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Jun 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women Sevens squad for Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series
James Bailey has named his side for the first leg of the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series which kicks off in Malemort, France this weekend (17 – 18 June). With Abbie Brown unavailable through injury (hamstring), the squad includes uncapped England...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U20 name team for World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England has named their side to face South Africa in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship (Tuesday, 13 June, kick-off 3 pm BST, live on ITV 4). Wing Darren Atkins gets his first start of the tournament, while the side will again be led by number...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos ready for New Zealand challenge
. Hana Ngaha, Queensland, 2 Tests 2. Cheyenne Campbell, Queensland, 10 Tests 3. Caroline Fairs, Queensland, ADF, 8 Tests 4. Millie Boyle, ACT, 1 Test 5. Alexandra Sulusi, Sydney, 2 Tests 6. Chloe Butler, South Australia Barbarians, 6 Tests 7. Vesinia...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Australia named
Black Ferns Coach Glenn Moore has made several changes to the team named to play Australia in their second Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series at Rugby Park in Christchurch tomorrow. The team is (number of caps in brackets): 1. Toka Natua (9)...
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Jun 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 side named to face France in World Championship semi-final
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named his side to face France in their semi-final at the World Rugby Under 20 World Championships in Georgia, on Wednesday 4.30am NZT. England take on South Africa in the other semi-final. The team is: 1....
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on SRC 2017: Wilschut to captain Cavaliers against WP
The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on Western Province in a Supersport Rugby Challenge match at the Charles Morkel Stadium in Strand on Saturday 10 June 2017. The match will kick-off at 15:00. Wayne Wilschut will captain the side in the...
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise reserves to face Fiji in Melbourne
Qantas Wallabies team to play Fiji at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Saturday 10 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (7 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (68 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (9 Tests) 4. Sam Carter (13 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (9 Tests) 6. Ned Hanigan*...
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Dramatic finish sees England U20 secure semi-final spot
England sealed a dramatic 20-19 victory over Australia in their final pool game of the World Rugby U20 Championship to advance through to the semi-finals of the tournament. Australia went into halftime with a six-point lead following a converted Sione...
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on England name squad to play Argentina
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to take on Argentina in the first Test in San Juan on Saturday (live on BBC2, 8.15pm – BST kick-off). Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs) and Mark Wilson...
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Release – Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV
Leopards vs. Cell C Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 10 June 2017 Time : 15h00 Venue : Olen Park, Potchefstroom Referee : Rasta Rasivhenge The Cell C Sharks XV team named to play the Leopards in Potchefstroom in Saturday’s SuperSport Rugby Challenge...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Roux remains humble as SA U20’s book semi-final spot
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux remained humble on Thursday as his team romped to an 11-try 72-14 bonus-point victory against Argentina in their final pool match at the World Rugby U20 Championship at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to book a semi-final...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens name squad for Lodz Sevens
England will compete in the second leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series this weekend (10-11 June) in Lodz, Poland. England have made two changes to the squad that travelled to Moscow last weekend for round one of the European tournaments where...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok Nel comes in for DHL WP
Blitzbok star Ruhan Nel will start at inside-centre for DHL Western Province in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge Cape derby against Boland Cavaliers, at Helderberg RFC, on Saturday. Nel formed part of the SA Sevens team that recently claimed the 2017 HSBC...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Four debutants in Springbok starting team to face France
Frans Steyn in line to play first Test since 2012 Warren Whiteley to captain Boks for the first time Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included the uncapped quartet of Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan and Ross Cronje in his starting team...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cron names U20s side for crucial clash against England
1. Cody Walker, NSW Gen Blue, Easts 2.Jordan Uelese, Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne University 3. Shambeckler Vui, Western Force, University of WA 4.Ryan McCauley, NSW Gen Blue, Easts 5.Harry Hockings, Queensland U20s, University of Queensland 6. Angus...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the British and Irish Lions
The BNZ Crusaders will create history on Saturday night when they play the British and Irish Lions for the first time. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a strong side that includes an All Black tight five and a backline brimming with the exciting young...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Māori All Blacks named to face British & Irish Lions
Māori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper (Ngāti Pūkenga/Ngāti Porou) has named an experienced squad to play the British & Irish Lions in Rotorua next Saturday. The 2017 Māori All Blacks Squad for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series is (* denotes new...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Samoa Test and DHL New Zealand Lions Series
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Pasifika Challenge Test against Samoa and the three Tests against the British & Irish Lions in the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The squad is as follows:...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 side named to face Ireland at World Championships
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named his side to face Ireland in their final pool match at the World Rugby Under 20 World Championships in Georgia, on Thursday 11.30pm NZT. New Zealand opened their campaign with a 42-20 win over Scotland...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mclean to captain Red Roses side against Australia
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for the opening game of the 2017 International Women’s Rugby Series against Australia. Katy Mclean will lead the side for the first time since the 2015 Six Nations with regular captain...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U20 name team to face Australia
England has named their side for the final pool game of the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia (5.30pm BST, live on the World Rugby Facebook page/highlights on ITV4). The U20s have so far recorded two bonus-point victories and next face Australia as...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota Free State XV
1 Nicolaas Oosthuizen 2 AJ Le Roux 3 Ewald van der Westhuizen 4 Shaun McDonald 5 Pieter Janse van Vuren...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Roux maintains continuity for Argentina clash
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three personnel changes to his team for their third and final pool match against Argentina at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Thursday, with Curwin Bosch, Ruben van Heerden and Hendre Stassen being drafted into the...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians
Southern Kings flank Chris Cloete has been drafted back into the SA ‘A’ team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad. Du Preez, who was invited to train with the Springboks at their training camp in Plettenberg Bay last week, will...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team announcement vs Welwitchias (Supersport Rugby Challenge)
Van der Walt returns to action Jaco van der Walt makes his return to the playing field when the Xerox Golden Lions travel to Namibia to take on the Welwitchias in their Supersport Rugby Challenge fixture on Saturday. The Van der Walt brothers Jaco and Gerdus...
