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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby congratulates local Black Ferns
Four Canterbury players have been selected in the Black Ferns squad to play in the International Women’s Rugby Series in June. The squad of 26 will play a four-Test series against Australia, Samoa and Canada. Canterbury Women’s Head Coach John Sherratt...
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Apr 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tributes for retiring Chairman Mike Eagle
Tributes have been paid to retiring New Zealand Rugby Union Chairman Mike Eagle at today’s Annual General Meeting in Wellington. Eagle is stepping down after being elected for the first time as the Southern Zone representative in 2002 and becoming Chairman...
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Apr 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for International Womens Rugby Series
Three new caps; Seven Sevens players; 12 from 2010 champion squad The Black Ferns squad to play a four-Test Series – including a double header alongside the All Blacks at Eden Park in June – has been named today. The Black Ferns will play Australia, Samoa...
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Apr 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Springbok jersey, made by ASICS, launched
A cutting-edge new Springbok jersey, manufactured by new official technical kit sponsors ASICS which will be used for the first time in June, was revealed in Cape Town on Thursday. Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), said this new...
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Apr 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Kyle Brown withdrawn from trip to Glasgow
Springbok Sevens captain, Kyle Brown, was withdrawn from the South African squad to play in the Glasgow Sevens next weekend as he has not fully recovered from the concussion sustained in Hong Kong. Brown was replaced by loose forward Shaun Adendorff. The...
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Apr 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks gearing up for Castle Lager Incoming Series
A Springbok training squad for a Durban camp from 25 to 28 May will be named after Round 14 of Vodacom Super Rugby as the national team kicks off their preparations for the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Springboks will be in action for the first time in...
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Apr 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Team for Glasgow and London Sevens named DJ Forbes set to be most capped NZ player
The All Blacks Sevens team for the final two legs of the IRB HSBC Sevens World Series in Glasgow (3, 4 May) and London (10, 11 May) has been named by coach Gordon Tietjens. The team is: Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Sam Dickson DJ Forbes (capt) Bryce Heem Akira...
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Apr 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Richards replaces Afrika for Glasgow Sevens defence
Versatile back Mark Richards has replaced Cecil Afrika in the Springbok Sevens squad for the penultimate HSBC Sevens World Series tournament next weekend in Glasgow, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Thursday. Afrika was not considered for the...
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Apr 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on STANNARD RETURNS TO AUSSIE MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD FOR GLASGOW
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Michael O’Connor has named his 12-man squad that will travel to Glasgow for the penultimate leg of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series next week. O’Connor makes one change to the squad that played in Hong Kong...
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Apr 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Four Canterbury players in NZ U20 squad
Four young Canterbury men will have the opportunity to compete in this year’s IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand. They are among 28 rugby players from around the country named in the New Zealand Under 20 squad by Coach Chris Boyd. Lincoln...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks named for JWC 2014
A Junior Springbok squad bolstered by several players with Vodacom Super Rugby experience was named by SARU in Cape Town on Tuesday for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship to be hosted by New Zealand from June 2 to 22. Handré Pollard (flyhalf, Vodacom...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Changes to Cell C Sharks’ backline for Friday
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has been forced to make changes to his backline for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders in Durban. However, the KwaZulu-Natalians welcome back two players from injury in their final home...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five changes for Canada Sevens in Glasgow
Canada men’s Sevens head coach Geraint John has made five enforced changes to his squad for the penultimate round of the HSBC Sevens World Series 201314 in Glasgow, Scotland. Two captains Nanyak Dala and Nathan Hirayama are both sidelined by injury,...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ryan names FIJI Sevens squad
Ben Ryan has named his 12-man squad as Fiji prepare for the Glasgow and London Sevens, rounds eight and nine of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Currently sitting in third place Ryan has made two changes from the side that played in Hong Kong with Viliame Mata,...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on 100 day countdown to WRWC begins
The Springbok Women will begin their 2014 IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign in France in exactly 100 days against Australia in their opening pool match in Marcoussis. The Springbok Women have been drawn in Pool C with Australia, Wales and hosts France...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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International, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on FLIP VAN DER MERWE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS
Hearing Details: Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 8am SAST, 4pm AEST, 6pm NZST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Flip van der Merwe Team: Bulls Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 April 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking. A...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Scotland Fixtures
Times: CAT May 2014 3 Fiji v Argentina Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:30 3 Wales v Kenya Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 11:52 3 England v France Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:14 3 Canada v Japan Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow 12:36 3 New Zealand v Samoa Scotstoun...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby experience for Juniors Boks
South Africa coach Dawie Theron has named a strong Junior Springboks side bolstered by several players with Super Rugby experience as they seek to regain the IRB Junior World Championship crown they won in 2012. The 2014 edition, which takes place in New...
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Apr 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 squad named for IRB Junior World Championship 2014
Twenty eight players have today been named in the New Zealand Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Championship to be held for the first time in New Zealand this year. New Zealand Under 20 Coach Chris Boyd today revealed the team exclusively on...
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Apr 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on Strong Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
A Junior Springbok squad bolstered by several players with Vodacom Super Rugby experience was named by SARU in Cape Town on Tuesday for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship to be hosted by New Zealand from June 2 to 22. Handré Pollard (flyhalf, Vodacom...
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Apr 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on England U18 retain European Championship with 30-14 win against Ireland in Poland
Photo supplied by RFU: England U18 celebrate their win England U18 – 30 vs Ireland U18 – 14 ENGLAND Under 18s have won their third consecutive FIRA/AER European Championship, beating Ireland 30-14 in Wronki, Poland. Two tries from Taylor Prell and...
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Apr 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Under 18 Clubs and Schools beaten in France
ENGLAND Under 18 Clubs and Schools were beaten 23-9 by France Under 18 A in their second and final match at the Tri Nations Festival at the French National Training Centre in Marcoussis today. England led twice in the first half through three penalties from...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on Injured Coser out of England Under 18 Clubs and Schools finale
ENGLAND Under 18 Clubs and Schools will be without captain Jonny Coser for their match against France Under 18 A the French National Training Centre in Marcoussis on Sunday April 20 (1.30pm local time). Coser, of Barnard Castle School and Durham, has not...
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Apr 18, 14 •
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Comments Off on England U16s name squad to play Scotland
England South West dive for the try line (Image: Capture the Event) England U16s have named their final squad to take on Scotland U16s tomorrow (April 19) at the BMW Wellington International Festival. The talent identification process began back in March 2013...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash
Stormers 15. Peter Grant , 14. Damian de Allende , 13. Juan de Jongh , 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen (vice-captain) , 7. Siya Kolisi , 6. Nizaam Carr , 5. Michael Rhodes ,...
