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Nov 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Exciting start to Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier
The Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier got off to a thrilling start at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday with Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia winning all three of their matches to stamp their authority on the opening day....
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Nov 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens set for American Samoa clash in Olympic Qualifier Quarter-Finals
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side’s bid for a spot at the Rio 2016 Olympics continues tomorrow when they take on American Samoa in the Oceania Qualifying tournament at the Trusts Arena, Auckland. Led by interim Head Coach Tim Walsh, the...
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Nov 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Players From Around The World To Attend Second Annual Rugby Athletes Commission
International rugby players from around the world will congregate in London on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th November at the second annual Rugby Athletes Commission (RAC). The International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) and World Rugby (WR) jointly...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS
Round 1: Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue 12/11/2015 19:45 P3 Harlequins 41 – 18 Montpellier The Twickenham Stoop 13/11/2015 19:30 P1 Brive 13 – 9 Newcastle Falcons Stade Amédée-Domenech 13/11/2015 19:30 P5 Edinburgh Rugby 28 – 10...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on BLITSBOKKE: DIT GAAN KLOPDISSELBOOM #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! skryf: “Een ding is seker: die Blitse se afrigter, Neil Powell wie self vir hulle uitgedraf het, se sukses het die afgelope paar jaar hand oor hand toegeneem. En dit bemoedig.” Dit gaan blykbaar klopdisselboom by die...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there continues to be a large amount of speculation over players that are leaving the Union. Aside from Tim Whitehead and Lizo Gqoboka, who were confirmed as leaving yesterday, the EP Kings can confirm...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens handed challenging Dubai draw
The Springbok Sevens were drawn with Scotland, Samoa and newly-promoted core team Russia for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on 4 and 5 December. According to the draw announced by World Rugby on Friday, South Africa are the top-seeds in Pool...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner
The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Updated fixtures for Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five South African match officials for Six Nations
Five South African match officials have been appointed to do duty in next season’s Six Nations, which kicks off on the first weekend of February 2016. Jaco Peyper has been appointed to referee France against Ireland in Paris (Saturday, 13 February)...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies to embark on historic 10th Grand Slam Tour in 2016
After falling one win short of a Rugby World Cup triumph, the Qantas Wallabies will return to the northern hemisphere next Spring for a history-making shot at the ‘Grand Slam’. The Australian Rugby Union today announced a five-Test, seven-match Spring...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on ‘Honoured’ Jones ready for DHL Stormers challenge
New DHL Stormers head coach Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced – and decorated – coaches in world rugby at present, but he is still very honoured at the prospect of taking up the reins of the Cape Town-based Vodacom Super Rugby franchise....
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT
Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there have been a number of issues raised in the media over the past few days, and acknowledge and apologise for our lack of proper communication on these...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on African Men’s Sevens teams do battle for Olympic Qualification
Twelve of the top African Men’s Sevens teams will go head-to-head at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday and Sunday for a sought-after spot at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco,...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs
Waratahs Rugby is delighted to confirm that Volvo Cars Australia has extended its partnership with the NSW Waratahs for a further three seasons, becoming the naming rights sponsor of the NSW Waratahs High Performance Centre, Official Sponsor of the NSW...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force has added significant size to its forward pack for 2016 with the recruitment of Queensland Country lock Richie Arnold. Arnold, identical twin to ACT Brumbies and Wallabies lock Rory Arnold, stands at a towering 208cm and 127kg –...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Barbarians Team to play the New Zealand Heartland XV
Australian Barbarians Team to play the New Zealand Heartland XV on Friday 13 November: 1. Jed Gillespie (Greater Sydney Rams) 2. Ryan Dalziel (CSU Country Eagles) 3. Tyrel Lomax (UC Canberra Vikings) 4. Ben Hyne (Brisbane City) 5. Nick Palmer (CSU Country...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Folau to be sidelined for three months following ankle surgery
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will be sidelined for three months after scans confirmed he will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained at the Rugby World Cup. The 2014 and 2015 John Eales Medalist played in all but two of the Wallabies’ Rugby World...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Search begins for 2016’s New Zealand Under 20
Fifty players have been selected to attend the first development camp as coaches work to identify and develop the players who will defend their World Rugby Under 20 Championship title in England next year. Players selected to attend the development camp in...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Provincial Women’s Sevens players look to impress Dazel
A group of 24 provincial women’s Sevens players will be determined to prove to Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel in the next three days that they have what it takes to play professional Sevens rugby at a training camp in Stellenbosch from...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz are here to win
The FNB Madibaz are ready for the upcoming FNB Varsity Cup competition as they are set to face UJ in their opening round fixture on 8 February in Johannesburg. “We are not here to just participate. We are here to win. We want to make that clear from the...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU Statement: Stuart Lancaster
The Rugby Football Union can confirm that Stuart Lancaster has, by mutual consent, stepped down as England Head Coach. The decision follows England’s recent Rugby World Cup campaign which saw the team knocked out of the tournament at the pool stages after...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pollock to retire from international refereeing
New Zealand’s most senior referee Chris Pollock is retiring from international rugby. Pollock, 43, has returned to full time teaching in his home town province in the Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen acknowledged the...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ludick looks to lead Madibaz to glory in 2016
CAPTION: Scrumhalf Ivan Ludick (centre) will be leading the Madibaz onto the field during their 2016 Varsity Cup rugby campaign. Photo: Saspa Newly appointed FNB Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick is champing at the bit for the 2016 Varsity Cup rugby season...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Olympic 7s Qualifiers – Fixtures and Officials
The qualifying tournament to take part in the Sevens at the Olympic Games in 2016 is taking place in JHB on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2015. The matches will be played at Barnard Stadium in JHB. There are 12 countries taking part, divided...