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  • DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    Dec 1, 16 • 1190 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    All Blacks Sevens stalwart DJ Forbes is in line to achieve the all-time tournament appearance record when he runs out at the HSBC Dubai Sevens tomorrow (NZT). Forbes will notch up his 80th tournament appearance. The World Rugby HSBC World Sevens Series begins...

  • St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    Dec 1, 16 • 1584 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    The St.George Queensland Reds will resume a rivalry which dates back to the formative days of Super Rugby when they take on the Blues in their first match of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on February 11. The Reds-Blues rivalry harks back...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    Dec 1, 16 • 1976 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    The charge against Jack Condy of Scarlets for punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Bristol this evening. The player pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd November. Therefore he is now free...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    Dec 1, 16 • 1344 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    The charges against Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints for charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h) and Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons for striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a) were heard in Leeds this evening. Brookes pleaded guilty and was...

  • Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Dec 1, 16 • 1235 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Naya Tappar, the USA women’s winger, appeared today (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Nov 30, 16 • 1546 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready as can be to test themselves against some of the best sides in the world at the season-opening Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Thursday and Friday. Newly appointed captain,...

  • Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    Nov 30, 16 • 1255 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) has announced the five finalists from both the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams for the Rugby Sevens Players’ Player of the Year Award, with the winners to be announced at the RUPA Awards...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    Nov 30, 16 • 1135 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George...

  • Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision

    Nov 30, 16 • 1251 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision

    Dean Mumm, the Australia flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent World Rugby-appointed Citing Commissioner for allegedly lifting an...

  • Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Nov 29, 16 • 3684 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...

  • NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016

    Nov 29, 16 • 1108 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016

    The NSW Rugby Union are pleased to announce record increases of junior, senior and regional participation levels across the state for 2016. The Australian Sports Commission data released today shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in the country,...

  • Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby

    Nov 29, 16 • 1103 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby

    Australian Sports Commission data shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in Australian primary schools. After a landmark Olympic year for the sport, Australian Rugby’s primary school program “Game On” now ranks as the 8th most popular sports...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green

    Nov 29, 16 • 1313 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green

    Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a). In the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Newcastle, Green struck Kieran Brookes of...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes

    Nov 29, 16 • 1294 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes

    Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h). The prop was sent off by referee Andrew Jackson in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and...

  • Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision

    Nov 29, 16 • 1445 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision

    Elliot Daly, the England wing, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent World Rugby Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for tackling an opponent in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4 (i),in the fifth...

  • Springboks return home from disappointing tour

    Nov 28, 16 • 1865 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks return home from disappointing tour

    The Springboks returned to South Africa from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Monday morning, and coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss both expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour. The Springboks started with a draw...

  • PUMA Unveil Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Kit 2017

    Nov 28, 16 • 2639 Views • General News • • Comments Off on PUMA Unveil Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Kit 2017

    PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled their new Vodacom Super Rugby Home and Away kits. The design of the kits marks a return to Blue for both Home and Away, as a tribute to the Bull’s proud heritage. The...

  • Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Nov 28, 16 • 3190 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...

  • Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced

    Nov 28, 16 • 1503 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced

    The Kenya squads that will compete at this weekend’s Dubai Sevens have been released by the Kenya Rugby Union. The Kenya men’s team will feature in the HSBC Sevens World Series competition where they are in Pool D with Australia, France and Japan....

  • Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai 

    Nov 28, 16 • 1095 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai 

    Please see below an updated squad for the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team for Dubai. The tournament kicks off on Friday, December 2 and Australia has Japan, France and Kenya in Pool D. 1. Sam Myers (c), Norths 2. Edward Jenkins, Aussie7s 3. Michael...

  • England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November

    Nov 28, 16 • 1950 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November

    33 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s final game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Billy Vunipola (Saracens) has been released from the squad due to a knee injury. Vunipola...

  • Disciplinary update hearings

    Nov 28, 16 • 1172 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update hearings

    Disciplinary hearings will be held this week for the two players who received red cards in Saturday’s Autumn International between England and Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday:- England winger Elliot Daly’s hearing will be held on Monday 28...

  • Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships

    Nov 28, 16 • 1523 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships

    Brothers Rugby Club is excited to announce that the 2017 Australian Club Championship will be broadcast live from Brisbane’s Crosby Park on FOX SPORTS on 25th February 2017. FOX SPORTS will telecast the Australian Club Championship match between 2016 BLK...

  • Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end

    Nov 28, 16 • 1143 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end

    An electrifying second half resurgence hasn’t been enough to keep Australia’s hopes of a Grand Slam alive after a 24-27 defeat to a spirited Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The home side starved the Wallabies of possession in the first half, holding the...

  • England women land decisive victory over Canada

    Nov 28, 16 • 1163 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England women land decisive victory over Canada

    England Women finished the Old Mutual Wealth Series with a seven-try victory over Canada at Twickenham on Saturday. Alex Matthews opened the scoring for the Red Roses before Amy Cokayne went over for England’s second from a driving maul, the side’s fifth...