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  • Nationwide Weekend Preview | Kenya Sevens Fixtures

    Feb 2, 17 • 1322 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Nationwide Weekend Preview | Kenya Sevens Fixtures

    Action continues in the KRU Nationwide Regional Leagues with the quest for the playoffs and ultimately Championship promotion key on the minds of the top contenders. NAIROBI REGION It’s a battle for the second to fourth place in the Varsities conference...

  • Hisense announces Emirates Lions partnership

    Feb 2, 17 • 1079 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Hisense announces Emirates Lions partnership

    Johannesburg, 2 Feb 2017: In rugby, a key element to success is selecting the right combinations of players and capitalising on the strength of these strategic partnerships. Hisense South Africa is, therefore, proud to announce that the company is now the...

  • Speedsters praise Springbok Sevens structures

    Feb 2, 17 • 1910 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Speedsters praise Springbok Sevens structures

    Blitzbok winger Siviwe Soyizwapi said the structures and systems employed in the Springbok Sevens squad set-up make it easy for new players to fit in and prosper. The former Southern Kings back is on his third tour with the Blitzboks, after debuting in Hong...

  • Stadler thrilled to return to the field

    Feb 2, 17 • 1398 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Stadler thrilled to return to the field

    After nine months on the sideline following knee surgery, Springbok Women’s Sevens player Chané Stadler is embracing every moment of being back on the field and hopes to push for selection for the team’s upcoming tournaments in Vancouver and Hong Kong....

  • Wales women team announced for Italian challenge

    Feb 2, 17 • 1410 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales women team announced for Italian challenge

    Wales Women head coach Rowland Phillips has named his team for this Saturday’s opening Women’s Six Nations match against Italy in Ancona (14:00 GMT). Seven players remain in the starting line-up from last year’s team that took on Italy at...

  • England Rugby squad update

    Feb 2, 17 • 959 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update

    Further medical assessment to George Kruis (Saracens) confirmed that the second-row has sustained a knee ligament injury. Kruis will see a specialist today (Thursday 2 February) to determine the further management of the injury. England head coach Eddie Jones...

  • Three debutants named for Sydney Sevens

    Feb 2, 17 • 959 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three debutants named for Sydney Sevens

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens coach Andy Friend has named three debutants in his team ahead of this weekend’s World Series event in Sydney (4-5 February). Liam McNamara, Brandon Quinn and Lachlan Anderson will all pull on the Gold jersey for the first...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup

    Feb 2, 17 • 1238 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup

    The BNZ Crusaders kick off their 2017 pre-season matches with the second annual Farmlands Cup fixture this Saturday.  They will take on the Pulse Energy Highlanders at the Darfield Rugby Club, which has had a grandstand erected to seat the crowd expected on...

  • Full House for Saturday & Sunday of HSBC Sydney 7s, Friday Tickets Remain

    Feb 2, 17 • 1184 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Full House for Saturday & Sunday of HSBC Sydney 7s, Friday Tickets Remain

    General public tickets for Saturday and Sunday have sold out for the HSBC Sydney 7s, which kicks off tomorrow Friday 3 February at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Over the three-day event, fans can expect an even greater extravaganza than last year with the HSBC...

  • Aon backs Women’s Rugby revolution after announcing major partnership with ARU

    Feb 2, 17 • 1039 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Aon backs Women’s Rugby revolution after announcing major partnership with ARU

    Aon has joined forces with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) in a new four-year partnership beginning in 2017. The Aon logo, which adorned the front of the playing strip of famed English football club, Manchester United between 2010 and 2014, will now feature...

  • Eight Universities locked in for Inaugural Women’s University Sevens Series

    Feb 2, 17 • 1055 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Eight Universities locked in for Inaugural Women’s University Sevens Series

    After receiving numerous high-quality applications from across Australia, the final eight teams for the inaugural Aon National University Sevens Series have been finalised. Five states and territories will be represented in the competition, with ACT, NSW,...

  • Twenty new faces for Wales U20 in Milan

    Feb 2, 17 • 1112 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Twenty new faces for Wales U20 in Milan

    Twenty players could make their international debuts for Wales U20 this Friday night in Milan’s Stadio Giovanni Mari (18:00 GMT), as head coach Jason Strange names his team for their U20 Six Nations opener. Only three of Strange’s matchday squad...

  • Fresh talent & experience for opener against Ireland Women

    Feb 2, 17 • 1105 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fresh talent & experience for opener against Ireland Women

    Scotland Women Head Coach Shade Munro has named his side to play Ireland in the opening game of the Women’s Six Nations on Friday 3 February (kick-off 6.35pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Captain Lisa Martin will start at inside-centre alongside...

  • Red Roses squad named for 2017 Six Nations opener against France

    Feb 1, 17 • 1006 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses squad named for 2017 Six Nations opener against France

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for their opening game of the 2017 Six Nations against France. The Red Roses get their championship underway immediately after the men at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 4 February, kicking...

  • Scotland U20 side named for Six Nations opener

    Feb 1, 17 • 976 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scotland U20 side named for Six Nations opener

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has named his Scotland U20 side to play their Irish counterparts in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, this Friday (3 February) at Broadwood Stadium (kick-off 8.30pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Of the 23-man squad...

  • Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20

    Feb 1, 17 • 998 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20

    The Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20’s in their opening round of the 2017 Six Nations has been named. A new look under-20 side sees just two players previously capped at this level named in the side, out a half, Johnny...

  • Back to basics for Blitzboks in Sydney

    Feb 1, 17 • 3252 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International • • Comments Off on Back to basics for Blitzboks in Sydney

    Winning in Wellington for the first time since 2002 did leave smiles on the faces of the Springbok Sevens team, but the sweet feeling of victory will turn sour very quickly if the Blitzboks fail to perform at this weekend’s HSBC Sydney Sevens, the...

  • Force announce Brisbane Global Rugby Tens squad

    Feb 1, 17 • 1171 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force announce Brisbane Global Rugby Tens squad

    The Road Safety Western Force has today announced the squad to compete in the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on 11 and 12 February. Headlining the Force squad for the tournament is Wallaby duo Tatafu Polota-Nau and Luke Morahan, while Brisbane...

  • ARU announces new partnership with SOS

    Feb 1, 17 • 1087 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ARU announces new partnership with SOS

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today announced a new partnership with sports hydration company SOS Hydration Inc. (SOS). Beginning in 2017, SOS will become the official hydration partner of the Qantas Wallabies through the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan,...

  • RBS 6 Nations: England Rugby squad update ahead of France Test

    Feb 1, 17 • 1119 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RBS 6 Nations: England Rugby squad update ahead of France Test

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s opening RBS 6 Nations fixture against France at Twickenham Stadium. George Kruis (Saracens) will go for a further medical assessment tomorrow morning  (Wednesday 1 Feb) to determine the...

  • England Sevens Sydney Update

    Feb 1, 17 • 1709 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Sevens Sydney Update

    England Sevens will field an unchanged squad for a fourth successive tournament when they compete in Sydney this weekend (3-5 February). Currently third in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, they have been drawn in Pool A with Kenya, Japan and leaders South...

  • Kenya Simbas Provisional Training Squad Announced

    Feb 1, 17 • 2082 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya Simbas Provisional Training Squad Announced

    The Kenya Rugby Union has named a 60 man provisional Kenya Simbas squad ahead of its 2017 international fixtures. The squad will be further whittled down after a session at the RFUEA Ground on Sunday 5 February 2017. Forwards: Oscar Simiyu (KCB), Anthony...

  • Concussion Management Review Group Report – Sale Sharks

    Feb 1, 17 • 940 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Concussion Management Review Group Report – Sale Sharks

    The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has concluded its review into a head injury incident involving Sale Shark’s TJ Ioane. The group was convened following an incident in the 30th minute of the Aviva Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and...

  • Cellc Sharks to play their warm-up match in Umlazi

    Jan 31, 17 • 1147 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Cellc Sharks to play their warm-up match in Umlazi

    Durban, 31st January 2017:  Following the success of our 2016 township tour, which saw the Cell C Sharks XV play three of their qualifying matches in Umlazi, Clermont and Kwa-Mashu, we are pleased to announce that the Cell C Sharks will play their official...

  • Ireland Women’s side named for opening Six Nations game against Scotland

    Jan 31, 17 • 1881 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Women’s side named for opening Six Nations game against Scotland

    Ireland Women’s Head Coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland Women’s team, sponsored by Aon, to face Scotland on Friday evening at the Broadway Stadium in Glasgow. There are five uncapped players named in the 23, with Railway Union’s Ailsa...