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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2016 Investec Rugby Championship
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (with province, Investec Super Rugby team and Test caps in brackets) Forwards: Hookers Dane Coles...
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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on The National Sevens Series Returns…
The National Sevens Series kicks off on 6th/7th August with the first leg, the Prinsloo Sevens taking place at the Nakuru Athletic Club. This tournament will then pave way for the George Mwangi Kabeberi Sevens on 13th/14th August in Nairobi before heading...
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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on University edge past Sunnybank for Grand Final birth
University of Queensland have booked their place in next weekend’s BLK Queensland Premier Rugby grand final, securing a 32-31 victory over Sunnybank in an end-to-end classic preliminary final at Ballymore. University got off to a perfect start with Tom...
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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Thomas Odundo Appointed D.o.R
Thomas Odundo has been appointed as the Kenya Rugby Union’s new Director of Rugby. The former Kenyan international who later coached the national team between 2004 & 2006 will begun his new role on Monday 1 August 2016. “This is a challenge...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sendin and Erasmus to coach SA Schools teams
Lance Sendin and Sean Erasmus, first team coaches of Hugenote in Wellington and Paarl Boys High respectively, have been appointed as head coaches of the two SA Schools teams for the Under-19 International Series in Cape Town and Paarl from 12 to 20 August, SA...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dean Ryan to join RFU
Dean Ryan will join the RFU in August as Head of International Player Development. Reporting to Nigel Melville, the RFU’s Director of Professional Rugby, Ryan will be responsible for leading and managing the international performance pathway to provide a...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on GITEAU SET TO RETURN FOR WALLABIES TRAINING CAMP
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man train-on squad to assemble in Sydney on Monday (August 1) ahead of the Wallabies camp on the Central Coast. The squad contains four uncapped players, including Waratahs prop Tom Robertson and...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on BLK Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Preliminary Final
The 2016 BLK Queensland Premier Rugby preliminary final will kick off this Sunday at Ballymore, with University of Queensland and Sunnybank going head-to-head for the chance to face Brothers in the grand final on Sunday, 7 August. University will be looking...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Cape Town Sevens tickets on sale today
Tickets for the second HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament go on sale today (Friday 29 July at 09h00) through Computicket and at their Shoprite/Checkers outlets, with prices starting at R150 for a full day’s rugby action. Tickets to a dedicated, alcohol-free...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas up preparations with strategy session
The Steval Pumas upped their preparations for the Nashua Currie Cup in what was described as a highly productive strategy session on Wednesday, 27 July. On the day, the players and management put their heads together for a recap of last season’s...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Muir college vs Woodridge match results
Venue: Woodridge (Thornhill) Fixture Date& Time: Saturday, 23 July 2016 (11:30) Team Name: Muir College Team Name: Woodridge Full-time score: 7-8 Full-time score: Half-time score 7-8 Half-time score 0-0 0-0 Player Number Player Name Tries Conv. Penalty...
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Jul 29, 16 •
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Comments Off on Grey High v Grey College Team Lists
Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from April to August....
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on MINJIRE DEBUTS FOR THE SIMBAS
With the Elgon Cup/ Rugby Africa Division 1A looming large, Impala Saracens utility back Ian Minjire (pictured above) has been handed his test debut while Nondescripts lock Ronnie Mwenesi returns to the Simbas after a year long injury layoff as the match...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions on the hunt for Vodacom Super Rugby final spot
Hurricanes host Chiefs in first semi-final in Wellington First-ever semi-final in Johannesburg The Emirates Lions will tackle defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, in one of two mouth-watering semi-final clashes on Saturday. The vital...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions on Saturday
Jaco Kriel will lead the Emirates Lions in their first ever home Semi-Final Super Rugby clash against the High Energy Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 30 July at 15:00. Dillon Smit and Steph de Witt has been included on the bench. Kick-off is...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on YTC Girls to celebrate Women’s Day
The eight SA Rugby Women’s Youth Training Centres (YTCs) will celebrate Women’s Day and the massive strides made in women’s rugby since its inception in South Africa with two exciting tournaments in George and Pretoria next month. The aim of the...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Blackadder and Matson confirm move to Bath
BNZ Crusaders coaches Todd Blackadder and Tabai Matson have confirmed that they will head to Bath Rugby Club in England. Blackadder will become the Director of Rugby and Matson has been contracted as Head Coach. Blackadder has been Head Coach of the BNZ...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Impressive prop, Tom Robertson re-commits to NSW Waratahs for further two years
The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of 21-year-old prop, Tom Robertson who has committed to the Club for a further two seasons until 2018. The self-confessed scrum analyst has earned the respect of Waratahs’ teammates and supporters...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Digby Ioane for 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have confirmed that winger Digby Ioane is heading to Christchurch to join the squad in 2017. BNZ Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach confirmed that Ioane has signed a two year contract, taking him through to the end of the 2018 season with the BNZ...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – July 27
DHL Stormers flank Siya Kolisi has undergone surgery on his ankle and will be out of action for the next three months. Kolisi sustained the Syndesmosis injury in the opening stages of the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Chiefs...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens off to Rio Olympics
The Springbok Sevens rugby squad departed Cape Town on Wednesday morning, keen to join up with the rest of TEAM South Africa in Brazil as the start of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro looms large. The Blitzboks team will be aiming for Olympic glory in...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Statement regarding Rene Ranger
New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have initiated misconduct proceedings against Rene Ranger following a drink driving incident earlier this month. Ranger appeared today at the Waitakere District Court and pleaded guilty to charges of careless driving and drink...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on Safaricom Seals Partnership Deal With Kenya Rugby
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) and Safaricom have signed a new sponsorship deal extending their six year partnership. The new deal will see Safaricom become KRU’s official Communications Partner for all rugby tournaments organised by the union. Safaricom...
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Jul 27, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders appoint General Manager Professional Rugby
The BNZ Crusaders have appointed Angus Gardiner as the new General Manager Professional Rugby. He will step aside from his current role as Team Manager to take up the position. BNZ Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said it gave him great pleasure to announce the...
