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Feb 2, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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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,...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 2, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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,...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Feb 1, 17 •
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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...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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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...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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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...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU & Premiership Rugby Sign New Coach Development Agreement
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL) have signed a new agreement that will add significant benefit to the current coach development programme in England. The restructure will see three talented club coaches join the England Under...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Geduld enjoying playmaking responsibilities
Justin Geduld believes he is afforded the necessary freedom on the field to express himself in his role as Springbok Sevens playmaker when the HSBC Sydney Sevens kicks off at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Geduld, who has played in 28 tournaments for the...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders name squad for Brisbane Global Tens
The BNZ Crusaders have named a strong side to contest the inaugural Brisbane Global Tens competition on 11 and 12 February. All Black Seta Tamanivalu and fellow international Digby Ioane have been named in the squad, while Israel Dagg will travel with the...
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Jan 31, 17 •
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Comments Off on Western Force sign naming rights partner Road Safety Commission
The Western Force today announced the signing of the Road Safety Commission as naming rights partner for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The $1.5 million partnership deal offers an opportunity for road safety messages and issues to reach the Western Australian...
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Jan 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Law amendments for 2017 season
Player welfare remains key Aimed at reducing negative play and increasing ball in play time Five changes to the Laws of Rugby will come into effect when the season kicks off in South Africa, following approval by the World Rugby Council late last year....
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Jan 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas bearding together for the kids
The Steval Pumas are proudly showing their commitment to underprivileged children in the Lowveld, by deciding to go unshaven until 1 June, to raise awareness and funds for the Woodhouse Community Centre orphanage in Mataffin. Teaming up with local petrol...
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Jan 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens ready for Sydney challenge
The Springbok Sevens team arrived safely in Sydney, where Werner Kok, Branco du Preez and Ruhan Nel will be looking to add a third series title this weekend as part of a squad where all the players and management contribute. The Blitzboks will contest the...
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Jan 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
The 34 players who took part in England’s training camp in Vilamoura, Portugal assembled at Pennyhill Park yesterday (Sunday 29 January) to prepare for England’s RBS 6 Nations encounter with France at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 4 February. The...
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Jan 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby 2017 Fixture Update
SANZAAR has confirmed the fixture list for the 2017 Super Rugby tournament. Amendments have been made to several kick-off times and the venues for matches that were previously ‘to be announced’ have now also been confirmed. The tournament...
