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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Mpupha gets second shot at Bok Women’s Sevens selection
Rugby, cricket and academics come naturally for Zintle Mpupha, who now has her sights set on a second taste of action on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series, three years after she first made her mark for South Africa on the rugby field. The Border...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Peter de Villiers is terug met meer #snorre advies
Alle hare moet as gelykes behandel word, en gelyke geleentheid gegee word om te groei.” Dit is Peter de Villiers, voormalige Springbok-afrigter en wêreldbekende snor deskundige, se advies in die maand waar die lip-lapa koning kraai. Volgende die...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Mathew Luamanu
The charge against Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e), was heard in London this evening. Luamanu pleaded not guilty, but was given a five-week suspension. He is free to play again on 13th December. The back row...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (15) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby announces Respect and Responsibility Review
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the framework of a Respect and Responsibility Review and the panel members who will oversee the work. New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said New Zealand Law Society President and employment lawyer Kathryn Beck...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION OBTAINS ORDER FOR PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION OF WP RUGBY (PTY) LTD
The Western Province Rugby Football Union confirmed today that it had applied for, and obtained, an order for the provisional liquidation of Western Province Rugby (Pty) Ltd, in which it is a 75% shareholder. President Thelo Wakefield and Group CEO Paul Zacks...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu
Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). The back row forward received a yellow card from referee Craig Evans in the weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Draw construction for Mitre 10 Cup 2017 under way
Shaping the draw for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup is under way with the 14 teams making their selections for crossover matches, New Zealand Rugby has announced. With Hawke’s Bay and North Harbour officially swapping places, Hawke’s Bay will play the 2017 season...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist
The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at 2.00pm, has been named. 1. Ralph Darling North Otago 2. Hayden...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Elite Performance Sports To Host Rugby Holiday Camp At Parklands
Elite Performance Sports (EPS) will be holding its annual holiday rugby camp at Parklands Sports Club daily 10.00am to 12.30pm from 8th to the 17th of November 2016. To kick of the camp will be coach Ntso Mkhwanazi from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa. He...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on ARU TO REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN AFTER MEETING WITH RUGBY CONSTITUENTS
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has committed to a review of the 2016-2020 Australian Rugby Strategic Plan following a meeting of key Rugby constituents in Sydney. The meeting, co-chaired by ARU Chairman, Cameron Clyne and former Wallaby, Simon Poidevin...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on GROOTRugby 03 Nov 2016
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby launches National Survey
England Rugby has today launched a national survey for anyone involved or interested in rugby. Running until midnight on 4 December 2016, the survey is designed to help determine the attitudes and motivations of the rugby community in order to shape the...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Quins Land Multi-Million SportPesa Sponsorship
SportPesa and Kenya Harlequin Football Club have today announced a major partnership deal in which the leading gaming company becomes the official title sponsor of the rugby club. The multi million-shilling long-term deal will go a long way in developing the...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on 21 Man Kenya Sevens Squad Announced Ahead Of New Season
The Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled the final list of 21 contracted to the Kenya Sevens squad ahead of the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series. Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has retained 14 of the squad that finished seventh on the log last season while handing...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist
Note: Change of venue for match New venue is Ardmore Marist Rugby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland
New All Black Scott Barrett selected; Julian Savea to play 50th Test The All Blacks team to play Ireland in the historic opening Test match of the Vista Northern Tour at Soldier Field, Chicago, on Saturday 5 November, has been named, with new All Black Scott...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on KRU Hosts Successful Courses In Tharaka Niithi
The Kenya Rugby Union recently hosted a series of training courses in Tharaka Niithi and Nanyuki as well as the Kenyatta University. The courses in Tharaka Niithi, held between 31 October and 1 November 2016 were facilitated by the KRU Training and Eduation...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for matches on 5 November 2016
Those matches this autumn categorised as “Tier 1” internationals by World Rugby will have WR appointed independent Citing Commissioners and an independent Disciplinary Committee also appointed by World Rugby. In other matches, involving a “Tier...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Wales
Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday 5 November, 2.35pm local time (1.35am Sunday 6 November AEDT) Scott Sio (25 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (112 Tests) Sekope Kepu (73 Tests) Rory Arnold (6 Tests) Adam Coleman...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Own the Force and help save Rugby in WA
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity As a loyal supporter of the Western Force, have you ever dreamed of owning the club? Of having your say in how the club is run? Of being recognised for your commitment and passion for Rugby in WA? Now you can. The Force needs...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Peni drops for Western Force
The Western Force have continued to add strength to their backline with the signing of former Western Force Academy member and Wests Tigers Rugby League young gun Chance Peni for the 2017 Super Rugby season. After two years with the Tigers the former Junior...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Allan Bunting appointed Head Coach of Black Ferns Sevens
Experienced sevens coach Allan Bunting has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Olympic silver medal winning Black Ferns Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Bunting has been the assistant coach of the women’s sevens team since 2012, during...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on NSW Waratahs announce re-signing of recent Wallaby call-up, Jack Dempsey for two seasons
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of powerful back rower, Jack Dempsey who will stay with the Tahs for another two seasons. Dempsey has recently been called up as one of four development players to join the Wallabies in this year’s...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Historic afternoon kick offs set for 2017 Qantas Wallabies June Tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today announced the schedule for the three-match June Test Series for 2017, where the Qantas Wallabies will host Fiji, Scotland and Italy. Each of the three Tests, to be played at Melbourne’s AAMI Park, Sydney’s...
