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Feb 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on NEWCASTLE TO HOST 2020 QANTAS WALLABIES RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP CLASH
Newcastle will host its first ever Test in The Rugby Championship when the Qantas Wallabies and Argentina clash at McDonald Jones Stadium on September 5. The Wallabies will return to the heart of the Hunter for the first time in over eight years, having last...
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Feb 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sevu Reece extends contract with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders
All Blacks and Crusaders outside back Sevu Reece has announced he has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby club until 2022. The news comes on the back of the 22-year-old’s breakout season last year. Reece was called into the Crusaders as a...
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Feb 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on Jones names squad to play Scotland
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 23-man squad to play Scotland in the second round of the Guinness Six Nations at Murrayfield (KO 445pm live on BBC). Mako Vunipola, Jamie George and Kyle Sinckler are named in the front row with George...
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Feb 7, 20 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 2 team against Lions in Johannesburg
The St.George Queensland Reds have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Lions in Johannesburg. Utility back James O’Connor switches from inside-centre to flyhalf in what will be his second start in the Reds’ number-10...
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Feb 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on CRUSADERS vs CHIEFS
The first home game in Christchurch is just two weeks away. But before we kick things off again at home, we are on the road for the next two matches. First up we face the Chiefs in Hamilton this Saturday night. Razor has named his side for the...
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Feb 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers century for Malherbe at DHL Newlands
Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will play his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match for the DHL Stormers in the Round Two encounter with the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The North-South rivals will square off at 17h15 on Saturday, as the DHL Stormers...
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Feb 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls reset for DHL Stormers
Rugby World Cup champion, Trevor Nyakane, has been named to start alongside fellow Springbok prop, Lizo Gqoboka, as the duo pick up their successful scrum partnership in Round 2 of Vodacom Super Rugby action against the DHL Stormers this coming Saturday....
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Feb 6, 20 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions to play Reds
Springbok Andries Coetzee makes a welcome return to the Emirates Lions team for their first Vodacom Super Rugby game at home at Emirates Airline Park against the Reds on Saturday.Coetzee will don the number 15 jumper. In the only other change to the starting...
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Feb 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Reality sets in for Bok Women as RWC dates are announced
The Springbok Women have a little over 19 months to prepare for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand – news that triggered excitement and urgency for SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok Women’s coach, Stanley Raubenheimer,...
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Feb 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to face Highlanders
Date: Friday, 7 February 2020Time: 19h05 (NZDT) 08h05 (CAT)Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinReferee: Angus GardnerAssistant Referees: Paul Williams, James DolemanTelevision Match Official: Chris Hart The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Highlanders at...
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Feb 5, 20 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Bushfires unite rugby fraternity
In the support of Wires and the incredible work they are doing in the continuous effort to rescue and rehabilitate injured animals in Australia due to the widespread bushfires that have still not subsided, the Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions will...
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Feb 5, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms venues for Springboks’ 2020 home Tests
• World Champions’ home Test programme confirmed • Final Springbok Test at DHL Newlands • Rising Georgia make SA debut in Port Elizabeth • New Zealand visit the Lowveld in September The Springboks will bid an emotional farewell to DHL Newlands in...
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Feb 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Free State Cheetahs Celebrate Safe Working Practice Sponsorship
Health and Safety Giant Signs Two Year Sponsorship Agreement with Free State Cheetahs Safe Working Practice is a BEE Level 2 consultancy specializing in health and safety and compliance solutions. The company has been serving the Health and Safety Industry...
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Feb 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on BullsFamily bid farewell to Zondagh
The #BullsFamily have bid farewell to Alan Zondagh, director of Rugby at the end of January. He has stepped down due to personal reasons and to enjoy more quality time with the family. His current role will not be immediately filled. The responsibilities of...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens storm their way to back-to-back titles
• All Blacks Sevens claim fifth and retain spot at top of World Series rankings.The skies opened over Bankwest Stadium this evening as the Black Ferns Sevens claimed their four consecutive World Series title with a 33-7 win over Canada in the Final of the...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sydney finalists Blitzboks close gap on World Series log
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday closed the gap on New Zealand in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log and consolidated second spot after suffering an agonizing 12-10 defeat to Fiji in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Kiwi side are still top of...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Success in SA to boost Toyota Cheetahs’ confidence on tour
Toyota Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie believes his team’s comprehensive 45-0 whitewash of the Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 derby in Bloemfontein on Saturday was the perfect build-up for their tough tour of Ireland and Wales. The Free Staters...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review
• Cell C Sharks down Vodacom Bulls in opening fixture• Four-try DHL Stormers off to flying start in Cape Town• Powerful Jaguares tame Emirates Lions in Buenos Aires The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks both registered winning starts at home in their...
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Feb 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Touring Squad
Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has named a 27-man squad that will depart for Australasia after week one action in their match against the Vodacom Bulls. The team will take on the Highlanders and Hurricanes in their New Zealand leg in week two and...
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Feb 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on South Africa first into men’s semi-finals in Sydney
South Africa are assured of top spot in Pool B after beating France and Argentina on the opening day of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. A pulsating end to the opening day of the HSBC Sydney Sevens saw Fiji beat defending champions New Zealand 26-5 to join hosts...
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Feb 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA GOES UNDEFEATED ON DAY ONE OF THE HSBC SYDNEY 7s
Both Qantas Australian Sevens teams have gone through day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s undefeated with the Aussie Women not having a point scored against them. The Aussie Women were clinical in their opening two matches, racking up big scores against Spain and...
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Feb 1, 20 •
2016 Views •
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Comments Off on Davids gets six as Blitzboks hit straps
Winger Angelo Davids scored a hat-trick of tries against Argentina and France at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta on Saturday as the Springbok Sevens delivered a masterclass of sevens at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. They outplayed Argentina 52-14 and France 24-12 to...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Roberts on debut for DHL Stormers
Wales and British and Irish Lions international Jamie Roberts will make his DHL Stormers debut alongside 10 Springboks named in the matchday squad for the opening round Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Roberts...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview
• Flyhalf duel adds spice to local season opener in Durban • Kolisi leads DHL Stormers from No 8 against Hurricanes • Emirates Lions face difficult task first up in Buenos Aires The 25th edition of Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off this weekend, starting...
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Jan 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named for Sydney
Acting head coach James Rodwell has named his England Men Sevens squad for the HSBC Sydney Sevens [live on Sky Sports Arena]. Ben Harris comes into the 12-player tournament group in the only change to the squad who finished fourth in Hamilton last weekend....
