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Jun 27, 24 •
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Australia, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA U20 SIDE NAMED TO FACE GEORGIA IN CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER
Australia U20 head coach Nathan Grey has named his side to face Georgia and kick off Australia’s campaign at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 in South Africa. Grey and captain Toby Macpherson will be available for interview on Zoom at 8am SAST /...
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Jun 27, 24 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener
The Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening match against Fiji at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday....
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Jun 27, 24 •
172 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens A side off to Mauritius
Five capped players are amongst a group of 13 to leave for Mauritius on Thursday to participate in the Rugby Africa Sevens Series. David Brits, James Murphy, Jaiden Barron, Mfundo Ndhlovu and Sebastiaan Jobb will be important contributors in the SA...
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Jun 25, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on adidas and New Zealand Rugby celebrate 25 years of partnership with new kit release
25 years in the making, the new design references archival looks from over two decades of collaboration, reimagined for modern performance. The new jersey offers a unified look across the Black Ferns and All Blacks for the first time and launches alongside...
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Jun 25, 24 •
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Comments Off on Māori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024 tour
Tērā a Matariki ka mahuta i te pae, nau mai rā te mātahi o te tau, nau mai rā te aranga mai anō o te Kapa Ōpango Māori! Tangihia ngā mate huhua o te wā, e te pāpā Sid, kōrua ko Connor, tēnei mātou te tuku atu i a kōrua, otirā ngā mate o te...
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Jun 25, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus names strong squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland on Saturday, 6 July, followed by a one-off Test...
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Jun 24, 24 •
142 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP 2024/25: QUALIFIED CLUBS AND POOL DRAW DATE
The line-up of qualified clubs for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup has been released, with the pool draw date also confirmed. Twenty-four clubs will compete to emulate champions Stade Toulousain and lift club rugby’s most coveted prize, with eight clubs...
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Jun 24, 24 •
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EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CARDIFF TO HOST 2024/25 INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP AND EPCR CHALLENGE CUP FINALS
The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals will return to the extraordinary Principality Stadium in Cardiff in 2025, with rugby’s premiere club competitions having broken new territory in 2024 at the superb Tottenham Hotspur Stadium....
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Jun 24, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series. The squad selected by All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his four...
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Jun 18, 24 •
143 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nohamba crowned Vodacom URC Player of the Season
Emirates Lions utility back Sanele Nohamba was rewarded for his great form of the past eight months when he was named the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Season for his stellar performances at scrumhalf and flyhalf for the team from...
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Jun 18, 24 •
154 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Koch strikes 50 in exciting Bok squad featuring four debutants
Rugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus...
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Jun 14, 24 •
188 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior Bok squad announced for World Rugby U20 Championship
The Junior Springbok squad for the forthcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Cape Town was announced on Friday, with Zachary Porthen – one of five players who will feature in the tournament for a second time – named as the captain of the team....
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Jun 14, 24 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the squad prepares to face Wales in the opening Test of the season at...
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May 28, 24 •
192 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fixtures confirmed for World Rugby U20 Championship
The World Rugby U20 Championship returns to South Africa in June and July when the 12 best Under-20 teams will battle it out for global supremacy, with France defending the title they won in Cape Town last year, while the Junior Springboks will look to...
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May 28, 24 •
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General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks, Kolisi honoured by African Union for RWC triumph
The Springboks added prestigious continental awards to their impressive list of accolades following their back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles last year, when they received the Team of the Year and Sportsman of the Year awards at the African Union Sports...
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May 25, 24 •
246 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth describes historic EPCR Challenge Cup win as biggest club highlight
Hollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth described his team’s convincing victory against Gloucester in the – EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night as his greatest club highlight and lauded his team’s...
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May 17, 24 •
170 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three changes for DHL Stormers in Galway
Damian Willemse, Hacjivah Dayimani and Brok Harris all come into the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will be looking to make it back-to-back wins on...
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May 17, 24 •
164 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks side named to take on Cardiff
The Hollywoodbets Sharks side named to take on Cardiff in the closing stages of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday afternoon is reflective of the union’s dual commitments. With next weekend’s EPCR Challenge Cup...
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May 16, 24 •
193 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roos commits long-term to DHL Stormers
Loose forward Evan Roos has signed a contract extension that will see him continue to play for the DHL Stormers until at least 2027. The explosive Roos is the latest player to be confirmed as remaining in Cape Town until 2027, following the announcement of...
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May 16, 24 •
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Comments Off on Top three in big fight for SA Cup final spot
The SA Cup will reach a decisive stage this weekend, with Friday’s two clashes in Bloemfontein and Nelspruit crucial in determining the two finalists, as the last round of group matches unfold at five different venues. Friday sees the top four teams...
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May 16, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crunch time for Vodacom URC playoff hopefuls
Three of the four South African franchises will have everything to play for on Saturday when they take the field in the penultimate pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship where their eyes will be set firmly on keeping alive their playoff...
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Mar 7, 24 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in Northampton friendly
Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead the DHL Stormers in a friendly encounter with Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will face the Gallagher Premiership log-leaders for the first time in a...
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Feb 29, 24 •
380 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Williams returns to Force team for Super Round clash with Rebels
The Western Force will welcome back captain Jeremy Williams for Friday night’s Super Round game against the Melbourne Rebels as one of three changes to the team. Newly appointed skipper Williams returns to lead the Force for the first time after missing...
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Feb 29, 24 •
339 Views •
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Comments Off on Slater to notch up 50 games at Super Round Melbourne
All 12 DHL Super Rugby Pacific teams will convene at AAMI Park this weekend for Super Round Melbourne with the Gallagher Chiefs to face the Brumbies on Sunday afternoon. The second match of the season will be a momentous occasion in particular for Taranaki...
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Feb 29, 24 •
314 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Reds Name Team To Face Hurricanes in Super Round
The return of 2022 Wallaby Jock Campbell is the single change to the Queensland Reds’ starting side for Sunday afternoon’s clash against the Hurricanes in Melbourne. Head coach Les Kiss has backed consistency by retaining the same match day 23 that...