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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mark Robinson elected to World Rugby Executive Committee
New Zealand Rugby Board member and former All Black Mark Robinson has been elected to the Executive Committee of World Rugby (formerly the IRB). He has also been elected to the influential Rugby Committee which oversees the rules of the game. Robinson, a...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Six newcomers in New Zealand squad for 2014/15 Sevens World Series
There are six new faces in the All Blacks Sevens squad contracted for the 2014/15 IRB HSBC Sevens World Series. The contracted players are: Jordan Bunce* Tomasi Cama Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Sam Dickson Tony Ensor* DJ Forbes Fa’asiu Fuatai* Gillies...
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Nov 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ford and Farrell in midfield as England change five
Ford and Farrell renew age-grade partnership at 10 and 12 Haskell, Morgan and Webber start in new-look pack George Ford will make his first Test start for England in Saturday’s QBE International against Samoa at Twickenham (kick-off 7pm, live on Sky Sports...
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Nov 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok side to face Italy
Foto: Anton Geyser The Springbok starting team to face Italy in Padova on Saturday shows four changes from the side which beat England at Twickenham last week, with three new faces amongst the pack and one in the backline. There are also five changes...
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Nov 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on WALES TEAM TO FACE NEW ZEALAND
Wales have named an experienced side to face New Zealand on Saturday with centre Jonathan Davies the only personnel change to the team that started against Australia in the opening Dove Men Series clash. Davies comes into the midfield to partner Jamie Roberts...
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Nov 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wigglesworth, Haskell and Twelvetrees in England squad for Samoa
Richard Wigglesworth, James Haskell and Billy Twelvetrees make their first appearances in a match day squad this series after being named among the 23 players to face Samoa in the third QBE International. Saracens scrum half Wigglesworth, who won the last of...
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Nov 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok women boost skills on Essex exchange programme
Image: Vuyolwethu Vazi (left) and Zandile Nojoko (right) being welcomed in London by teammate Rebecca Francis Springbok Women’s Rugby World Cup flyhalf Zandile Nojoko and flank Vuyolwethu Vazi have received an invaluable opportunity to boost their rugby...
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Nov 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Former Black Ferns inducted into IRB Hall of Fame
Former Black Ferns Anna Richards and Farah Palmer were among the first women to be inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in London overnight (NZT). The Hall of Fame was launched in 2006 to recognise those who have made a major contribution...
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Nov 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jannie du Plessis ruled out of Italy Test
Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Padova with a hamstring injury. Du Plessis left the field in the Springboks’ 31-28 victory over England last Saturday after injuring his hamstring and knee. He...
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Nov 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Players named for New Zealand Women’s Sevens Dubai camp squad
New Zealand Women’s Sevens Head Coach Sean Horan has named 16 players to attend a final selection camp ahead of the opening tournament of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai next month. The camp attendees were selected after the second and...
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Nov 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dreyer called up to Springbok squad
Photo: Etienne Burger Xerox Golden Lions prop Ruan Dreyer has been called up to the Springbok squad as injury cover for Jannie du Plessis. Dreyer will join the squad in Italy as soon as his travel arrangements have been made. Du Plessis left the...
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Nov 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Communication Key To A Positive Outcome For Samoan Rugby
On October 27, Samoa International Rugby players raised serious concerns with the International Rugby Board (IRB) and the International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) regarding the governance and management of the Samoan Rugby Union (SRU). Members of the...
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Nov 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on LATE SURGING QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO TOPPLE FRANCE IN PARIS
A late surging Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by France 29-26 in Paris on Sunday morning. The loss means that Australia has been unable to keep their unbeaten run against France in 2014 after the 3-0 successful series in June of this year. Australia...
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Nov 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer lauds clinical Boks at Twickenham
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer lauded his team for a clinical performance in yet another wet-weather game as they beat England by 31-28 at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon. The win stretched the Springboks’ unbeaten run...
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Nov 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on MATCH REPORT: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND
Written by: William Brown / Rugby 15 New Zealand held on to their unbeaten record on their end-of-year tour of the northern hemisphere by beating a brave Scottish outfit by 24-16 at BT Murrayfield, after leading 14-10 at half time. The first half was not the...
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Nov 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU appoints Helen Weir CBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director
The Rugby Football Union is delighted to announce Helen Weir CBE will be joining its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Helen is an exceptional businesswoman who combines a high calibre career spanning multiple sectors with a passion for rugby....
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Nov 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on SCHATZ AND BEALE TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD
The Qantas Wallabies have made two changes to their squad with backrower Jake Schatz and playmaker Kurtley Beale to join the team in Dublin ahead of next Saturday’s match against Ireland. Their inclusion comes with experienced backrower Scott Higginbotham...
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Nov 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Under 20
Three former All Blacks and current ITM Cup coaches will lead the 2015 New Zealand Under 20 IRB Junior World Championship campaign with Canterbury’s Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen today announced...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on French coach names unchanged starting XV
France team: 15-Scott Spedding, 14-Yoann Huget, 13-Alexandre Dumoulin, 12-Wesley Fofana, 11-Teddy Thomas, 10-Camille Lopez, 9-Sebastien Tillous-Borde, 8-Damien Chouly, 7-Bernard Le Roux, 6-Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5-Yoann Maestri, 4-Pascal Pape, 3-Nicolas...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Preview: England vs Springboks
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Springboks take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what can be described as a “must win” for both sides. They haven’t played each other since the end of year tour in 2012 where South Africa narrowly...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on PREVIEW: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND
Photo: Ruby Wolff Written by: William Brown / Rugby15 Scotland’s comfortable win over Argentina at BT Murrayfield last week, as well as the announcement of the All Black team they come up against this week, must have revived the hopes of every Scot...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Scotland name an unchanged Starting XV
Head coach Vern Cotter has shown faith in his winning Scotland formula for this Saturday’s visit of world champions New Zealand to BT Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). All 15 men that started the national team’s impressive 41-31 win over Argentina...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Watson wins first start for England against the Springboks
Anthony Watson will start his first international for England in Saturday’s QBE International against South Africa at Twickenham (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports HD). Watson replaces Bath Rugby teammate Semesa Rokoduguni on the right wing in the only...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on LATEST ANTI-DOPING REPORT FOR RUGBY RELEASED
The fourth Anti-Doping Annual Report for rugby in England has been published on behalf of the Anti-Doping Advisory Group. The group is responsible for advising on anti-doping policy for rugby in this country and is made up of key stakeholders, including: the...
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Nov 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on SEKOPE KEPU TO PLAY MILESTONE 50th TEST FOR AUSTRALIA AGAINST FRANCE
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Qantas Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu will play his milestone 50th Test for Australia in Saturday’s (7am Sunday morning AEDT) Trophée des Bicentenaires and Spring Tour clash against France at Stade de France. The talented...
