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Jul 1, 20 •
1154 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Million mark reached as #StrongerTogether fundraiser closes on Friday
Thanks to the fantastic support and generosity of Springbok supporters, the R1 million-mark was surpassed on Tuesday in the Bok’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign, which raises money for hunger alleviation in struggling communities as a result of the...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1411 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens claim World Series titles
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have secured the 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the remainder of tournaments officially cancelled. World Rugby today confirmed the Series titles would be awarded to the All Blacks Sevens and Black...
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Jun 30, 20 •
1196 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell congratulates New Zealand on winning HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday. World Rugby announced the cancellation of the remaining four tournaments of the World Series...
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Jun 25, 20 •
1543 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to flank Josh Strauss.
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that it has reached a mutual settlement with flank Josh Strauss regarding his departure from Loftus. The Scottish international joined the Vodacom Bulls in 2019 and featured strongly in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Jun 18, 20 •
1232 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens players to feature in club rugby
Women’s club rugby is set for a boost this season with World Champion Black Ferns Sevens players to be injected into several regional competitions. Captain Sarah Hirini and World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year winners Ruby Tui, Michaela Blyde and Portia...
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Jun 18, 20 •
1221 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks assist with packing food parcels in Cape Town
Springbok coach and captain, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi, led a delegation of eight national players and coaches at the Food Forward SA warehouse in Cape Town on Thursday, where they assisted in packing food parcels in the fight against hunger. The visit...
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Jun 15, 20 •
1282 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORMER FORCE PLAYERS RETURN
The Western Force has added former players Jono Lance and Ollie Atkins to its Vodafone Super Rugby AU 2020 squad. A two-time Super Rugby champion, Lance joined for the Force in 2016 and departed after the team was cut from Super Rugby the next year. The...
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Jun 15, 20 •
1219 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tuipulotu signs major deal through to 2023
New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have secured the key signature of All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu, who has re-signed through until the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The news comes hot on the heels of the successful opening weekend of Investec...
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Jun 15, 20 •
1271 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union release Henry Speight
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has agreed to release St.George Queensland Reds winger Henry Speight to French Rugby club Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque on a three-year deal. Signed through 2021 with Queensland, the 32-year-old joined the Reds in late 2019...
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Jun 12, 20 •
1303 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds season draw released for Vodafone Super Rugby AU
The St.George Queensland Reds will kickstart Vodafone Super Rugby AU against their oldest rivals New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium in the opening match of the new domestic competition on July 3. Rugby Australia today unveiled the full season draw that sees...
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Jun 10, 20 •
1419 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Super Rugby Return Gathers Momentum
The announcement by Rugby Australia that it has confirmed the five teams that will compete in the revised Super Rugby competition signals further momentum in the return of top-level rugby within SANZAAR’s stakeholder countries. New Zealand and Australia...
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Jun 8, 20 •
1587 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cecil Afrika steps down from international sevens rugby
The most celebrated Springbok Sevens player of his generation, Cecil Afrika, has ended his official Blitzboks journey after 12 seasons of highlights and achievements, but hasn’t quite given up on his Olympic dream. Unless called upon, South Africa’s...
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Jun 8, 20 •
3021 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qualification process set for Rugby World Cup 2023
• Process designed to promote regional strength and the best teams to rugby’s showcase event • 12 teams already qualified owing to top three pool placing at RWC 2019 • RWC 2023 on track to be a spectacular celebration of rugby and France World Rugby...
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Jun 8, 20 •
1270 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World first for Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa
• Crowds allowed at all 2020 Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa matches• Tickets to the opening two matches will be on sale soon• Kick off times moved to 7.05pm Saturdays and 3.35pm Sundays Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby...
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Jun 5, 20 •
1398 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA RULES ON SUPER RUGBY PLAYER ELIGIBILITY FOR CLUBS
Rugby Australia and the Australian Super Rugby teams have today given notice to premier clubs in their respective States that all contracted squad members preparing for the proposed Vodafone Super Rugby AU competition will be ineligible for club selection and...
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Jun 1, 20 •
1319 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on STATEMENT ON SUNWOLVES’ PARTICIPATION IN VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY AU
Rugby Australia and the Sunwolves have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the Japan-based team will be unable to participate in the proposed Vodafone Super Rugby AU competition. Despite the best efforts and intentions of both organisations, challenges...
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Jun 1, 20 •
1579 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news
SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed an announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under Level 3 lockdown easing. Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, made the announcement at a briefing on...
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May 28, 20 •
1294 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2019 production wins TV award
The game-changing Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan has achieved another landmark by winning the ‘Outstanding Production Achievement – Event’ category at the SVG Europe TV Awards, announced in an online ceremony on 27 May. With World Rugby producing the...
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May 25, 20 •
1176 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus joins SA Rugby’s fight to alleviate hunger
Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is all in with SA Rugby’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12campaign, which is aimed at raising funds to feed those in need during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, while a unique new prize was added to the collection. SA Rugby...
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May 21, 20 •
1641 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Toit commits to WP Rugby
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has withdrawn the contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to Western Province Rugby. This contract extension means that Du Toit will remain with the DHL Stormers until...
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May 20, 20 •
1521 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the DHL Stormers backline. The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25 on Wednesday, is one of the most exciting outside backs in...
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May 20, 20 •
2562 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ed Hepworth Appointed CFO of Six Nations Rugby
Six Nations is delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Hepworth as its new CFO. Ed brings over 20 years’ experience in financial leadership roles, many of them in a sports environment. He comes to us from his role as Finance & Operations Director...
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May 19, 20 •
2330 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #StrongerTogether for R32-12
• Springboks raising money for hunger alleviation • Giant raffle of cherished team memorabilia• A R32-12 ticket puts buyers in line for one of 44 prizes• Win Siya’s jersey, Bongi’s boots and more For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s...
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May 18, 20 •
3184 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby greats honoured during Hall of Fame themed week
• Hall of Fame themed week includes podcast, features, interviews and classic match footage• Physical Hall of Fame located in the town of Rugby, United Kingdom• New promotional video showcasing the greatest of our game This week, World Rugby will shine...
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May 15, 20 •
2546 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA RECEIVES WORLD RUGBY FUNDING BOOST
Rugby Australia has secured $14.2m AUD in funding from the game’s global governing body, World Rugby as part of its COVID-19 rugby relief strategy. The emergency relief fund of approximately $160m AUD from World Rugby is being allocated to unions on an...