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Jun 11, 18 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Roux reshuffles team for U20 Champs semi-final
Junior Springbok flyhalf David Coetzer, flanker Phendulani Buthelezi, hooker Tiaan van der Merwe and prop Alulutho Tshakweni will earn their first World Rugby U20 Championship starts in the semi-final against England on Tuesday. Their inclusion is among six...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks humbled and proud to deliver back-to-back World Series titles to SA
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman said it is an extremely humbling and proud feeling to return to South Africa as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions for the second time in as many years. The Blitzboks clinched the series, played over eight...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on England U20s side to play South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to play South Africa in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Narbonne on Tuesday (KO 6pm BST, live on ITV 4). Flanker Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) returns to the starting XV to captain the...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Tian Schoeman joins Toyota Cheetahs
The dynamic fly-half, Tian Schoeman will be joining the Toyota Cheetah on 1 July 2018 ahead of the Currie Cup and 2018/19 Guinness PRO 14 seasons. He has committed until October 2020. Schoeman has been playing for Bordeaux in the French Top 14 during the...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Schalk Brits added to Springbok squad
Hooker Schalk Brits has been added to the Springbok squad and has already joined the group in Bloemfontein, it was confirmed on Monday. Rassie Erasmus, the Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, believes that Brits can play a similar role in the current Springbok...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN FINISH HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES IN FOURTH PLACE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in the 2017/2018 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, despite a disappointing 11th place result at the HSBC Paris Sevens. The side claiming three podium finishes throughout the 10-leg series,...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS WIN SILVER AT HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England Sevens finished second at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Paris after a 14-24 defeat to South Africa in the final. Earlier in the day at the Stade Jean-Bouin, Tom Mitchell’s late try gave England a 19-17 win over Fiji in the quarter-final...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks make history with consecutive World Series titles
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday did a French double by not only defending their HSBC Paris Sevens title, but in the process the Blitzboks also clinched a second consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title. The victory in Paris, where the Blitzboks...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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General News, SuperSport Challenge •
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Comments Off on Weekend of movement for SuperSport Rugby Challenge hopefuls – Week 8 Review
The Toyota Free State XV had their flags lowered and DHL Western Province had to score three unanswered tries to draw their matches in Week 8 of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, as a number of teams pushed for improved log positions as this exciting...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko: It’s playoff time, 80 minutes is all we have
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said on Sunday it would take a determined 80 minute effort in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against England in Narbonne on Tuesday to book a place in the final as the competition reaches the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad reduced for Bloemfontein Test
Nyakane withdrawn from group because of injury Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Nizaam Carr, Travis Ismaiel, Curwin Bosch and Cameron Wright have been released from the Springbok squad back to their franchises following Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND DEFEAT FIJI AND PROGRESS TO CUP SEMI-FINAL HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England started the second day of the HSBC Paris Sevens strongly with a 19-17 win against Fiji in the Cup quarter-final. An early England knock-on handed Fiji the ball and Eroni put the first points on the board, showing his pace and power to break through....
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE FIJI IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England have progressed to the Cup quarter-final at the HSBC Paris Sevens, and will play Fiji on Sunday 10 June (9:13 BST). Earlier in the day England scored four tries and secured a 28-21 victory over hosts France, followed by a 28-19 win against...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus and Kolisi laud Bok character for victory
The character shown by a team full of inexperienced players and some tactical changes on the field were two of the main reasons Rassie Erasmus felt the Springboks managed to overturn a significant deficit to beat England by 42-39 in the opening Test of the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to redeem themselves – Snyman
The Blitzboks will face Spain the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Paris Sevens on Sunday as they look for a perfect ending to their 2017/118 season in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks topped pool B of the event, but had a very slow start to the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TAKE DOWN IRELAND IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES OPENER
Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Saturday 9 June 2018 Australia 18 (Bernard Foley, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley con; 2 pens) defeated Ireland 9 (Joey Carbery 3 pens) Match Summary: The Qantas Wallabies...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Moerat: Junior Boks will have to improve
Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat said although his team was still hurting from their defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match on Thursday, they would rally together and work harder for Tuesday’s semi-final against...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns capped in historic evening
• Black Ferns capping project launched at Eden Park • 1998 World Cup winning squad recognised at special ceremony • 161 Black Ferns to be capped over three years Tall tales of being on tour, a chance to reminisce, and recognition of the first...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks want final fling in Paris to be memorable
The hallmark of the Springbok Sevens team in the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was one of consistency, which saw them playing in all nine semi-finals thus far – the only team to do so – and Blitzbok coach Neil Powell is looking for more of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Opening match of Steinlager Series sold out
Tickets still available in Wellington and Dunedin Fans urged to check tickets and plan ahead The ‘sold out’ sign has gone up at Eden Park for the All Blacks opening match of the Steinlager Series against France on Saturday and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change five for Cape derby
There are five changes to the DHL Western Province team for the SuperSport Rugby Challenge Cape derby against Boland in Worcester on Saturday. The defending champions will be looking to make it seven straight wins this season when they face local rivals...
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Jun 8, 18 •
2511 Views •
General News, International •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers trio released to play in Europe
DHL Stormers players Nizaam Carr, Dewaldt Duvenage and Raymond Rhule have all been released early from their contracts to pursue opportunities abroad. Loose forward Carr, scrumhalf Duvenage and wing Rhule will all leave the DHL Stormers at the end of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
2002 Views •
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Comments Off on England to play South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England will play South Africa in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Tuesday after a 35-10 bonus point victory over Scotland. England led 17-10 at the break through tries from Gabriel Ibitoye, Beck Cutting and James Scott while Tom...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Paris Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to end the HSBC World Series season on a high and have named a strong team to take the field in Paris this weekend. 1. Scott Curry Bay of Plenty 2. Tim Mikkelson Waikato 3. Tone Ng Shiu Tasman 4. Salesi Rayasi Auckland 5....
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Jun 8, 18 •
2246 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to face England in U20 Champs semi-final
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was disappointed with his team’s 46-29 defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Narbonne on Thursday, but he lauded their effort to grind out the bonus point to book their place in the...
