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Dec 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on South Africa to face Fiji in Cape Town quarter-final
The Springbok Sevens finished the first day of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens as one of three undefeated teams and will face Fiji in the Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. The Blitzboks outplayed Russia 40-5, France 31-5 and Kenya 26-7 in Pool A on a day that saw a...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby identifies two additional potential franchises
SA Rugby on Friday announced that the Mpumalanga and Griqualand West Rugby Unions had been identified as the preferred candidates to assume places in inter-continental competitions, should opportunities arise. The two unions were selected from a list of four...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks want to be ruthless with a smile in Cape Town
The Blitzboks enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their supporters, but they also enjoy getting the job done with a smile – and that is exactly what Justin Geduld will be aiming to do when the HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament kicks off on Saturday. The...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers take the lead with 2018 jersey
The DHL Stormers have taken another bold step into the future with the launch of the 2018 home and away jersey. The new home jersey, featuring royal blue and white hoops with red trim, will be available in all major retailers and the official online shop...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for Cape Town
All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 12 players for Cape Town leg of the HSBC Sevens Series. 1. Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam Dickson 8. Andrew Knewstubb...
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Dec 8, 17 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
1.Matthew Hood, 2 caps, Sydney University 2. Simon Kennewell, 10 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 29 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 32 caps, Aussie 7s 5. James Stannard, 42 caps, Aussie 7s 6. John Porch, 10 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 11...
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Dec 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks plan to use experience to their advantage
Experience and then some – that is the statistical reality of the Springbok Sevens team, who will start the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend as the most experienced Blitzbok team ever. Four players – Chris Dry (63), Kyle Brown (59), Branco...
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Dec 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2018 – what you HAVE to know
Cape Town is abuzz with sevens rugby action this week in the build-up to the highly-anticipated third instalment of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, the second tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. If you’re attending the event, make sure you know all...
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Dec 7, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lloyd Williams signs a new Cardiff Blues contract
Cardiff Blues can confirm Lloyd Williams has committed his future to the region by signing a new contract. The scrum-half’s current deal was due to expire in the summer and despite rival interest, he has put pen to paper to remain with his home region....
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Dec 6, 17 •
1966 Views •
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Comments Off on Gruff confirms summer departure from Ospreys
Gruff Rees has confirmed that he will leave the Ospreys at the end of the season, bringing to an end an almost 13-year association with the region. Appointed Backs Coach in February 2012 following a six month stint in Italy alongside Rowland Phillips at...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Powell names unchanged side for HSBC Cape Town Sevens
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell rewarded the 12 players who won the opening tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai when he named an unchanged squad for the highly anticipated HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Wednesday. The tournament takes place...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boland Rugby Elite groep 2018
Die Boland Rugbyunie het onlangs ‘n elite oefengroep aangewys om deel te neem aan die voorseisoense oefenprogram van die Boland Kavaliers. Dié uitnodigingsgroep, wat bestaan uit spelers uit die klub- en onder 20 strukture van Boland Rugby, het verlede week...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U20 coaches announced as part of coach development programme agreement
England Rugby has announced the appointment of three U20 coaches for the 2017/18 season. Anthony Allen, Richard Blaze and James Ponton will all join for 18 months as part of the new coach development programme agreement signed between the RFU and Premiership...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jordi Murphy to leave Leinster Rugby
Leinster Rugby can this morning confirm that Jordi Murphy has agreed to join Ulster Rugby for the start of the 2018/19 season. The 26 year old back row has played 95 times for Leinster scoring 17 tries since his debut in September 2011. In his time at...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ulster Rugby confirm signing of Jordi Murphy
Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that Ireland back row Jordi Murphy will join the Province next summer on a two-year deal. There was significant competition to secure the services of Murphy, but the 26-year-old has agreed to move to Kingspan Stadium ahead...
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Dec 6, 17 •
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General News •
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Comments Off on EP YTC targets 2000 participants by 2020
The Eastern Province Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) has set its sights on increasing the number of participants in the programme to 2000 by 2020 as it looks to grow women’s rugby in the region and make a solid contribution to national development....
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Dec 5, 17 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Packed Cape Town Stadium to inspire Blitzboks – Snyman
A packed Cape Town Stadium and a sell-out crowd do give them extra legs and the Blitzboks are determined to reward the South African faithful with a commanding performance at the forthcoming HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend. According to the Springbok...
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Dec 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Patchell latest to extend stay in West Wales
Scarlets are delighted to confirm that outside half Rhys Patchell has committed his future to the region. Rhys Patchell has put pen to paper on a new contract keeping him in West Wales for the next few years. Patchell has made 34 regional appearances since...
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Dec 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Opta Team Rankings after 10 Rounds of Guinness PRO14 Action
As teams from the Guinness PRO14 prepare for European action the Opta team rankings after 10 Rounds have been released. The introduction of the Conference format to the Championship has produced a highly-competitive campaign which is illustrated in the team...
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Dec 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to face hosts France at 2018 U20 Championship
The Junior Springboks have been drawn to face hosts France in Pool C of the 2018 World Rugby U20 Championship, which will be played across three cities in the south of France from Wednesday, 30 May to Sunday, 17 June. The two other teams in the Junior Boks’...
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Dec 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wales scrum-half signs for Ospreys
Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Welsh international scrum half Aled Davies. Fresh from a successful autumn with the Wales squad, 25-year old Davies has become the second international to make the switch from the Scarlets to the Ospreys,...
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Dec 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Davies to leave region at end of season
Scarlets can today confirm that scrum half Aled Davies will leave the region at the end of the current season to join fellow Welsh region Ospreys. Davies, 25, is a product of the region’s Academy having developed through the age grade sides a decade ago to...
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Dec 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Specman keen to excite in Cape Town
Springbok Sevens talisman Rosko Specman can’t wait for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens to kick off on Saturday, as the Blitzboks rate their home tournament as a special highlight in the season. According to Specman, who was a World Rugby Sevens Player of the...
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Dec 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on UJ dig deep to win Varsity Sevens title
Determination to dig deep when it mattered most drove the University of Johannesburg to their first Varsity Sevens rugby title in Durban at the weekend. Despite losing three and drawing one of their nine pool games, the UJ team fought back to power past...
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Dec 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to highlight concussion in BokSmart Facebook Live session
Springbok Sevens stalwarts Seabelo Senatla and Kyle Brown will team up with referee Cwengile Jadezweni on Tuesday, before the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Saturday and Sunday, in a Facebook Live information session on concussion. The session, from 12h00 to 12h30...
