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Mar 14, 19 •
1382 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Star-studded World XV squad named to tackle Force
Renowned coach and rugby mastermind, Robbie Deans, will guide a powerful World XV side including three Word Cup winners and 10 National Team representatives from across the globe in Rapid Rugby’s 2019 Showcase opener against the Western Force in Perth...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1169 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NZR awarded four-year Sevens licence
NZR World Rugby Sevens Series hosting licence extended to 2023 HSBC NZ Sevens to be combined men’s and women’s event from 2020 NZR in talks with Fiji Rugby to alternate hosting between Hamilton and Fiji HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series expanded to...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1047 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two new Directors confirmed at Ospreys
Ospreys Rugby Limited (ORL) is delighted to confirm the appointment of two new directors. Ian Morgan, founder and Managing Director of the Morganstone Group and property development company, Westacres, and Nick Revell, Managing Director of Ledwood...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1704 Views •
General News, School, School Leagues •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Supa Quick becomes new title sponsor of Premier Interschools
Supa Quick has announced a two-year sponsorship of the Premier Interschools Rugby Series, which showcases the 12 highest profile school rugby matches each year. Since 2013, Premier Interschools has brought some of the most traditional and highest profile...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1512 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux hopeful Academy squad learn from DHL Stormers hit-out
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux would have been excused if he experienced some form of déjà vu on Tuesday when the SA Rugby Academy squad took on his old team, the DHL Stormers, in a friendly hit-out that would have stood the youngsters in good stead as...
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Mar 13, 19 •
954 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Douglas to return home on short-term deal
Edinburgh have continued their recruitment drive ahead of next season with the signing of Scottish second-row, Murray Douglas, from Super Rugby side Brumbies on a short-term deal to provide cover during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The 29-year-old former...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1146 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Relief, joy and smiles in Blitzboks’ bag of emotions
There were tears of joy and broad smiles, as well as a sense of relief in the Springbok Sevens camp following their tournament win in Canada this weekend, which came just at the right time for the Blitzboks to gain momentum for the rest of the HSBC World...
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Mar 13, 19 •
1557 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up to face the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Friday. Forwards Steven Kitshoff, Scarra Ntubeni and Juarno Augustus will all make their first starts of the season, while the only change to the backline sees...
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Mar 12, 19 •
4088 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz will stay grounded, says Prinsloo
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are riding the crest of a wave in the FNB Varsity Shield this season, but star loose forward Bevan Prinsloo says they will stay humble and remain focused on their goals. Prinsloo was named the Player that Rocks after scoring four...
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Mar 12, 19 •
2528 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SACS geared up for tough St Andrew’s challenge
SACS,one of the oldest schools in South Africa, are gearing themselves up for an exciting trip to the Eastern Cape when they compete in the Pam Golding Properties Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown for the first time on Saturday (March 16). Officially called...
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Mar 12, 19 •
1424 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kick-Off Time Confirmed for Guinness PRO14 Final at Celtic Park on May 25
With just 75 Days to go until the 2019 champions of the Guinness PRO14 Final are crowned at Glasgow’s Celtic Park, the kick-off time has been set for 18:30. The stars of the Guinness PRO14 will prime themselves to shine in the twilight conditions as...
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Mar 12, 19 •
991 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hometown hooker Cherry re-signs until 2020
Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with re-signing of hooker David Cherry on a one-year deal. Cherry, 28, has enjoyed a breakout campaign since joining the club from French Fédérale 2 side Stade Niçois in March 2018...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1588 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davids grateful for the opportunity to reward Powell’s trust
The Springbok Sevens will always come first for Selvyn Davids and although he was named the HSBC Canada Sevens Player of the Final on Sunday (early Monday morning SA time), the diminutive speedster said it was all part of the team effort. The 24-year-old...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1785 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Welcome to Springboks.rugby – live today!
SA Rugby on Monday switched to the new globally recognised domain name created especially for rugby when Springboks.rugby went live as the union radically overhauled its fan engagement tools. The new digital platform was custom-made for SA Rugby by its...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1166 Views •
General News •
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Comments Off on SWYS SE LIONS IS WEER OP KOERS
“Jy gaan ʼn hoë telling kry in wedstryde waar verdediging nie op standaard is nie. Hierdie was so ʼn wedstryd en alhoewel die Lions geseëvier het teen die Jaguares, laat hul verdediging veel te wense oor.” Dit was Nick Mallet, Supersport-kommentator se...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1325 Views •
General News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on BOELIE-BULLS VERNIEL DIE SHARKS
“Ons is verniel”. Dit was die woorde van die Sharks se hoofafrigter en voormalige BlouBul, Robert du Preez, Saterdag nadat die Bulls op Loftus Versveld sy span met 37-14 geklop het. Die Bulls het drie drieë teenoor die Sharks se twee gedruk. Die...
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Mar 11, 19 •
2352 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grey High set for thrilling two-day festival
ANOTHER exciting line-up of teams from around the country will make for a memorable two days of schoolboy rugby when the annual Standard Bank Grey High Rugby Festival takes place on March 21 and 23. A total of 25 first teams from as far afield as...
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Mar 11, 19 •
1473 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 •
1474 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 •
1262 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 •
1384 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, Sevens Rugby, South Africa u18 •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1404 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
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 •
1445 Views •
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 •
1118 Views •
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 •
1287 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...
