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Apr 23, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nathan Harris extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
Mobile All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand, extending his contract until 2021 with New Zealand Rugby and the Gallagher Chiefs. 27-year-old Harris made his Investec Super Rugby and All Blacks debut in 2014 two...
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Apr 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS TOUR SQUAD TO AUSTRALASIA
A 27-man Cell C Sharks touring squad will depart on a three-week Australasian tour today. Head Coach, Robert du Preez has opted to take 16 forwards and 11 backs on tour. The tour opener will be in Parramatta against the Waratahs, before the team heads over...
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Apr 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 10
The Emirates Lions emerged as the only winning side of the South African Conference in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby action thanks to their gripping away win in Waikato on Friday morning. The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks were handed defeats in Cape...
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Apr 18, 19 •
1541 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 10
· Emirates Lions get Whiteley boost for Chiefs clash · Cell C Sharks restore experienced front row to face Reds · Du Toit back in...
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Apr 18, 19 •
1136 Views •
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Comments Off on Sharks players treat children fighting cancer to a movie day
On a typical week day, a CHOC (the Childhood Cancer Foundation) beneficiary may spend several hours going through the gruelling process of receiving chemotherapy treatment. But on Wednesday 17 April, those same hours were spent putting smiles on their faces...
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Apr 18, 19 •
1087 Views •
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Comments Off on Jackson re-signs with Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors centurion Ruaridh Jackson has signed a new contract with the club until June 2020 and with the option of a further year, subject to medical. The 31-year-old, equally comfortable at full-back or fly-half, made his 150th appearance for the...
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Apr 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Hodgson pens first professional deal
Edinburgh have further bolstered their squad ahead of next season with the re-signing of Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy second-row Jamie Hodgson on a one-year deal. Hodgson, 21, graduates to his first professional contract and signs the deal in partnership...
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Apr 18, 19 •
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Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Parents crucial in supporting players of the future
Support from parents is the single-most important factor in nurturing young rugby players, new research by a Swansea University team for the Rugby Football Union has found. The findings have already prompted England Rugby to introduce a requirement that...
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Apr 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Record investment for New Zealand Rugby
Record $191m invested in rugby in New Zealand Financial result ahead of budget, but challenges ahead New Zealand teams celebrate year of on-field success Female player numbers continue to drive growth Shaun Nixon elected to NZR Board, Bill Osborne...
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Apr 18, 19 •
1358 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby •
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Comments Off on Roux: Discipline cost Junior Boks against Argentina
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux attributed his team’s 34-33 defeat against Argentina in the U20 International Series at Paul Roos Gymnasium on Wednesday to ill-discipline and said they will continue to learn as the season progresses. Both sides scored...
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Apr 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 10 team against Sharks in Durban
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday night’s match against the Sharks at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban. After being rested last week in accordance with Rugby Australia’s workload management policy, Sefa...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dan Davis signs first professional contract for Scarlets
Dan Davis, one of Welsh rugby’s rising back-row talents, has signed his first professional contract with the Scarlets. The 20-year-old openside has enjoyed a breakthrough season for the region, making 16 appearances and featuring in the European Champions...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Chapron appointed General Manager at Dragons Rugby
Dragons are pleased to announce the appointment of James Chapron as General Manager (Rugby). Chapron will work alongside the Head Coach to lead the Dragons’ high performance rugby environment, responsible for the delivery of rugby operations at the...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks ready for biggest test so far this year
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux said his team was ready to measure themselves in what will mark their toughest assignment thus far this year when they meet the Argentina U20s in their final Under-20 International Series match at Paul Roos Gymnasium in...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Reds
Date: Friday, 19th April 2019 Time: 15h05 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, Durban Referee: Frederico Anselmi Assistant Referees: Jaco Peyper, Glen Jackson Television Match Official: Marius Jonker Springboks Coenie Oosthuizen and Tendai Mtawarira return to the...
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Apr 16, 19 •
1213 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women to face Scotland in home Tests
The Springbok Women and their supporters will be in action in their first Tests on local soil in six years in September and October when they will host Scotland in two encounters in Cape Town. The announcement follows the news that a women’s tournament has...
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Apr 16, 19 •
1582 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Whiteley takes the reigns
Warren Whiteley resumes the captaincy of the Emirates Lions when they take on the Chiefs in the FMG Stadium in Waikato on Friday (09:35 SA time). Whiteley returns seven weeks after suffering a pectoralis major muscle tear in the match...
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Apr 16, 19 •
1279 Views •
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Comments Off on Liam Coltman recommits – to stay in the South through to 2022
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are celebrating further good news, following the recent re-signing of halfback Aaron Smith, with All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman also re-signing with his Super Rugby club and New Zealand Rugby through to 2022. Coltman has...
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Apr 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Paarl Gimnasium Continue Dominance over Affies
Paarl Gimnasium continued their recent dominance over Affies with a 46-19 victory over the Pretoria side in a Premier Interschools match in Paarl on Saturday. The home side kept Affies scoreless in the second half and ran in seven tries to record their third...
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Apr 15, 19 •
1748 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Stunning comeback sees Blitzboks claim Singapore title
The Springbok Sevens staged an amazing comeback in the final of the HSBC Singapore Sevens to beat Fiji 20-19 on Sunday. South Africa were down 19-0 at the break, following three first half tries by Fiji, but stunned their opponents in the second half at the...
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Apr 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 9
· Snyman shines as Vodacom Bulls stampede Reds · Fiery Jaguares maul Cell C Sharks in Durban · Brumbies gallop away from valiant...
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Apr 14, 19 •
1392 Views •
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Comments Off on Guinness PRO 14 Review – Round 20
The Toyota Cheetahs succeeded in sparking a strong finish to the Guinness PRO14 season as they thumped the Dragons 38-13 in Bloemfontein on Saturday in their penultimate pool match to return to winning ways. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile, battled to...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens ready to bounce back in Singapore
The All Blacks Sevens are aiming to bounce back after a sixth place finish in Hong Kong last weekend when they take the field tomorrow at the HSBC Singapore Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (c)2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA NAMES SQUAD FOR SINGAPORE SEVENS
1.Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 23 caps 2. Simon Kennewell, Norths (Sydney), 16 caps 3. Dylan Pietsch, Randwick, 13 caps 4. Lewis Holland (c), Queanbeyan, 44 caps 5. Josh Coward, Sunnybank 2 caps 6. Lachlan Miller, Southern Cross University (Coffs...
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Apr 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD NAMED FOR HSBC SINGAPORE SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his squad for the HSBC Singapore Sevens taking place on 13-14 April, live on Sky Sports Arena. One change has been made to the side that played in Hong Kong last weekend with Tom Mitchell moving from 13th man into...
