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May 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge
The SuperSport Rugby Challenge is set to deliver body blows to the title aspirations of some teams, while others will be looking at strengthening their positions at the upper tiers of the respective South and North Section logs in the fifth round this...
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May 23, 19 •
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The recently named 2019 Black Ferns squad will play a New Zealand Barbarians women’s side on Sunday in Pakuranga, Auckland. The women’s Barbarians side will be made up of members of the wider Black Ferns training squad and players from Farah...
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May 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on All systems go for SA Rugby U16 and U18 Girls Weeks
It will be ladies first as SA Rugby’s annual Youth Weeks series – where close to 3000 players will showcase their skills in six tournaments across four venues around the country – kick off next month with the U16 and U18 Girls Week tournaments in...
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May 22, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Makata keen to continue upward curve
Four tournaments into the of 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the Blitzboks looked down and out, failing to make the same impact and strong start that saw them winning consecutive World Series titles in 2016/17 and 2017/18. In the next four...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland Cavaliers vs SWD Eagles
SUPERSPORT RUGBY CHALLENGE 2019 SWD Eagles vs Boland Cavaliers Saturday 5 May 2019 Rosemore Stadium, George The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to face the SWD Eagles in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge match at the Rosemore Stadium in George on...
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May 22, 19 •
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The Guinness PRO14 Dream Team will be revealed tomorrow night in a TV special broadcast on Premier Sports 1 and eir sport 1. A panel of over 75 media members were invited to take part in the voting. A group that included many former players and coaches...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named ahead of HSBC London Sevens
England Men Sevens head coach Simon Amor has named his side to play in the HSBC London Sevens this weekend at Twickenham Stadium (live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event on Saturday and Sky Sports Action and Main Event on Sunday). Phil Burgess will captain...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen to lead Vodacom Bulls against Brumbies
Duane Vermeulen will lead the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday. Regular captain, Handré Pollard will miss this clash due to a calf strain picked up in training earlier this week, and...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 15 team against Chiefs in Hamilton
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s clash against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Prop Harry Hoopert will start in the frontrow, while captain Samu Kerevi has been rested for this match in accordance with Rugby...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES AND BRUMBIES STAR SCOTT SIO SIGNS NEW THREE YEAR DEAL UNTIL END OF 2022
Qantas Wallabies star Scott Sio has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2022 on a new three-year deal. The 27-year old established himself as a mainstay of the Wallabies front-row during Australia’s Rugby World Cup campaign in...
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May 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez to treasure London moment
One of the most striking sculptures outside Twickenham Stadium in London, the one in Rugby Road where a couple of players lift another high in the air, could easily have been crafted from a photo in the mind of Branco du Preez, the most experienced Blitzbok...
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May 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Landmark appointment as Laurian Johannes becomes first female national coach in SA
Laurian Johannes, a former Springbok Women’s player, has broken new ground with her appointment as coach of the South African Women’s U20 squad, making her the first female head coach of a national team on the local rugby scene. Another former Springbok...
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May 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATES GEORGE SMITH ON STELLAR CAREER
Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle has led a chorus of praise from across the Australian Rugby community after George Smith announced his retirement from professional Rugby today. Smith’s 20-year professional playing career saw him play at...
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May 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and BNZ Crusaders to investigate allegations
New Zealand Rugby and the BNZ Crusaders Investec Super Rugby Club are jointly reviewing allegations about player behavior while on tour in South Africa. NZR Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass confirmed that enquiries started as soon as staff were alerted by...
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May 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Muller du Plessis: “I’m itching to play for the Blitzboks again”
The enjoyment of playing for the Springbok Sevens team, being part of a special group of players and having an opportunity to make the country proud will be some of the driving factors for the Blitzboks this week in London as they prepare for the penultimate...
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May 20, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Nigel Owens to Referee his sixth Guinness PRO14 Final – Match Official Appointments presented by Big Red Cloud
Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee the Guinness PRO14 Final between Glasgow Warriors and Leinster Rugby at Glasgow’s Celtic Park this Saturday (KO: 18.30). The Welsh official will be assisted by John Lacey (IRFU) and Mike Adamson (SRU) as he...
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May 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Bill Johnston to join Ulster
Ulster Rugby can today confirm that outhalf Bill Johnston will move to the Province this summer from Munster. Johnston was a key member of the Ireland side that reached the 2016 U20 World Championship Final, scoring 11 points in the comeback victory...
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May 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Only three teams left undefeated in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge
Defending SuperSport Rugby Challenge champions, the iSG Pumas, former champions, DHL Western Province and runners up in 2017 and 2018, Tafel Lager Griquas, all remain on track to repeat their previous heroics after good wins this weekend. The three...
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May 20, 19 •
1907 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
· Resilient Vodacom Bulls upset Rebels in Melbourne · Gritty Emirates Lions beat Highlanders in Joburg try-fest · DHL Stormers hold Crusaders to exciting draw It...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on ISRAEL FOLAU ISSUED SANCTION FOR HIGH-LEVEL CODE OF CONDUCT BREACH
Israel Folau issued sanction directing contract termination for high-level Code of Conduct breach Wallabies and Waratahs back Israel Folau has today been issued a sanction directing termination of his playing contract for his high-level breach of the...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Nick Williams signs new Cardiff Blues deal
Cardiff Blues are delighted to confirm talismanic number eight Nick Williams will remain at the region next season. Williams has become a key leader since joining Wales’ Capital Region in 2016 and brings a physical presence in both attack and defence. He...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Scarlets
The Ospreys team to play the Scarlets at Liberty Stadium on Saturday 18th May 2019, 7.45pm KO, is as follows: OSPREYS 15. Dan Evans14. George North13. Cory Allen12. Owen Watkin11. Keelan Giles10. Sam Davies9. Aled Davies 1. Nicky Smith2. Scott Baldwin3....
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Side Named For Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final
The Munster side has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Leinster at the RDS Arena (2.30pm). Munster go into the clash having won 17 of their 22 Guinness PRO14 games so far this season, scoring an average of just under four tries per...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Jake Ball returns from injury for Champions Cup play-off
Wales international Jake Ball will make his return from injury in the Scarlets’ Champions Cup play-off against the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday (KO 7.45pm). Ball injured a foot during the latter stages of the Six Nations campaign, but has...
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May 17, 19 •
1099 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Rhys Ruddock Back to captain Leinster Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen ahead of tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final against Munster Rugby in the RDS Arena (Kick Off: 2.30pm – live on eir Sport & RTÉ Radio). ...
