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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ackermann pleased with pre-season progress
Super Rugby pre-season preparations are still in full swing in Johannesburg and Lions head coach Johan Ackermann is content with the squad’s outlook and overall progress thus far. “The guys are showing a lot of enthusiasm and the whole squad has a real...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Graeme College Rugby Day Festival Fixtures 2014
GRAEME COLLEGE / PAM GOLDING Rugby Day Friday 21 March 2014 Programme Somerset Field: 08h00 Muir College vs Port Alfred High 09h10 Cambridge High vs Pearson 10h20 Hudson Park vs Nico Malan 11h30 Grey High vs Marlow 12h40...
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Jan 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from Steven Luatua and the Blues
Blues and All Blacks loose forward Steven Luatua has issued an apology after his appearance in a video posted on social media. Luatua appeared in a video pouring beer down a man’s throat at a private function as part of a current social media craze called...
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Jan 14, 14 •
2112 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Samurai crowned champs in George
The SARU Sevens Academy team’s victory at the George 7sPL tournament on Sunday capped a remarkable seven weeks in which they not only won three tournaments, but also saw the Springbok Sevens team contest two finals in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News, Heineken Cup, National •
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Comments Off on Compulsory concussion education for professional game in England
Aviva Premiership, Greene King IPA Championship and Regional Academy players and coaches will complete an online concussion education module, and further resources will be extended to professional game referees and, through the Immediate Care in Sport...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on The DHL Delivery Run competition
One Lucky Rugby 15 readers will win a chance to bring 2 friends to take part in the DHL Delivery Run on the beach. The winner of the short race will win the new DHL Stormers Jersey PLUS get the chance to meet Stormers players and Springbok legends to get his...
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Jan 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ellery returns and Mitchell leads in Las Vegas
MIKE ELLERY is back in action for England Sevens at the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Las Vegas (January 24-26). The giant Cumbrian has recovered from a quadriceps injury and returns along with experienced forward Chris Cracknell and fly half...
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Jan 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Defending champions Taranaki and Manawatu through to National Sevens finals
Defending men’s champions Taranaki and women’s champions Manawatu qualified for tomorrow’s quarter finals after pool play at the Bayleys National Sevens in Rotorua today. Wellington in the men’s draw and Auckland in the women’s draw, loom as serious...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Botia back in frame for Fiji Sevens
Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan has named an exciting 17-man training squad ahead of the fourth and fifth rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the USA Sevens on 24-26 January and Sevens Wellington on 7-8 February. Former captain Levani Botia is recalled, while...
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Jan 10, 14 •
7533 Views •
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Comments Off on Bellville High School 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Bellville HS Fixtures 2014 1st XV: 22/03/2014Brackenfell Rugby Day 29/03/2014Oakdale Festival 31/03/2014Oakdale Festival 02/04/2014Oakdale Festival 12/04/2014Bellville vs Brackenfell 01/05/2014Bellville vs Walvis Bay HS...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland Landbou 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Boland Landbou Fixtures 2014: 1st XV: 29/03/2014Pukke Festival 31/03/2014Pukke Festival 02/04/2014Pukke Festival 12/04/2014Bishops vs Boland Landbou 26/04/2014Wildeklawer XV vs Boland Landbou 28/04/2014HTS Middelburg vs Boland Landbou...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Stellenberg High School 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Stellenberg High School Fixtures 2014 1st XV: 28/02/2014Stellenberg vs Drostdy THS 15/03/2014Lutzville Sports Day 29/03/2014Italy Tour 31/03/2014Italy Tour 02/04/2014Italy Tour 12/04/2014Tygerberg vs Stellenberg 01/05/2014Stellenberg vs...
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Jan 10, 14 •
3065 Views •
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Comments Off on 6 Nations Fixtures
Saturday, 1 February – Wales v Italy 2.30pm; France v England 5pm Sunday, 2 February – Ireland v Scotland 3pm Saturday, 8 February – Ireland v Wales 2.30pm; Scotland v England 5pm Sunday, 9 February – France v Italy 3pm Friday, 21 February – Wales v...
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Jan 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on USA Sevens residency squad announced for 2014
USA Rugby has announced both the men’s and women’s Eagles Sevens Olympic Residency squads for 2014 at the Olympic Training Centre. Forty-three players – 25 men and 18 women – have accepted contracts to train at the OTC full-time and use the...
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Jan 9, 14 •
3814 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Rugby World Cup 2015 kick-off times and ticket prices released
The Springboks and South African fans on received good news in the lead-up to the 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup in England, with the announcement that three of the team’s four round-robin matches will begin at 17h00 (19h00 SA time) and only one at 20h00 (22h00...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Senior, Saxons, Under-20s and RBS 6 Nations squads
ENGLAND Head Coach Stuart Lancaster today announced one change to the Senior England Elite Player Squad. George Ford (Bath Rugby, right) replaces Leicester Tigers’ Toby Flood in the mid-season squad revision under the Rugby Football Union’s agreement with...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders wish Guildford well
The Crusaders have passed on their best wishes to Zac Guildford following the announcement by French rugby club Clermont Auvergne that it has signed the winger for a two year contract with the option of a third year. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Paul John steps down as Wales Sevens coach
Ahead of rounds four and five of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series, Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has stepped down. John has announced he will take up a role as backs coach at Cardiff Blues and will be replaced by assistant coach Gareth Williams who...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on SACS 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Date Opposition 20-22 March U14 and U16 Hermanus Tournament March 30- 2 April 1stXV Grey High Festival (2 games) 12-April Internal Trials 16-21 April 1stXV St Stithians (3 games) 1- 3 May U14a, 15a, 161, 1stXV Wynberg Festival (2 games) 10-May Bishops H...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Force finalize 2014 playing roster
The Western Force has completed its 2014 squad with the signing of Natal Sharks back-rower Brynard (pron: bray-nard) Stander for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons. Stander’s recruitment continues the club’s move away from a reliance on Australia’s...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ben Mowen to Pursue International opportunities from 2015
Australian Rugby Union today announced current Qantas Wallabies Captain, back rower Ben Mowen, will pursue his Rugby career in France at the end of 2014. Mowen said the decision is based on personal and family considerations. “I have loved the...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Men’s & Women’s Sevens Teams Head To Nationals
The Canterbury men’s and women’s sevens teams travel to Rotorua tomorrow to contest the Bayleys Nationals Sevens title. Both teams head to the Nationals following their recent title successes at the South Island tournament hosted in Timaru in November....
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on European Competitions
The RFU continues to urgently work with all parties, with the clear aim of ensuring that a competitive European tournament continues beyond this season, to grow the game both domestically and across Europe. Bill Beaumont, RFU Chairman said, “The RFU has...
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman names strong side for George 7’sPL
Three members of the Springbok Sevens team that won the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in December have been included in the SA Sevens Academy team for the George 7sPL tournament this weekend. The George 7sPL will be played at Outeniqua Park on...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
