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Mar 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on ARU statement on Super Rugby future
In response to recent media speculation, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) issues the following statement in relation to the future of the Super Rugby competition and Australia’s Super Rugby teams. ARU CEO Bill Pulver said: “The ARU wishes to clarify its...
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Mar 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury update – 27/03
There were four new injuries sustained by the DHL Stormers in their 44-31 Vodacom Super Rugby victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore. Flank Rynhardt Elstadt has had scans which confirmed a full Syndesmosis ankle tear and will undergo surgery which will...
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Mar 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Bryce Heem
Bryce Heem of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel this evening charged with tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i). The wing was sent off by referee Luke Pearce in the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester and...
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Mar 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Fitness report, presented by KeyHealth and the Arrie Nel Pharmacy group
Jenkinson to return from New Zealand due to injury Vodacom Bulls prop John-Roy Jenkinson suffered a hamstring injury in his Vodacom Super Rugby debut against the Blues in Albany on Saturday and will return home for further treatment, the Blue Bulls Company...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mark Bennett appointed Head of Sport Science and Medicine
Mark Bennett is to join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Head of Sports Science and Medicine. Taking up the role in July 2017, he will be responsible for creating and implementing a programme to maximise the athletic development of players across England’s...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springbok training camp kicks off in Bloemfontein
The Junior Springbok training squad hit the ground running in searing heat in Bloemfontein on Monday as their second training camp kicked off in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. The training camp, which runs until Sunday, 9 April,...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Road Safety Western Force Statement
RugbyWA and the Road Safety Western Force would like to issue the following statement; Under no circumstances do we believe today’s speculation around the future of the Road Safety Western Force to be true. Two and half weeks ago, through a national phone...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Reinach, Bosch named in extended Bok training group
Strong Cell C Sharks contingent included Second of three training camps to be held in Stellenbosch Experienced prop Beast Mtawarira, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach and promising utility back Curwin Bosch are part of a large contingent Cell C Sharks players included...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Paarl Gimnasium snatches victory from Affies
Paarl Gymnasium and the Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool of Pretoria (Affies) set the bar quite high in the opening match of this year’s Premier Interschools program. Gimmies won the first interschool’ encounter between the two schools after a dramatic finish...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 squad named for Oceania tournament
The New Zealand Under 20 squad to travel to the Gold Coast, Australia next month for the Oceania Under 20 tournament, has been named. The squad is: Forwards Harrison-Allan Canterbury Asafo Aumua Wellington Sam Caird Waikato Adrian Choat Auckland Tom Christie...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Under 18 beaten by Wales
England Under 18 fell to their first defeat of the season after a 29-19 loss to Wales U18 at Ebbw Vale RFC. Two tries from number 8 Sam Moore had given England a 12-10 lead at the break before an impressive fightback from the hosts in the second half. A score...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings
Cell C Sharks clinch tough derby in Bloemfontein DHL Stormers fight back for Singapore win Jaguares down Reds to continue impressive start Debutant wing Madosh Tambwe scored two tries in the Emirates Lions’ comprehensive 42-19 victory over the Southern...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland U20s secure home Super U20s final at Ballymore
The Queensland U20s will host their second consecutive Super U20s Championship Grand Final, after defeating the Brumbies U20s 31-11 in Canberra this afternoon. After a slow start to the match at Portsea Oval, the Queensland side outscored their hosts four...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares
The St.George Queensland Reds lost 22-8 to the Jaguares in Round 5 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Buenos Aires overnight. For the second week in a row the Reds were forced to play with 13 men after Eto Nabuli and Kane Douglas were sent to the sin bin for separate...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fleck praises DHL Stormers character
DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was impressed with the character his team showed to fight back under pressure and secure a 44-31 victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday. Having trailed 24-20 at half-time, the DHL Stormers turned things...
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Mar 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby announces satisfactory financial result
SA Rugby on Saturday announced a “satisfactory” operating result for the year ended 31 December 2016, despite reporting a group pre-tax loss of R23.3 million. The loss was attributable to a decline in sponsorship revenues but cost savings meant that...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on RBS 6 Nations 2017- Disciplinary update – France vs Wales
1. Virimi Vakatawa A Six Nations disciplinary hearing was held on Thursday to consider the accumulation of a yellow card and Citing Commissioner Warning issued to France winger Virimi Vakatawa in the RBS 6 Nations match between France and Wales at the...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U18 name squad to face Wales
England Under 18 has made 12 changes to the starting line-up for their third match of the season against Wales U18 at Eugene Cross Park home of Ebbw Vale RFC on Sunday (3:45 pm kick off). Harlequins wing Max Coyle, Sale Sharks fly-half Kieran Wilkinson and...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
This Saturday sees the Cell C Sharks travelling to Bloemfontein to take on the Cheetahs in our team’s second consecutive match against South African opposition in Week Five Vodacom Super Rugby action. Last week’s derby was competitive and the expectation...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on UJ players stay calm under pressure
University of Johannesburg rugby coach Werner Janse van Rensburg has commended his players for holding their nerve under pressure to qualify for the Varsity Cup semifinals. With one round left in the first phase of the competition, FNB UJ has sealed their...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Lionesses Begin Series Qualifiers Against Hong Kong
The Lionesses will start their Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers with a Pool B clash against hosts Hong Kong at 6.28am East African Time on Thursday 6 April 2017. They will then face off with Belgium at 8.50am before winding up against Argentina at...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Bok squad announced for Bloemfontein camp
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux on Friday named a squad of 47 players invited to attend the team’s second training camp in Bloemfontein from Sunday, 26 March to Sunday, 9 April, with an eye on announcing his squad of 28 for the World Rugby U20...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on South African referees prominent in June Tests
A number of SA Rugby referees will feature prominently during the Test window in June, with Jaco Peyper given the responsibility of handling the highly anticipated first test match between New Zealand and the British & Irish Lions. World Rugby...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland U20s team named for final regular season clash against the Brumbies U20s
Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named his side for their Round 5 Super U20s Championship clash against the Brumbies U20s this Sunday, 26 March. Only two changes have been made to the starting side that claimed their third straight win of the...
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Mar 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 2
Queensland Premier Rugby returns tomorrow for Round 2 of the 2017 season, with four great matches on offer for grassroots Rugby fans. The game of the round will see Sunnybank host Norths at Oldmac Oval. This match will be LIVE streamed via...