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  • Emirates Lions vs Stormers warm-up team announcement

    Feb 9, 17 • 1328 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Stormers warm-up team announcement

    Elton Jantjies will lead the Emirates Lions against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday with some familiar faces as well as some new ones in the side that will travel to Cape Town on Friday. Stalwarts like Jantjies, Malcolm Marx, Franco Mostert, Faf de...

  • Nowell & Clifford start for England

    Feb 9, 17 • 1060 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Nowell & Clifford start for England

    Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 4.50pm, BBC One). There are two changes to the England starting XV that defeated France 19-16 at Twickenham Stadium last weekend....

  • James Slipper named St.George Queensland Reds captain for third year running – joined by four-man leadership group 

    Feb 9, 17 • 982 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on James Slipper named St.George Queensland Reds captain for third year running – joined by four-man leadership group 

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Nick Stiles has retained seasoned prop James Slipper as captain of the side, while also naming a four-man leadership group to support him in the role. Slipper will be supported by returning Reds veterans Quade Cooper and...

  • Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of doping

    Feb 9, 17 • 1031 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of doping

    Lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was fully exonerated by the results of an anti-doping test.  He is now cleared to return to rugby immediately. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA)...

  • Force partner with programmed for 2017 & 2018

    Feb 9, 17 • 1023 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force partner with programmed for 2017 & 2018

    The Road Safety Western Force would like to announce today that leading staffing, maintenance and facility management services company, Programmed will continue their sponsorship with the club for the next two Super Rugby seasons, signing on for 2017 and...

  • New Chief Financial Officer appointed to New Zealand Rugby

    Feb 9, 17 • 1261 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Chief Financial Officer appointed to New Zealand Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed the appointment of Nicki Nicol to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO, NZR’s primary financial advisor, is a critical leadership position for the organisation and provides financial insight to the...

  • England U20 Make Three Changes For Six Nations Clash With Wales

    Feb 9, 17 • 1813 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 Make Three Changes For Six Nations Clash With Wales

    England Under 20 have made three changes to their starting line-up for the 2017 Six Nations match against Wales at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay on Friday (7:15pm kick-off). Justin Clegg, Gabriel Ibitoye and Jacob Umaga will start for the first time, in place of...

  • All-new Wales U20 second row for packed Parc Eirias

    Feb 9, 17 • 1288 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All-new Wales U20 second row for packed Parc Eirias

    Wales U20 will field an all-new second row for their sell-out U20 Six Nations match against England at Parc Eirias this Friday night (19:15). In an otherwise unchanged starting line-up from the side which triumphed 27-5 in Milan last Friday, head coach Jason...

  • Taylor to earn 100th England cap against Wales in 2017 Six Nations

    Feb 9, 17 • 1227 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Taylor to earn 100th England cap against Wales in 2017 Six Nations

    Tamara Taylor will make her 100th international appearance on Saturday when England Women take on Wales in the Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park (KO 11.30am, live on Sky Sports 3). The Darlington Mowden Park Sharks second row, who earned her first cap for the...

  • Oilers Triumph At Lenana | Race For Kenya Cup Promotion Heats Up

    Feb 9, 17 • 924 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Oilers Triumph At Lenana | Race For Kenya Cup Promotion Heats Up

    The first  KRU U20 tournament of 2017 took place at the Lenana School on Sunday 5 February 2017. Nakuru’s Menengai Oilers emerged victorious after beating Menengai Cream Homeboyz on post match penalties after the two sides were locked in a barren stalemate...

  • One change to Scotland Women for France encounter

    Feb 9, 17 • 939 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on One change to Scotland Women for France encounter

    Scotland Women Head Coach Shade Munro has made one change for this weekend’s match against France on Saturday 11 February (kick-off 9 pm local / 8 pm GMT) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Hooker Lana Skeldon returns to the starting XV to replace Rachel...

  • Joost van der Westhuizen memorial service

    Feb 9, 17 • 1304 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Joost van der Westhuizen memorial service

    A public memorial service for former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away earlier this week, will be held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. SA Rugby would also like to call upon supporters to...

  • Fixtures announced for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks

    Feb 8, 17 • 1681 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Fixtures announced for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks

    SA Rugby’s Youth Weeks will dish up a series of exciting encounters from 3 to 22 July, with the Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) Week kicking off the three-week rugby festival, while the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week will...

  • Two changes to Scotland U20 side for French encounter

    Feb 8, 17 • 1139 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Two changes to Scotland U20 side for French encounter

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has named two personnel changes to his starting Scotland U20 side to face France in the U20 Six Nations Championship this Friday (Friday 10 February) at Stade des Alpes, Grenoble (kick-off 9pm local / 8pm GMT) – live updates available...

  • Joost van der Westhuizen Memorial at Loftus

    Feb 8, 17 • 1115 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Joost van der Westhuizen Memorial at Loftus

    The memorial service of former Vodacom Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen, will be held at Loftus Versfeld on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. Following a private ceremony for the close family and loved ones earlier on Friday...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Feb 8, 17 • 945 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday & February

    Feb 8, 17 • 981 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday & February

    24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...

  • Disciplinary update: Caroline Boujard decision

    Feb 8, 17 • 977 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update: Caroline Boujard decision

    France replacement winger, Caroline Boujard, appeared today before an independent Disciplinary Committee, having been cited for tackling an opposition player whilst she was in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4(i), during the Women’s Six Nations...

  • Call on prospective Women’s Rugby players

    Feb 7, 17 • 1396 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Call on prospective Women’s Rugby players

    The Free State Woman’s Rugby team won the SARU Provincial B-League the last three years and was promoted to the A-division for 2017.  One of the prerequisites of the promotion is that Woman’s Rugby has to have a formal club structure in the Free State. ...

  • Australian Rugby Remembers Springbok Great, Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 7, 17 • 1211 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Australian Rugby Remembers Springbok Great, Joost van der Westhuizen

    The Australian Rugby Union has offered its sincerest condolences to the Van der Westhuizen family and South African Rugby community, following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen who passed away yesterday aged 45, following his battle...

  • De Jager to start first match for Vodacom Bulls

    Feb 7, 17 • 1402 Views • General News • • Comments Off on De Jager to start first match for Vodacom Bulls

    New signing Lood de Jager will make his first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls against the Chiefs in Brisbane on Thursday, after being named in the squad that face the New Zealand team in a Vodacom Super Rugby friendly at the Ballymore Stadium. De Jager, who...

  • Statement regarding NSW Police investigation

    Feb 7, 17 • 964 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Statement regarding NSW Police investigation

    New Zealand Rugby has released the following statement following the announcement that New South Wales Police have charged a man in their investigation into a listening device found in a hotel team room in Sydney last year. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen...

  • Training squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup named

    Feb 7, 17 • 1009 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Training squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup named

    The wider Black Ferns training squad has been named today, as preparations for August’s Women’s Rugby World Cup ramp up. The 51-strong squad will be part of a regional training programme designed to identify and develop the best players in the country. In...

  • It’s NZ Rugby for Ben Smith; commits long-term future through to 2020

    Feb 7, 17 • 1228 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on It’s NZ Rugby for Ben Smith; commits long-term future through to 2020

    All Blacks Vice-Captain Ben Smith has inked a major deal with New Zealand Rugby, which will see him play his rugby in New Zealand through to 2020. In what is a key re-signing, the consistently outstanding outside back has signed with New Zealand Rugby, his...

  • New Zealand Rugby offer condolences at passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    Feb 7, 17 • 1418 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby offer condolences at passing of Joost van der Westhuizen

    New Zealand Rugby has expressed its sadness following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen, aged 45. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said news that Joost van der Westhuizen had passed away yesterday following his battle with...