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Jul 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns fixtures for 2021 secured
International women’s rugby will return to New Zealand in September with a two-Test series against Australia confirmed today. The O’Reilly Cup will be up for grabs when the Black Ferns host Australia in Christchurch on 26 September before a tantalising...
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Jul 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on Major deal as Patrick Tuipulotu signs with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues until 2025
All Blacks lock and Sky Super Rugby Trans Tasman-winning Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has inked a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues, which will see him leave for a playing sabbatical in Japan before returning home. 28-year-old Tuipulotu,...
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens back on training field
The Springbok Sevens team finally stepped onto the field at Shiranami Stadium in Kagoshima on Tuesday, a week later than anticipated, but still in high spirits and energy. The South Africans had a number of setbacks since arriving in Japan a week ago, but...
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Jul 20, 21 •
3860 Views •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager Lions Series to continue in Cape Town
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Castle Lager Lions Series in Cape Town. The Series was scheduled to return to Gauteng following the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday. However,...
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on Milestone for Pollard as Boks name experienced side for Lions opener
Handré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals between the two sides in the Castle Lager Lions Series....
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on England to play Tonga in November
England will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium this November. The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’ side will host this autumn. England will open against Tonga on Saturday 6 November (3.15pm KO). They will then play Australia on...
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright and Angus Scott-Young re-sign with St.George Queensland Reds through 2022
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today confirmed club captain Liam Wright and defensive workhorse Angus Scott-Young have secured their future with the St.George Queensland Reds for next season. After both brought up their 50th caps for Queensland this...
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Jul 19, 21 •
1172 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. The 36-strong squad is as follows: (Age, Sky Super Rugby club,...
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Jul 13, 21 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES FALL TO FRANCE IN A NARROW LOSS AT AAMI PARK
The Wallabies have fallen to France in another epic encounter at AAMI Park in Melbourne, setting up for a winner-takes-all final at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday. In front of a capacity crowd, it was a battle of the boot with Noah Lolesio and Melvyn Jaminet...
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Jul 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Am captains strong SA ‘A’ line up against British & Irish Lion
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager Lions Series match at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday....
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Jul 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on MURRAY TO LEAD LIONS IN CAPE TOWN
Warren Gatland, has named his Lions team to play South Africa ‘A’ at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 14 July (kick off 7pm BST). Tour captain Conor Murray (Munster, Ireland) is named skipper of a starting XV which has 12 changes to the team that defeated...
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Jul 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Mother City welcomes Castle Lager Lions Series
The Springboks and the British & Irish Lions arrived in Cape Town on Sunday for the eagerly awaited second stage of the Castle Lager Lions Series. The Springboks took up residence in the City Centre while the tourists based themselves will split their...
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Jul 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRO14 RUGBY THANKS GUINNESS FOR SEVEN YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
As PRO14 Rugby prepares to become the United Rugby Championship we wish to thank Guinness and all of our colleagues at Diageo for seven years of unparalleled support of the league as title partners. Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said:...
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Jul 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks resume training on Sunday
The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Castle Lager Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field. All the players and...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. “I love this team, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve on and off...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to take on the British & Irish Lions
It will be a case of history writing itself when the Cell C Sharks take on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday at 6pm at Loftus Versfeld, three days after facing the same team on Wednesday evening. Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has had a taste...
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Jul 9, 21 •
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Comments Off on Own a piece of history with the DHL Stormers limited edition heritage jersey
The DHL Stormers will wear a special heritage jersey for their clash with the British and Irish Lions and you can own your own replica, although stocks are limited. The DHL Stormers will face the British and Irish Lions for the first time at Cape Town Stadium...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on ‘Plan B’ for British & Irish Lions’ Saturday fixture
The British & Irish Lions will play back-to-back matches against the Cell C Sharks, it was announced on Thursday. SA Rugby and the Lions have agreed to replace the Vodacom Bulls with the Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (kick-off 18h00 SAT,...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Four players will make their England debuts against Canada
Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO]. Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received their first cap in Sunday’s win against USA. Backs Dan Kelly (inside...
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Jul 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Steinlager Series Test against Fiji
Aaron Smith to captain team; Ethan de Groot set to makeTest debut from the bench The All Blacks team has been named to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday 10 July (kick-off 7.05PM). The matchday...
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Jul 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps. The match was scheduled to take place at Emirates Airline Park on Friday night but,...
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Jul 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER LAUNCHES COMMEMORATIVE JERSEY FOR THE CASTLE LAGER LIONS SERIES
South Africa’s national beer and title partner of the British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, Castle Lager, has released a commemorative jersey for people to celebrate with the Springboks even though they will be cheering for the national team from...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springboks suspend training
Springbok training has been suspended for Monday following a positive test in the squad. The players have been placed in preventative isolation prior to further PCR testing and a review of the testing data by the Medical Advisory Group (MAG). Lood de Jager...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks never surrendered in U20 International Series – Cronje
The lasting impression of Junior Springbok captain George Cronje’s experience of the 2021 Under-20 International Series was a squad that refused to back down and showed tremendous fight under pressure. Cronje’s team completed a clean sweep, beating...
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Jul 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on B&I LIONS V CELL C SHARKS: BEARD, NAVIDI, CURRY TO MAKE DEBUTS
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Rugby, Wales) and Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales) will make their Lions debuts on Wednesday evening when the tourists take on Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park (kick off 6pm BST). Ireland lock, Iain...
