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  • Teams learn destiny at 2017 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens draw

    Nov 16, 16 • 1360 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 • 1707 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 • 1254 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 • 1819 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 • 1161 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 • 1033 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 • 2913 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 • 1148 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 • 1548 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...

  • Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1501 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks World Rugby Team of the Year

    Following a historic year in which the All Blacks won the Investec Rugby Championship, retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 14th year in a row and set a world record for tier one nations of 18 consecutive Test victories, New Zealand rugby has been honored at...

  • Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Nov 14, 16 • 1145 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Charlotte Caslick named World Rugby Women’s Sevens player of the year

    Qantas Australian Sevens Gold Medalist Charlotte Caslick was named the Women’s Sevens Player of the Year by World Rugby this morning after a stellar season for the Aussie Women’s Sevens team which included a maiden HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title...

  • England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    Nov 14, 16 • 1238 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 13 November

    33 players will reassemble at Pennyhill Park on Monday lunchtime to train for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium Forwards (18) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)...

  • Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Nov 14, 16 • 1071 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies add to touring party

    Eight join the touring party ahead of three games in two weeks Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has added eight new faces to his touring party ahead of a Test against France on Saturday, as well as a tour game against the French Barbarians the following...

  • South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    Nov 14, 16 • 1270 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on South Africa Sevens victorious in Namibian warm-up

    The South African sevens team outplayed fellow World Series contestants, Kenya, by 31-10 to win the Safland Sevens tournament played at the Dome Sports Arena in Swakopmund on Sunday. The Springbok Sevens team came through the tournament undefeated and only...

  • Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller

    Nov 14, 16 • 1189 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies prevail in one-point Edinburgh thriller

    The Qantas Wallabies have escaped Murrayfield Stadium with a dramatic one-point victory over Scotland, keeping their Grand Slam hopes alive in a 23-22 cliffhanger. A try to centre Tevita Kuridrani with five minutes left on the clock was the decisive play in...

  • SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia

    Nov 14, 16 • 1210 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Sevens team in strong start at Safland Sevens in Namibia

    South Africa’s sevens rugby team scored three convincing wins on the opening day of the Safland Sevens tournament, played at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday. The side scored good wins over the national teams of Germany and Namibia and impressed...

  • Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship

    Nov 14, 16 • 1662 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens win Oceania 7s Championship

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the 2016 Oceania 7s Women’s Championship in Fiji on Saturday, defeating the hosts in the Final 31-0. The Aussie 7s Men’s team finished the men’s Cup in third position defeating Papua New Guinea 25-5....

  • Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named

    Nov 14, 16 • 1182 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Black Ferns squad for End of Year Tour named

    The Black Ferns squad to travel to the United Kingdom for a three-Test Series against England, Canada, and Ireland, has been named today. The squad is: FORWARDS Aldora Itunu Prop Auckland Aotearoa Mata’u Prop Counties Manukau Toka Natua Prop Waikato...

  • Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA

    Nov 14, 16 • 1260 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Player Deal Agreed between RFU & RPA

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have agreed on a new four-year Elite Player Squad (EPS) deal from 2016 to 2020. The financial terms of the deal are confidential. The deal includes match fees, training fees, image...

  • Powell looking for a good start for new season

    Nov 14, 16 • 1396 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell looking for a good start for new season

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is keen to see his squad showing good form and early season promise this weekend in Namibia, where they will contest the Safland Sevens at The Dome in Swakopmund. The Blitzboks open their 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens...

  • Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham

    Nov 13, 16 • 2321 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Springboks courage not enough at Twickenham

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said the defeat against England was hurtful, but he also praised his team for their courage at Twickenham, especially during the latter stages of the absorbing Test, which England won 37-21. “It’s hurting,” Coetzee said...

  • Coetzee verras alweer vir die verkeerde redes

    Nov 12, 16 • 2431 Views • Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks • • Comments Off on Coetzee verras alweer vir die verkeerde redes

    Kom ons wees nou maar eerlik, die einde van die jaar Toetse is veral vanjaar nie dit waarna ons uitsien nie en dis so asof ʼn mens heimlik hoop op die feit dat die rugbyseisoen genadig moet afsluit. Maar Saterdag wag daar ʼn verassing op een van die twee...

  • England Woman make five changes for Ireland Test

    Nov 11, 16 • 1381 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Woman make five changes for Ireland Test

    Simon Middleton has made five changes to England Women’s starting 15 ahead of their game against Ireland on Sunday 13 November at University College Dublin, KO 2pm. The Red Roses play again this week having ground out a tough 10 – 5 win over France on...

  • England Rugby on Remembrance Weekend

    Nov 11, 16 • 1336 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Rugby on Remembrance Weekend

    England Rugby will mark Remembrance Sunday by supporting The Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association (SSAFA) at England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series opening game against South Africa on Saturday. SSAFA, the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) military charity...

  • Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Nov 11, 16 • 2582 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup comes to Cape Town

    Following two successful clashes between the Springboks and the Proteas in 2013 and 2014, the eagerly anticipated Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup clash makes a return to the sporting calendar next month. The T20 match will be played at PPC Newlands on Thursday 8...