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  • Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for France Test

    Nov 18, 16 • 1154 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies finalise bench for France Test

    Qantas Wallabies team to play France at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 19 November, 9.00pm local time (7.00am Sunday 13 November AEDT) James Slipper (83 Tests) Tolu Latu (1 Test) Allan Alaalatoa (7 Tests) Kane Douglas (28 Tests) Rob Simmons...

  • England team to face Fiji

    Nov 18, 16 • 1219 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England team to face Fiji

    England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to face Fiji in the second match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm, live on Sky Sports 2). Teimana Harrison (Northampton Saints) starts at flanker in the only change to the...

  • Smith, Senatla to stretch sevens legs

    Nov 18, 16 • 1264 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Smith, Senatla to stretch sevens legs

    Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Kwagga Smith will gain some valuable match fitness on Saturday when they run out for the SA Rugby Sevens Academy side in the WP Score Club Rugby Sevens tournament in Goodwood, Cape Town. The duo missed the Springbok...

  • Black Ferns team to play England named

    Nov 18, 16 • 1125 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play England named

    The Black Ferns side to take on England on Sunday (NZ time) in their northern tour opener has been named today. The team is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Toka Natua (5) 2. Fiao’o Faamausili – captain (41) 3. Aleisha Nelson (17) 4. Eloise...

  • QRU Cap Project open to public consultation following seven years of painstaking research

    Nov 18, 16 • 1237 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QRU Cap Project open to public consultation following seven years of painstaking research

    The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today announced the completion of its ‘Cap Project’ to document all players who have represented Queensland in Rugby during the game’s 134-year history in the state. The QRU Cap Project is the result of seven years of...

  • National Sevens Championships ready to unleash in Adelaide

    Nov 18, 16 • 1216 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on National Sevens Championships ready to unleash in Adelaide

    The newest Olympic Sport, Rugby Sevens returns to Adelaide this weekend with the National Sevens Championships for both Men and Women kicking off on Saturday at Adelaide Shores Sporting Precinct, with all matches to be streamed LIVE through www.rugby.com.au....

  • Fiji team to face England at Twickenham

    Nov 18, 16 • 1595 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fiji team to face England at Twickenham

    The Biggest Game of our Lives A much more experienced side has been named by National Head John Mckee to face the England XV, currently second in the World Rugby rankings table. The players are said to be well aware of the team’s performance last week...

  • Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter

    Nov 17, 16 • 1750 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Carr, Habana to start in Italy encounter

    Fit-again Bryan Habana returns on the left wing Nizaam Carr comes into starting side at No 6 Pieter-Steph du Toit moves back to lock Record try-scorer Bryan Habana is back at left wing for the Springboks when they face Italy in Florence on Saturday, while...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face France in Paris

    Nov 17, 16 • 1219 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face France in Paris

    Qantas Wallabies team to play France at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 19 November, 9.00pm local time (7.00am Sunday 13 November AEDT) James Slipper (83 Tests) Tolu Latu (1 Test) Allan Alaalatoa (7 Tests) Kane Douglas (28 Tests) Rob Simmons...

  • England Women match-day 23 to face New Zealand Black Ferns

    Nov 17, 16 • 1676 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women match-day 23 to face New Zealand Black Ferns

    Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 to face New Zealand in the second game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday 19 November, KO 12pm, broadcast live on EnglandRugby.com and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra. Katy Mclean and Emily...

  • Western Force confirm 2017 Super Rugby Squad

    Nov 17, 16 • 1751 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Western Force confirm 2017 Super Rugby Squad

    The Western Force have confirmed their 36-man squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season, which includes 14 new signings. Among the new faces are 68-time capped Wallaby Tatafu Polota-Nau, former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby league star Curtis Rona, 80-time...

  • All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland

    Nov 17, 16 • 1286 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dublin Test against Ireland

    The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland in the eagerly-anticipated Test at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday 19 November (Kick-off: 5.30PM GMT, 6.30AM Sunday 20 November NZT) The matchday 23 for the third Test of the Vista Northern Tour is (with...

  • Online ballots for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 drawn

    Nov 17, 16 • 1272 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Online ballots for DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 drawn

    Fans around New Zealand will begin finding out tomorrow (18 November) if they’ve secured the opportunity to purchase Test match tickets for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. New Zealand Rugby General Manager for the DHL NZ Lions Series Nigel Cass...

  • Force sign local young gun Harry Scoble

    Nov 17, 16 • 1316 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force sign local young gun Harry Scoble

    The Western Force have signed the last of the three inaugural Future Force Foundation members with the addition of Perth-born Harry Scoble to the senior list for the 2017 season. The young rake is the second Future Force Foundation member to sign with the...

  • KRU 2016-2017 season standings and results after week2 + week 3 fixtures

    Nov 16, 16 • 1404 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on KRU 2016-2017 season standings and results after week2 + week 3 fixtures

    Kenya Cup WESTERN BULLS vs KABRAS SUGAR 9-17 MWAMBA vs KCB 24-27 MEAN MACHINE vs TOP FRY NAKURU 7-41 BLAKBLAD vs IMPALA SARACENS 18-33 STRATHMORE vs KENYA HARLEQUINS 22-39 NONDIESCRIPTS vs HOMEBOYZ 5-17           CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE Week 2-12th November...

  • Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Nov 16, 16 • 1224 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Clark Laidlaw appointed Head Coach of All Blacks Sevens

    Experienced sevens and rugby coach, Clark Laidlaw, has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Laidlaw has previously been the All Blacks Sevens skills coach and video analyst, the programme lead for...

  • Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    Nov 16, 16 • 1378 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    All eyes were on Brisbane’s central city Queen Street Mall this morning for the live draw of the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament. Queensland Parliament MP the Honourable Curtis Pitt and City Councilor Krista Adams had the honour of drawing...

  • RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    Nov 16, 16 • 1732 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Craig Willis

    The charge against Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons for tip-tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j), was heard in Leeds this evening. Willis pleaded not guilty but was given a four-week suspension. He is free to play again on Tuesday 13th December. The Newcastle...

  • England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    Nov 16, 16 • 1268 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 15 November

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (13) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Teimana Harrison (Northampton...

  • Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    Nov 15, 16 • 1854 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Force sign Australian U20’ sensation Shambeckler Vui

    The Western Force has invested in the future of their front row with the signing of Australian U20’s representative and Future Force Foundation product, Shambeckler Vui for the 2017 Super Rugby season. At just 19-years-old Vui has firmly established himself...

  • Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    Nov 15, 16 • 1200 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Maori All Blacks named for tour closing match against Harlequins

    The Maori All Blacks side to play Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Thursday morning (NZT) has been named. The team is:     Province Iwi 1 Kane Hames Tasman Ngai Tuhoe / Ngati Porou 2 Ash Dixon (Capt) Hawkes Bay Ngati Tahinga 3 Ben May Hawkes Bay...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Nov 15, 16 • 1064 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Craig Willis

    Craig Willis of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tip tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(j). Willis was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in the Anglo Welsh Cup match between Newcastle and Saracens at the weekend for a tip...

  • Eben Etzebeth ruled out of Italy clash

    Nov 14, 16 • 2940 Views • Analysis, General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth ruled out of Italy clash

    Eben Etzebeth will not be considered for the Springboks’ Test match against Italy on Saturday following the concussion he suffered against England, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Monday. The Springbok lock left the field in the first half after a...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    Nov 14, 16 • 1168 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens face tough draw in Dubai

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens face a tough draw in Dubai on 1 and 2 December with clashes against Australia, the USA, and Russia lined up in the pool stages. The South Africans will kick off the Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series against Olympic gold...

  • SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Nov 14, 16 • 1566 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners

    Seabelo Senatla named Sevens Player of the Year Rasta Rasivhenge shares Refereeing Award Special Merit Award to Jean de Villiers Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South Africans, Seabelo Senatla, Rasta Rasivhenge and Jean de...