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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Proud Powell praises Blitzboks for fighting spirit
It was not the most clinical of performances, but the fact that they were able to come back every time when the chips were down, was the most pleasing aspect of the Blitzboks win at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens, says Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell. The...
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Mar 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Three in a row for South Africa’s Blitzboks
The Springbok Sevens team on Monday (Sunday USA time) won the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens title, their fourth gold medal in the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks scored three tries to two in beating Fiji 19-12 in the final, played at Sam Boyd...
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Mar 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Koen pleased with Women’s 15s camp
SA Rugby acting High Performance Manager Louis Koen on Sunday declared the national women’s 15s a camp in Cape Town a success and said the players had made big strides in their conditioning and skills levels since the last camp in October. A total of 46...
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Mar 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Local teams shine in splendid weekend action – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Roundup
The Toyota Cheetahs withstood a fierce late surge by the Vodacom Bulls to win their first Vodacom Super Rugby match of the season by 34-28 at home in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening. Overall, it was a splendid Saturday for local fans who saw five of the six...
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Mar 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to face USA in ‘massive’ HSBC Las Vegas Sevens semifinal
The Blitzboks will have to show all their skill, courage and pride for the jersey if they want to trump hosts, USA, in the semifinals of the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens and secure a fifth consecutive final in the HSBC World Sevens Series. This is the view of...
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Mar 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on Powell happy as Blitzboks move into Las Vegas Cup quarters
The Blitzboks on Saturday secured their fifth consecutive Cup quarterfinal appearance of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Scoring 67 points and conceding only seven at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens, being played at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas,...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby returns Currie Cup to strength-versus-strength
The Currie Cup will return to a more intense, strength-versus-strength format this year following a decision by a Special General Council of SA Rugby in Cape Town on Friday. The Premier Division of the Currie Cup, supported by Nashua and DirectAxis, will...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby cuts back on overseas representation
Only overseas-based Springboks with more than 30 Test caps will be eligible for selection in future, following a decision by the Executive Council of SA Rugby in Cape Town on Friday. The policy will come into force on 1 July 2017, allowing players with fewer...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby | Brumbies vs Cell C Sharks
The Cell C Sharks and Brumbies go head-to-head in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby round two Canberra clash with both attributing great meaning to the outcome of the game. Both suffered narrow defeats in last week’s opening round of matches, both have a...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on GROOTRugby 02 Maart 2017
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Koue aande en warm rugby van nou af
Johannesburg- Simon Riekert #paletoe So stil-stil het herfs ingetrek in die suidelike halfrond en só die begin van koue aande op nog kouer rugbypawiljoene aangekondig. Jare gelede-dit voel soos die tyd toe dinosourusse nog rugby gespeel het- was rugby ʼn...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Young Guns coach aims to shore up defence
Coach Zane Bosch wants to see an improved defence from the FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns in their crucial Varsity Cup rugby encounter against UCT on the NMMU B field on Monday. With only one match under their belts – an opening loss to Stellenbosch – the...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steven Luatua Red Card Offence
Foul Play Review Committee Details (date, time and venue): Sunday 5 March, 2017 – 8am(SAST), 5pm(AEDT), 7pm(NZDT) via video-conference Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, John Langford Player: Steven Luatua...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks aim for solid start in Las Vegas
Even 43 tournaments down the line, the idea of running onto a rugby field with his fellow Blitzboks still excites Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman. Nothing will change this weekend when the team contests the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens tournament, the fifth...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team for Las Vegas confirmed, Audio of Sarah Goss included
The Black Ferns Sevens team to play the third tournament of the 2016/17 HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Las Vegas, starting tomorrow, has been named. Katarina Whata-Simpkins has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury so Renee Wickliffe has moved up...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team for Las Vegas named
The All Blacks Sevens team to play the fourth leg of the 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Las Vegas, starting tomorrow, has been named. As a precaution Captain Scott Curry has not been selected due to a minor concussion incurred during training a couple of weeks...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Australian Youth Boys Sevens wider squad named
The extended squad for the Australian Youth Boys Sevens side has been named ahead of the World School Sevens Championship in New Zealand in December. Australia is the defending champions after overcoming New Zealand Maori, Samoan Barbarians and New Zealand...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sam Carter re-signs until the end of 2019
Brumbies co-captain Sam Carter has re-signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year extension with the ARU and the Plus500 Brumbies until the end of 2019. The 27-year old made his Qantas Wallabies debut in 2014 against France but last featured in...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates joins the RFU
Former England Saxons Head Coach Steve Bates has been appointed Performance Manager and International Performance Coach by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Reporting to Dean Ryan, Head of International Player Development, Bates will lead the England under 20s...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ireland squad named for final two rounds of 2017 RBS 6 Nations
The Ireland Coaching Group have named a 36 man squad for the final two rounds of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Ireland travels to Cardiff in Round 4 to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium on Friday 10th March before hosting England on Saturday...
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Mar 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Western Force in Perth
The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 26-19 to the Western Force in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Perth on Thursday night. Reds head coach Nick Stiles rued his side’s performance, with execution and discipline letting them down. “We’re bitterly...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez hopes to hit jackpot in 50th tournament
Springbok Sevens scrumhalf, Branco du Preez, is keen to taste success again in the Sam Boyd Stadium when South Africa contest the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens this weekend, the fifth of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks take on Canada...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kriel and Notshe step in for DHL Stormers
There are two changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Jaguares at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Dan Kriel and Sikhumbuzo Notshe both getting an opportunity in the starting line-up. Kriel comes in at inside-centre to replace the injured Damian de...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fearless force take down Reds
The Road Safety Western Force have opened their account for the 2017 Vodafone Super Rugby season with a thrilling 26-19 win over the Queensland Reds at the Force Field. In a frantic first half, the Road Safety Western Force scored early through Chance Peni...
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Mar 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bloemfontein host fiery local fixture – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview
This weekend, Blitzbok star Seabelo Senatla will get his first taste of Vodacom Super Rugby for the DHL Stormers since 2015, but the big South African derby takes place in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening where the Toyota Cheetahs are hosting the Vodacom...