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Feb 4, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LARKHAM TO TRANSITION TO NEW NATIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH ADVISOR ROLE
Rugby Australia has announced that Qantas Wallabies Assistant Coach, Stephen Larkham will transition to a new role as National High Performance Coach Advisor in 2019. The World Cup-winning former Wallabies flyhalf and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee has...
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Feb 3, 19 •
2036 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks fifth in frustrating weekend at Sydney7s
The Springbok Sevens finished fifth in the HSBC Sydney7s on Sunday in a weekend contrasted by good wins and unfortunate defeats but still managed to retain their fourth position on the overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings. The Blitzboks ended the...
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Feb 3, 19 •
1959 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS WIN BRONZE IN SYDNEY
England secured a bronze medal at the HSBC Sydney Sevens after defeating Fiji 19-17. After an emphatic 26-5 victory over South Africa in the Cup quarter-finals England lost 7-14 to USA in the semi-finals. England finished second in Pool A on day one of the...
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Feb 1, 19 •
1933 Views •
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Comments Off on Big week for Pretorius capped with Blitzboks debut in Sydney
JC Pretorius has been promoted to the Springbok Sevens starting squad for the HSBC Sydney7s, with Blitzboks coach Neil Powell handing the former SA Schools flanker his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut. The 21-year-old Pretorius, who will play as a hooker...
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Feb 1, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens feeling fresh ahead of HSBC Sydney Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to improve on their third place finish in Hamilton when they take the field at Spotless Stadium in the HSBC Sydney Sevens tomorrow. Coach Clark Laidlaw has made two injury enforced changes with Scott Curry and Dylan Collier...
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Jan 31, 19 •
5298 Views •
General News, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR SYDNEY TOURNAMENT
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made two changes to the England side that will play in the HSBC Sydney Sevens on 2-3 February, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Newcastle University’s Harry Glover has joined up with the squad after missing out on...
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Jan 31, 19 •
3784 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad announced to play Ireland
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to face Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin on 2 February 2019 (kick off 4.45pm, live on ITV). Owen Farrell will captain England at fly half with Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)...
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Jan 31, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Representing South Africa inspires us – Justin Geduld
Justin Geduld is not a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winner for nothing. The 25-year-old flyhalf was hugely instrumental in the Springbok Sevens team’s successes in the last two seasons and after 39 tournaments and 200 matches for the Blitzboks,...
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Jan 31, 19 •
1796 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s NAME TEAM FOR HSBC SYDNEY 7S
1. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 19 caps2. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 12 caps3. Michael Wells, Norths (Sydney), 4 caps4. Lewis Holland (c), Queanbeyan, 41 caps 5. Ben O’Donnell, Randwick, 12 caps6. John Porch, Norths (Sydney), 20 caps7. Jeral...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fresh start in Sydney for Blitzboks – Philip Snyman
The introspection was done, mistakes are being fixed and the good feeling of a couple of intense training sessions are starting to fill the Blitzboks’ veins with confidence, determination and attitude as they prepare for the HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fourth...
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Jan 30, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DEFENDING CHAMPIONS PRIMED FOR SPOTLESS STADIUM SHOWPIECE THIS WEEKEND
Defending champions, the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens sides are both primed for kick-off ahead of the HSBC Sydney 7s on Friday February 1. The Australian Women will be hoping to re-enact their heroics from 2018 when they became the first...
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Jan 29, 19 •
1851 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Davids relishes new responsibility in Blitzboks set-up
Springbok Sevens forward, Zain Davids, is relishing the experience of starting in the Blitzboks team and embracing the responsibility with great enthusiasm. The 21 year-old prop started all six matches the team played last weekend in Hamilton, which was a new...
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Jan 28, 19 •
1948 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks must have right attitude in Sydney – Werner Kok
The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Australia in Monday, determined to improve on their effort in Hamilton, where they finished fourth in the HSBC New Zealand Sevens, according to Blitzbok midfielder Werner Kok. The Blitzboks are fourth overall on the HSBC...
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Jan 28, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens up to fourth on World Series standings
The Springbok Sevens team improved their position to fourth on HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings after finishing fourth at the HBSC New Zealand Sevens tournament in Hamilton on Sunday. South Africa moved up on the log after the third of 10 tournaments...
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Jan 26, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO PLAY FRANCE IN HAMILTON CHALLENGE TROPHY QUARTERS
England finished third in Pool B on day one of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens after losing 7-19 to USA. They will face France in the Challenge Trophy quarter-finals on Saturday 26 January at 22:06 (GMT), live on Sky Sports Arena. It was USA’s captain Maddison...
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Jan 26, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MAKE QUARTER FINALS AT HSBC HAMILTON SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team will play in the quarter finals at the HSBC Hamilton Sevens on Sunday after finishing in second in Pool A. Australia started strongly defeating Argentina and Wales but was unable to defeat the flying Fijians in...
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Jan 26, 19 •
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Comments Off on 2019 HSBC NZ Sevens kicks off in style
Black Ferns make history in Hamilton with back to back wins All Blacks Sevens unbeaten on Day 1 with three wins Police praise crowd behaviour after only one arrest Fijian fans paint FMG Stadium Waikato stands blue A near-capacity crowd soaked up the action on...
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Jan 26, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks to face Samoa in New Zealand Sevens Cup quarters
The Springbok Sevens team will face Samoa in the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday after going undefeated on the first day of the tournament at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. The Blitzboks beat Kenya (29-5), France (17-5) and...
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Jan 25, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks looking to continue upward curve in World Series
The improvement from the first to the second tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was pleasing, but Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels his squad will need another step-up if they want to be in contention at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens this...
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Jan 25, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR HSBC NEW ZEALAND SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his 12-man squad for the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on 26-27 January 2019, broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena. Two changes have been made to the squad that competed in Cape Town in December with both...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gratitude for Brown on reaching special milestone
Records are there to inspire, but are also meant to be broken. It also allows for reflection on a particular achievement, which is what will be the most satisfying aspect as Springbok Sevens stalwart Kyle Brown runs out at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato on...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team confirmed for HSBC New Zealand Sevens
After a week of training in Hamilton, All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has finalised the 12 players that will don the black jersey in this weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton. The team is;1. Scott Curry2. Tim Mikkelson3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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General News, International, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dane Coles recommits to New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes
All Blacks hooker and Hurricanes captain Dane Coles has confirmed he is staying in New Zealand after extending his contract through to 2021. His recommitment means New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes can continue to rely on his outstanding leadership, skill...
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Jan 24, 19 •
1559 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Right ingredients for next generation Blitzboks
This Springbok Sevens team have the right mix of experience, youthful exuberance and proven skill to make the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series a telling one. And Blitzbok captain Philip Snyman feels the slower than usual start to the season could just...
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Jan 24, 19 •
1978 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, South Africa u18, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux pleased with Junior Bok U18 assessment camp
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased with the Under-18 assessment camp hosted in Potchefstroom last week as the SA U20 management team continued with the groundwork for the World Rugby U20 Championship, which will be hosted in Argentina in June. A...