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Jul 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province to do their 67 Minutes ‘with’ Mandela
DHL Western Province will do their 67 Minutes for Mandela on Friday, July 17 at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre – where the late Nelson Mandela spent his final months in prison before his release in February 1990. A DHL WP Absa Currie Cup XV will be...
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Jul 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on ARU locks away rising star Will Skelton for two more years
The Australian Rugby Union has locked away one of Rugby’s best young talents with NSW Waratahs lock Will Skelton signing a new two-year contract extension. Skelton is one of the rising stars of Australian Rugby and at just 22 years of age has already earned...
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Jul 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on JC Janse van Rensburg signs with DHL Stormers
French-based loosehead prop JC Janse van Rensburg will join the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The powerful former Lions captain is currently in his third season with French club, Bayonne, but he will bolster the DHL...
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Jul 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on SENIOR RUGBY PLAYERS ‘BELT UP’ THIS WEEKEND
RugbyWA’s Pindan Senior Grades will host the second annual ‘Belt-Up’ Round this weekend. The round, held in conjunction with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, promotes public awareness of road safety and aims to reduce the number of...
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Jul 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on RIP DR RUSSEL PERRY AM
RugbyWA and Western Force have joined the WA rugby community to recognise the enormous contribution of RugbyWA Chairman, Dr Russel Perry AM, who passed away on Sunday, 12 July at the age of 68 after battling Motor Neurone Disease. Dr Perry’s...
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Jul 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on McCALMAN AWARDED 2015 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL
Western Force No.8 Ben McCalman has claimed the 2015 Nathan Sharpe Medal at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre in Perth tonight. In an event that celebrated the club’s 10 seasons in Asteron Life Super Rugby, the award acknowledged...
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Jul 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 16 RESULTS
A barnstorming four-try effort from the visiting Marlins in the first half silenced the thronging home crowd at Pittwater Rugby Park, but a second half resurgence ensured the Bayfield Cup was a competitive affair with Warringah coming away with a hard-fought...
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Jul 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS
Alan McEvoy Trophy University 38 (K Eklund, S Dominikovich-Murray, M Matich, F Fuavao, S Southen tries, B Helluer 3 con, pen, Z Southen 2 con) Marist 19 (T Timo 2, W Lloyd tries, P Tonga 2 con) Halftime: 31-5 Grammar TEC 51 (M Faleafa 2, D Thomas 2, S...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on BLK Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 18
In Round 18 of BLK Queensland Premier Rugby, the Game of the Round will see University of Queensland and Sunnybank go head-to-head in a 2014 Grand Final rematch at St. Lucia. This match will be LIVE streamed on the www.redsrugby.com.au homepage, kick-off at...
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Jul 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Marty McKenzie completes Crusaders first-five roster for 2016
Marty McKenzie, Ben Volavola and Richie Mo’unga will compete for the starting number 10 spot at the Crusaders next season. The Crusaders have confirmed the three new signings for 2016 to replace the departing Dan Carter, Colin Slade and Tom Taylor....
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on TAPUAI TO BRING EXPERIENCE TO FORCE BACKLINE
The Western Force will inject additional experience into its young backline with the recruitment of Queensland Reds centre Ben Tapuai for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Tapuai will join the Force having played 66 Asteron Life Super Rugby matches across seven...
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lock in Curtis Browning and Chris Feauai-Sautia
Queensland Rugby Union has re-signed St.George Queensland Reds young guns Curtis Browning and Chris Feauai-Sautia ahead of the 2016 season. Feauai-Sautia has inked a two-year deal with the club, while Browning has signed a contract extension for one year....
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pieter-Steph du Toit Departs the Cell C Sharks
Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit, today confirmed his departure from the Cell C Sharks at the end of his contract, which expires in October 2015. Having made his debut for The Sharks in 2012, du Toit with his strong physicality and presence has become an...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Women finish second in Rugby Super Series
England Women wrapped up the Rugby Super Series with a 15-14 defeat of hosts Canada in Edmonton on Sunday, handing the Rugby World Cup champions a second place finish overall.England, who last played Canada in the World Cup final 11 months ago where they...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom selects the SA Stats XV
With Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer set to name his first team of the season, the Vodacom Rugby App has made its own calculations to produce the SA Stats XV from all 16 rounds of this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. The Vodacom Rugby App has...
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Jul 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on UWA CLAIMS THRILLER OVER PALMYRA
Pindan Premier Grade – Round 13 UWA 15 defeated Palmyra 12 at McGillivray Oval, Mt Claremont Cottesloe 43 defeated Wanneroo 10 at Harvey Field, Cottesloe Wests Scarborough 42 defeated Joondalup 7 at HBF Arena Sportsplex, Joondalup Nedlands 47...
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Jul 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS STUN THE ‘CANES TO CLAIM TITLE
Waisake Naholo’s second-half try helped the Highlanders claim their maiden Super Rugby title with a 21-14 win over the Hurricanes. The teams stayed true to their philosophy in a thrilling encounter, with both sides constantly looking to keep ball in...
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Jul 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD ROUND 15 RESULTS
The match dubbed ‘Battle for the East’ between Randwick and Eastern Suburbs for the Greg Smith Cup was played in perfect conditions at Woollahra Oval, and was a tightly fought contest with Randwick showing superiority from the outset. A resurgent Easts...
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Jul 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS
Alan McEvoy Trophy Manukau 23 (S Kaifa, C Teraitua, R Tupuola tries, C Fonoti con, 2 pen) Marist 17 (C Graham, S Christianson, G Grey tries, R Soutar-Finch con) Halftime: 20-0 University 26(J Lay, K Vahikula, T Millar, B Helleur tries, B Helleur 3...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on André Watson’s employment with SARU terminated
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today confirmed the arbitration award that was issued by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to the effect that the employment of André Watson, the General Manager Referees, with SARU...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union releases Dave McDuling to take up contract with Durban-based Sharks
Queensland Rugby Union has released St.George Queensland Reds lock Dave McDuling from the remainder of his 2015 contract, to allow him to join the Durban-based Sharks ahead of their Currie Cup preparations. McDuling has signed a one-year contract with the...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Matt Proudfoot to move abroad
DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has opted not to renew his contract with Western Province Rugby, but he might not be lost to the union on a permanent basis. Proudfoot will be linking up with outgoing DHL Stormers head coach Allister Coetzee at Kobe...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #Final
Date: 4 July 2015 Time: 09h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 1.Reggie Goodes 2.Dane Coles 3.Ben Franks 4.Jeremy Thrush 5.James Broadhurst 6.Brad Shields 7.Callum Gibbins 8.Victor Vito 9.TJ Perenara...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders team named for 2015 Super Rugby Final
Highlanders’ head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named the same side that beat the NSW Waratahs in an electrifying semi-final in Sydney last weekend. A six forward and two back split on the reserves bench will give the hard working Highlanders’...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Battle lines drawn for SARU Women’s Interprovincials
The battle lines have been drawn as SA’s top female provincial players prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday in the opening round of the SARU Women’s Interprovincial competition. Defending champions, Border, who secured their second consecutive title...
