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Nov 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Introducing the 2020 Crusaders Squad and our new Captain
Razor has unveiled his 2020 Crusaders squad and new Captain live on SKY Sport. As we head into our 25th season and face a new era, we have a mix of new and familiar faces named in the 38-man squad for the first time. “This is an exciting new era for the...
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Nov 13, 19 •
1946 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on TEAM ONE ON-BOARD WITH THE SHARKS
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are excited to announce a brand new partnership agreement that has been entered into with French company TEAM ONE EVENT, to build international relationships and expand the global reach of the brand. TEAM ONE EVENT, as a sports marketing...
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Nov 11, 19 •
1812 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi thanks South Africa for “unbelievable support” on Trophy Tour
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africans from all walks of life for coming out in their hundreds of thousands to congratulate the Boks on winning the Rugby World Cup in the last week. The Springboks arrived home from Japan on Tuesday and visited...
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Nov 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings make history in Guinness PRO14
There was unbridled joy for the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they made history by registering their first away win in the competition and their first win of the season against Ospreys in Swansea, while ill-discipline saw the...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1955 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Warrior ‘Flo’ calls time on Springbok career
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok backrow forward, Francois Louw, has called time on an outstanding international career. The 34-year-old made the announcement after capping a ten-year Test journey with a winner’s medal in Saturday’s 32-12 victory over...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1823 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Women win in France for the first time since 2012
England Women began their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand. Playing their first game since coming second in the Women’s Super Series in San Diego in the summer, England won in France for the first time since 2012 in front of...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1815 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday
The fifth and final leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Cape Town on Monday. The route plan for Cape Town is as follows (all time approximate):• 10h30: Tour starts at City Hall and bus departs along Darling Street• Left onto...
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Nov 8, 19 •
1536 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team for Ospreys clash
“Cool and experienced” centre, Howard Mnisi, will lead the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday when they take on the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, named his match-day squad of 23 on Friday...
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Nov 8, 19 •
1379 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Cardiff Blues on last match on tour
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Cardiff Blues on Saturday, 9 November in their last of three matches on tour. The action at Cardiff Arms Park, in Cardiff, Wales, kicks off at 19:15 (SA time). Live on SuperSport 1, S4C, Premier Sports, eirSports and DAZN....
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Nov 8, 19 •
1928 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Eastern Cape routes for the weekend
The third and fourth legs of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in East London on Saturday and Port Elizabeth on Sunday, with the final leg scheduled for Cape Town on Monday. The first two legs were in Gauteng and Durban. The actual bus trips...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on SA sides look to finish Guinness PRO14 tours on a high note
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on strong finishes to their Guinness PRO14 tours when they line up against the Cardiff Blues and Ospreys in Wales on Saturday, in what marks their penultimate matches in 2019 in the...
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Nov 7, 19 •
3664 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on FAREWELL TO TENDAI “BEAST” MTAWARIRA
The Cell C Sharks bid a fond farewell to an icon and an absolute legend of Sharks rugby, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of his retirement from international rugby, The Sharks today confirm that he will retire from...
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Nov 7, 19 •
1301 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Scott Fardy to Captain Leinster as Six Ireland Players Return
The Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow evening in The Sportsground in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on TG4 / eir Sport). Cullen has made a number of changes from the team that...
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Nov 7, 19 •
1276 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dragons team to face Edinburgh Rugby
Centre Adam Warren will make his 100th appearance for Dragons as the Men of Gwent face Edinburgh Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 at BT Murrayfield on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Warren – who made his regional debut for Dragons in September 2015...
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Nov 7, 19 •
1233 Views •
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Comments Off on Scotland stars return to face Dragons
Edinburgh Rugby welcome back several Scotland internationalists to their squad for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Dragons at BT Murrayfield (Friday 8 November, kick-off 7.35pm). Scotland stars John Barclay and Ben Toolis are both named in the...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Carty to start as Aki named on the bench for Connacht clash with Leinster
Ireland internationals Jack Carty and Bundee Aki are both named in the Connacht matchday squad to face Leinster in the Sportsground on Friday (Kick off 7:35pm). Carty comes straight back into the side at out half while Aki is named among the replacements for...
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Nov 7, 19 •
2063 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Durban Route for Friday
The second leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Durban on Friday. The route plans for East London (9 Nov), Port Elizabeth (10 Nov) and Cape Town (11 Nov) will be communicated in due course. The route plan for Durban is as follows:•...
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Nov 7, 19 •
1234 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS NAMED FOR OCEANIA SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP
Shannon Parry (c), University of Sydney, QLD Faith Nathan, University of Technology Sydney, NSW Sariah Paki, University of Technology Sydney, NSW Cassandra Staples, University of Queensland, NSW Hagiga Mosby, University of Queensland, QLD Georgia Hannaway,...
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Nov 7, 19 •
1483 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2020 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ON SALE NOW!
The non-stop action and entertainment of the HSBC Sydney 7s continues in 2020 with tickets now on sale for the iconic tournament that lights up Sydney’s summer with a multicultural festival of Rugby from February 1-2. Teams from all over the world will...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Legendary Springbok “Beast” retires at the top
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old veteran of 117 Tests confirmed his decision after a monumental performance in his final match, Saturday’s emphatic,...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Gauteng Route for Thursday
The Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday when they will travel through parts of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto, parading the Webb Ellis Cup from an open-top bus. The route plans for Durban (8 Nov), East London (9 Nov), Port...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA APPOINTS PANEL TO LEAD WALLABIES 2019 SEASON REVIEW
Rugby Australia today confirmed a three-person panel will lead a review of the 2019 Wallabies season. The review panel will consist of former Wallaby and experienced sports administrator, Pat Howard, four-time Olympian and leading High Performance...
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Nov 6, 19 •
1947 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations •
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Comments Off on Rupert Hunter appointed Chief Commercial Advisor
Six Nations Rugby today announced the appointment of Rupert Hunter as Chief Commercial Advisor. Hunter will take over from Dave Kavanagh who will be joining Munster Rugby in January as Head of Commercial and Marketing. Hunter joins the Six Nations from the...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Recruitment process for All Blacks Head Coach under way
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched its process to find the next Head Coach of the All Blacks. The search for a new coach follows Steve Hansen’s decision earlier this year to stand down from the role. NZR has already commenced the process by inviting...
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Nov 6, 19 •
1493 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks humbled by superb support in SA
“Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi when the newly-crowned Rugby World Cup champions were welcomed back to South Africa by thousands of supporters, government officials and a huge media contingent at OR Tambo...
