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  • Hughes and Yarde start for England

    Dec 1, 16 • 1928 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Hughes and Yarde start for England

    England head coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his side to play Australia in Saturday’s final match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). Nathan Hughes (Wasps) starts his first game for...

  • Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    Dec 1, 16 • 3162 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens looking for a good start to World Series

    The Springbok Sevens team will be looking for a solid start to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the first tournament of the 2016/17 season kicks off at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. The Blitzboks are top seeds in Pool B with Uganda, Scotland...

  • Xerox Lions Learning Hub Launch/New Under 19 intake

    Dec 1, 16 • 1086 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Xerox Lions Learning Hub Launch/New Under 19 intake

    After coming off the back of making history by winning both u/19 and u/21 Currie Cups in the same season the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. is proudly backing their future players and their unique High-Performance system. From 2014 the High Performance (HP)...

  • Rhino appointed as official supplier to Golden Lions Rugby Union South Africa

    Dec 1, 16 • 2083 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Rhino appointed as official supplier to Golden Lions Rugby Union South Africa

    Rhino Rugby South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce a new Official Supplier Agreement with the Golden Lions Rugby Union which will see Rhino supplying the world’s best Scrumming Equipment and Rugby Technical Training Equipment to the Lions Super Rugby...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Anton Peikrishvili

    Dec 1, 16 • 1969 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Anton Peikrishvili

    The charge against of Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m) was heard in Bristol this evening. Peikrishvili pleaded guilty and was given a six-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd...

  • Six Nations introduce bonus points

    Dec 1, 16 • 1143 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Six Nations introduce bonus points

    The Six Nations Council today announced the introduction of a bonus points system in the RBS 6 Nations, The Women’s Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations Championships. This system will be implemented on a trial basis in all three Championships in...

  • 2017 Rugby Championship Domestic Fixtures Announced

    Dec 1, 16 • 1265 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2017 Rugby Championship Domestic Fixtures Announced

    For the first time since 2014 Australian Rugby fans will be able to watch two Bledisloe Cup matches on home soil, with the Sydney and Brisbane Bledisloe Cup fixtures headlining the Qantas Wallabies 2017 domestic Rugby Championship Test schedule. After a...

  • DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    Dec 1, 16 • 1167 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on DJ Forbes set to break world record as Dubai Sevens kicks off

    All Blacks Sevens stalwart DJ Forbes is in line to achieve the all-time tournament appearance record when he runs out at the HSBC Dubai Sevens tomorrow (NZT). Forbes will notch up his 80th tournament appearance. The World Rugby HSBC World Sevens Series begins...

  • St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    Dec 1, 16 • 1566 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds to renew old rivalry first up at Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    The St.George Queensland Reds will resume a rivalry which dates back to the formative days of Super Rugby when they take on the Blues in their first match of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on February 11. The Reds-Blues rivalry harks back...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    Dec 1, 16 • 1958 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Jack Condy

    The charge against Jack Condy of Scarlets for punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a) was heard in Bristol this evening. The player pleaded guilty and was given a one-week suspension which was backdated to Tuesday 22nd November. Therefore he is now free...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    Dec 1, 16 • 1323 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green

    The charges against Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints for charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h) and Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons for striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a) were heard in Leeds this evening. Brookes pleaded guilty and was...

  • Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Dec 1, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision

    Naya Tappar, the USA women’s winger, appeared today (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Nov 30, 16 • 1526 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready as can be to test themselves against some of the best sides in the world at the season-opening Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Thursday and Friday. Newly appointed captain,...

  • Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    Nov 30, 16 • 1229 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced

    The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) has announced the five finalists from both the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams for the Rugby Sevens Players’ Player of the Year Award, with the winners to be announced at the RUPA Awards...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    Nov 30, 16 • 1111 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George...

  • Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision

    Nov 30, 16 • 1208 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision

    Dean Mumm, the Australia flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent World Rugby-appointed Citing Commissioner for allegedly lifting an...

  • Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Nov 29, 16 • 3652 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar

    Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...

  • NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016

    Nov 29, 16 • 1089 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016

    The NSW Rugby Union are pleased to announce record increases of junior, senior and regional participation levels across the state for 2016. The Australian Sports Commission data released today shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in the country,...

  • Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby

    Nov 29, 16 • 1086 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby

    Australian Sports Commission data shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in Australian primary schools. After a landmark Olympic year for the sport, Australian Rugby’s primary school program “Game On” now ranks as the 8th most popular sports...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green

    Nov 29, 16 • 1292 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green

    Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a). In the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Newcastle, Green struck Kieran Brookes of...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes

    Nov 29, 16 • 1274 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes

    Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h). The prop was sent off by referee Andrew Jackson in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and...

  • Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision

    Nov 29, 16 • 1422 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision

    Elliot Daly, the England wing, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent World Rugby Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for tackling an opponent in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4 (i),in the fifth...

  • Springboks return home from disappointing tour

    Nov 28, 16 • 1841 Views • General News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks return home from disappointing tour

    The Springboks returned to South Africa from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Monday morning, and coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss both expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour. The Springboks started with a draw...

  • PUMA Unveil Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Kit 2017

    Nov 28, 16 • 2600 Views • General News • • Comments Off on PUMA Unveil Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Kit 2017

    PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled their new Vodacom Super Rugby Home and Away kits. The design of the kits marks a return to Blue for both Home and Away, as a tribute to the Bull’s proud heritage. The...

  • Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Nov 28, 16 • 3172 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...