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  • Jannie du Plessis ruled out of Italy Test

    Nov 17, 14 • 2111 Views • Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Jannie du Plessis ruled out of Italy Test

    Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Padova with a hamstring injury.   Du Plessis left the field in the Springboks’ 31-28 victory over England last Saturday after injuring his hamstring and knee. He...

  • Three extend contracts as Vodacom Bulls get ready for 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season

    Nov 17, 14 • 2935 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Three extend contracts as Vodacom Bulls get ready for 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed that Werner Kruger, Akona Ndungane and Duncan Matthews have extended their contracts and will be available to play for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Former Springbok...

  • SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    Nov 17, 14 • 3081 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    With reference to media reports that have surfaced, The Sharks CEO John Smit would like to confirm the following: Michael Horak has joined The Sharks as a defensive and kicking coach for the union. With regard to Paul Perez who arrived for the first time this...

  • Horak and Kings part ways

    Nov 17, 14 • 2600 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Horak and Kings part ways

    EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous has confirmed that senior defense coach, Michael Horak, has left the employ of the EP Kings.   “Michael Horak was released from his contract , and has taken up the position as defensive coach at the Sharks.”   “We...

  • Players named for New Zealand Women’s Sevens Dubai camp squad

    Nov 17, 14 • 1644 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Players named for New Zealand Women’s Sevens Dubai camp squad

    New Zealand Women’s Sevens Head Coach Sean Horan has named 16 players to attend a final selection camp ahead of the opening tournament of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai next month. The camp attendees were selected after the second and...

  • Touch Isithembiso

    Nov 17, 14 • 3266 Views • General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Touch Isithembiso

    On the 6th of December, Isithembiso Babies Home will have their third touch rugby fundraiser, Touch Isithembiso (in Port Elizabeth). The touch fundraiser continues on the success of the previous two events. Isithembiso officially opened their doors on the 1st...

  • Dreyer called up to Springbok squad

    Nov 16, 14 • 2937 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Dreyer called up to Springbok squad

    Photo: Etienne Burger Xerox Golden Lions prop Ruan Dreyer has been called up to the Springbok squad as injury cover for Jannie du Plessis.   Dreyer will join the squad in Italy as soon as his travel arrangements have been made.   Du Plessis left the...

  • Communication Key To A Positive Outcome For Samoan Rugby

    Nov 16, 14 • 1844 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Communication Key To A Positive Outcome For Samoan Rugby

    On October 27, Samoa International Rugby players raised serious concerns with the International Rugby Board (IRB) and the International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) regarding the governance and management of the Samoan Rugby Union (SRU). Members of the...

  • LATE SURGING QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO TOPPLE FRANCE IN PARIS

    Nov 16, 14 • 1725 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on LATE SURGING QANTAS WALLABIES UNABLE TO TOPPLE FRANCE IN PARIS

    A late surging Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by France 29-26 in Paris on Sunday morning. The loss means that Australia has been unable to keep their unbeaten run against France in 2014 after the 3-0 successful series in June of this year. Australia...

  • Meyer lauds clinical Boks at Twickenham

    Nov 16, 14 • 1894 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Meyer lauds clinical Boks at Twickenham

    Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer lauded his team for a clinical performance in yet another wet-weather game as they beat England by 31-28 at Twickenham in London on Saturday afternoon.   The win stretched the Springboks’ unbeaten run...

  • MATCH REPORT: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Nov 15, 14 • 2344 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on MATCH REPORT: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Written by: William Brown / Rugby 15 New Zealand held on to their unbeaten record on their end-of-year tour of the northern hemisphere by beating a brave Scottish outfit by 24-16 at BT Murrayfield, after leading 14-10 at half time. The first half was not the...

  • Paul Perez contract with Kings terminated

    Nov 14, 14 • 2650 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Paul Perez contract with Kings terminated

    Eastern Province Rugby have confirmed that they have terminated Samoan winger Paul Perez’ contract with immediate effect. Perez, who was seen as playing an integral role in the EP Kings plans for the 2015 season, disappeared for two days this week, without...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV to play second Cook Islands Residents XV match named

    Nov 14, 14 • 1663 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV to play second Cook Islands Residents XV match named

    The New Zealand Heartland XV squad to play Cook Islands Residents XV on Saturday has been named by Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin today. A decision on Jake Ashby’s avilability for the match will be made on Saturday morning (NZT). Kick-off for the match...

  • RFU appoints Helen Weir CBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director

    Nov 14, 14 • 2382 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU appoints Helen Weir CBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director

    The Rugby Football Union is delighted to announce Helen Weir CBE will be joining its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Helen is an exceptional businesswoman who combines a high calibre career spanning multiple sectors with a passion for rugby....

  • SCHATZ AND BEALE TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD

    Nov 14, 14 • 1695 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SCHATZ AND BEALE TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD

    The Qantas Wallabies have made two changes to their squad with backrower Jake Schatz and playmaker Kurtley Beale to join the team in Dublin ahead of next Saturday’s match against Ireland. Their inclusion comes with experienced backrower Scott Higginbotham...

  • Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Under 20

    Nov 14, 14 • 1757 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Under 20

    Three former All Blacks and current ITM Cup coaches will lead the 2015 New Zealand Under 20 IRB Junior World Championship campaign with Canterbury’s Scott Robertson appointed Head Coach. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen today announced...

  • French coach names unchanged starting XV

    Nov 13, 14 • 1901 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on French coach names unchanged starting XV

    France team: 15-Scott Spedding, 14-Yoann Huget, 13-Alexandre Dumoulin, 12-Wesley Fofana, 11-Teddy Thomas, 10-Camille Lopez, 9-Sebastien Tillous-Borde, 8-Damien Chouly, 7-Bernard Le Roux, 6-Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5-Yoann Maestri, 4-Pascal Pape, 3-Nicolas...

  • Preview: England vs Springboks

    Nov 13, 14 • 2579 Views • General News, International, Springboks, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Preview: England vs Springboks

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Springboks take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what can be described as a “must win” for both sides. They haven’t played each other since the end of year tour in 2012 where South Africa narrowly...

  • PREVIEW: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Nov 13, 14 • 2727 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on PREVIEW: SCOTLAND VS NEW ZEALAND

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Written by: William Brown / Rugby15 Scotland’s comfortable win over Argentina at BT Murrayfield last week, as well as the announcement of the All Black team they come up against this week, must have revived the hopes of every Scot...

  • Scotland name an unchanged Starting XV

    Nov 13, 14 • 2177 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Scotland name an unchanged Starting XV

    Head coach Vern Cotter has shown faith in his winning Scotland formula for this Saturday’s visit of world champions New Zealand to BT Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). All 15 men that started the national team’s impressive 41-31 win over Argentina...

  • Watson wins first start for England against the Springboks

    Nov 13, 14 • 2256 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Watson wins first start for England against the Springboks

    Anthony Watson will start his first international for England in Saturday’s QBE International against South Africa at Twickenham (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports HD). Watson replaces Bath Rugby teammate Semesa Rokoduguni on the right wing in the only...

  • LATEST ANTI-DOPING REPORT FOR RUGBY RELEASED

    Nov 13, 14 • 1416 Views • International • • Comments Off on LATEST ANTI-DOPING REPORT FOR RUGBY RELEASED

    The fourth Anti-Doping Annual Report for rugby in England has been published on behalf of the Anti-Doping Advisory Group. The group is responsible for advising on anti-doping policy for rugby in this country and is made up of key stakeholders, including: the...

  • SEKOPE KEPU TO PLAY MILESTONE 50th TEST FOR AUSTRALIA AGAINST FRANCE

    Nov 13, 14 • 1600 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SEKOPE KEPU TO PLAY MILESTONE 50th TEST FOR AUSTRALIA AGAINST FRANCE

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Qantas Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu will play his milestone 50th Test for Australia in Saturday’s (7am Sunday morning AEDT) Trophée des Bicentenaires and Spring Tour clash against France at Stade de France. The talented...

  • All Blacks team named to play Scotland at Murrayfield

    Nov 13, 14 • 1359 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play Scotland at Murrayfield

    The All Blacks team to play Scotland this weekend in the third Test of the MyRepublic Northern Tour has been named, with hooker James Parsons capping off a whirlwind call-up to the All Blacks by being named in the starting XV. The All Blacks play Scotland at...

  • Fiji team named for Wales clash

    Nov 12, 14 • 1517 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Fiji team named for Wales clash

    Fiji: Campese Ma’afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (Capt), Masi Matadigo, Nikola Matawalu, Joshua Matavesi, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Nemani Nadolo, Vereniki Goneva, Waisea Nayacalevu,...