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Jan 23, 20 •
1619 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on No mountain too high for Impi Visser
Scaling proverbial mountains is nothing new for the Springbok Sevens team. Who will forget how they fought back from 19-0 down to beat Fiji 20-19 in a thrilling final at last year’s HSBC Singapore Sevens? Similar scenarios played out last month when the...
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Jan 22, 20 •
2509 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on GUINNESS SIX NATIONS returns for 2020 with a call to “Come as Rivals, Leave as Friends”
The 2020 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS and 2020 Women’s Six Nations was launched in London today, with all 12 captains and coaches in attendance to kick off two months of thrilling rugby. Owen Farrell and Sarah Hunter (England), Charles Ollivon and Gaelle Hermet...
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Jan 22, 20 •
1202 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Challenge accepted – Stedman Gans
Several challenges await the Springbok Sevens team at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend, when the third tournament of 10 in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicks off early Saturday morning (SA time) at FMG Stadium Waikato. The format of...
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Jan 22, 20 •
1044 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 28 captains primed for an historic HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton
The first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament of this Olympic year will take place in Hamilton, New Zealand on 25-26 January. The captains of the 28 participating men’s and women’s teams came together at the iconic Hamilton Gardens today to launch...
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Jan 22, 20 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CRUSADERS v HIGHLANDERS Farmlands Cup
This Friday we play our final preseason fixture in Wanaka, when we take on the Highlanders in the annual Farmlands Cup. Razor has named David Havili as Captain, supported by Vice Captains Whetukamokamo Douglas and Mitchell Drummond. Flanker Billy Harmon...
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Jan 21, 20 •
2084 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Another top Cheetah coach appointed by SARU
Free State Rugby is incredibly proud of another top coach from the Cheetahs who has been appointed by SARU. Daan Human, a former scrum coach and ex-Cheetah player has now been appointed by SARU as the new Springbok scrum coach. Free State Rugby is proud of...
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Jan 21, 20 •
1199 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Plessis, Davids to add speed to Blitzboks team
The HSBC World Sevens Series has become synonymous with all-out action, tries galore, big hits and watching some of the premier athletes in the game trying to outrun each other – all at breath-taking speeds. Some of the fastest players in the world out...
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Jan 21, 20 •
1015 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dove Men+Care and Guinness Six Nations celebrate the values of rugby and kick off the season with multi-year partnership
Dove Men+Care announced a multi-year partnership with the Guinness Six Nations, building on the brand’s global rugby portfolio including partnerships with the English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Italian rugby unions. Dove Men+Care will be working with the...
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Jan 21, 20 •
2011 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CELL C SHARKS CAPTAIN AND SQUAD ANNOUCEMENT
The Cell C Sharks are delighted to announce the appointment of Springbok centre, Lukhanyo Am, as our captain for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The 26-year-old started his rugby at Border before his career took off with the Southern Kings in 2016....
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Jan 20, 20 •
2409 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England men’s squad for 2020 Guinness Six Nations
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 34-man squad for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Jones has included 22 players who played at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan last year and eight uncapped players. Of those uncapped players Tom Dunn, Ben...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1228 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks on track for 2020 – Powell
The end goal for their 2019/20 season is the Olympic Games in Japan, but for the Blitzboks there are also some very real challenges and objectives in the coming months. One of those, according to Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, will be to “play to...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1391 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby fans and players revel in thrilling Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
The new super-charged energy within South African rugby was in full flow on Sunday as a near 50 000-strong crowd at the FNB Stadium carried the momentum of last year’s Rugby World Cup triumph and cheered wildly for their heroes at a thrilling Vodacom Super...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1305 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on After World Cup, Brits is ready to make new memories
Schalk Brits is still revelling in the memory of the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph. But it is a measure of Brits as a man that his most treasured memories have nothing to do with the William Webb Ellis Trophy. Instead, they involve a tent, a...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1161 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2020 Super Rugby Referee Team & Law Trials
Super Rugby has announced the 12-man referee team that will officiate the 2020 season. As in previous years, it comprises an excellent mix of very experienced referees and emerging referee talent that has one or two years Super Rugby behind them. In...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1124 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to go and do the work – Du Preez
After 71 tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, one could expect Blitzboks sweeper, Branco du Preez, to show some reluctance in boarding another intercontinental flight to yet another tournament on the other side of the world. This time, Du Preez...
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Jan 17, 20 •
1160 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN NAMED FOR HAMILTON AS NICK MALOUF TAKES OVER CAPTAINCY REINS
Nick Malouf (c), University of Queensland, 36 caps Joe Pincus, Easts (Sydney), 8 caps Lachlan Anderson (vc), Eastwood, 23 caps Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 16 caps Jesse Parahi, Norths (Sydney), 46 caps Dylan Pietsch, Randwick, 14 caps Maurice Longbottom, Lloyd...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1251 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires
The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service). It is impossible to know how many animals have...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1257 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Welsh rugby legend Roberts bolsters DHL Stormers
Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts will add valuable experience as both a player and mentor for the DHL Stormers in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The seasoned midfielder has joined the DHL Stormers through the financial support of a...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1051 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Richie Gray to return to Glasgow Warriors
Scotland and British & Irish Lions international Richie Gray will be returning to his first professional club, after agreeing a two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2020/21 season. The second-rower becomes incoming head coach Danny Wilson’s...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1819 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions confirms teams, management
The Emirates Lions management for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season is as follows:Ivan van Rooyen: Head CoachSean Erasmus: Defence CoachNeil de Bruin: Attack, Backs & skills CoachJulian Redelinghuys: Forwards – Scrum Coach Warren Whiteley:...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1468 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks announce 28-man squad for Superhero Sunday
The four South African sides competing in the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby tournament will all be in action in Soweto this Sunday as the teams conclude their pre-season preparations. The Cell C Sharks will take on the DHL Stormers, while the Emirates Lions...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1105 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers doubling up in Knysna and Soweto
The DHL Stormers will conclude their pre-season fixtures this weekend as they face the Isuzu Southern Kings in Knysna on Friday and the Cell C Sharks in Soweto on Vodacom SuperHero Sunday. DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson has named both teams, which...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1224 Views •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens looking forward to home advantage
The All Blacks Sevens travelled to Hamilton today for a day of training in preparation for next week’s home tournament, the HSBC Hamilton Sevens. Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens side who will look to continue the form which sees...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1076 Views •
Australia, General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce squad for Rebels pre-season match in Gladstone
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 28-man squad for their opening pre-season fixture against the Melbourne Rebels in Gladstone tomorrow afternoon. The squad features a strong mix of experience and exciting fresh talent in what will be the Reds...
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Jan 15, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom #SuperHeroSunday: #Bullsfamily balanced and exciting team
The Vodacom Bulls have announced their matchday team for #SuperHeroSunday that includes a World Champion, Blitzboks, Vodacom Super Rugby stalwarts and several youthful players who will front up against the Emirates Lions at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, 19...
