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  • The Winner of the Investec match ball signed by the All Blacks is…

    Oct 22, 14 • 2126 Views • General News, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on The Winner of the Investec match ball signed by the All Blacks is…

    Ryan Jordan is the lucky Rugby 15 reader who won a match ball signed by the All Blacks who played in the 2014 Rugby Championship courtesy of Investec. Congratulations!!! Photo: Rugby Original post:...

  • WP vs Lions Preview

    Oct 22, 14 • 4206 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WP vs Lions Preview

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography WP and the Lions will contest the Currie Cup final at Newlands on Saturday. The fans can expect a real battle from undoubtably the top two sides in this years Competition. The Lions are playing a very balanced game and could...

  • England announce 33 players for QBE Internationals

    Oct 22, 14 • 1992 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on England announce 33 players for QBE Internationals

      Seven Bath players included in 33-man party Chris Robshaw retains captaincy Semesa Rokoduguni is among three uncapped players named in England’s 33-man squad for the 2014 QBE Internationals against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Australia. Chris...

  • PE Metro Sub Union declare candidate list for EPRU elections

    Oct 22, 14 • 2304 Views • General News • • Comments Off on PE Metro Sub Union declare candidate list for EPRU elections

    The Eastern Province Rugby Union’s PE Metro Sub Union has declared their candidates list for the upcoming elections which will take place on the 29th of November 2014.   Speaking at a press conference today PE Metro Sub Union President, Stag Mitchell,...

  • Ireland Name Squad

    Oct 22, 14 • 1884 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Ireland Name Squad

    The Ireland management team has named a squad of 37 players for the forthcoming GUINNESS Series which features Tests against South Africa, Georgia and Australia. The selected squad, captained by Paul O’Connell, features five uncapped players including...

  • MICHAEL CHEIKA NEW QANTAS WALLABIES HEAD COACH AS SPRING TOUR SQUAD IS ANNOUNCED

    Oct 22, 14 • 2984 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on MICHAEL CHEIKA NEW QANTAS WALLABIES HEAD COACH AS SPRING TOUR SQUAD IS ANNOUNCED

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Australian Rugby Union today announced NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Qantas Wallabies head coach on a three year contract, effective immediately. Cheika’s appointment follows Ewen McKenzie’s...

  • Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    Oct 21, 14 • 2445 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Time: Local time (Dubai) – Check your local listings Fixtures 1. 05 Dec 2014 – 09:00 South Africa 0 – 0 Portugal Pool D 2. 05 Dec 2014 – 09:22 Wales 0 – 0 Canada Pool D 3. 05 Dec 2014 –...

  • All Blacks improve rankings total

    Oct 21, 14 • 1799 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks improve rankings total

    New Zealand’s last-gasp win over Australia in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup match in Brisbane sees the world’s number one team improve their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0.55 of a point. The All Blacks are now on 93.15 points – 2.74...

  • Wales Squad named for Autumn Series

    Oct 21, 14 • 1815 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Wales Squad named for Autumn Series

    Forwards: Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Paul James (Bath Rugby), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Richard Hibbard (Gloucester Rugby), Emyr Phillips (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Rhodri Jones (Scarlets), Alun Wyn...

  • SARU Academy Programme continues to flourish

    Oct 21, 14 • 2636 Views • General News, School, Youth Weeks • • Comments Off on SARU Academy Programme continues to flourish

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) Academy Programme continued to flourish in its second year of operation with several players making their presence felt in the Absa Under-19 and Under-21 B Division finals last weekend, helping their teams to secure...

  • Prince Harry joins teachers learning to coach rugby as part of England Rugby’s All Schools programme

    Oct 20, 14 • 2301 Views • Europe, General News, School • • Comments Off on Prince Harry joins teachers learning to coach rugby as part of England Rugby’s All Schools programme

    Prince Harry today joined teachers and student volunteers for a training session to remember at Eccles RFC in Greater Manchester, alongside Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Sarah Hunter. This was Prince Harry’s second visit in his role as Patron of All...

  • 2014 Maori All Blacks squad named

    Oct 20, 14 • 2492 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on 2014 Maori All Blacks squad named

    The Māori All Blacks squad to take on Japan next month was named in Wellington today and features 11 new caps. The team will be captained by Chiefs midfield back Charlie Ngatai with Tasman loose forward Shane Christie as vice-captain. While New Zealand Rugby...

  • All Blacks squad for MyRepublic Northern Tour

    Oct 20, 14 • 2124 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks squad for MyRepublic Northern Tour

    Photo: Anton Geyser Strong side picked for Tests against USA, England, Scotland and Wales The All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox have selected their squad for the four-Test MyRepublic Northern Tour against the USA, England, Scotland...

  • Scottish Squad named for Autumn test series

    Oct 20, 14 • 1743 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scottish Squad named for Autumn test series

    FORWARDS: Adam Ashe (Glasgow Warriors), Johnnie Beattie (Castres), Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors), Blair Cowan, Geoff Cross (both London Irish), Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford (both Edinburgh Rugby), Chris Fusaro (Glasgow Warriors), Grant Gilchrist CAPTAIN...

  • Final Officials named

    Oct 20, 14 • 1805 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Final Officials named

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Craig Joubert will take charge of the Absa Currie Cup final between DHL Western Province and the Xerox Golden Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Jaco Peyper and Pro Legoete named as the assistant referees. Legoete has also been tasked...

  • Leopards are the APC Champs

    Oct 20, 14 • 2404 Views • Club Rugby, General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Leopards are the APC Champs

    The Leopards on Saturday showed nerves of steel in the national Amateur Provincial Championship final against Emerging Western Province in Potchefstroom for a 33-30 victory and the title. The Amateur Provincial Champions are crowned each year following a...

  • Coca-Cola and LSEN Youth Weeks venues

    Oct 20, 14 • 3951 Views • Academy Week, Craven Week, General News, School, Youth Weeks • • Comments Off on Coca-Cola and LSEN Youth Weeks venues

    The dates and venues for the 2015 Coca-Cola Youth Weeks and LSEN Week were announced by the South African Rugby Union on Monday. The flagship event, the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week, will be hosted at the Markötter Fields at Paul Roos Gymnasium in...

  • BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS CONFIRMED

    Oct 19, 14 • 1916 Views • Australia, General News, National • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS CONFIRMED

    The Buildcorp NRC Semi-Finals kick off on Friday night with Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles hosting McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City on the NSW Central Coast. The second Semi-Final will be played on Saturday afternoon, with Melbourne Rising...

  • Springboks invite eight more

    Oct 19, 14 • 5110 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Springboks invite eight more

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Following the elimination of the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Blue Bulls from the Absa Currie Cup and the conclusion of the First Division, eight more players have been invited to the Springboks’ training camp in Stellenbosch. The...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES GALLANT IN CLOSE DEFEAT TO NEW ZEALAND

    Oct 19, 14 • 1617 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES GALLANT IN CLOSE DEFEAT TO NEW ZEALAND

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Qantas Wallabies have been defeated by the All Blacks at the death 29 to 28 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 45 186. The defeat is the first on home soil for the Qantas Wallabies this...

  • EWEN McKENZIE RESIGNS AS QANTAS WALLABIES COACH

    Oct 19, 14 • 1548 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on EWEN McKENZIE RESIGNS AS QANTAS WALLABIES COACH

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The Australian Rugby Union tonight announced that Ewen McKenzie has resigned as Qantas Wallabies Head Coach. McKenzie announced his resignation after the Qantas Wallabies were gallant in defeat, going down 29-28 to New...

  • Heartland XV for Cook Islands tour named

    Oct 19, 14 • 1551 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Heartland XV for Cook Islands tour named

    The best players from Pink Batts Heartland Championship have been named in the Heartland XV to play three matches, including two in the Cook Islands, by Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin today. The 24-strong squad will play New Zealand Marist XV on 8 November before...

  • WP and Lions through to Currie Cup Final

    Oct 18, 14 • 2553 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WP and Lions through to Currie Cup Final

    Photo: Ruby Wolff DHL Western Province will host the Xerox Golden Lions in Cape Town in the Absa Currie Cup final after the teams won their respective semifinals on Saturday to remain the last teams standing in the competition. DHL Western Province defeated...

  • SPIRITED COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH AGAINST EAGLES

    Oct 18, 14 • 1593 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on SPIRITED COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH AGAINST EAGLES

    Two late tries to replacement scrumhalf, Michael Ruru, has seen the Perth Spirit come agonisingly close in a 40-34 loss to the NSW Country Eagles this evening in Dubbo in the final round of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) season. Despite the...

  • Australia vs All Blacks Teamsheets

    Oct 18, 14 • 1822 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Australia vs All Blacks Teamsheets

    Australia 1. James Slipper 2. Saia Fainga’a 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Sam Carter 5. Rob Simmons 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper 8. Scott Higginbotham 9. Nick Phipps 10. Bernard Foley 11. Joseph Tomane 12. Christian Lealiifano 13. Tevita Kuridrani 14. Adam...