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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on BLACKROLL signs biggest Australian partnership yet with ARU
Australian Rugby is pleased to announce a new partnership with BLACKROLL Australia who will become the Qantas Wallabies’ official supplier of athletic training, physio and recovery tools. BLACKROLL, a company which originated from Germany, is renowned for...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Aaron Morris
The charge against Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC for tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i), was heard in London this evening. Morris pleaded not guilty however was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 21 March....
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Phil Dowson
The charge against Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors for striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a), was heard in Coventry this evening. Following a review of the incident which occurred in the first half of the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kok, Afrika can’t wait to get going in Vegas
Blitzbok flyer Werner Kok and playmaker Cecil Afrika enjoy rugby more than bright city lights, but both are very excited about the prospect of cutting up the turf when they play in the exciting HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend. Kok missed the trip to the...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Phil Dowson
Phil Dowson of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his elbow, contrary to law 10.4(a). The flanker allegedly struck Ken Pisi of Northampton Saints with his elbow making contact with his head during the...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Odera Names Provisional Chipu Squad | 2017 National Sevens Series Dates Out
Head Coach Paul Odera has named a provisional 41 man squad as the Kenya U20s prepare for the 2017 Africa U20 Championship set for 17th to 23rd April in Madagascar. Odera has included 13 players who did duty at last year’s Africa U19 Championships in...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses to tour New Zealand in June
England Women will face Australia, Canada and the Black Ferns in a three-match series in June. A 28-player Red Roses squad will travel to New Zealand 2-18 June to take part in the 2017 International Women’s Series ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp Wallaroos to challenge world’s best in June
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will play three Test matches in New Zealand this June in a four-nation series that includes the reigning Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, England, arch rivals New Zealand and women’s rugby powerhouse, Canada. Australia will play...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Buller appoints first female Chair of a New Zealand Rugby Provincial Union
Thirty-three-year-old Westport lawyer Jane Duncan has become the first ever female chairperson of a Provincial Union when she was appointed to lead the Board of the Buller Rugby Union at their recent board meeting. Duncan said she was excited by the challenge...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 18 February
27 players assembled at the MacDonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford this evening for a training camp lasting until Friday 3 March. Forwards (16) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play International Rugby Series at home
Wellington, Rotorua and Christchurch will host the Black Ferns in an international series featuring Canada, Australia and England in June. The series includes a rugby double-header at Rotorua International Stadium when the Black Ferns take on England, ahead...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU announces 10 clubs to play in new Women’s Super Rugby competition
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced the 10 clubs that have been offered places, subject to contract, in the new women’s domestic competition from September 2017. Women’s Super Rugby is a major development for the women’s game in England...
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Mar 1, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update- Katy McLean decision
The England player, Katy McLean, appeared today before an independent Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for dangerously tackling an opposition player, in contravention of Law 10.4(e), during the Women’s Six Nations match...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks keen on player welfare despite fitness demands
The Blitzboks work hard in order to be amongst the fittest contesting the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, but the welfare of squad members will always be a massive priority and player welfare remains a top priority, despite the challenge of a short turnaround...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Legends light up Malelane Rugby Weekend
Thousands of rugby supporters enjoyed a fun-filled, competitive two days of rugby at the Malelane Rugby Weekend, with the Jimmy Stonehouse-coached Pumas Legends beating Ian Macintosh’s South African Legends side 28-7 during the showpiece encounter on...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springbok training squad announced
Curwin Bosch, Zain Davids and Salmaan Moerat all feature in a 50-man Junior Springbok training squad named by SA Rugby on Tuesday as the preparations begin to take shape for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia from 31 May to 18 June. Bosch and Davids...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on 2 DHS rugby players fly the flag for KZN in SARU 7’s Schools U18 squad
Durban High School is celebrating as two of their 1st XV rugby players have been selected for the SARU 7’s Schools U18 squad that will play in Windhoek, Namibia this weekend. Talented rugby players Phendulani Buthelezi and Sanele Nohamba are not only...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on the Western Force in Perth in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made just one change to his 23-man squad which beat the Sharks 28-26 in Round 1. Prop Taniela Tupou...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Road Safety Western Force named for clash with Reds
The Road Safety Western Force have re-shuffled the starting forward pack but made no changes to the backline in their team to face the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium in Round Two of the Vodafone Super Rugby competition on Thursday, 2 March. Head Coach Dave...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Sevens Academy U18s named for Namibia
Three SA Schools representatives from 2016 have been named in the SA Rugby Sevens Academy Under-18 team that will travel to Namibia later this week to play in the Capricorn Group Windhoek Gymnasium Rugby Sevens Festival. Rikus Pretorius, Janco van Heyningen...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Provincial rugby gets super-sized in SuperSport makeover
Community stadiums and clubs to host televised Sunday festivals Exciting three-pool format ensures local derbies every weekend Sunday rugby, triple-headers, regional championships and a new competition name on the rugby calendar are all part of a major...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Aaron Morris
Aaron Morris of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to law 10.4(i). The full back tackled Adam Thompstone of Leicester Tigers in the air during the second half of the Aviva...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Rugby Union AGM Set For 22 March
The Kenya Rugby Union’s annual general meeting will take place from 3.00pm on Wednesday 22 March 2017 at the RFUEA Ground. Key on the day’s agenda will be receipt and consideration of the KRU Board Report for the past year,receipt and consideration of the...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Fitness Update brought to you by KeyHealth and the Arrie Nel Pharmacy Group – 27 February 2017
Vodacom Bulls lock Lood de Jager will miss the team’s next Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Toyota Cheetahs this weekend after suffering a concussion in his debut match for the Pretoria franchise against the DHL Stormers last Saturday. He is in a...
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Feb 28, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women name squad for Las Vegas Sevens
England Women Sevens’ 12-player squad for the third leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series travelled to Las Vegas last night ahead of the weekend’s competition (3-4 March). James Bailey has made three changes to the side. 19-year-old Holly...