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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand wins bid to host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
• Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says proud moment for Kiwis and rugby fans • First time the tournament will be held in the Southern Hemisphere • Auckland and Whangarei confirmed as host cities The world’s best women rugby players are...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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Comments Off on RISE OF WOMEN’S RUGBY SET TO CONTINUE AS RUGBY AUSTRALIA RAMPS UP GROWTH PLANS
Rugby Australia will continue its push to further the growth of women’s Rugby in Australia after World Rugby awarded the hosting rights for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup to New Zealand early this morning (AEDT). New Zealand won a vote of the World...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women on the right track
Nolusindiso Booi believes the Springbok Women are on the right track as they prepare to take on Spain in the second Test on their European tour on Saturday. After going down 19-5 in a spirited performance against Wales last weekend, the Springbok Women’s...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on 2019 Gold Cup line-up confirmed
The final line-up for the 2019 Gold Cup has been confirmed following a nailbiting conclusion to the domestic club season in the Boland town of Worcester on Saturday. An intercept try deep into injury time gave Onelogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers a 36-29...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wellington and Auckland to host 2019 Test match rugby
Wellington to host IRC 2019 match-up against South Africa Black Ferns and All Blacks double header returns to Eden Park New Zealand’s world champion All Blacks and Black Ferns will feature in a blockbuster double-header in Auckland next year, while...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Formidable Scots will test improving Springboks
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has described Scotland as a formidable side who will present the improving Springboks with a difficult contest on Saturday at BT Murrayfield. The match in Edinburgh kicks off at 17h20 (19h20 SA time). South Africa...
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Nov 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Etzebeth set to return to Springbok training
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set to return to full training this week after recovering from a foot injury he sustained against England at Twickenham two weeks ago, but Warren Whiteley is doubtful for Saturday’s Test against Scotland in Edinburgh. The...
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Nov 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen, Specman and Hendricks amongst new faces in Vodacom Bulls wider training squad
Incumbent Springbok Duane Vermeulen is amongst the new faces in the Vodacom Bulls wider training group for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Vermeulen moved from Toulon earlier this year and following a short spell at Kubota Spears in Japan,...
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Nov 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer takes positives from Wales defeat
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer focused on the positive aspects of his team’s performance on Saturday following their 19-5 defeat against Wales in a competitive Test match at Cardiff Arms Park. The hosts scored two first-half tries to build...
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Nov 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus praise Bok calmness in Paris thriller
Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, praised the calmness of the Springboks to stay in the fight right to the end against France at the Stade de France late on Saturday evening despite enormous defensive pressure from the French side. Bongi...
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Nov 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Boks and French both desperate for a win
The Springboks and France will both be desperate for a win at Stade de France on Saturday according to Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, who admits that his side is determined to return to winning ways following two close defeats against the All Blacks and...
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Nov 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Cornal Hendricks to join the Vodacom Bulls
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce that Cornal Hendricks will join the Vodacom Bulls for the upcoming 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 30 year-old winger played 12 test matches for South Africa, the last in 2015, before a heart...
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Nov 9, 18 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer makes three changes for Wales Test
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer made three changes to his starting team for South Africa’s first Test in four years when they face Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday. Several players are in line to make their Test debuts in the Welsh...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on England men’s squad announced to play New Zealand
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his matchday squad to play New Zealand in their second Quilter International Test at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (KO 3pm, live on Sky Sports HD). Jones makes three changes to the starting XV that beat South...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Experienced trio back for Boks’ Paris Test
The experienced trio of Willie le Roux, Faf de Klerk and Franco Mostert are back in the Springbok starting team for Saturday’s Test against France at the Stade de France in Paris. The match in the French capital is South Africa’s second fixture of the...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY WALES AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM IN CARDIFF
Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Wales on Saturday 10 November, 5.20pm local (4.20am AEDT) 1. Scott Sio (52 Tests) 2. Tolu Latu (10 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (30 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (14 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (28 Tests) 6....
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play France in Toulon named
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named the team to play France in Toulon, France on Friday night (Saturday morning New Zealand time). The team is (number of caps in brackets * indicates debut): 1. Phillipa Love (5) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili (55,...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women expect tough Test against Wales
Springbok Women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi said on Wednesday the team are thrilled by the prospect of playing their first Test match on tour, but that they are bracing themselves for a tough challenge against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday. The...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Madibaz role for former Springbok
Thando Manana’s passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back into Madibaz rugby. The former Springbok flank was recently elected president of the Madibaz Rugby Club, taking over the hot seat...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Hillary Shield Test against England
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November (Kick-off: 3.00PM BST; NZT: 4.00AM Sunday 11 November) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): 1.Karl...
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Nov 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Respect for northern conditions is important
Springbok centre Damian de Allende said on Tuesday they are working hard this week in the build-up the Test against France, whom the South Africans are expecting to be a tough opponent in Paris on Saturday evening. The match is the second fixture of the...
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Nov 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Final push for Blitzboks as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series looms
The Springbok Sevens team entered the final stretch of their preparations for the first two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, in Dubai and Cape Town, in less than a month. All the players have now assembled for the final push for the opening...
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Nov 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Six players join Springbok squad in Paris
Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Franco Mostert, Francois Louw and Vincent Koch have joined the Springbok squad in Paris and are all available for selection for Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against France. De Klerk (scrumhalf)...
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Nov 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad update – New Zealand Test week
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players today to begin preparations for their next Quilter International Test against New Zealand on Saturday 10th November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports HD). Harlequins centre Joe Marchant will join up...
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Nov 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on SA teams go down fighting in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting on Sunday against Irish Guinness PRO14 giants, Munster and Leinster respectively, as both teams suffered narrow defeats at home despite playing some courageous rugby. The Toyota Cheetahs lost by...
