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Dec 1, 20 •
1858 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cheslin Kolbe and Momentum join forces on his journey to Success
On the 30th of November, Momentum announced that they will be partnering with Rugby superstar and Olympic medallist, Cheslin Kolbe on his personal journey to success – a deal negotiated by Roc Nation Sports. Kolbe is well-known for scoring South Africa’s...
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Nov 26, 20 •
1211 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus and Kolisi scoop top Sport Industry Awards
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi walked away with another set of awards on Thursday morning, a little more than a year after they spearheaded South Africa’s third triumph at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby and the Springbok...
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Nov 26, 20 •
1292 Views •
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Comments Off on Joe Moody to play 50th Test as All Blacks team named for second Investec Tri Nations Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Tri Nations Test at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, on Saturday 28 November (Kick off: 7.45PM AEDT, 9.45PM NZT LIVE and EXCLUSIVE in New Zealand on Sky). The matchday 23 is as follows...
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Nov 20, 20 •
1264 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on MCDONALD JONES STADIUM SOLD OUT FOR TOMORROW NIGHT’S TEST
Rugby Australia has today confirmed that Saturday’s eToro Tri Nations Test between Argentina and the Wallabies is officially a sell-out with the venue at its maximum saleable capacity. Tickets for the final two Test matches of the historic 2020 eToro Tri...
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Nov 20, 20 •
1190 Views •
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Comments Off on Bok Women to face England, France and Fiji at RWC 2021
The Springbok Women will face England, France and debutantes Fiji in Pool C of the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, which will play out in Auckland and Whangarei from 18 September to 16 October next year. Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and...
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Nov 20, 20 •
1486 Views •
General News, International, Pools, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on POOLS CONFIRMED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2021
• Reigning champions New Zealand to face Australia, Wales and the Final Qualification Tournament Winner in Pool A • Canada to face USA, Europe 1 and Asia 1 in Pool B • England drawn in Pool C alongside France, South Africa and Fiji • RWC 2021 Draw was...
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Nov 19, 20 •
2435 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Quilter International (England v Ireland)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Ireland this weekend. England will host Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (3pm KO) as they look to build on their winning start to the Autumn Nations Cup – after beating...
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Nov 19, 20 •
1236 Views •
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Comments Off on SIO, TUPOU AND HANIGAN NAMED TO START FOR QANTAS WALLABIES TEST AGAINST ARGENTINA
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to the starting XV for the side’s eToro Tri Nations showdown against Argentina in Newcastle on Saturday night. Veteran prop Scott Sio comes straight in for the injured James Slipper at loosehead...
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Nov 19, 20 •
1152 Views •
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Comments Off on Two Black Ferns debutants named to play second NZ Barbarians match
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has introduced two new players to his starting lineup for Saturday’s return match against the New Zealand Barbarians presented by Downer at Trafalgar Park in Nelson. Wing Grace Steinmetz and fullback Renee Holmes will wear...
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Nov 17, 20 •
2649 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on More Castle Lager Lions Series tickets on sale tomorrow
A second tranche of tickets for matches in next year’s Castle Lager Lions Series has become available to South African residents – and they go on general sale on a first-come-first-served basis tomorrow. Tickets to see the British & Irish Lions take...
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Nov 17, 20 •
1090 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Webb: “I really didn’t enjoy rugby”
The first time Eloise Webb joined a rugby training session, she left the field with no intention of returning, but she gave it one more shot and a few years later she is relishing her life as a professional player. The decorated athlete and Springbok...
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Nov 17, 20 •
1202 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Brent Impey resigns as SANZAAR Chair
Brent Impey has today announced he will be resigning in his role as Chairman of SANZAAR – effective 31st December 2020. Brent has held the role for the last five years but has decided the time is right for a change: “In my view it is time for SANZAAR to...
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Nov 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Hele: “Rugby became my sport of choice”
She may have been pessimistic about taking up rugby at first, but Aseza Hele says she is a new person both on and off the field thanks to rugby. The hard running loose forward – who was named the SA Rugby Women’s Achiever of the Year for 2019 – stumbled...
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Nov 13, 20 •
1119 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 2021 announced
Super Rugby will pack twice the punch in 2021 with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) announcing today a six-week Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament which will kick off on 14 May. Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman will feature 10 Super Rugby...
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Nov 12, 20 •
2387 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England team announcement – Quilter International (England v Georgia)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Georgia this weekend. England will open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO) and will be looking to build on a successful return...
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Nov 12, 20 •
2629 Views •
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Comments Off on The Famous Grouse on board for British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa
The Famous Grouse, rated as the UK’s top whisky, has joined the roster of official tour sponsors for the British & Irish Lions’ eight-match trip to South Africa next year. The announcement, which was jointly made by SA Rugby and the British &...
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Nov 12, 20 •
1149 Views •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for first Investec Tri Nations Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Tri Nations Test at Bankwest Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 14 November (Kick off: 5.10PM AEDT, 7.10PM NZT. LIVE and EXCLUSIVE in New Zealand on Sky). The matchday 23 is as follows (Number of...
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Nov 12, 20 •
1184 Views •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play NZ Barbarians named
Six debutants will don the black jersey in the Black Ferns side to play the NZ Barbarians this weekend. The match kicks off at 4.35pm at The Trusts Arena in Waitakere and will be broadcast live on SKY Sport. The team is (Test caps in brackets, debut in bold)...
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Nov 11, 20 •
1465 Views •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY AU DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2021
The 2021 Super Rugby AU season draw has been confirmed with 22 games over 12 action-packed weekends, kicking off on 19 February and concluding with the Final on 8 May. The Final will be hosted by the team that finishes top of the ladder after the 10-round...
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Nov 10, 20 •
2339 Views •
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Comments Off on Red Roses name 30-player training squad ahead of France Test
Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 30-player training squad to prepare for this weekend’s autumn international against France. Fresh from securing the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title in Italy nine days ago, the group re-assemble at Bisham...
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Nov 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on REMAINING 2020 WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS MATCHES CANCELLED
Six Nations Rugby today announced it has taken the difficult decision to cancel the remaining three matches of the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship. Recent Government and Health Authority restrictions affecting squad preparations, travel, and the...
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Nov 10, 20 •
1158 Views •
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Comments Off on Kinsey eyes second Rugby World Cup appearance
Six years ago, Tayla Kinsey was the youngest player in the South African team at the 2014 Rugby World Cup at the age of 20, and with the next international extravaganza less than a year away, the Springbok Women’s scrumhalf has her sights set squarely on...
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Nov 10, 20 •
1475 Views •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa draw announced
• Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 draw confirmed• The competition will kick off on Friday, 26 February• There will be a Final to decide the Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa trophy• Sky is the new Super Rugby Aotearoa naming rights sponsor New Zealand Rugby (NZR)...
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Nov 10, 20 •
1045 Views •
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Comments Off on New captain to lead 2020 Black Ferns
• Eloise Blackwell named as Black Ferns captain • Nine new caps included• Preparation begins for Rugby World Cup 2021 Auckland’s Eloise Blackwell (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Maru) will lead the 2020 Black Ferns, in a squad that includes nine uncapped players....
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Nov 6, 20 •
1174 Views •
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Comments Off on Rugby changed from an escape to a vehicle of success for Ndawonde
Life could have been vastly different for Zinhle Ndawonde had it not been for rugby. What was once an escape for a young girl to stay off the township streets and shield herself from challenging circumstances while her mother – who was a domestic worker at...
