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  • Prop Conor Carey extends Connacht contract

    Dec 14, 17 • 2006 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Prop Conor Carey extends Connacht contract

    Connacht Rugby is delighted to confirm that prop Conor Carey has extended his contract with the province. Since arriving in the Sportsground in 2016, the 26 year old has made 25 appearances for Connacht. The Belfast man has previously been capped by Ireland...

  • Robinson seals Cardiff Blues return

    Dec 13, 17 • 1944 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Robinson seals Cardiff Blues return

    Olly Robinson will return to Cardiff Blues after signing a long-term contract with the region. The openside flanker impressed while on loan from Bristol earlier this season, making nine appearances where he won widespread plaudits. He returned to Bristol last...

  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates new Rugby Australia Chief Executive

    Dec 12, 17 • 2325 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates new Rugby Australia Chief Executive

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Raelene Castle as the new Chief Executive for Rugby Australia. NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said Castle’s appointment heralded a new era for international rugby. “We congratulate...

  • RUGBY AUSTRALIA APPOINTS RAELENE CASTLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Dec 12, 17 • 2088 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA APPOINTS RAELENE CASTLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Highly-regarded sports administrator Raelene Castle has today been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rugby Australia. The former Chief Executive Officer of National Rugby League club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Netball New Zealand will begin in the...

  • James Benjamin signs three year contract at Dragons

    Dec 12, 17 • 1815 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on James Benjamin signs three year contract at Dragons

    Head Coach Bernard Jackman has confirmed James Benjamin is the latest player to commit his future to the Dragons by signing a new three-year contract. After graduating from the Dragons Academy and regional age grade teams, the 23 year-old back row forward...

  • Shingler bowled over by new deal

    Dec 12, 17 • 1937 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Shingler bowled over by new deal

    Scarlets are delighted to confirm that back row forward Aaron Shingler has signed a new contract keeping him at the region. Shingler, 30, has been a stalwart at the Scarlets for the best part of a decade and has amassed 170 appearances in the regional jersey...

  • Knee injury rules Dry out for remainder of season

    Dec 12, 17 • 2092 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Knee injury rules Dry out for remainder of season

    The Springbok Sevens team will be without their most experienced player for the remainder of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after Chris Dry was ruled out due to a knee injury.  Dry, who played in his 63rd tournament last weekend, suffered major ligament...

  • Power play experiment a test for Varsity Cup rugby coaches

    Dec 11, 17 • 4149 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Power play experiment a test for Varsity Cup rugby coaches

    The power play rule in Varsity Cup rugby will create some interesting decisions next year, but University of Johannesburg coach Werner Janse van Rensburg says they will be ready to try out the competition’s latest innovation.  The FNB Varsity Cup...

  • Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship home fixtures confirmed for 2018

    Dec 11, 17 • 5356 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship home fixtures confirmed for 2018

    The Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship home fixtures for 2018 were confirmed on Monday with matches scheduled for Pretoria, Durban and Port Elizabeth in the 22nd edition of the Southern Hemisphere championship. The Wallabies will appear in Port...

  • DHL Stormers working hard in pre-season

    Dec 11, 17 • 2749 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers working hard in pre-season

    The DHL Stormers are working hard in training, in preparation for the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby season. An extended DHL Stormers squad has been training at the High Performance Centre in Bellville, in preparation for what will be another demanding campaign....

  • All Blacks Sevens claim title at Cape Town Sevens

    Dec 11, 17 • 2371 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens claim title at Cape Town Sevens

    The All Blacks Sevens team has claimed victory at the Cape Town leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series with a 38-14 win over Argentina in this morning’s Final. The victory sees the All Blacks Sevens sit atop the Series standings after two legs, having finished...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS DEFEATED BY FIJI IN CAPE TOWN

    Dec 11, 17 • 2352 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS DEFEATED BY FIJI IN CAPE TOWN

    A late try saw England beaten 19-12 by Fiji in their fifth-place semi-final at the HSBC Cape Town sevens where they finished joint eighth. England trailed 12-0 at the break but came roaring back immediately after half-time with a try from Tom Bowen while Dan...

  • SA finish third as NZ clinch Cape Town Cup

    Dec 11, 17 • 2098 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA finish third as NZ clinch Cape Town Cup

    New Zealand claimed their maiden HSBC Cape Town Sevens title as South Africa had to settle for bronze after a pulsating day of action in the Mother City.  The Springbok Sevens team had to work very hard to beat Fiji in their quarter-final early on the second...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS THROUGH TO CAPE TOWN CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    Dec 10, 17 • 2099 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS PROGRESS THROUGH TO CAPE TOWN CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    England topped their pool on day one of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens with three wins from three which will see Simon Amor’s side play in the cup quarter-finals on Sunday 10 December, live on Sky Sports Arena. Simon Amor’s side defeated Uganda, Argentina...

  • AUSSIE 7S MISS OUT ON QUARTER FINAL RACE IN CAPE TOWN

    Dec 10, 17 • 1889 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSSIE 7S MISS OUT ON QUARTER FINAL RACE IN CAPE TOWN

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team have missed out on the battle for the top eight having fallen to the USA and New Zealand in two tough, Pool B encounters on Day One of the Cape Town Sevens in South Africa. Australia will battle it out for crucial...

  • South Africa to face Fiji in Cape Town quarter-final

    Dec 10, 17 • 2747 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa to face Fiji in Cape Town quarter-final

    The Springbok Sevens finished the first day of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens as one of three undefeated teams and will face Fiji in the Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.   The Blitzboks outplayed Russia 40-5, France 31-5 and Kenya 26-7 in Pool A on a day that saw a...

  • SA Rugby identifies two additional potential franchises

    Dec 8, 17 • 2754 Views • General News • • Comments Off on SA Rugby identifies two additional potential franchises

    SA Rugby on Friday announced that the Mpumalanga and Griqualand West Rugby Unions had been identified as the preferred candidates to assume places in inter-continental competitions, should opportunities arise. The two unions were selected from a list of four...

  • Blitzboks want to be ruthless with a smile in Cape Town

    Dec 8, 17 • 2044 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks want to be ruthless with a smile in Cape Town

    The Blitzboks enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their supporters, but they also enjoy getting the job done with a smile – and that is exactly what Justin Geduld will be aiming to do when the HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament kicks off on Saturday.  The...

  • DHL Stormers take the lead with 2018 jersey

    Dec 8, 17 • 4264 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers take the lead with 2018 jersey

    The DHL Stormers have taken another bold step into the future with the launch of the 2018 home and away jersey. The new home jersey, featuring royal blue and white hoops with red trim, will be available in all major retailers and the official online shop...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for Cape Town

    Dec 8, 17 • 2869 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for Cape Town

    All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 12 players for Cape Town leg of the HSBC Sevens Series.   1. Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Dylan Collier 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam Dickson 8. Andrew Knewstubb...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

    Dec 8, 17 • 2138 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

    1.Matthew Hood, 2 caps, Sydney University 2. Simon Kennewell, 10 caps, Randwick 3. Sam Myers, 29 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 32 caps, Aussie 7s 5. James Stannard, 42 caps, Aussie 7s 6. John Porch, 10 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 11...

  • Blitzboks plan to use experience to their advantage

    Dec 7, 17 • 2620 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks plan to use experience to their advantage

    Experience and then some – that is the statistical reality of the Springbok Sevens team, who will start the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend as the most experienced Blitzbok team ever.  Four players – Chris Dry (63), Kyle Brown (59), Branco...

  • HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2018 – what you HAVE to know

    Dec 7, 17 • 3400 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2018 – what you HAVE to know

    Cape Town is abuzz with sevens rugby action this week in the build-up to the highly-anticipated third instalment of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, the second tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. If you’re attending the event, make sure you know all...

  • Lloyd Williams signs a new Cardiff Blues contract

    Dec 7, 17 • 2052 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Lloyd Williams signs a new Cardiff Blues contract

    Cardiff Blues can confirm Lloyd Williams has committed his future to the region by signing a new contract. The scrum-half’s current deal was due to expire in the summer and despite rival interest, he has put pen to paper to remain with his home region....

  • Gruff confirms summer departure from Ospreys

    Dec 6, 17 • 1965 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Gruff confirms summer departure from Ospreys

    Gruff Rees has confirmed that he will leave the Ospreys at the end of the season, bringing to an end an almost 13-year association with the region. Appointed Backs Coach in February 2012 following a six month stint in Italy alongside Rowland Phillips at...