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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Three more signings for the Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have confirmed three more player signings ahead of their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 competition. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed the signing of the young up and coming lock, Phillip du Preez (22) the versatile...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings secure friendly against SWD in George
The Southern Kings have confirmed that they will be playing their first friendly match against the SWD Eagles in George on the 5th of February. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said the team had originally been planning to play the Stormers, but this was...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup takes rugby to cloud nine
The ninth season of Varsity Cup promises innovation and development As the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International continues to elevate rugby development in South Africa, it was fitting that the official launch for the 2016 season was hosted...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on England appoint Dylan Hartley as captain
Dylan Hartley has been appointed England captain and will lead the team during the RBS 6 Nations which starts against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday 6 February. Hartley, who has been capped 66 times for England, became the youngest ever Premiership...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens kick off season against Brazil
The Bok Women’s Sevens will kick off their 2016 season this week with a series of matches against their counterparts from Brazil in Stellenbosch as they build towards trying to reclaim their place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series this year. ...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Pools, squads and fixtures for the Wellington Sevens
Round 3: Wellington: 30 – 31 January 2016: Pool A: South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland, Russia Pool B: Argentina, Fiji, Wales, Japan Pool C: France, USA, England, Samoa Pool D: Kenya, Australia, Canada, Portugal Pool A Squads: South Africa: Chris Dry,...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ireland U20 Squad Announced for 2016 RBS 6 Nations
The Ireland U20 squad, sponsored by PwC has been named by Head Coach Nigel Carolan for the 2016 RBS Six Nations Championship. The 30 man squad features four players from last year’s campaign – Andrew Porter and Adam McBurney of Leinster, Conan...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Allan and Watson join Scotland camp in St Andrews
Prop Alex Allan (Glasgow Warriors) and back-row Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) have been added to the Scotland squad for the pre-RBS 6 Nations camp in St Andrews. The pair checked into the team hotel with the rest of the group last night (Sunday) and will...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Simmons named interim St.George Queensland Reds captain
Queensland Rugby Union today announced lock Rob Simmons as interim captain of the St.George Queensland Reds, until prop James Slipper returns from injury. It will be Simmons’ first time captaining Queensland, but he has spent the last 12 months in a senior...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Christian Lealiifano signs on with Australian Rugby and Brumbies for two more years
Qantas Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano has today inked a new two-year deal with the Australia Rugby Union and the Brumbies. The flexible contract will see the 16-Test utility remain with the Brumbies until at least the end of 2018, while enabling him...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams to make his debut at Wellington Sevens
Sonny Bill Williams is named in a strong New Zealand side ahead of their home tournament, the HSBC Wellington Sevens. The All Blacks Sevens team to play the third leg of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, the Wellington Sevens, features one new cap in Rugby World...
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Jan 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on 6 Nations squads
6 Nations Squads: IRELAND SQUAD: Forwards: Rory Best (Captain), Sean Cronin, James Cronin, Ultan Dilate, Tadhg Furlong, Jamie Heaslip (VC), Rob Herring, Mike McCarthy, Jack McGrath, Martin Moore, Sean O’Brien, Tommy O’Donnell, Rhys...
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Jan 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on Scotland Coach Cotter recruits contact specialist for RBS 6 Nations
Head Coach Vern Cotter has appointed Defensive Contact Specialist, Richie Gray, on a consultancy basis for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship. Gray joins the Scotland set-up following a three-season spell as South Africa’s Specialist Breakdown...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on CNN International adds Rugby and Formula E shows to its sports line-up
CNN International is launching two new action-packed monthly shows on Formula E and rugby – CNN’s Supercharged and World Rugby shows. These programmes will extend the network’s wide range of premium sports coverage spanning golf, sailing, horse racing,...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on More players join the ranks of the Southern Kings squad
The Southern Kings have confirmed a number of new signings following a week of intensive training with the SA rugby Mobi Unit. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed that Pumas flanker, Chris Cloete, (24) and Sharks Lock John-Charles (JC)...
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Jan 22, 16 •
1495 Views •
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Comments Off on England Sevens Squad named for Wellington and Sydney
Ethan Waddleton and Jack Wilson will make their England Sevens debuts in Wellington next weekend in the third leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Waddleton who turned 19 in November was one of the first players to join the England Sevens academy...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results
Thursday 18: Rebels vs Manu Samoa Friday 19: Lions vs Jaguars (Emirate Airline Park, JHB, Time: TBC) Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs Chiefs vs Blues ***Some venues and times still need to be confirmed***...
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Jan 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Fiji Sevens team announced for Wellington and Sydney Sevens
Fiji Squad: Alivereti Veitokani Amenoni Nasilasila Apisai Domolailai Emosi Mulevoro Isake Katonibau Jasa Veremalua Neman Nagusa Osea Kolinisau Pio Tuwai Savenaca Rawaca Semi Kunatani Seremaia Tuwai Sevuloni Mocenacagi Vatemo Ravouvou Coach: Ben Ryan...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Pollard might miss start of Vodacom Super Rugby season
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard might miss the opening weeks of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition due to a shoulder strain. This was confirmed by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday. Pollard picked up a...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on QUADE COOPER SIGNS ON WITH QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS
Quade Cooper is hoping for a Olympics berth in 2016. The Australian Rugby Union today announced Quade Cooper has joined the Qantas Australian Sevens program and will be available for selection for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The 27-year-old flyhalf will be...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Academy Week, General News, School, Youth Weeks •
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Comments Off on Dates and venues for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks announced
SA Rugby on Tuesday announced a new structure to the 2016 Coca-Cola Youth Weeks, with the junior tournaments being hosted concurrently in Paarl and the Under-18 tournaments in Durban. In the past all the tournaments were hosted at different venues. The...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on JOSEPH ACCEPTS JAPAN JOB
Highlanders CEO Roger Clark today announced that head coach Jamie Joseph has signed to coach Japan from the end of the Super Rugby season. “Obviously we have mixed emotions about Jamie moving on; we would have liked him to sign a new contract with our...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Maritzburg College 1st XV Fixtures 2016
2016 MAR 24 Kearsney Easter Festival Maritzburg College vs Dale College _____________________________________ 2016 MAR 26 Kearsney Easter Festival Maritzburg College vs Selborne College _____________________________________ 2016 MAR 28 Kearsney Easter...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on CAVALIERS CURRIE CUP SQUAD AND COACHING STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT
Boland Rugby, represented by BRU President Ivan Pekeur, BRU Director of Rugby Alan Zondagh and Boland Cavaliers Head Coach Brent Janse van Rensburg, today (20 January 2016) announced the Boland Cavaliers Currie Cup squad and coaching staff for 2016, during a...
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Jan 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Slight Rugby Law Changes
South Africa’s top match officials met in Newlands for its annual course and were told small changes to the laws. The changes make things clearer, always a good idea for laws. 1. Maul When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier,...
