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Mar 11, 19 •
1434 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens victorious in Vancouver
The Springbok Sevens team claimed their first HSBC Canada Sevens title in Vancouver on Sunday when they beat France by 21-12 in the final of the sixth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks also moved back into fourth spot on the...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1441 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIA GOES UNBEATEN ON DAY TWO OF CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has put a disappointing day one behind them to win three from three matches on day two of the Canada Sevens, winning the Challenge Trophy. Australia defeated Kenya (47-7), Wales (33-22) and tournament hosts...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1234 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens claim Plate at HSBC Canada Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens have won the Plate at the HSBC Canada Sevens, with a 26-19 victory over England in their Final. The fifth-place finish sees the All Blacks Sevens retain second spot on the HSBC World Series standings, seven points behind USA who are...
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Mar 10, 19 •
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General News, Junior Rugby, Sevens Rugby, South Africa u18 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman delighted as SA U18 Sevens defend Windhoek title
Marius Schoeman, who coached the SA Under-18 Sevens team, was a delighted man after his team cruised through the Capricorn Group Sevens Rugby Tournament in Windhoek to secure the title for the third successive year. The fact that the team met for the first...
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Mar 10, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA TO FIGHT FOR CHALLENGE TROPHY AT CANADA SEVENS
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens squad will fight it out for the Challenge Trophy at the Canada Sevens after going down to New Zealand and France in a tough Pool C battle in Vancouver on Sunday. Australia started well with a win against a red-hot...
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Mar 10, 19 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Argentineans await Blitzboks in Vancouver quarterfinals
The Springbok Sevens team delivered an encouraging performance on the opening day of the HSBC Canada Sevens in BC Place, Vancouver, winning all three their Pool A matches, including a great victory over the USA, the current HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series...
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Mar 10, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 4
· Emirates Lions too good for Jaguares in Joburg thrilling try-fest · Loftus triumph gives Vodacom Bulls clean sweep of SA derbies The Vodacom Bulls completed a clean sweep of...
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Mar 9, 19 •
1258 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks looking for dominant start in Canada
A career spanning more than a decade on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has not only made Philip Snyman the most decorated Blitzbok captain ever, it also gave him some perspective on the up and downs of international sevens rugby. Snyman, who will be...
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Mar 9, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS SQUAD FOR HSBC CANADA SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has named his 12-man squad for the sixth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Canada on 9-10 March, live on Sky Sports. One change has been made to the team that finished fifth in Las Vegas last weekend with...
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Mar 9, 19 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Canada Sevens
There are two injury-enforced changes to the All Blacks Sevens team named for the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Trael Joass2. Tim Mikkelson (c)3. Tone Ng Shiu4. Joe Ravouvou5. Scott Gregory6. Vilimoni Koroi7. Sam Dickson8....
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Mar 8, 19 •
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General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team effort behind UJ’s first win, says skipper
University of Johannesburg rugby captain Adriaan Bester said a concerted team effort was behind their first win in the Varsity Cup tournament this year after they defeated Wits at the UJ Stadium on Monday. In a typically full-blooded Johannesburg derby, the...
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Mar 8, 19 •
1254 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber loves sharing insights with Academy squad
Springbok assistant coach Jacques Nienaber shared some valuable insights with the SA Rugby Academy players in Stellenbosch on Thursday after attending their mid-morning training session. Nienaber and other members of the Springbok coaching team have been...
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Mar 8, 19 •
1081 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pyrgos extends capital stay until 2021
Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal. Pyrgos, 29, has made 18 appearances so far this season after joining the club from Glasgow Warriors in June 2018, and...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Eastern Cape consortium acquires ownership of Southern Kings
A consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday. SA Rugby sold a 74 percent shareholding in SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the Isuzu Southern...
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Mar 8, 19 •
1117 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks still having eyes on improvement – Powell
The Blitzboks do not have their one eye on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log all the time, but they are pretty aware that they need to improve on their performance this weekend when the HSBC Canada Sevens take place in BC Place, Vancouver. The South...
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Mar 8, 19 •
1113 Views •
General News •
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Comments Off on DIE BULLS, SHARKS EN LIONS SPEEL VIR DIE REG OM TE SPOG
Terwyl die Aussies, Kiwi’s en Japanners hulle onderskeie sake in ronde vier van vanjaar se SupeRugby-toernooi uitspook, kan ons seker maar met veiligheid ʼn mening waag oor die plaaslike spanne.Die Stormers rus vandeesweek, iets wat hul goed te pas sal kom...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1422 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORMER VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY CHAMPION, ROD DAVIES TO JOIN AUSSIE 7s IN CANADA
1.Nick Malouf (vc), University of Queensland, 33 caps2. Jesse Parahi (vc), Norths (Sydney), 42 caps 3. Michael Wells, Norths (Sydney), 6 caps 4. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 14 caps 5. Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 9 caps 6. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 21...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1092 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 4
· Emirates Lions to unleash exciting young cubs against the Jaguares · Pollard threat looms large as Durbanites shuffle line-up for Loftus In the only local Vodacom Super...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on England squad announced to play Ital
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected his team to play Italy in their next Guinness Six Nations match on Saturday 9 March at Twickenham Stadium (KO 4:45pm live on ITV). There are five changes to the starting XV that played Wales a fortnight ago. Joe...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Jaguares
The Lions Rugby Company is excited about the wealth of talented junior players that have come through their ranks and knocked on the door of Vodacom Super Rugby. Coach Swys de Bruin will be giving some of them an opportunity against the Jaguares at Emirates...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1246 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C Sharks
Date: Saturday, 9th March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Egon Seconds, Divan Uys Television Match Official: Christie du Preez Cell C Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez has...
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Mar 7, 19 •
1509 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hard work always pays off – Stedman Gans
Eighteen victories in 29 matches do not make for pretty reading to any faithful Springbok Sevens supporter, especially after the rich buffets of wins served up by the team in the previous two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The fact that the Blitzboks...
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Mar 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against the Waratahs in Sydney
The St.George Queensland Reds have made five changes to their starting XV for this weekend’s match against Queensland oldest rival, New South Wales in Sydney. Duncan Paia’aua replaces Jordan Petaia in Queensland’s backline after the dynamic centre...
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Mar 6, 19 •
940 Views •
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Comments Off on Fenton re-signs with Edinburgh until 2020
Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the re-signing of hooker Cameron Fenton on a one-year extension. Fenton, 23 – who is in his second season with the club – has so far made one appearance this current campaign...
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Mar 6, 19 •
1329 Views •
General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FWD South China Tigers set to roar in Global Rapid Rugby Showcase
The Greater Bay Area’s first professional rugby club has made its debut with the official team launch of the FWD South China Tigers in Hong Kong. The Tigers will take part in the inaugural Showcase Series of the new regional rugby competition focused on the...
