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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tributes flow as Israel Dagg hangs up his boots
One of the most exciting rugby players of his generation, All Blacks, BNZ Crusaders and Hawke’s Bay outside back Israel Dagg, is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby. The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old...
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Apr 5, 19 •
1128 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens excited for prestigious Hong Kong Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are focused on a top result at this weekend’s HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, heading into the final four tournaments of the 2018/19 season. The All Blacks Sevens team is;1. Scott Curry (c)2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe...
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Apr 5, 19 •
2221 Views •
General News, SuperSport Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Herbst to feature for Vodacom Blue Bulls
New recruit Wiehan Herbst will make his first appearance in the light blue this weekend when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on iSG Pumas in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge warm-up match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Herbst joined the squad on Monday from Ulster...
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Apr 4, 19 •
1287 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Fresh start for rejuvenated Blitzboks says Powell
What happened in Vancouver, should stay in Vancouver. That is, sort of, how Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels on the eve of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The Blitzboks completed their training for the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Marshall to start for Ulster versus Glasgow Warriors
The Ulster coaching team have named their match-day squad that will take on Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in Round 19 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm). Luke Marshall, who made a try-scoring impact on his return from a...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues change three for Munster
Cardiff Blues have made three changes to their starting line-up to face Munster in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow night (7.35pm). The Blues travel to Cork on the back of an impressive run of form, which has seen them win six of their last eight fixtures in the...
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Apr 4, 19 •
871 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Cardiff Blues
The Munster side has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm).It is the province’s final home game in Cork this season with tickets still available here.Peter O’Mahony captains the side...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gray to make 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors
Jonny Gray will play his 100th game for Glasgow this Friday as the Warriors welcome Ulster to a sold-out Scotstoun Stadium. The 25-year-old made his debut back in December 2012 in a PRO12 victory over Edinburgh before signing his first professional contract...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 8
· Injury-hit DHL Stormers looking for redemption in Brisbane · Mtawarira to claim SA appearance record in Joburg encounter...
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Apr 4, 19 •
3769 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Fixtures •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Glenwood High School vs Maritzburg College Historic Overview
Premier Interschools kicks off the 2019 season with a 98-year-old rivalry when Glenwood High School hosts Maritzburg College on Saturday, 6 April. The first match between the two schools was played in 1921 at Glenwood, which was won 5-0 by Glenwood....
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Apr 4, 19 •
1607 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko excited as SAU20 warm-up games approach
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko is excited about the SA Under-20s’ warm-up matches in the next month as their preparation continues to take shape for the World Rugby U20 Championship in June. The Junior Springbok training squad will get...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on George Thornton signs for Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the 2019/20 season signing young Scottish qualified prop George Thornton. Thornton will link up with his new team-mates ahead of the 2019/20 season having signed a two-year deal. The prop joins...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby returns to profit after two years of losses
SA Rugby posted a modest post-tax profit of R2m after two years of losses, it was announced at the Annual Meeting of the organisation in Cape Town on Wednesday. The result reversed losses of R62,4m in 2017 and R15,7m in 2016 as a series of cost-cutting...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1783 Views •
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Comments Off on Dry replaces injured Zain Davids in Blitzboks’ Hong Kong squad
Chris Dry has been promoted to the Springbok Sevens 12-man squad at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens after Zain Davids was ruled out due to a shoulder injury picked up in training earlier on Wednesday. Dry travelled to Hong Kong as official reserve...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Italian international Ceccarelli re-signs with Edinburgh Rugby
Italian international prop Pietro Ceccarelli has become the latest player to re-sign with the club after today putting pen to paper on a new one-year deal. Ceccarelli – who has been capped 11 times by the Azzurri – joined Edinburgh from French Top 14 side...
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Apr 3, 19 •
1171 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cave to retire at end of season
Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, following 13 seasons at Ulster Rugby. In an open letter, Darren, who has made 225 appearances for the Province to date, has thanked those who have supported him...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Wellington teen Dhys Faleafaga elevated into Black Ferns Sevens squad
Dreams of wearing the black jersey are a lot closer to becoming a reality for Wellington’s 18-year-old Dhys Faleafaga, who has today been confirmed as a contracted member of the Black Ferns Sevens squad for the remainder of 2019.Following in the footsteps...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers shuffle pack for Reds
There are seven changes in the DHL Stormers starting line-up to face the Reds in at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday, with five of those coming up front. A combination of injuries and squad rotation has resulted in a fresh look up front for the DHL...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Magical milestone for Jaco Peyper in Vodacom Super Rugby
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will on Saturday become only the fourth referee in history to officiate his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Trans-Tasman clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch. The match starts...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Els to make first start for Vodacom Bulls
Corniel Els will make his first run-on appearance for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, when the home side takes on the Jaguares at LoftusVersfeld at 15h05. The hooker, who played all six Vodacom Super Rugby matches for the Vodacom Bulls off the bench, will...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz will stick to tried and trusted approach
It will be more of the same in terms of preparations by the FNB Madibaz rugby team as the FNB Varsity Shield reaches its business end with this week’s semifinals. The matches take place on Thursday, with the Nelson Mandela University outfit hosting...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hong Kong to inspire Du Preez and Makata
There might be 1200 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series points and 65 tournaments worth of experience separating them, but the lure of playing for the Springbok Sevens team will see Branco du Preez and Sako Makata feel as one come Friday at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 8 team against Stormers at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s match against the Stormers at Suncorp Stadium. Chris Feauai-Sautia (hamstring) and Angus Scott-Young (concussion) have both been ruled out, while Brandon Paenga-Amosa...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Competition Time:
You could stand a chance to win 1 of 4 sets of 4 tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like @RugbyFifteen and @BlueBulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question: Who was part of the #Bulls April Fools joke? Check...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, SuperSport Challenge •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms 2019 competition structures
· Currie Cup Premier Division in earlier time-slot · Argentina XV, Namibia to feature in the Currie Cup First Division · Makeover for...
