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Apr 16, 15 •
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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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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
1949 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...
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Apr 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ben Afeaki retires from rugby
Investec Super Rugby player Ben Afeaki has decided to retire from all rugby due to medical reasons. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Investec Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a...
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Apr 9, 15 •
1902 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens medical update
The Springbok Sevens have returned to South Africa following their participation in the latest rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Hong Kong and Tokyo. The squad underwent their usual medical assessment at their training camp on Wednesday, and...
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Apr 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Womens Sevens team named for Canada
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team for the fourth leg of World Rugby’s Women’s Sevens Series in Canada to be held 18 and 19 April was named today. The team features three changes from the side that won in Atlanta last month, including the...
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Apr 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby in the black for third successive year
2014 profit $373,000 Cash reserves strong at $62.6 million ITM Cup Unions record third successive combined surplus New Zealand Rugby is in the black for the third year in a row after announcing a profit of...
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Apr 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on Conrad to make Bok Women’s Sevens debut in Canada
Former SA Under-20 utility back Kirsten Conrad will make her Springbok Women’s Sevens debut in the Canada Sevens World Series on April 18 and 19. Conrad, who featured in the 2013 Under-20 Nations Cup in England, was invited to train with the squad in...
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Apr 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA match officials named on RWC panel
Two of South Africa’s elite referees, Craig Joubert and Jaco Peyper, have been named in an experienced 12-man referee panel to officiate at the Rugby World Cup in England, while Stuart Berry and Shaun Veldsman were named as assistant referee and Television...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on DEFEAT TO USA CAPS POOR WEEKEND FOR AUSSIE SEVENS IN TOKYO
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side slipped out of the HSBC Sevens World Series top four placings for the first time since December after finishing a disappointing weekend in Tokyo in tenth position. After missing out on the Cup competition,...
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Apr 5, 15 •
2058 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA maintain World Series lead despite Tokyo setback
Afrika reach 1 000 points milestone In pole position for Olympic qualification South Africa increased their lead on the HSBC Sevens World Series log to five points over Fiji despite going down to England in a tense Tokyo Sevens Cup final on Sunday...
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Apr 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA OUT OF CUP CONTENTION AT TOKYO SEVENS AT POOL STAGE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team endured a day to forget after failing to qualify for the Cup competition from the pool stage at the Tokyo Sevens this afternoon. Defeats to Portugal (10-12) and Scotland (14-17) were preceded by a win over New...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens to play in Tokyo quarter finals
Tom Mitchell in action for England Sevens England are through to the quarter finals of the Tokyo Sevens tomorrow after finishing second in Pool A this morning. Wins over Wales and Hong Kong ensured England’s progression in the Cup competition but defeat to...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa on course for Tokyo Sevens mission
South Africa moved into the knockout stages of the Tokyo Sevens after three impressive wins over Canada, Kenya and the United States on Saturday morning. The Springbok Sevens will now play Scotland, the second qualifier in Pool B, in one of four Cup...
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Apr 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Junior Bok training squad confirmed
The SARU national selectors have named a squad of 37 players for the Junior Springbok training camp in preparation for the 2015 World Rugby Under-20 Championship to be played during June in Italy. The group will assemble in Stellenbosch on Easter Monday. The...
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Apr 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on QRU confirms Will Genia to depart at end of 2015
Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Will Genia has signed a three-year contract with French Top 14 side Stade Francais. Now in his 10th season with the St.George Queensland Reds, Genia has amassed 105 Queensland caps and played 58 Wallabies Tests. He has...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS TEST TICKETS TO GO ON SALE FROM SATURDAY
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is excited to announce the launch of South Africa versus New Zealand Test ticket sales. The match, which will take place at Emirates Airline Park on 25 July, is expected to once again draw a capacity crowd as supporters not...
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Apr 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens on Tokyo mission
After finishing third at the previous three HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments, South Africa will be out to add another Cup title to their collection so far this season at the Tokyo Sevens this weekend. The Springbok Sevens (110 points) are currently...
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Apr 1, 15 •
2799 Views •
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Comments Off on Nel on his way to Tokyo to replace injured Dippenaar
Utility back Ruhan Nel was on Wednesday called up replacement for the injured Stephan Dippenaar and he will join his Springbok Sevens team mates on Thursday evening for the Tokyo Sevens. The Japanese event will be staged this coming weekend on 4 and 5...
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Apr 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on ARU SIGNS BMW AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
The Australian Rugby Union today announced BMW Australia as the Official Vehicle partner of the Qantas Wallabies, effective 1 April 2015. The two-year deal, which runs until the end of 2016, will see the BMW brand mark on the Gilbert test match Rugby balls in...
