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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales changes four ahead of France
FranceWales have made four changes to their side to face France on Saturday with George North, Samson Lee, Luke Charteris and Scott Baldwin all coming into the starting XV. Charteris and Baldwin are promoted from replacement roles in the victory over Scotland...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to cover Tom...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making
The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sir to make England Counties XV debut alongside former student
A TEACHER and one of his former students will make their England Counties XV debuts alongside each other against Scotland Club XV at their home club ground of Fylde on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Back row forward Evan Stewart, who captains Fylde in National...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on TETERA FAULKNER SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY AND WESTERN FORCE
The Australian Rugby Union has re-signed promising Western Force prop Tetera Faulkner on a new two-year contract extension through until the end of 2017. The talented 26-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2014 campaign where he made his Test debut against Wales...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was this evening called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five added to Scotland squad
Head coach Vern Cotter today (Monday) added five capped internationalists to Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations squad, five days out from the round three Test against Italy this Saturday at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm). Scrum-half Chris Cusiter...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS
The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Under 18 name side to face France
Callum Chick ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on France at Doncaster Knights’ Castle Park on Sunday, 22 February (kick off 2pm, streamed live on EnglandRugby.com). Newcastle Falcons and Gosforth Academy No. 8 Callum Chick will captain the...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series
Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”. The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on School children in England and Wales to welcome teams to Rugby World Cup 2015
Schools across England and Wales can now apply to be part of Rugby World Cup 2015 Welcome Ceremonies The 20 competing teams will be welcomed to the Tournament and the local area in September 2015 Schools will form part of the vocal performances Open to...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Johnson appointed England Counties XV captain
Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground ENGLAND Counties XV have appointed Old Albanians lock Billy Johnson as captain for their international against Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Johnson, who plays...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
The following England players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at Twickenham. Forwards Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons) Calum Clark (Northampton Saints) Dan Cole...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Reds vice captain Karmichael Hunt charged with supplying cocaine – ARU and Reds Statement
JOINT AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION STATEMENT The Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union are aware of reports regarding Karmichael Hunt. The ARU’s Integrity team and the Queensland Rugby Union are making enquiries into the...
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Feb 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rebels vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby
Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels 1Toby Smith 2Pat Leafa 3Laurie Weeks 4Luke Jones 5Lopeti Timani 6Sean McMahon 7Colby Fainga’a 8Scott Higginbotham 9Luke Burgess 10Jack...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Malakai Fekitoa commits to New Zealand Rugby and Highlanders
Following his 2014 breakout season for the Highlanders and All Blacks, midfield back Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for two years, extending his contract to the end of 2017. Fekitoa’s commitment to New Zealand is a major coup for...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Scottish Rugby to appeal Russell suspension
Scottish Rugby today confirmed its intention to appeal the two-week suspension of stand-off Finn Russell by an independent Six Nations discipline committee. Russell appeared before the panel at Heathrow, having been cited under Law 10.4 (e) and (i) for an...
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Feb 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY UPDATE – FINN RUSSELL DECISION
Finn Russell, the Scotland outside half, appeared today before an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee at Heathrow, having been cited under Law 10.4 (e) and (i) for an alleged dangerous tackle of an opponent in the air in the 31st minute of the RBS...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks draw France, Argentina and Japan in Hong Kong Sevens pool
Photo: Marc Sing Key South Africa were drawn in Pool C alongside France, Argentina and Japan for the Hong Kong Sevens, World Rugby has confirmed. The popular three day tournament is round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series and takes place from 27 to 29...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Swinson in for injured Gray
Glasgow Warriors second-row, Tim Swinson, has been added to the Scotland squad for the RBS 6 Nations in place of Richie Gray, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the championship through injury. Yesterday’s scan at Spire Murrayfield Hospital...
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Feb 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
The England squad assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening ahead of a training week in preparation for the RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland on March 1. The players will be medically assessed ahead of training tomorrow and Head Coach Stuart Lancaster will...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA STEP UP TO THE PLATE TO TAKE FIFTH AT LAS VEGAS SEVENS
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Geraint John has lauded the attitude of his players after wins over Canada and England this morning secured the Plate in Las Vegas. The fifth-place finish extends Australia’s advantage over the English to...
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Feb 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji take the Cup final at the USA Sevens
Fiji beat New Zealand 35-19 to lift the Cup at the USA Sevens for the first time since 2007 at round five of the HSBC Sevens World Series. A brace of tries to Fiji’s elusive Jerry Tuwai and Semi Kunatani paved the way for a convincing win for the...
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Feb 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU to host Africa administrators at Leading Rugby Programme
The South African Rugby Union will host the Leading Rugby Programme for Africa rugby administrators in Cape Town from 17 to 19 February 2015. Chief Executive Officers, National Technical Directors and Development Managers in charge of rugby from seven African...
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Feb 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa to battle Fiji for USA Sevens Cup final spot
Photo: Marc Sing Key South Africa will face Fiji in the semi-finals of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas after a last minute try by scrumhalf Branco du Preez secured a hard fought 21-14 victory over England early on Sunday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens...
