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Jan 12, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Gill, Ward & Horwill
Three players will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow night following the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens. Rhys Gill of Saracens has been charged with dangerous tackling contrary to Law 10.4(J). Gill was sent...
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Dec 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mitre 10 unveiled as new sponsor of national provincial rugby competitions
New Zealand-owned home improvement and garden retailer, Mitre 10 will sponsor men’s and women’s national provincial rugby competitions from 2016 through to 2020. Mitre 10 will be the new title sponsor for the national domestic championship, formerly known...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU disciplinary hearings – Brugnara, Burger, Cittadini, Halaifonua, McKibbin
BRENDAN McKIBBIN of London Irish will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening (Tuesday) following his dismissal for stamping on Henry Thomas (Bath Rugby), contrary to law 10.4(b), during Aviva Premiership Rugby Round 4. The panel of Jeremy...
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Nov 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Coaches fined for criticising match officials
Manawatu coach Jason O’Halloran and Wellington coach Earl Va’a have been fined for recent comments in the media criticising in the case of Va’a, the performance of referees, and in the case of O’Halloran, the assistant referees and television match...
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Oct 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby pays tribute to Jean de Villiers
Photo: Anton Geyser Western Province Rugby would like to wish former DHL WP and DHL Stormers captain Jean de Villiers well as he embarks on the next phase of his stellar rugby career at top English club, Leicester Tigers. De Villiers first wore the Blue &...
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Oct 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ross Geldenhuys suspended for one week
New Zealand Rugby Duty Judicial Officer (DJO) Chris Morris has accepted a guilty plea from Tasman prop Ross Geldenhuys who was cited for contravening law 10.4(a) Striking a Player, in an ITM Cup match on the weekend. The incident occurred in the 67th minute...
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Sep 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on ITM Cup player suspensions
Bay of Plenty’s Culum Retallick, Auckland’s Michael Fatialofa and Tasman’s Liam Squire who were cited for foul play during Week Six ITM Cup matches have each been suspended following separate judicial hearings this week. Waikato’s Ben Tameifuna...
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Sep 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jimmy Tupou suspended for one week
New Zealand Rugby Duty Judicial Officer (DJO) Nigel Hampton QC has accepted a guilty plea from Counties Manukau captain Jimmy Tupou who was cited for contravening law 10.4(h) Dangerous Charging into a Ruck, in an ITM Cup match on the weekend. The incident...
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Sep 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Zac Guildford suspended for four weeks
New Zealand Rugby Duty Judicial Officer (DJO) Chris Morris has accepted a guilty plea from Hawke’s Bay player Zac Guildford who was cited for a lifting tackle which contravened law 10.4(j), in an ITM Cup match last week. The incident occurred in the...
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Aug 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Matt Talaese suspended for three weeks
New Zealand Rugby Duty Judicial Officer (DJO) Nigel Hampton QC has accepted a guilty plea from Matt Talaese of Northland who was issued a red card for contravening law 10.4(h) Dangerous Charging, in an ITM Cup match at the weekend. The incident occurred in...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Craven Week, General News, Heineken Cup, School •
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Comments Off on Q+A with Zimbabwe Craven Week Assistant Coach, Graham Kaulback
Written by Benedict Chanakira Photo: Supplied For the last 18 months I have managed to follow Graham Kaulback. One of the best up and coming coaches in the country. He is of the same mould as Johann Ackermann and Jamie Josephs. Kaulback is a current...
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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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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tana Umaga will be the new head coach for the Blues
Current Counties Manukau coach and former All Black captain, Tana Umaga will be the new head coach for the Blues. His three-year appointment, confirmed jointly by the Blues and New Zealand Rugby, was announced today at the site of what will be the new base...
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May 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dylan Hartley suspended
Following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing at the Coventry Holiday Inn tonight (Wednesday), Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints has been suspended from playing for four weeks. Hartley, who pleaded guilty to striking an opponent with his...
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May 27, 15 •
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AVIVA Premiership, General News, International •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Dylan Hartley
Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel. Hartley was cited following the Premiership semi-final match between Northampton Saints and Saracens for striking an opponent with his head, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The...
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Apr 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on ITM Cup draw for 2015 confirmed
Provincial rugby fans can look forward to some exciting afternoon match-ups involving traditional rivals and neighbours with the ITM Cup draw for 2015 confirmed today. In Week One, fans are in for a huge weekend of rugby. The competition kicks off with...
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Mar 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Explosive Rene Ranger to return to bolster the Blues in 2016
Explosive attacking back Rene Ranger is to return to the Blues in 2016 and will be available to play for North Harbour in the ITM Cup this year. The 28 year old has gained an early release from his contract with French club Montpellier after two seasons....
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Feb 8, 15 •
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AVIVA Premiership, Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, Six Nations •
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Comments Off on Rugby fixtures for the week
Photo: Ruby Wolff #VarsityCup #SupeRugby #6Nations #PremCup #Blitzboks Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Times: SA Varsity Cup: 9 February: 16:45 PUKKE v MADIBAZ, SS1 18:30 SHIMLAS v TUKS, Not televised 18:30 CUT v UJ, Not Televised 19:00 UCT v MATIES, SS1...
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Jan 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rennie recommits to Chiefs through to 2017
Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs and will continue to lead the Investec Super Rugby team for another two years. Rennie has enjoyed a very successful three years at the Chiefs, taking them to their...
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Jan 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on George Kruis Suspended
GEORGE KRUIS (Saracens) was suspended for three weeks. Kruis, who was cited for making a dangerous tackle contrary to Law 10.4.e in the 62nd minute of the match between Gloucester Rugby and Saracens on January 9, is banned from today until February 2. He can...
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Jan 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: George Kruis
GEORGE KRUIS will appear before an RFU Disciplinary Panel after being cited for making a dangerous tackle contrary to Law 10.4.e in the 62nd minute of the match between Gloucester Rugby and Saracens on Friday, January 9. Kruis will appear before an RFU...
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Jan 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on French Top 14 Teamsheets: Clermont Auvergne vs Toulouse
Clermont Auvergne Toulouse Team 15 FB Nick Abendanon 14 W Noa Nakaitaci 13 C Aurelien Rougerie 12 C Wesley Fofana 11 W Zac Guildford 10 FH Camille Lopez 9 SH Morgan Parra 1 P Thomas Domingo 2 H Benjamin Kayser 3 P David Zirakashvili 4 L Jamie Cudmore 5 L...
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Jan 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aviva Premiership Teamsheets: London Welsh vs Harlequins
London Welsh Harlequins Team 15 FB Will Robinson 14 W Seb Stegmann 13 C Nic Reynolds 12 C Seb Jewell 11 W Nick Scott 10 FH Piri Weepu 9 SH Paul Rowley 1 P Nathan Trevett 2 H Nathan Vella 3 P Taione Vea 4 L Ben West 5 L James Down 6 F [&hellip...
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Jan 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aviva Premiership Teamsheets: Wasps vs Sale Sharks
Wasps Sale Sharks Team 15 FB Rob Miller 14 W Christian Wade 13 C Elliot Daly 12 C Ben Jacobs 11 W Tom Varndell 10 FH Andy Goode 9 SH Joe Simpson 1 P Simon McIntyre 2 H Carlo Festuccia 3 P Lorenzo Cittadini 4 L Bradley Davies 5 L James Gaskell 6 F...
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Jan 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aviva Premiership Teamsheets: Leicester Tigers vs Bath Rugby
Leicester Tigers Bath Rugby Team 15 FB Mathew Tait 14 W Blaine Scully 13 C Vereniki Goneva 12 C Anthony Allen 11 W Miles Benjamin 10 FH Owen Williams 9 SH Ben Youngs 1 P Marcos Ayerza 2 H Tom Youngs 3 P Fraser Balmain 4 L Graham Kitchener 5 L Geoff...