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Sep 2, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SEKOPE KEPU TO RETIRE FROM INTERNATIONAL RUGBY AFTER 2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP
Qantas Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kepu became just the ninth Australian Test centurion when he played New Zealand in Yokohama last year,...
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Sep 1, 19 •
1356 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Great to be here,” Boks tell Japan
The Springboks completed their first training session in front of more than 2 000 excited local supporters on Sunday, within a few hours of arriving at their training base in Japan. The Springboks had a morning gym workout followed by an afternoon field...
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Aug 30, 19 •
2836 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby announces new format for U19 Championship
Ten teams will battle it out in two sections in the new format of the SA Rugby U19 Championship, which will be hosted in Paarl and Johannesburg respectively over one week in September. The Coastal Section, which will run concurrently with the Iqhawe Week at...
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Aug 30, 19 •
2357 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Thank you South Africa”, say departing Springboks
The Springboks said “thank you, South Africa” as they departed from OR Tambo International Airport for the ninth Rugby World Cup on Friday. Director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, a squad of 31 players and 20 management headed to...
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Aug 30, 19 •
2533 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Aphiwe Dyantyi anti-doping violation
SA Rugby can confirm being informed by the South African Institute of Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) that an adverse analytical finding had been detected in a sample collected from Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi in a doping test on 2 July 2019. Dyantyi’s B-sample...
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Aug 30, 19 •
1550 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV excited for Samoan challenge
New Zealand Heartland XV Coach Mark Rutene has named his side to face Manu Samoa in their historic clash at Eden Park this weekend. The Pasifika Challenge II will see an international double header, with the New Zealand Heartland XV taking on Manu Samoa (kick...
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Aug 29, 19 •
1467 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks complete Rugby World Cup coaching team
Rassie Erasmus completed his Rugby World Cup coaching team on Wednesday with the confirmed appointment of defence consultant Felix Jones. The former Irish international will join the squad in Japan on a short-term consultancy, filling a vacancy left by the...
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Aug 29, 19 •
2120 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup 2019
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The squad was announced by New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey at Eden...
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Aug 26, 19 •
1688 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Rugby World Cup squad blend is #StrongerTogether
A Springbok blend led by Siya Kolisi and combining youth with gnarled experience was on Monday confirmed to launch South Africa’s seventh assault on the Rugby World Cup title. The squad naming was broadcast live by several national broadcasters in front of...
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Aug 23, 19 •
1750 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 IN JAPAN
Wallabies squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) ForwardsAllan Alaalatoa (34 Tests, Brumbies, 25)*Rory Arnold (22 Tests , Brumbies, 29)*Adam Coleman (33 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 28)*Jack Dempsey (11 Tests, NSW...
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Aug 22, 19 •
1770 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England team to play Ireland
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Ireland as part of the Quilter Internationals on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). A different selection strategy for the weekend will see a number of changes to...
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Aug 22, 19 •
1443 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Olympics beckon for Investec Super Rugby players
The All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Investec Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign. Caleb Clarke (Blues, Auckland), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs, Counties Manukau), Salesi...
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Aug 20, 19 •
1959 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks set to descend on New Zealand
Whangarei, Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Gisborne, Rolleston and Wakatipu visits confirmed Get ready New Zealand – the 2019 Rugby World Cup All Blacks are heading out across the country on their ninth annual All Blacks to the Nation tour next Thursday 29 August....
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Aug 20, 19 •
1452 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright and Angus Scott-Young secure future with St.George Queensland Reds through 2021
The St.George Queensland Reds have bolstered their backrow stocks for the future securing Liam Wright and Angus Scott-Young for the next the two seasons. The pair will remain at Ballymore through 2021 and follow recent long-term signings of current fellow...
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Aug 19, 19 •
4705 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa, South Africa u18, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Super-Saturday hat-trick for SA Rugby celebrated
South African rugby players – men and women, schoolboys and adults – were congratulated for Saturday’s national team hat-trick by Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, on Sunday. The Springboks overcame Argentina, 24-18; the Springbok Women defeated...
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Aug 18, 19 •
5743 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools, School, South Africa, South Africa U18, South Africa u18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Schools performances bode well for the future
The development and progress showed by the players in the SA Schools and SA Schools A squads in the SA Rugby Under-18 International Series bode well for the future of South African rugby and the Junior Springboks. The players showed they can adapt and be...
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Aug 18, 19 •
1729 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women qualify for 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was delighted on Saturday as his charges booked their place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 39-0 victory against Kenya in the deciding match of the qualifiers at the Bosman Stadium in...
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Aug 18, 19 •
1556 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok squad assemble in Bloemfontein for RWC training camp
The Springbok training squad of 36 players assembled in Bloemfontein on Sunday for a four-day Rugby World Cup camp in Bloemfontein as part of the Boks’ preparations for the global tournament which starts next month in Japan. The group consists of players...
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Aug 17, 19 •
1456 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “It’s nice to learn when you’re winning” – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus breathed a sigh of relief and confirmed that his 2019 Springbok squad continued on a trajectory of progress following a 24-18 victory over Argentina in a Castle Lager Incoming Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Sbu Nkosi scored...
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Aug 16, 19 •
4719 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Progress and growth on the agenda as U18 International Series concludes
The continued growth of their squads as a unit and the improvement of individual performances are high on the agenda for the SA Schools and SA Schools A coaches this weekend, when the final matches of the SA Rugby Under-18 International Series take place at...
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Aug 16, 19 •
1450 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Schalk Brits: ‘My wildest dream has come true’
Schalk Brits described the Springbok captaincy as his wildest dream that has come true. Brits will be leading out South Africa against Argentina at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, in what is the Boks’ last home game before the Rugby World Cup. The...
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Aug 15, 19 •
6211 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Guinness Pro14, Guinness Six Nations, International, Junior Rugby, National, Rugby World Cup, Sevens Rugby, Six Nations, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby 15 and School Rugby Contributors needed
Are you passionate about rugby? Do you want a front row seat to games in your area? We are looking for contributors for Rugby Fifteen and School Rugby. This is not a job offer but rather an opportunity for rugby fans to become part of our team by covering...
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Aug 15, 19 •
1414 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England team to play Wales
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (KO 2:15pm live on Sky Sports). George Ford will captain the side again following Sunday’s 33-19 win over Wales at Twickenham Stadium. There are three changes to...
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Aug 15, 19 •
1422 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jordaan living her dream as a professional rugby player
At only 28 years old Springbok Women’s flyhalf Zenay Jordaan has a rugby resume most her colleagues – male and female – could only dream of with two Women’s Rugby World Cups and three Rugby World Cup Sevens tournaments to her name. And she is...
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Aug 15, 19 •
1448 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS NAME SIDE FOR EDEN PARK TEST
Liz Patu, Wests, Queensland Women’s XV, 22 caps Averyl Mitchell, Souths (Brisbane), Queensland Women’s XV, 3 caps Evelyn Horomia, Brothers, NSW Waratahs Women, 6 caps Michaela Leonard, Vikings, Brumbies Women, 3 caps Alisha Hewett, GPS/ADFRU, Queensland...
