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Dec 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Barrett-Theron continues to break ground in referee circles
Top female referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, the first female to be included on the SA Rugby National men’s panel, will continue to break new ground when she makes Women’s Test debut later this month. Barrett-Theron was included on SA Rugby’s National B...
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Dec 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Perth to host first ever Bledisloe Cup Test in 2019
Perth Stadium will play host to the state’s first ever Bledisloe Cup match when the Qantas Wallabies and New Zealand clash at the new 60,000-capacity Western Australian venue in 2019. The 2019 Rugby Championship fixture will be the only Bledisloe Cup Test...
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Dec 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez keen to keep adding to team effort
After only playing in four tournaments in the previous season and missing out on Olympic Games selection due to niggling injuries, the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series started off in impressive fashion for veteran Springbok Sevens playmaker, Branco du...
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Dec 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury joins The Sharks family
We are delighted to announce that The Sharks have entered into a partnership with Canterbury South Africa, as our new apparel sponsor. Canterbury is one of the leading rugby kit manufacturers in the world, and over the years have had a long and illustrious...
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Dec 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sevens stars get into gear for Cape Town event
South African Sevens stars Veroeshka Grain, Nomsa Mokwai, Marithy Pienaar, Tim Agaba, Phumeza Gadu, Sandile Ngcobo and Ruhan Nel model a brand new range of HSBC Cape Town Sevens gear that will be on sale for the first time ever at this year’s tournament....
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Dec 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Legend Latham back to Suncorp Stadium as Wildcard pick for Brisbane Global Rugby Tens
Legendary Queensland Fullback Chris Latham will don the Reds jersey one more time after St.George Queensland Reds head coach Nick Stiles unveiled him as his Wildcard pick for the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament today. The 117-capped Queensland Red, who...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Smith boost for Boks for Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup
In what can be regarded as a massive coup for the Springboks, legendary former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith has agreed to join them for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match against the Proteas in a player/coach capacity. The T20 match, which...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Seconds promoted to Premier Referee Panel
Former Springbok Sevens and DHL Stormers speedster turned referee Egon Seconds has been promoted to the Premier Panel along with six of South Africa’s foremost match officials. It’s the first time Seconds, who only started refereeing two years ago, has...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks and Hurricanes dominate 2016 ASB Rugby Award nominations
The world record-breaking All Blacks will be vying for the coveted Adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s ASB Rugby Awards against the undefeated Black Ferns and first-time Investec Super Rugby champions, the Hurricanes. The winner will be unveiled at...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kenya Pooled With Fiji, France & Japan For Cape Town
Kenya In Pool B For Cape Town Kenya sits 12th with 5 points on the HSBC Sevens World Series log after the season-opening Dubai Sevens and has been banned alongside Fiji, France and Japan for the second leg, the Cape Town Sevens taking place on Jamhuri Day...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens keen to continue Dubai form in Cape Town
Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, feels there is room for improvement and that even a better effort will be needed if they want to defend the HSBC Cape Town Sevens title from a number of strong challenges next weekend. The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will be...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Powell praise defensive effort in Dubai win
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell on Saturday applauded the defensive effort of his Blitzboks team at the Emirates Dubai Sevens, where the team won the Cup final 26-14 in Dubai. Powell said they needed to improve on that aspect of play, as it was poor on the...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team finish Dubai in fifth
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has finished the Dubai Sevens tournament in the fifth position with victories over New Zealand and Scotland rounding out a solid day for Andy Friend’s young squad. Australia fell in their Cup Quarter Final against...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman pleased with SA Rugby Sevens Academy showing in Dubai
SA Rugby Sevens Academy Manager, Marius Schoeman, expressed satisfaction on his team’s performance at the Emirates Dubai Sevens International Invitational, despite a 19-7 defeat to the England Royals in the final of the tournament on Saturday. He also...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Two Point Loss Sees Kenya Exit Dubai Sevens
Kenya bowed out of the Dubai Sevens with a 19-21 loss to the USA in a Trophy semifinal encounter at The Sevens in Dubai on Saturday afternoon. The USA rattled Kenya early on, Madison Hughes converting Danny Barret’s try before scoring and converting his own...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Women finish fourth in HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens in Dubai
England Women finished fourth in the opening round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai having lost 17-14 to Russia in the Bronze Final. England came through the opening day to qualify for the Cup playoffs but the side’s inexperience...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Louis Deacon and Alex Corbisiero to join England Under 20 camp
Former England forwards Louis Deacon and Alex Corbisiero will be in attendance at England Under 20s upcoming training camp in December. The pair has been invited to camp to support the squad as they come together for the second time since the 2016-17 England...
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Dec 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens fall in Dubai Final
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has finished runners-up in the first leg of the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai in a tough 5-17 loss to arch rivals, New Zealand. Australia will have the chance to make amends for the Final loss on home...
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Dec 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens crowned Dubai Champions
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday scored a well-deserving 26-14 win over Olympic Games Rugby Sevens champions, Fiji, to win the Emirates Dubai Sevens tournament, the first of ten in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Spearheaded by 11 tries from World...
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Dec 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and Brand ID (Canterbury) Announce New Sponsorship Deal
]: Canterbury SA , locally distributed by Brand ID Ignite , has announced their Associate Sponsorship of the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2017 and 2018 seasons, with immediate effect. The sponsorship will see Canterbury become the official kit supplier and...
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Dec 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens finish eighth in Dubai
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel was satisfied with his team’s remarkable improvement and some strong performances to finish eighth in Dubai on Friday, despite suffering defeats in all three of their matches during the day. The Bok Women’s...
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Dec 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on GROOTRugby 24 Nov 2016
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Dec 2, 16 •
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Dec 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Sudden Death Loss Ends Lionesses Cup Hopes In Dubai
A sudden death 17-12 semifinal loss to Belgium curtailed the Kenya Lionesses cup ambitions at the Dubai Sevens International Invitational Category. They will now play Tribe Sevens in the bronze medal match at 1.20pm East African time. Kevin Wambua’s charges...
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Dec 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Loftus Legend MakuŠ still involved with brand
Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls hooker Bandise Maku announced his official retirement from professional rugby on October 31. The 30-year old who made his senior debut for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2006, also had career stints with the Xerox Lions and EP Kings at...
