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Aug 17, 19 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Cell C Sharks
Frans van Wyk will make his debut for the Xerox Golden Lions when they host the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday. Kick-off is at 14:00. Manni Rass will start in mid-field as centre partner to Wandisile Simelane. Cyle Brink has recovered from a...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Pumas on Saturday at 14:00 in Nelspruit. Coach Franco Smith announced his team with changes. William Small-Smith returns to number 14. Captain Tian Meyer moves to left wing with Ruan Pienaar starting on...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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...
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Aug 15, 19 •
1171 Views •
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Comments Off on Three changes to Black Ferns side to play Australia
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has made three changes to the side named today for the second Test of the Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy against Australia at Eden Park. Uncapped Canterbury utility back Grace Brooker, experienced Wellington lock Jackie...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to face Xerox Golden Lions
Date: Sunday, 18th August 2019Time: 14h00Venue: Emirates Airline Park, JohannesburgReferee: Marius van der WesthuizenAssistant Referees: Rasta Rasivhenge, Christopher AllisonTelevision Match Official: Shaun Veldsman The Cell C Sharks have a huge assignment...
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Aug 15, 19 •
1395 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND AT EDEN PARK IN AUCKLAND
Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday 17 August, 7.35pm NZT Scott Sio (57 Tests) Tolu Latu (14 Tests) Allan Alaalatoa (33 Tests) Izack Rodda (20 Tests) Adam Coleman (32 Tests) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (14 Tests) Michael...
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Aug 14, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Investec Challenge Bledisloe Cup Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Investec Challenge Test at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 17 August. (Kick-off: 7.35PM NZT). The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (39) Dane Coles (63)...
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Aug 14, 19 •
1600 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL WP forced to change for Griquas
A number of Springbok call-ups have forced DHL Western Province into changes for their Currie Cup encounter with Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Friday. With four players who featured in the win against the Phakisa Pumas joining the Springbok squad this...
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Aug 14, 19 •
1540 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Do this for South African rugby, says Erasmus, Brits to lead Springboks
The Springboks have been challenged by Rassie Erasmus to make a resounding statement about the health of South African rugby in the team’s Farewell Test against Argentina at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Erasmus, the SA Rugby director of rugby,...
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Aug 14, 19 •
1441 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Eden Park double-header sold out
• Huge 48,500 capacity crowd for blockbuster double-Test against Australia• Hamilton the last opportunity for fans to see the All Blacks at home in 2019 The All Blacks Bledisloe Cup decider against Australia in Auckland is officially sold out, New Zealand...
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Aug 14, 19 •
1307 Views •
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Comments Off on Kama: Springbok Women hopeful about World Cup spot
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Lungisa Kama said on Wednesday the team were enjoying their rugby and were hopeful that they could book their place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand after winning their first two qualifying matches. The...
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Aug 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on St Andrews College
St Andrews College have had an excellent season this year. They have featured in the top 10 of most. • The 1st XV won 16 games, only lost 2 game and drew 1 • The school only has 470 boys and still manages to put out 1st – 6th senior teams and A,B,Cs...
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Aug 13, 19 •
4456 Views •
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Comments Off on SA Schools remain unbeaten in U18 International Series
An impressive team performance by the SA Schools side over Argentina highlighted the second round of the SA Rugby Under-18 International Series in Paarl on Tuesday, and left them as the only undefeated side left in the competition, while the SA Schools A team...
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Aug 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on One hurdle left for Bok Women to qualify for World Cup
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was a satisfied man on Tuesday as his charges took a step closer to qualifying for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 73-0 victory against Madagascar at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan. Rights...
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Aug 12, 19 •
4376 Views •
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Comments Off on Showcasing of talent in U18 International Series heading to Paarl
The second round of the highly entertaining SA Rugby Under-18 International Series kicks off at Paarl Gymnasium in Paarl on Tuesday afternoon, when the SA Schools A side will take on Wales, the SA Schools team face Argentina and in the final match of the day,...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on England men’s official squad announced for Rugby World Cup 2019
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his official 31-man squad to participate in the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan beginning next month. Owen Farrell will captain England in his second Rugby World Cup. The squad of 31 players have over 1,000...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Consistency in selection for Springbok Women
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer retained the combinations that made a strong statement against Uganda for their second Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier against Madagascar on Tuesday, naming an identical starting team. The only changes to...
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Aug 12, 19 •
1598 Views •
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Comments Off on Erasmus excited about ‘Farewell Test’ at Loftus Versfeld
The Springboks were preparing to launch themselves into the Rugby World Cup with a momentum-boosting performance at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, said Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, on the team’s victorious return from overseas on Monday...
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Aug 12, 19 •
1319 Views •
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Comments Off on Taniela Tupou signs long-term contract extension with St.George Queensland Reds
In a positive step for future success at Ballymore, the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced Taniela Tupou has signed a four-year contract extension with the St.George Queensland Reds. The long-term deal will see the powerhouse prop remain in...
