won the Canada Sevens, cementing their dominance in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series and securing their qualification for the Rio Olympics after beating Russia 29-10 in the Final...
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Apr 20, 15 •
1628 Views •
General News, International, School •
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Comments Off on England U16 record 34-0 victory over Wales
England U16 produced a comprehensive display to secure a 34-0 victory over Wales in Caerphilly on Sunday. Six tries and two conversions gave the young English side an impressive final score line with their opposition unable to get on the board. Scores came...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens go down fighting in Canada
The Springbok Women’s Sevens finished in 12th place in the Canada World Series on Sunday despite putting up a brave fight against China in their final match of the tournament to complete another disappointing campaign. The team went down 17-5 against...
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Apr 19, 15 •
5898 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks and Varsity Cup Dream Team to do battle
The Junior Springboks take on the Varsity Cup Dream Team at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Kick off is set for 18h30 CAT on Tuesday. The teams with Province / Varsity and School attended are: Junior Springboks: 15. Warrick Gelant...
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Apr 19, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Junior Springbok squad named to face Varsity Cup Dream Team
The national selectors have confirmed the Junior Springbok match-23 to face a strong Varsity Cup Dream Team in Stellenbosch on Tuesday evening. The match will kick-off at 18h30 at the Danie Craven Stadium and will be televised live on SuperSport 1. Four...
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Apr 17, 15 •
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General News, School, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Crawford College La Lucia/Ryan Walker Foundation Rugby 7’s Festival
Crawford College La Lucia is holding their annual Rugby 7’s Festival on Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 July 2015. The 2014 Crawford College La Lucia Rugbys 7’s Festival will be showcasing the rugby talents...
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Apr 16, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup •
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Comments Off on The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in Germany
Rugby’s most prestigious prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, has arrived in Germany as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. This is the penultimate stop on the Trophy Tour which is approaching the end of its 12 month journey around 15 countries as part of a...
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Apr 15, 15 •
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General News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Schalk Burger
SARU congratulates Schalk Burger on Laureus AwardMr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), paid tribute to Springbok flank Schalk Burger who on Wednesday won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in Shanghai, China. ...
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Apr 15, 15 •
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Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on COURAGEOUS SCHALK BURGER RECEIVES LAUREUS COMEBACK AWARD AFTER INCREDIBLE RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FOLLOWING MENINGITIS
· From intensive care to the Rugby Championship… Schalk Burger completes an incredible comeback to pull on Springbok jersey once more · ‘I remember the day when my wife phoned and everyone said, listen, this is probably...
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Apr 15, 15 •
2645 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Wainui, Lane named in New Zealand Under 20, James Blackwell ruled out injured
Taranaki’s Sean Wainui and Auckland’s Jamie Lane, have both been named to join the New Zealand Under 20 squad to assemble in Auckland next week ahead of the Oceania Rugby Junior Championship in Australia....
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Apr 15, 15 •
2929 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup Dream Team
FNB NWU-Pukke fullback Rhyno Smith has been crowned the overall FNB Player that Rocks for the 2015 edition of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. The award is a fitting reward for a player whose blistering speed, devastating side step...
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Apr 15, 15 •
2112 Views •
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Comments Off on Mclean and Riley return for England Women Sevens
England Women Sevens Head Coach Simon Middleton has made two changes for this weekend’s fourth round of the Sevens World Series in Langford, Canada. Middleton has recalled World Cup winning captain Katy Mclean as well as Saracens’ Leanne Riley as England...
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Apr 13, 15 •
1783 Views •
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Comments Off on England Students lose out 28-7 to France Universities
England Students lost to France Universities 28-7 on the weekend. Hartpury’s George Boulton scored the only England try following a number of attacking phases, with Leeds Beckett’s Will Cargill slotting home the conversion. The French side led 13-7 at...
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Apr 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens depart for Canada
The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Monday departed for Canada for the fourth leg of the Women’s World Series with high hopes of delivering better results than that in Dubai, Brazil and Atlanta as the second half of the competition kicks off. Only three...
