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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown
Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on George Whitelock confirms move to Japan
Crusaders and Canterbury flanker George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year’s Investec Super Rugby season. Crusaders and Canterbury CEO Hamish Riach said that as one of the most capped Crusaders...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on McCaw out with broken rib
The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and UNICEF Announce New International Partnership for Children
Hamilton, New Zealand, 20 June 2014 – New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and...
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Jun 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to take on Border
TEAM SHEET: Boland Cavaliers OPPONENT: Border Bulldogs VENUE: East London DATE: 20 June 2014 COMPETITION: Absa Currie Cup First Division (Qualifying rounds) 15. Eric Zana 14. Harlon Claassen 13. Richard Lawson 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10....
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Jun 19, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dennis back to boost experienced Students’ line-up
Sydney University has named three Waratahs captains past and present in its starting XV for this Saturday’s Magners Shute Shield Round 13 clash with Northern Suburbs (1pm). Joining fellow Students Pat McCutcheon and Tom Carter – who both led the Tahs last...
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Jun 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on England to support earthquake appeal
England shirts will carry the logo in support of the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust ENGLAND will be supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch by wearing the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Relief Charitable Trust logo on their playing shirts...
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Jun 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues squad named to compete in World Club 10s
Piri Weepu headlines an exciting Blues squad named today to compete in the inaugural World Club 10s tournament in Singapore this weekend. The 71-Test veteran will captain a Blues squad boasting more than 300 combined Super Rugby caps coupled with plenty of...
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Jun 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Slater leads England against Crusaders
LEICESTER TIGERS’ Ed Slater will captain England against the Crusaders at AMI Stadium tomorrow. The lock, who led his club in the second half of the season, will skipper a side containing 12 capped internationals. Slater is one of four senior England...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER
Australian Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Ryan Kohler to the position of Concussion Specialist. In this role, Dr Kohler is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring concussion...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places
The final two semi-final places are up for grabs today at the IRB Junior World Championship matches at QBE Stadium, North Harbour and ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe as pool stages reach a conclusion. Defending tournament champions England and 2012 winners...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks v England Steinlager Series sells out
Tickets on sale soon for Investec Rugby Championship It’s official – the All Blacks v England Steinlager Series is a sell-out. The All Blacks will play England in front of capacity crowds at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Saturday and Waikato Stadium the...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on HORWILL TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE 50TH GAME FOR AUSTRALIA
Qantas Wallabies lock James Horwill will celebrate his milestone 50th game for Australia as part of a matchday squad boasting three potential debutants in Saturday night’s second Castrol EDGE France Tour clash at Etihad Stadium. The 50-game honour...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Counties XV clinch double over Emerging Georgia
ENGLAND Counties XV held their nerve to beat Emerging Georgia 15-14 with a last minute try from flanker Ollie Cooper-Milar at the Rustavi Stadium in Tblisi today. The win followed a 48-23 win over Emerging Georgia in last Wednesday’s tour opener and came...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to England
EXETER CHIEFS hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will return to England this evening for further assessment on a knee injury. Cowan-Dickie jarred his knee in training and England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “It’s unfortunate for Luke. He has been great over...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FLANKER MICHAEL HOOPER TO CAPTAIN AUSTRALIA
Qantas Wallabies openside flanker Michael Hooper will become Australia’s 82nd Test captain in Saturday night’s second Castrol EDGE France Tour clash at Etihad Stadium. At just 22 years of age Hooper becomes one of the youngest Qantas Wallabies captains...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury Update
After a week away last week, the Blues (minus their All Blacks and New Zealand Under 20 representatives) are back at training this week to prepare for a match against the Taniwha Northland Barbarians in Whangarei on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm). Injury update...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Alan McEvoy Memorial Shield Round 11
Ponsonby 37 (A Matapo, A Ioane, B Williams, D Tusitala tries, D Tusitala 2 con, B Williams 2 con, 3 pen) College Rifles 13 (M Reeves try, M Reeves con, 2 pen)Halftime: 17-10 Grammar TEC 44 (J Van der Poel 2, A Makalio, S Scrafton, J De Vos, R Tatafu...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION UNVEILS 2014 CLASSIC WALLABIES STATESMEN
Australian Rugby Union is proud to announce six of the game’s most distinguished legends as the 2014 Classic Wallabies Statesmen. The Statesmen – Charles Wilson (1950s), Dick Marks (1960s), Stan Pilecki (1970s), Jeff Miller (1980s), Rod McCall (1990s)...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Counties XV fly out Gavin Jones
ENGLAND Counties XV have called up Blaydon and Yorkshire back row forward Gavin Jones as emergency cover for their international against Emerging Georgia in Tblisi on Sunday June 8 (3pm BST). Jones replaces Tom Stradwick of Blackheath and Kent whose tour...
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Jun 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on NSW Juniors get set for State Champs
Starting tomorrow, the June long weekend will mark the commencement of the annual Junior State Championships, with over 2,500 youngsters from across NSW taking part. For juniors aged 14 to 17, the three-day events is the first step on the representative...
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Jun 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tahs delivering for two ‘best in class’ partners
Whilst their on-field performances have put the NSW Waratahs at the top of the Australian conference in this year’s Asteron Life Super Rugby competition, the Tahs’ two newest sponsors are reaping the rewards of the team’s strong off-field performance....
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Jun 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on EP side to take on Wales in an international friendly
The EP Kings team: Hansie Greeff, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Ronnie Cooke, Shane Gates, Scott van Breda, George Whitehead, Kevin Luiters, Lizo Gqoboka, Edgar Marutlulle, Charl du Plessis, Darron Nell (captain), Cameron Lindsay, Thembelani Bholi, Devin Oosthuizen, Paul...
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Jun 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Musco to light Twickenham
The new state-of-the-art lighting system will improve the experience for fans both at the stadium and at home Twickenham Stadium today became the first stadium in Europe to announce the installation of LED floodlights by Musco Lighting. This is part of the...
