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Nov 13, 20 •
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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 •
2574 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments •
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 •
2898 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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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 •
1326 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 •
1464 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1659 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
3067 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 •
1380 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1642 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 •
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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 •
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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...
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Nov 5, 20 •
3251 Views •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager named as title partner of 2021 Lions series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have today announced that Castle Lager has agreed to become the official title partner of the 2021 Tour of South Africa. The Castle Lager Lions Series kicks off on Saturday 3 July 2021 and sees the Lions visit some...
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Nov 4, 20 •
2110 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Southern Hemisphere Rugby Charts New Future
In light of the dramatic changes in the sporting landscape following the global pandemic and its ongoing influence SANZAAR has revised the strategic plan that was adopted in 2018 to provide a new direction for rugby and the joint-venture organisation. The...
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Nov 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rugby taught Simmers valuable lessons on and off the field
There was no women’s rugby club in Knysna when Mathrin Simmers was growing up, so she rounded up a few friends and they started up their own, the Titans. Several years later, the Springbok Women’s scrumhalf is in line to play her way into the national...
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Nov 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Boks continue to inspire SA one year on from RWC victory
The Springboks’ memorable 2019 Rugby World Cup victory continue to inspire South Africans and although the Boks were unable to play any Test rugby this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africans are in for a bumper 2021 rugby year, according to...
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Nov 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby reaction to winning the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship.
England captain Owen Farrell said: “It’s a massive achievement for us as a group to win the Guinness Six Nations in the strangest year and circumstances. “We’ve worked really hard in training the past few weeks to get ready for the Italy game, we...
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Oct 30, 20 •
1456 Views •
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Comments Off on Sixth RWC appearance in sight for ‘Unstoppable’ Jordaan
Most rugby players dream of participating in a Rugby World Cup, and a handful of Springbok Women’s players may have the luxury of playing in one or two, but for Zenay Jordaan, a potential sixth RWC appearance is looming. During Jordaan’s illustrious...
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Oct 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on France v Ireland and Wales v Scotland women’s matches postponed
The Women’s Six Nations Championship matches France v Ireland and Wales v Scotland have been postponed In the case of France v Ireland, the postponement comes after a number of French players tested positive for COVID-19. The two teams were due to meet...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Guinness Six Nations (Italy v England) England team announcement
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s key Guinness Six Nations tie against Italy on Saturday [31 October]. Ben Youngs is set to make his 100th cap for his country, at scrum half – becoming the second most capped England men’s player of all time...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on LOLESIO, SIMONE TO START IN BLEDISLOE THREE AT ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named debutants Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone in the starting XV for Saturday night’s must win Test against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. 20-year-old Lolesio and Simone steered the Brumbies to the Super Rugby AU...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for third Bledisloe Cup match
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup and first Investec Tri Nations Test at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 31 October (Kick-off: 7.50PM AEDT, 9.50PM NZT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE in New Zealand on Sky) The matchday 23 is...
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Oct 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA MATCH OFFICIAL, GEORGE AYOUB HANGS UP WHISTLE
Rugby Australia referee and long-time servant of the game, George Ayoub, has decided to call time on his long career as a Match Official. One of the great characters in the game, Ayoub has refereed four Test matches, 20 Super Rugby games as well as in...
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Oct 27, 20 •
1614 Views •
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Comments Off on The Rights stuff for Mkhari: “I was destined to play rugby”
As a young girl, Rights Mkhari harboured dreams of representing her country in sport, and thanks to her dedication and talent she is now a dual international rugby player, playing for the Springbok Women’s 15’s team and contracted to the Springbok...
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Oct 27, 20 •
1524 Views •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn and Reds team staff recommit to Queensland
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Brad Thorn has re-signed as the St.George Queensland Reds head coach. After guiding Queensland to their first Grand Final in nine years, Thorn inked a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at...
