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  • Five Australians to make HSBC Sevens World Series debut in new look Aussie 7s side

    Nov 25, 16 • 1507 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Five Australians to make HSBC Sevens World Series debut in new look Aussie 7s side

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named a new-look squad to represent Australia in the first tournament in the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World Series with five players to make their HSBC Sevens World Series debut in Dubai on December 3....

  •  Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Nov 25, 16 • 1051 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on  Wallaby XV fall to French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    The Wallaby XV have fallen to the French Barbarians side 19-11 at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux on Friday morning in front of a 30,028 crowd. In a historic match for Australian Rugby, the Wallaby XV showcased the past, present and future of the Wallabies,...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Ireland in Dublin

    Nov 24, 16 • 1199 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Ireland in Dublin

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 26 November, 5.30pm local time (4.30am Sunday 27 November AEDT) Scott Sio (28 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (115 Tests) Sekope Kepu (75 Tests) Rory Arnold (8 Tests) Rob Simmons...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Ryan Mills

    Nov 24, 16 • 1037 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Ryan Mills

    The charge against Ryan Mills of Worcester Warriors for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e) was heard in Coventry yesterday. Mills pleaded guilty and was given a two-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 6th December. The incident...

  • Four debutants in Springbok squad to face Wales

    Nov 24, 16 • 1740 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Four debutants in Springbok squad to face Wales

    Total of 12 changes to match-23 for Welsh Test Janse van Rensburg, Ulengo and Cassiem to make Springbok debuts Uncapped Du Preez on bench with Marx, Van Zyl and Mapoe   Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jamba Ulengo and Uzair Cassiem will make their Springbok...

  • England Make Four Changes For Pumas Clash

    Nov 24, 16 • 1298 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Make Four Changes For Pumas Clash

    England head coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his side to play Argentina in Saturday’s third match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). George Kruis (Saracens) is named at second-row after...

  • England Women name side to face Canada

    Nov 24, 16 • 1222 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women name side to face Canada

    Simon Middleton has made six changes to his starting 15 for England Women’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series Test against Canada on Saturday at Twickenham, KO 5.05pm. Broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, this fourth autumn Test provides...

  • Gold Cup players arrive in Scotland

    Nov 24, 16 • 1408 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Gold Cup players arrive in Scotland

    Two of South Africa’s best club players arrived in Scotland on Thursday on a six-month international exchange following their excellent performances in the recently completed Gold Cup. Siyaya Brakpan hooker Ian Oosthuizen and Your Communications College...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against France

    Nov 24, 16 • 1381 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France

    The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the fourth and final Test of the All Blacks Vista Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 26 November (Kick-off: 9.00PM CET, 9.00AM Sunday 27 November NZT). The matchday 23 is: 1. Joe Moody...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Calum Clark

    Nov 24, 16 • 1086 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Calum Clark

    The charge against Calum Clark of Northampton Saints for striking with his elbow, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Coventry this evening. Clark pleaded guilty and was given a three-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The...

  • Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team ready to begin title defence

    Nov 24, 16 • 1539 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team ready to begin title defence

    After months of pre-season training, the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has been named to defend their Dubai Sevens crown and begin their campaign to become the first Australian team to win back to back HSBC Sevens World Series titles. Headlining the...

  • Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup

    Nov 24, 16 • 1329 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Darfield to host 2017 Farmlands Cup

    South Island Super Rugby supremacy is on the line again this February, when the Farmlands Cup goes up for grabs. Following on from the success of the inaugural Farmlands Cup fixture hosted by the Pulse Energy Highlanders in Waimumu in February 2016, the BNZ...

  • Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Nov 24, 16 • 1163 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians in Bordeaux

    Wallaby XV team to face French Barbarians at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux on Thursday 24 November, 8.45pm local time (6.45am Friday 25 November AEDT) Paddy Ryan (NSW Waratahs) Nathan Charles (Clermont) Tom Robertson (NSW Waratahs) Will Skelton (c) (NSW...

  • Vodacom kicks off their Vodacom Super Rugby Jersey Launch campaign on Twitter

    Nov 23, 16 • 1374 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom kicks off their Vodacom Super Rugby Jersey Launch campaign on Twitter

    Vodacom kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby Jersey Launch campaign yesterday on Twitter (@VodacomRugga). The mechanic is for twitter users to choose which team jersey they would like to see, as soon as it gets released. On the day their selected jersey is...

  • Brown steps down, Snyman to take over as Springbok Sevens captain

    Nov 23, 16 • 3367 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Brown steps down, Snyman to take over as Springbok Sevens captain

    Kyle Brown has stepped down as Springbok Sevens captain and will instead settle into a more supportive role to the younger leaders in the squad, with Philip Snyman appointed as the Blitzboks’ new captain. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell praised Brown for...

  • Black Ferns Sevens name four new players in squad for season opener in Dubai

    Nov 23, 16 • 1432 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens name four new players in squad for season opener in Dubai

    Four new players have been named in the Black Ferns Sevens squad picked for the opening tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai next week. The team is: Ruby Tui Shakira Baker Jordon Webber Niall Williams Sarah Goss (captain)...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 22 November

    Nov 23, 16 • 1198 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 22 November

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium.   Forwards (14) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison...

  • Disciplinary update Sam Cane decision

    Nov 23, 16 • 1782 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Sam Cane decision

    Sam Cane, the New Zealand flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner (appointed by World Rugby) for...

  • Disciplinary update Malakai Fekitoa decision

    Nov 23, 16 • 1627 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Malakai Fekitoa decision

    Malakai Fekitoa, the New Zealand centre, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner (appointed by World Rugby) for an allegedly dangerous...

  • England U20 Announce Six Nations Fixtures in Exeter, Darlington and Northampton

    Nov 22, 16 • 1526 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 Announce Six Nations Fixtures in Exeter, Darlington and Northampton

    Rugby fans across the country can watch England Under 20 compete in the Six Nations this season with home fixtures being played in Exeter, Darlington and Northampton. The schedule of fixtures replicates the senior teams, with England kicking off the...

  • SportPesa Unveiled As Kenya Sevens Shirt Sponsor

    Nov 22, 16 • 1891 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SportPesa Unveiled As Kenya Sevens Shirt Sponsor

    The Kenya Rugby Union unveiled leading sports betting firm SportPesa as official shirt sponsor of the Kenya Sevens national team at a function held in Nairobi on Tuesday 22 November 2016. KRU Chairman Richard Omwela, addressing the press in Nairobi said,...

  • Disciplinary update Nicolas Sanchez decision

    Nov 22, 16 • 2043 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Nicolas Sanchez decision

    Nicolas Sanchez, the Argentina outside half, 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...

  • GROOTRugby 17 Nov 2016

    Nov 22, 16 • 999 Views • General News • • Comments Off on GROOTRugby 17 Nov 2016

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  • Liam Gill wins 2016 Pilecki Medal

    Nov 22, 16 • 1249 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Liam Gill wins 2016 Pilecki Medal

    Former St.George Queensland Reds flanker Liam Gill has been named the 2016 Pilecki Medal winner for players’ player of the year. The 24-year-old claimed the back-to-back title, after winning it for the first time in 2015. Gill, who has since left the Reds...

  • Own the Force campaign being noticed

    Nov 22, 16 • 1097 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Own the Force campaign being noticed

    Management of the Western Force said while a decision to cut one of the five Australian Super Rugby franchise teams at the end of the 2017 season had been delayed, the Western Force was yet to secure its future. However, Western Force CEO Mark Sinderberry...