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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Underwood inclusion excites Middleton
Liam Underwood has been named in an extended 13-man squad for the next two tournaments on the HSBC Sevens World Series, after recovering from concussion-related issues. Underwood did not feature in the first three tournaments in Australia, Dubai and South...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Determined Bok Women Sevens arrive in Brazil
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team landed in Brazil on Sunday night determined to make their presence felt in the second leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens World Series after a disappointing performance in Dubai in December. The tournament will be...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Deaf test Wales in Cardiff
Wales Deaf 18 England Deaf 5 ENGLAND produced a vastly-improved performance which forced Wales to work hard to retain the Broadstreet Cup at Cardiff Arms Park today. An injection of youth into a squad that included six new caps, five of them in the...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Slade and Thomas called in for Wales training week
Henry Slade has been called into the England squad preparing to face Wales after a starring role in England Saxons’ victory over Ireland Wolfhounds on Friday night. The Exeter Chiefs pivot scored 13 points in the 18-9 victory in Cork, slicing over for the...
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Feb 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Sevens Wellington
The All Blacks Sevens team for the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series – Sevens Wellington (6-7 February) – features four new caps in Dylan Collier, Rieko Ioane, Jack Goodhue and Beaudein Waaka. The team for the USA Sevens will be...
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Jan 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens focus on improvement
Photo: Marc Sing Key HSBC Sevens World Series leaders South Africa head to New Zealand on Friday aiming for a hat-trick of tournament titles after wins in Dubai and Port Elizabeth last December. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell made two changes to his...
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Jan 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Seven new caps in England Counties XV squad
ENGLAND Counties XV have named seven new caps in their squad for their first-ever meeting with Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Evan Stewart, the Fylde back-row forward, and his club-mate wing Jordan...
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Jan 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens team for Wellington and USA
Photo: Marc Sing Key Mulevoro Katonibau Veramalua Laqai Osea Kolinisau (C) Viriviri Rawaca Tuwai Waqa Ravouvou Mata Kunatani...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kick off times confirmed for the 2015 QBE Internationals
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) today confirmed the kick off times for the two QBE International matches at Twickenham Stadium beginning on August 15. These matches will see England take on France and Ireland at home at 20.00h and 14.30h respectively. England...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team named for Brazil Sevens Lavinia Gould added to contracted squad
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team to play in round two of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens in Sao Paulo, Brazil has been named. The team is: Charlotte Scanlan Kelly Brazier Gayle Broughton Sarah Goss Kayla McAlister Tyla Nathan-Wong Kat Whata-Simpkins...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RE-SIGN SEAN MCMAHON AND ROB HORNE
Melbourne Rebels backrower Sean McMahon and NSW Waratahs winger Rob Horne have signed new two-year contract extensions with Australian Rugby through until the end of 2017. The new deals mean both players will remain in Australia Rugby for the next three...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rob Horne commits to NSW Waratahs and Australian Rugby until end 2017
NSW Waratah and Qantas Wallaby Rob Horne has ended speculation about his playing future; announcing he has committed to the NSW Waratahs for another two years. The deal, signed overnight with the ARU, will see Horne remain with Australian rugby until the end...
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Jan 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on WALSH MAKES ONE CHANGE TO AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD FOR BRAZIL
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach Tim Walsh has made one change to his squad for the second leg of the Women’s Sevens World Series in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which kicks off next weekend (8-9 February). Nikki Etheridge returns to the squad in...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fletcher set for Wales test for England Deaf
SEAN Fletcher, head coach of the England Deaf team, admits that the international against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday January 31 (2.30pm) will gauge how far his side have progressed this season. Fletcher was appointed head coach after England were...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
BRAD BARRITT (Saracens) and Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers) continue to be treated for knee medial ligament strains and will not train today. Kyle Eastmond (Bath Rugby) and Tom Wood (Northampton Saints) will also not train today and both will undergo further...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens name squad for Wellington
ENGLAND Sevens have named their squad for the Wellington leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with two players in line to make their debuts. Worcester Warriors’ James Stephenson comes into the squad alongside new signing Warwick Lahmert, a former New...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
OWEN FARRELL (Saracens) will miss the RBS 6 Nations after suffering a knee ligament injury. Farrell was assessed by a specialist yesterday evening who confirmed that he suffered a high grade medial ligament strain that will keep him out for the duration of...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for Sevens Wellington and USA Sevens named
The All Blacks Sevens squad to prepare for the next two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series; Sevens Wellington (6-7 February) and USA Sevens in Las Vegas (13-15 February) features four new players. The team will be named on Monday 2 February. The...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens change two for NZ and USA
Photo: Mark Sing Key Chris Dry and Justin Geduld have returned to the Springbok Sevens squad and will travel with the Blitzboks for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in New Zealand and the United States. The Wellington Sevens takes place on 6...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Scotland duo to miss start of RBS 6 Nations
Scotland duo David Denton and Sean Maitland will miss the start of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations championship through injury. The pair sustained calf and shoulder injuries respectively in the weekend’s European Cup action and have subsequently been ruled out...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on #KenyaSevens squad for #Wellington7s and #Vegas7s
Photo: Marc Sing Key 1.) Andrew Amonde 2.) Collins Injera 3.) Lavin Asego 4.) Dan Sikuta 5.) Billy Odhiambo 6.) Tony Owuor 7.) Michael Wanjala 8.) Tony Onyango 9.) Oscar Ayodi 10.) Bush Mwale 11.) Patrice Agunda 12.) Felix Ayange. Head Coach – Felix...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Senior and Saxons update
Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft and Northampton Saints lock Christian Day have been called up to the England Senior training squad for the RBS 6 Nations as Stuart Lancaster assesses the impact of an injury-laden round of European action. Two-time British...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on National Under 20 Championship and Shield draws
NORTHUMBERLAND face an away quarter-final against Eastern Counties as they continue their defence of the National Under 20 Championship. Northumberland beat Yorkshire in last season’s final at Twickenham Stadium but were beaten by their northern rivals in...
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Jan 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS PROGRAM ANNOUNCES CENTRALISED CONTRACTS FOR 2015
Photo: Marc Sing Key The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens program has announced its list of contracted players for 2015. Along with the Women, 2015 will represent the second year that the Men’s Sevens program will be centrally based at Narrabeen on...
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Jan 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on USA team selected for Wellington Sevens
National Team Recruitment Camp standout Ahmad Harajly could earn his first cap with the Men’s Eagles Sevens after Head Coach Mike Friday selected the Detroit Tradesmen player for Wellington Sevens, the fourth leg of the 2014-15 World Rugby HSBC Sevens World...
