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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND RUGBY MOURNS THE PASSING OF PETER FATIALOFA
Today Auckland Rugby mourns the loss of the one of this union’s much-loved rugby personalities. Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa (54) died suddenly this morning in Samoa and his passing has left shock waves across the rugby community. From the Ponsonby Rugby...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks to honour war dead at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Paris
The All Blacks will honour those who sacrificed their lives in the two World Wars at a special wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The ceremony will take place at the daily Rekindling of the Flame at...
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Nov 5, 13 •
5249 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on First round of Southern Kings 2014 Friendlies announced
The Southern Kings have confirmed the first round of Super Rugby Friendlies early in 2014, before the Super Rugby Season kicks off. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, announced that three friendlies with South African Franchises, the Cheetahs, Lions and Stormers,...
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Nov 5, 13 •
2596 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders appoint new Marketing Manager
Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby Chief Executive Hamish Riach is pleased to announce that Doug McSweeney has been appointed to the role of Marketing Manager for both organisations. Mr McSweeney comes from a background of ten years in sports management and...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on New Sevens coaching structure for Hong Kong
Former Wales Sevens head coach Gareth Baber has been announced as the new head coach at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), meaning he will take over from Dai Rees as the country’s Rugby Sevens coach. The move follows on from Rugby Sevens becoming...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on England close on top two in rankings
England consolidated their third place in the IRB World Rankings by beating Australia 20-13 win at Twickenham on Saturday. In reclaiming the Cook Cup, the home side boosted their rating by more than half a ranking point to close on South Africa in second. The...
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Nov 4, 13 •
5120 Views •
Cell C Community Cup, Club Rugby, General News, International, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on 2014 Cell C Community Cup Wild Cards confirmed
DEFENDING champions GAP Despatch will face Eastern Province arch-rivals Spring Rose in the televised opening match of the 2014 Cell C Community Cup, after SARU on Monday confirmed the New Brighton club as one of five wild cards to be invited to participate in...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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General News, International, South Africa •
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Comments Off on SARU nominated for Discovery Sport Industry Awards
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) again featured strongly among some of the top sporting brands and organisations for the 2014 Discovery Sport Industry Awards, with the federation being nominated in three categories. SARU earned nominations for the Best TV...
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Nov 4, 13 •
1932 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Sevens is a “win-win” for Games
Few people are embedded in the fabric of the Olympic Games like Sebastian Coe (in picture). As an athlete and administrator, Coe has been at the sharp end of the biggest sporting event in the world, and is therefore perfectly placed to predict what lies ahead...
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Nov 4, 13 •
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General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Youngsters set to inspire a nation ahead of RWC 2015
With two years to go to the Rugby World Cup 2015 Final, the Rugby Football Union is sending a clear signal that young people have a massively important role to play in the build-up to and legacy from one of the world’s largest sporting events. The RFU on...
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Nov 3, 13 •
2094 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Upbeat Springboks arrive in Cardiff
A cold and rainy Cardiff greeted the Springboks on Sunday upon arrival in Wales, where they will kick off the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Millennium Stadium next weekend. The Springboks will face Wales, the current Six Nations champions, for the first...
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Nov 3, 13 •
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General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Leopards and EP take top honours at SARU Sevens
The Leopards men’s team and Eastern Province Women’s team on Saturday took top honours at the annual SARU Interprovincial Sevens competition at GWK Park in Kimberley after two taxing days of rugby. The Leopards men defeated the Pumas 34-21 in the Cup...
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Nov 2, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU Sevens Interprovincial Championship results
On Friday South Africa’s provincial Sevens teams descended on GWK Park in the annual SARU Interprovincial Sevens tournament. SARU Interprovincial Sevens pools: Men: Pool A: Western Province, Lowveld, Free State, Leopards Pool B: KZN, Griffons, Valke,...
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Nov 2, 13 •
2068 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Welsh 7’s coach demands more from his chargers
With just under one month to go until the second round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, Wales’ head coach Paul John has challenged his side to become more consistent. Wales arrived on the Gold Coast earlier this month as...
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Nov 2, 13 •
2596 Views •
Australia, Europe, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
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Comments Off on Legends turn back the clock in celebrations
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the breath-taking Rugby World Cup 2003 Final, rugby legends from England and Australia pulled their national jerseys back on Thursday for a charity match at the Twickenham Stoop in London. The memory of 22 November 2003,...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on GOLDEN LIONS RUGBY UNION WELCOMES RUDOLF STRAEULI
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to announce the appointment of ex-Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli, as General Manager: Professional Rugby and Commercial. Straeuli’s appointment will commence immediately and the role will see him manage all senior...
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Nov 1, 13 •
2257 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Bok Sevens resume training
The Springbok Sevens training squad have resumed with preparations for their next two HSBC Sevens World Series assignments in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. Neil Powell steered the team to fourth place in his first tournament at the Gold Coast in October since...
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Nov 1, 13 •
4465 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on Schools Participating in Kearsney College Easter Rugby Festival 2014
Kearsney College managed to secure many of South Africa’s Super Schools to participate at Kearsney College Easter Rugby Festivals 2014. Participating schools for 2014 Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) Grey College (Bloem) Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen...
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Nov 1, 13 •
2695 Views •
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Comments Off on Michael Rhodes hearing postponed until further notice
The disciplinary hearing for DHL Western Province forward Michael Rhodes, scheduled to take place on Friday, has been postponed until further notice. The player was cited for a dangerous tackle in the Absa Currie Cup final last Saturday and was scheduled to...
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Nov 1, 13 •
2455 Views •
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Comments Off on All Black and Japan teams for Saturdays Tokyo test
NEW ZEALAND: 15-Beauden Barrett, 14-Charles Piutau, 13-Ben Smith, 12-Francis Saili, 11-Frank Halai, 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Tawera Kerr-Barlow; 8-Richie McCaw, 7-Sam Cane, 6-Steven Luatua, 5-Dominic Bird, 4-Jeremy Thrush, 3-Ben Franks, 2-Dane Coles, 1-Wyatt...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on French squad named for All Black test on 9th November
FRANCE SQUAD: Forwards: Vincent Debaty, Yannick Forestier, Benjamin Kayser, Dimitri Szarzewski, Nicolas Mas, Rabah Slimani, Alexandre Flanquart, Yoann Maestri, Pascal Pape, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Thierry Dusautoir, Wenceslas Lauret, Bernard Leroux, Yannick...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on England team for Twickenham clash against the Wallabies
ENGLAND TEAM: 15-Mike Brown, 14-Chris Ashton, 13-Joel Tomkins, 12-Billy Twelvetrees, 11-Marlon Yarde, 10-Owen Farrell, 9-Lee Dickson; 8-Billy Vunipola, 7-Chris Robshaw (captain), 6-Tom Wood, 5-Courtney Lawes, 4-Joe Launchbury, 3-Dan Cole, 2-Tom Youngs, 1-Maku...
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Nov 1, 13 •
2206 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australian team to take on England
AUSTRALIA TEAM: 15-Israel Folau, 14-Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13-Tevita Kuridrani, 12-Matt Toomua, 11-Nick Cummins, 10-Quade Cooper, 9-Will Genia, 8-Ben Mowen (captain), 7-Michael Hooper, 6-Scott Fardy, 5-James Horwill, 4-Sitaleki Timani, 3-Ben Alexander, 2-Stephen...
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Nov 1, 13 •
2086 Views •
Australia, General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Fisher and Larkham move into new coaching structure
Laurie Fisher has been appointed the University of Canberra Brumbies Director of Rugby while Stephen Larkham is the club’s Head Coach, under the new coaching framework announced on Friday. Using a structure common to European rugby clubs, both Fisher and...
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Oct 31, 13 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Provincial Sevens teams get ready to make their mark
The title of SARU Sevens Interprovincial champions will be at stake in Kimberley in the next two days as the country’s provincial Sevens teams descend on GWK Park in the annual SARU Interprovincial Sevens tournament. The event features 16 men’s teams and...
