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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad reduced for Bloemfontein Test
Nyakane withdrawn from group because of injury Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Nizaam Carr, Travis Ismaiel, Curwin Bosch and Cameron Wright have been released from the Springbok squad back to their franchises following Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND DEFEAT FIJI AND PROGRESS TO CUP SEMI-FINAL HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England started the second day of the HSBC Paris Sevens strongly with a 19-17 win against Fiji in the Cup quarter-final. An early England knock-on handed Fiji the ball and Eroni put the first points on the board, showing his pace and power to break through....
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE FIJI IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England have progressed to the Cup quarter-final at the HSBC Paris Sevens, and will play Fiji on Sunday 10 June (9:13 BST). Earlier in the day England scored four tries and secured a 28-21 victory over hosts France, followed by a 28-19 win against...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus and Kolisi laud Bok character for victory
The character shown by a team full of inexperienced players and some tactical changes on the field were two of the main reasons Rassie Erasmus felt the Springboks managed to overturn a significant deficit to beat England by 42-39 in the opening Test of the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to redeem themselves – Snyman
The Blitzboks will face Spain the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Paris Sevens on Sunday as they look for a perfect ending to their 2017/118 season in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks topped pool B of the event, but had a very slow start to the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TAKE DOWN IRELAND IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES OPENER
Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Saturday 9 June 2018 Australia 18 (Bernard Foley, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley con; 2 pens) defeated Ireland 9 (Joey Carbery 3 pens) Match Summary: The Qantas Wallabies...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Moerat: Junior Boks will have to improve
Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat said although his team was still hurting from their defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match on Thursday, they would rally together and work harder for Tuesday’s semi-final against...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns capped in historic evening
• Black Ferns capping project launched at Eden Park • 1998 World Cup winning squad recognised at special ceremony • 161 Black Ferns to be capped over three years Tall tales of being on tour, a chance to reminisce, and recognition of the first...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks want final fling in Paris to be memorable
The hallmark of the Springbok Sevens team in the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was one of consistency, which saw them playing in all nine semi-finals thus far – the only team to do so – and Blitzbok coach Neil Powell is looking for more of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on RASSIE WAAG MET DRIE NUWELINGE IN DIE BOKSPAN
Simon Riekert- Johannesburg Rassie Erasmus, hoofafrigter van die Springbokke het drie nuwelinge in Saterdag se eerste Toets teen Engeland ingespan. Hulle is ‘Sbu Nkosi van die Sharks op vleuel, Aphiwe...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Opening match of Steinlager Series sold out
Tickets still available in Wellington and Dunedin Fans urged to check tickets and plan ahead The ‘sold out’ sign has gone up at Eden Park for the All Blacks opening match of the Steinlager Series against France on Saturday and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change five for Cape derby
There are five changes to the DHL Western Province team for the SuperSport Rugby Challenge Cape derby against Boland in Worcester on Saturday. The defending champions will be looking to make it seven straight wins this season when they face local rivals...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers trio released to play in Europe
DHL Stormers players Nizaam Carr, Dewaldt Duvenage and Raymond Rhule have all been released early from their contracts to pursue opportunities abroad. Loose forward Carr, scrumhalf Duvenage and wing Rhule will all leave the DHL Stormers at the end of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on England to play South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England will play South Africa in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Tuesday after a 35-10 bonus point victory over Scotland. England led 17-10 at the break through tries from Gabriel Ibitoye, Beck Cutting and James Scott while Tom...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Paris Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to end the HSBC World Series season on a high and have named a strong team to take the field in Paris this weekend. 1. Scott Curry Bay of Plenty 2. Tim Mikkelson Waikato 3. Tone Ng Shiu Tasman 4. Salesi Rayasi Auckland 5....
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to face England in U20 Champs semi-final
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was disappointed with his team’s 46-29 defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Narbonne on Thursday, but he lauded their effort to grind out the bonus point to book their place in the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL TO NEW ZEALAND U20S IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THRILLER
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand 18 to 27 at Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan on Friday morning in an entertaining Pool A World Championship battle. Australia fought hard against their Trans-Tasman rivals coming within two points on two occasions,...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Adriaan Carelse set to reach 50-caps for Boland Cavaliers
Adriaan Carelse is set to make his 50th appearance for the Boland Cavaliers when they face Western Province in Worcester on Saturday 9 June 2018. Carelse has been selected at fullback for this tough, top-of-the-table (southern section) clash in the Supersport...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Expression session for Blitzboks in Paris
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has only one wish for the Blitzboks at HSBC Paris Sevens at the Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday and Sunday – to enjoy the 10th and final tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. “The season flew by, and it...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKKE: IS RASSIE SE TWAK NAT?
-Simon Riekert (Johannesburg) Die derde jaar in ʼn ry kondig ʼn nuwe hoofafrigter van die Springbokke sy nuwe span aan met ʼn nuwe kaptein. Die derde jaar agtereenvolgens skuif die manne met die tjekboeke die...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad named ahead of first South Africa Test
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the first Test at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on Saturday 9 June (kick off 1605 (BST), live on Sky Sports Action & Main Event). Owen Farrell (Saracens) will captain the side while...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Showdown in Bloemfontein – SuperSport Rugby Challenge Preview Week 8
The Central Section clash between Toyota Free State XV and Tafel Lager Griquas highlights another week of thrilling action in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, while two new venues will continue the tournament’s aim of taking rugby to the people. Week 8 of...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Three uncapped players for first England Test
Debuts for Nkosi, Dyantyi and Snyman Kolisi to captain South Africa for the first time S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make their Springbok debuts on Saturday when South Africa face England in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls welcome back Swanepoel ahead of Valke clash
Outside centre Dries Swanepoel has recovered from his injury to take his place in the Vodacom Blue Bulls starting line-up against the Hino Valke in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, 8 June. Kickoff is at 15:00. The other...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO DEBUTANTS SET FOR TEST CAULDRON AGAINST IRELAND IN BRISBANE
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (43 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa* 3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests) 6. David Pocock (66 Tests) 7....
