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Sep 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on new kit
Statement from the Rugby Football Union in relation to the new England playing kit: “We would like to apologise to those who may have taken offence with our new kit. It was certainly never our intention to cause this. We are huge supporters of our service...
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Sep 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Burger replaces injured Louw in Springbok squad
Photo: African Drums Port Elizabeth Experienced and versatile loose forward Schalk Burger has been called up to the Springbok squad for the final two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the injured Francois Louw. Burger, capped 71 times...
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Sep 17, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE SQUAD FOR TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA AND ARGENTINA
Photo: Werner Nysschenn Photography The Qantas Wallabies have announced a 28-man touring squad for the next stage of their 2014 Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship campaign in South Africa and Argentina. The Wallabies will assemble in Sydney on Friday before...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Francois Louw out of Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Photo: Rugby 15 Springbok flank Francois Louw has been ruled out of the remainder of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a pinched nerve in his neck. He picked up the injury during last Saturday’s Test against New Zealand in Wellington and the extent...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast Sevens Fixtures
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pools drawn for Gold Coast Sevens
Australia won the bronze medal at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Defending champions New Zealand will play Samoa, France and Japan on the first day of the new season, after the pools were drawn for the first round of the HSBC Sevens World...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
Richie McCaw’s try helped keep New Zealand top in both The Rugby Championship and IRB World Rankings After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0.19...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Kenya, Wales at Gold Coast
Commonwealth Games gold medalists South Africa will face African rivals Kenya, Wales and American Samoa in the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series at Australia’s Gold Coast on October 11 and 12, the IRB announced on Tuesday. Defending champions...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE SEVENS HANDED TOUGH ASSIGNMENT FOR GOLD COAST SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have been drawn in the same pool as Fiji in what shapes up to be the glamour game of the opening day of the Gold Coast Sevens next month (11-12 October). The IRB today announced Geraint John’s side have been drawn...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa
The 30-man squad for the All Blacks Investec Rugby Championship Test matches in Argentina and South Africa has been finalised. The All Blacks squad flies out to Argentina on Saturday to prepare for the Test against Argentina at Estadio Ciudad in La Plata the...
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Sep 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks Sevens switch to higher training gear
Photo: Francois Fourie PE The Springbok Sevens’ preparation for the upcoming rugby season switched to a higher gear on Monday when they resumed their training in Stellenbosch following a short break. The players underwent their customary medical check-ups...
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Sep 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jean de Villiers congratulated on 100th Springbok appearance
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Springbok captain Jean de Villiers was on Monday congratulated by Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on the landmark of a century of Test appearances for his country. He becomes the fifth...
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Sep 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pietersen replaces injured Pienaar for Springboks
Experienced Test back JP Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad in place of the injured Ruan Pienaar. Pienaar injured his medial cruciate knee ligaments in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Wellington and...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand hang on to beat Springboks in Wellington
Photo: Etienne Burger The Springboks came within a whisker of becoming the first team to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand since 2009 but were ultimately denied at the death of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter in Wellington on Saturday. The...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women Sevens book World Series spot
The Springbok Women Sevens on Saturday booked their place in the 2014/2015 IRB Women’s Sevens World Series with a fourth-place finish in the World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong. South Africa had to advance to the semifinal of the tournament to secure a...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on McCaw try gives All Blacks tense win over Springboks
Captain Richie McCaw scored a second-half try to help the All Blacks maintain their five-year unbeaten record in New Zealand with a tense 14-10 victory over a combative Springboks side in the Rugby Championship in Saturday. McCaw was the beneficiary of a...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks win Wellington thriller
New Zealand had to defend for all their worth but held on for a 14-10 win over South Africa in a dramatic Castle lager Rugby Championship match in Wellington on Saturday. Scorers – New Zealand – Try: Richie McCaw. Penalties: Aaron Cruden (2),...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on 100th Springbok Test – Jean de Villiers
Photo: Werner Nysschen Springbok captain Jean de Villiers doesn’t want his 100th Test, on Saturday against New Zealand in Wellington, to detract from his team’s tough task at hand. De Villiers, Springbok number 735, will lead South Africa for the 28th...
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Sep 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Argentina Teamsheets
Photo: Ruby Wolff Date : 13 September 2014 Kick-off: 12h05 CAT Venue : Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia Referee: Glen Jackson Assistant Ref 1:George Clancy Assistant Ref 2:Mike Fraser TMO : Ben Skeen Teams: Australia: 1. James Slipper,2. Tatafu...
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Sep 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women keep alive Sevens World Series hopes
The Springbok Women Sevens on Friday booked their place in the quarterfinal of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong to keep alive their hopes of possibly securing a spot among the core teams in the 2014/2015 World Series. South Africa...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women Sevens on core team mission
Springbok Women Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Thursday expected a tough onslaught in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Qualifier in Hong Kong starting on Friday and said his team had to be at their best to secure a spot as one of the core teams in the...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Womens World Cup 10 000 Mile Trophy Tour
The victorious England team raise the trophy. England Women’s World Cup 10,000 Mile Trophy Tour to help inspire 10,000 new females into the game. England Rugby has today launched a country wide tour of the Women’s World Cup trophy with a send...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks vs Springboks Teamsheets
Photo: Anton Geyser Venue: Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand Date: 13/9/2014 Kick-off: 09h35 SA time The Springbok team: 15 Willie le Roux – 18 Tests, 35 points 14 Cornal Hendricks – 6 Tests, 20 points 13 Jan Serfontein –...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on 100th Springbok Test – Jean de Villiers
Photo: Werner Nysschen Springbok captain Jean de Villiers doesn’t want his 100th Test, on Saturday against New Zealand in Wellington, to detract from his team’s tough task at hand. De Villiers, Springbok number 735, will lead South Africa for the...
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Sep 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for first Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team to play South Africa in the highly-anticipated Investec Rugby Championship match in Wellington this weekend has been named. The All Blacks will play South Africa for the first time this year at Westpac Stadium on Saturday 13 September...
