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Jan 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad complete for 2019
Just days out from the first HSBC Sevens World Series event of the year, the All Blacks Sevens have confirmed the final places in their 2019 squad. Commonwealth Games gold medallists and World Cup winners Sam Dickson and Dylan Collier have recommitted to the...
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Jan 21, 19 •
2004 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two new signings see St.George Queensland Reds finalise 2019 squad
The St.George Queensland Reds have finalised their 2019 squad after signing prop Feao Fotuaika and utility back Jack Hardy. Fotuaika has put pen to paper through 2019, while Hardy will be at Ballymore through 2020 after both successfully trialled with the...
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Jan 21, 19 •
1876 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi hopes for happy Hamilton Sevens
His debut visit to the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Wellington as a Blitzboks rookie in 2017 was an emotional one, as the team were crowned the tournament champions, but Springbok flyer, Siviwe Soyizwapi, has no illusions about the task ahead on his second...
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Jan 21, 19 •
1609 Views •
General News, National, Pale Toe, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on WARREN WHITELEY: EK IS ALTYD GEMOTIVEER
-Simon Riekert: Emirates Airline Park Dit bly ʼn feit soos ‘n koei, in veral Suid-Afrikaanse rugby: jy gaan spelers, goeie rugbyspelers verloor. Daarom hou jy so lank as...
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Jan 21, 19 •
1271 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SIDE NAMED FOR HSBC HAMILTON SEVENS
1. Nick Malouf, University of Queensland, 24 caps 2. Lachlan Anderson, Eastwood, 18 caps 3. Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 18 caps 4. Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 11 caps 5. Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 6 caps 6. Sam Myers, Norths (Sydney), 38 caps 7. Josh Coward*,...
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Jan 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign Waratahs utility back Bryce Hegarty
The St.George Queensland Reds have added versatility to their backline for this year’s Vodafone Super Rugby season signing Waratahs utility Bryce Hegarty. Born and bred in Brisbane, Hegarty returns to Queensland after putting pen to paper at Ballymore...
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Jan 21, 19 •
935 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FIVE GUINNESS PRO14 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONS CUP QUARTER-FINALS
For the first time since 2012 the Guinness PRO14 will be represented by five teams in the Champions Cup Quarter-Finals with Edinburgh Rugby, Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby, Munster Rugby and Leinster Rugby all reaching the knock-out stages. The feat of both...
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Jan 19, 19 •
1568 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY WORLD CUP TICKETS SET TO GO ON GENERAL SALE AS EXCITEMENT BUILDS
With less than 250 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 gets underway, excitement for the event continues to build ahead of the general ticket sale this Saturday. Last year’s official ticket ballots saw record demand with more than 4.5 million...
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Jan 19, 19 •
1247 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make it a double in Guinness PRO14 thriller in PE
An injury time try by Luan de Bruin secured the Toyota Cheetahs a dramatic 24-17 victory in their Guinness PRO14 derby against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, and back-to-back wins in the...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1787 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marvel meets Bulls as camping gets “superpoweRed”
As Vodacom Super Rugby prepares to become “superpowered” with Marvel in 2019, every Vodacom Red father will also have the opportunity to be the real hero for their son at the third annual Vodacom Red Father and Son Sleepout at Loftus Versfeld. As part of...
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Jan 18, 19 •
1494 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TOM BANKS RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND THE BRUMBIES UNTIL END OF 2022
Fullback Tom Banks has put pen-to-paper on a new three-year deal to re-sign with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2022. The 24-year old made his Wallabies debut against New Zealand at Eden Park last year after a standout Vodafone Super Rugby...
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Jan 18, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens looking forward to home advantage
The All Blacks Sevens team will be looking to kick off 2019 in style when they take to the field in Hamilton next weekend at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens. After a shocking run of injuries at the end of last year, Coach Clark Laidlaw has an almost fully fit...
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Jan 18, 19 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JUSTIN HARRISON JOINS CLASSIC WALLABIES AS GENERAL MANAGER
This week the Classic Wallabies welcomed Justin Harrison to the team as their new General Manager, replacing Stephen Hoiles who was appointed to the Australian Men’s Sevens program as a Coaching Consultant. Harrison will report to the Australian Rugby...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1869 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dry, Gans recalled for Blitzboks’ Australasian jaunt
The experienced Chris Dry will return to the Springbok Sevens squad for the first time in more than a year after being named in the tour group for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in New Zealand and Australia. Dry last played for the defending...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1203 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The first of three South African derby matches takes place this week as the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings and catch up on their Guinness PRO14 schedule. The South African sides took their summer break in December, meaning their Round 11 & 12...
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Jan 17, 19 •
1093 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Toyota Cheetahs
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has selected an experienced match-day squad to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. After a hard week of...
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Jan 17, 19 •
3278 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad named ahead of Ireland Test
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 35-man squad to begin preparations to play Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin on 2 February 2019 (kick off 4.45pm, live on ITV). Props Mako Vunipola (Saracens) and Ellis Genge...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1097 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend....
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Jan 16, 19 •
2099 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SCHREUDER TO LEAD THE CELL C SHARKS
Head Coach, Robert du Preez today announced that scrumhalf Louis Schreuder, will captain the Cell C Sharks during the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Schreuder is a true team man with vast experience. This role is not completely new to him as he...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1293 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ojee Captains Shujaa Squad on Duty at the Hamilton and Sydney 7s
Jacob Ojee will skipper the Shujaa squad during the Hamilton and Sydney 7s deputized by Michael Wanjala. Commenting on his selection of Ojee as Captain, Head Coach Paul Murunga had this to say, “Ojee is able to lead the team. This has been noted enough...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major League Rugby assignment for Ben Crouse
South African referee Ben Crouse will break new ground when he takes up the whistle in the USA’s Major League Rugby (MLR) competition on a five-week assignment in February and March, after receiving an invite from the tournament organisers. Crouse, who is...
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Jan 16, 19 •
1033 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Connacht announce signing of prop Paddy McAllister ahead of 2019/20 Season
Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of prop Paddy McAllister from English Premiership side Gloucester. McAllister joined Gloucester from Aurillac in France having previously made 44 appearances for his native Ulster. He has played for Ireland at...
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Jan 15, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HERO-ON-HERO COMBAT HAS MOVED FROM THE SCREEN TO THE RUGBY FIELD
#SuperHeroSunday Get your Spider-Man suit ready – Marvel is coming to South Africa in a big way as a plethora of superheroes get ready to invade Cape Town on Sunday 3 February for #SuperHeroSunday. This Vodacom Super Rugby season the Emirates Lions will...
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Jan 15, 19 •
7118 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Epic Super Hero jerseys unveiled for Vodacom Super Rugby 2019
South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America will run out at Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday (3 February) at the first public appearance of the Marvel makeover of...
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Jan 15, 19 •
1853 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds confirm 2019 pre-season fixtures; Sunday morning Fan Day announced at Ballymore
The St.George Queensland Reds will ramp-up their preparations for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season with two exciting pre-season games confirmed for February. Rugby returns to its spiritual Queensland home next month, as the Reds host two-time Super Rugby...
