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Jan 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ireland U20 Squad for Scotland Fixture Announced
The PwC Ireland U20 squad to face Scotland at Dubarry Park on Friday night has been announced by coach Mike Ruddock. The team contains the two players from the extended squad who gained U20 6 Nations experience last year – prop Peter Dooley (Lansdowne FC)...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Elite Springbok Women given SARU contracts en route to Rio
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has awarded national contracts to 15 Springbok Women Sevens players for the first time in history in a significant move towards the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and proving its commitment to growing Women’s rugby. The 15 are...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Hannah Casey to make debut in Women’s 6 Nations Opener
Saracens’ Hannah Casey is set to make her Ireland debut against Scotland as Philip Doyle’s charges open their Championship title defense. Ireland host Scotland at Ashbourne RFC on Friday 31st January with a 7.30pm kick-off. There is a familiar...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Braley to lead England Under 20s in France
England Under 20s have named their side to take on France in the opening game of their Six Nations campaign on Friday, kick off 7.55pm (BST) at the Stade Leo Lagrange in Draguignan. Scrum half Callum Braley captains the side for the first time and says that...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Johnson takes over England Counties XV captaincy
FYLDE fly-half Chris Johnson will captain the England Counties XV against the France Federale XV at Nevers on Friday January 31 (8pm). Johnson takes over the captaincy from Wharfedale number eight Rob Baldwin who will miss the trip to France having been...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Quartet in tune to make championship bow
Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV and a further positional switch in their team to open the 2014 RBS 6 Nations Championship away to Ireland on Sunday. British & Irish Lion Stuart Hogg returns at full-back having missed the viagogo...
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Jan 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales Under 20 team vs Italy
Wales Under 20 head coach Byron Hayward has named his side for the opening round of the Under 20 Six Nations, against Italy on Friday night (7.10pm, Eirias, Colwyn Bay). Five players in the starting line-up were capped last season – captain Steffan Hughes...
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Jan 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Women announce team for Six Nations opener
England Women’s Head Coach Gary Street has named his team for Saturday’s (February 1) Six Nations opener against France at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble, kick off 7:55pm (GMT). Darlington Mowden Park Sharks fly-half Katy Mclean will captain a...
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Jan 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU Coaching Symposium starts in Stellenbosch
The South African Rugby Union (SARU), in collaboration with their provincial unions, has implemented cutting-edge technology which will ensure players from as young as Under-13 level are properly monitored and managed on their pathway to playing professional...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Students pass Portuguese test
Portugal 16 – 30 England StudentsEngland Students put in an accomplished display against Portugal on Friday night to record their second successive victory against the side ranked 22nd in the IRB World Rankings. This fixture was the first of the season...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Squad for RBS 6 Nations fixtures against Scotland and Wales
The Ireland Squad for the RBS 6 Nations fixtures against Scotland and Wales Forwards (18) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues)* Sean Cronin (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster) Jamie Heaslip (Dublin...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Wales Squad Update
Scarlets second-row Jake Ball has been called into Wales’ 2014 RBS 6 Nations squad. The uncapped 22-year-old was called into train with the national squad last week and has now been added to Warren Gatland’s squad...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on England beat France and Australia on day three of USA Sevens
ENGLAND finished fifth at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas after beating France 21-12 and Australia 26-24 to win the Plate title. The result earned Simon Amor’s side 13 series points and leaves them fourth in the overall standings behind South Africa, New...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
THE England squad reported at Pennyhill Park this evening to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against France at Stade de France. There are no changes to the 35 players who trained last week. The England Saxons squad to play against Scotland A in...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on SA win USA Sevens to lead World Series
South Africa defended their USA Sevens title in style in Las Vegas, winning a thrilling Cup final 14-7 against reigning Series champions, New Zealand. In winning a second successive tournament title this season, South Africa assume a one-point lead over New...
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Jan 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens clinch second successive Las Vegas title
South Africa defended their Las Vegas Sevens successfully when they defeated New Zealand 14-7 in another dramatic and tense Cup final between the two rugby rivals in the early hours of Monday morning (SA time). The teams were tied 7-all at halftime after...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on RBS 6 Nations to implement PSCA
The Six Nations Council, at its meeting on 22 January 2014, gave approval for the six Unions to implement the IRB’s Pitch-side Suspected Concussion Assessment (PSCA) trial at all matches in the RBS 6 Nations Championship in 2014 including the U20s and...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canada reach semi-finals in Las Vegas
On a breathless day’s action at the Sam Boyd Stadium, Canada performed heroics to reach only their second-ever Cup semi-final in IRB Sevens rugby, joining defending USA Sevens champions South Africa, New Zealand and Samoa in the final four. The South...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Samoa in Las Vegas semis
South Africa will play Samoa in the Cup semi-finals of the Las Vegas Sevens after they scored six tries with no reply in their 36-0 win over Argentina on Sunday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens and Samoa are the two most successful teams the past few...
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Jan 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on USA 7s results
ALL RESULTS 27 South Africa 14 – 7 New Zealand Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 27 Samoa 19 – 22 Canada Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 26 Australia 24 – 26 England Sam Boyd...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Strong start for SA at Las Vegas Sevens
Defending champions South Africa made a strong start at the Las Vegas Sevens early on Saturday morning (SA time) when they registered two convincing victories in Pool A. The Springbok Sevens got their pool fixtures off to a flying start when they defeated...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Matt Dawson returns for the Heineken Rugby Show
The Heineken Rugby Show Hosts & Legends – Will Carling, Scott Quinnell & Matt Dawson return to the Cabbage Patch Pub to discuss last weekend’s Heineken Cup matches. Scott tackles the weekend’s highs & lows in his breathless 30 Second...
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Jan 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series USA Day 1 Results
Day 1 – Men: January 25 France 14 – 12 USA Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Argentina 33 – 5 Spain Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada HSBC Sevens World Series USA 25 Portugal 0 – 54 England Sam Boyd...
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Jan 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Seven players added to Springbok contract group
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday that a group of 17 players had been contracted for the 2014 Springbok season – completing the process earlier than at any time for a number of seasons. The signing of seven players to new Springbok...
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Jan 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens target third title in Las Vegas
The Springbok Sevens will be aiming for a third title in four years at the Las Vegas Sevens this weekend when Round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place in Nevada, USA. South Africa will strive to maintain their good form and momentum, which have...