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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on England men’s official squad announced for Rugby World Cup 2019
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his official 31-man squad to participate in the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan beginning next month. Owen Farrell will captain England in his second Rugby World Cup. The squad of 31 players have over 1,000...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Consistency in selection for Springbok Women
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer retained the combinations that made a strong statement against Uganda for their second Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier against Madagascar on Tuesday, naming an identical starting team. The only changes to...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus excited about ‘Farewell Test’ at Loftus Versfeld
The Springboks were preparing to launch themselves into the Rugby World Cup with a momentum-boosting performance at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, said Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, on the team’s victorious return from overseas on Monday...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Taniela Tupou signs long-term contract extension with St.George Queensland Reds
In a positive step for future success at Ballymore, the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced Taniela Tupou has signed a four-year contract extension with the St.George Queensland Reds. The long-term deal will see the powerhouse prop remain in...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Lions, SWD Women in pole position for final spots
The Golden Lions and SWD Women’s teams took a big leap toward possible final berths in the B Section of the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition thanks to comprehensive victories over the weekend, which saw them top the standings in their...
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Aug 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen: Boks continue to strive for consistency
South Africa will enjoy their victory over Argentina and their triumph in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, but Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen said these moments are all stepping stones towards the big goal of the year, the 2019 Rugby World Cup in...
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Aug 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen: Springboks primed for Argentinean onslaught
The Springboks have done their homework and are primed for a massive Argentinian onslaught when the two teams meet on Saturday in Salta the final match of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship, according to Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen. The Springboks...
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Aug 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Cell C Sharks on Saturday at 15:00 in Durban. Coach Franco Smith announced his team with changes. Clayton Blommetjies will be making his return to Currie Cup, replacing the injured Darren Adonis. Carel-Jan...
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Aug 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Quilter Internationals: England team to play Wales
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Wales in their first Quilter International of the season at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 11 August, KO 2pm live on Sky Sports. George Ford (Leicester Tigers) will captain England with 377 caps...
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Aug 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Previews: Premier Division and First Division
Every match will be vital in the Currie Cup – sponsored by DirextAxis Financial Services – this weekend as two teams play their penultimate pool games, while the other four sides enter the second half of the competition. DHL Western Province and the...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Lions change 3 for Bulls clash
The Xerox Golden Lions team to host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday shows three changes from last weekend. Eddie Fouche comes in for the injured Jan-Louis la Grange (concussion) at centre, lock Reinhard Nothnagel...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup 1st Division 2019 Leopards vs Boland Cavaliers
Currie Cup First Division 2019Leopards vs Boland CavaliersSaturday 10 August 2019Olen Park, Potchefstroom The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on the Leopards in a Currie Cup First Division match at the Olen Park Stadium in Potchefstroom on...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Date: Saturday, 10th August 2019Time: 15h00Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, DurbanReferee: Rasta RasivhengeAssistant Referees: Archie Sehlako, Blake BeattieTelevision Match Official: Christie du Preez The Cell C Sharks host the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at JONSSON...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on England men U18s team to play Argentina in U18 International Series
England men U18s head coach Jim Mallinder has named his team to face Argentina in their first game of the U18 International Series in South Africa on Friday at Paul Roos Gymnasium (KO 1.30pm BST). Tighthead prop Fin Baxter will captain the side, with nine...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Two debutants for Black Ferns Perth Test
Two new caps have been named to make their Black Ferns debut in the first Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy match against Australia on Saturday in Perth. The team is (Number of caps in brackets, * denotes debut): Toka Natua (20) Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (28)...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND AT OPTUS STADIUM IN PERTH
Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Optus Stadium, Perth on Saturday 10 August, 5.45pm AWST Scott Sio (56 Tests) Tolu Latu (13 Tests) Allan Alaalatoa (32 Tests) Izack Rodda (19 Tests) Rory Arnold (21 Tests) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (13 Tests) Michael...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on BUILDCORP WALLAROOS NAMED FOR HISTORIC PERTH TEST
1.Liz Patu, Wests, Queensland Women’s XV, 21 caps Averyl Mitchell, Souths (Brisbane), Queensland Women’s XV, 2 caps Evelyn Horomia, Brothers, NSW Waratahs Women, 5 caps Michaela Leonard, Vikings, Brumbies Women, 2 caps Alisha Hewett, GPS/ADFRU, Queensland...
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Aug 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for first Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the first Bledisloe Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test at Optus Stadium, Perth, on Saturday 10 August. (Kick-off: 5.45PM Australian Western Standard Time, 9.45PM NZT). The matchday 23 is as follows...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springboks reshuffle front row for Pumas Test
The experienced Tendai Mtawarira (loosehead prop), Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Trevor Nyakane (tighthead prop) will pack down in the Springbok front row when South Africa face Argentina in the third and final Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter in Salta...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors sign Kennedy on partnership contract with Stirling County
Glasgow Warriors have signed Sean Kennedy on a one-year partnership contract with Stirling County’s Super6 team ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. The scrum-half returns to Scotstoun following a successful loan spell during the 2012/13 season, when the...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi back in blue and white at DHL Newlands
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will start at flank for DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup encounter with Phakisa Pumas at DHL Newlands on Women’s Day on Friday. Kolisi will earn his 30th DHL Western Province cap in his first game since 2014, in a...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Van Zyl to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls as Eksteen debuts
Ivan van Zyl will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday when the Pretoria side travels south to meet the Xerox Golden Lions at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, while UP-Tuks flanker, Fred Eksteen, will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls and Currie Cup debut....
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Focus on final berths in Women’s Interprovincials
The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section teams will have their sights set squarely on working their way into favourable positions to earn possible final berths in two weeks’ time when they take to the field in the penultimate pool round this...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok match tickets up for grabs
Competition Time: Thanks to our wonderful friends at The Blue Bulls #BullsFamily we have some tickets to give away You could stand a chance to win a stet of 2 tickets to go and watch the #Springboks live at Loftus on 17 August 2019 for their farewell game...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Hamilton to host star-studded curtain raiser
• Pacific Legends to play NZ Barbarian Legends before All Blacks-Tonga Test• Match to raise awareness of diabetes and obesity epidemic• Sir Michael Jones and Tana Umaga to coach teams • Midday match to be televised live on SKY Sport Carlos Spencer and...
