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Mar 4, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR 2021 CAMPAIGN
The Buildcorp Wallaroos will kick off their 2021 season next week, convening at the Australian Institute of Sport in the nation’s capital on Monday (8th) for their opening camp of the year. Following the news of the likely postponement of the Rugby World...
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Mar 4, 21 •
1026 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad update
David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations. This follows confirmation that Courtney Lawes would be unavailable for the remainder of the tournament through injury. Eddie Jones’ side, who are currently on a...
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Mar 3, 21 •
1225 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will take on a new mantle after World Rugby announced that the popular event in the Mother City will be the final leg of a revamped and shortened HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2021. The South African leg of the Series will return...
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Mar 3, 21 •
1168 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on STANDER TO LEAD THE FORCE AGAINST THE WARATAHS
Brynard Stander will lead the Western Force out as run-on captain this Friday at 4:45pm (AWST) against the NSW Waratahs at Bankwest Stadium in Western Sydney. Head Coach Tim Sampson has made nine changes to the squad for the club’s first away trip of the...
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Mar 3, 21 •
2457 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby recognizes recommendation to postpone RWC
SA Rugby recognized World Rugby’s decision to recommend the postponement of the 2021 Rugby World Cup to next year, saying although it is disappointing for the Springbok Women’s team, it was understandable and sensible. World Rugby announced late on...
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Mar 2, 21 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Aaron Smith inks major deal with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatū Turbos fans will be celebrating, with halfback Aaron Smith announcing that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatū provincial union that will see him stay in New...
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Mar 1, 21 •
1079 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Distinguished rugby player, Seabelo Senatla, is Volkswagen’s newest brand ambassador.
Western Province rugby player, Seabelo Senatla has joined Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the newest brand ambassador. Free State-born Senatla, who plays for the Stormers in PRO14 and Western Province in the Currie Cup, joins current brand ambassadors,...
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Mar 1, 21 •
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General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Virtual coaching roll-out plan for schools rugby
SA Rugby announced on Monday that coaches, parents and players from schools across the country will be invited to a series of webinars as preparations step up a gear for a return to action later in the year. An announcement was made recently on the return to...
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Mar 1, 21 •
1042 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLISH SPEEDSTER JOINS THE FORCE
England U20’s star Jordan Olowofela has signed a one-year deal with the Western Force in a fantastic international coup for the club. The exciting young midfielder, who can play both at centre and on the wing, joins the Force from English Premiership side...
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Mar 1, 21 •
1314 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen and Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations
The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vodacom Bulls underlining their dominance of the season with a host of names on the shortlists. The Vodacom Bulls accumulated 11 nominations...
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Mar 1, 21 •
879 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE SET TO FIGHT FOR WIN IN SYDNEY
Returning to the Super Rugby AU field for Friday night’s Round 3 clash against the NSW Waratahs after a week’s bye, the Force is working hard to bring home the win. Former All Black lock Jeremey Thrush is expecting the Waratahs to “come out...
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Mar 1, 21 •
1037 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crusaders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 match moved to Sunday
New Zealand Rugby has announced the Crusaders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 match against the Hurricanes will be delayed by one day in a bid to allow fans to attend the match at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch next Sunday. Originally scheduled for...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1124 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Burger joins the #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to announce the signing of Zak Burger who joins the Vodacom Bulls effective March 2021 and has signed on until 2024. The 22-year-old former Paarl Gimnasium scholar has enjoyed several seasons in the colours of the Tafel...
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Feb 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks to play France in RWC2023 opener; match schedule announced
The All Blacks will play the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2023 against traditional rivals France, with the match schedule for the global tournament announced overnight. The All Blacks will play France, Italy and two yet-to-be-determined qualifiers (Africa...
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Feb 26, 21 •
2888 Views •
Fixtures, General News, International, National, Pools, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks’ 2023 RWC dates and venues revealed
The Springboks will kick off the defence of their 2023 Rugby World Cup crown on Sunday, 10 September 2023 against Scotland in the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, it was confirmed when World Rugby officially revealed the dates and venues during a live online...
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Feb 26, 21 •
906 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Reebok Unveils the Nano X1, the Official Shoe of Fitness
Reebok South Africa presents the highly anticipated Nano X1, the Official Shoe of Fitness. Designed to be the most supportive, comfortable, and versatile training shoe the brand has ever made, the Nano X1 is ready to take on and tackle any fitness demand...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1147 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GB Sevens Men and Women Initial training squads announced
GB Sevens are delighted to confirm their initial training squads for the forthcoming campaign. Made possible by an innovative commercial partnership with The National Lottery, GB7s will operate a banded pay structure which will give equal opportunities across...
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Feb 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SALUTING OUR FRONTLINE WORKERS
For the Cell C Sharks vs. Tafel Lager Griquas match and the duration of the preparation fixtures, our Cell C Sharks players will be honouring the frontline workers of our country on our match playing jerseys. The hashtag #FrontlineFighters will feature on the...
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Feb 26, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks players will be honouring the frontline workers
Date: Sunday, 28th February 2021 Time: 17h15 Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Durban Referee: AM Jacobs Assistant Referees: Paul Mente, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official: Marius Jonker Our preparation fixtures kick off this Sunday as the Cell C Sharks host...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1241 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS KIT INSPIRED BY HISTORIC WIN OVER THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS
Sports company PUMA has dug into the team’s archives and found a fitting piece of history as inspiration for the 2021 Vodacom Bulls kit, with the special blue in the new HOME jersey matching the shirt colour when the Blue Bulls beat the fearsome British...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1241 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Youthful Vodacom Bulls named to face EP Elephants
The Vodacom Bulls will take to the field sporting a team that is dominated by the next generation of stars when they host the EP Elephants in a preparation match at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, 28 February 2021. Director of Rugby, Jake White, named flank Nizaam...
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Feb 25, 21 •
922 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play DHL Stormers in Cape Town
For the first time ever the Toyota Cheetahs will be playing against the DHL Stormers on their new home ground in Cape Town Stadium. The action kicks off on Saturday, 27 February at 17:15 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Coach Hawies Fourie announced his...
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Feb 25, 21 •
891 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Time of the essence as 2021 season kicks off
Speeding up play to ensure more action on the field will be key as the 2021 season kicks off this weekend with a series of preparation matches between eight provincial sides, which will feature a countdown clock for kicks and a focus on speeding up set pieces...
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Feb 24, 21 •
1060 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer pleased with Bok Women’s progress
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp in Stellenbosch as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September. Raubenheimer assembled a...
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Feb 24, 21 •
1009 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl leads DHL Stormers at CT Stadium
Lock Chris van Zyl will captain the DHL Stormers in their preparation game against the Toyota Cheetahs at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The experienced Van Zyl leads a DHL Stormers team with a balance of exciting young talent and established performers, for...
