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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Mathew Luamanu
The charge against Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC for dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e), was heard in London this evening. Luamanu pleaded not guilty, but was given a five-week suspension. He is free to play again on 13th December. The back row...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s Old Mutual Wealth Series game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (15) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George...
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Nov 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby announces Respect and Responsibility Review
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the framework of a Respect and Responsibility Review and the panel members who will oversee the work. New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said New Zealand Law Society President and employment lawyer Kathryn Beck...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION OBTAINS ORDER FOR PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION OF WP RUGBY (PTY) LTD
The Western Province Rugby Football Union confirmed today that it had applied for, and obtained, an order for the provisional liquidation of Western Province Rugby (Pty) Ltd, in which it is a 75% shareholder. President Thelo Wakefield and Group CEO Paul Zacks...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Mathew Luamanu
Mathew Luamanu of Harlequins RFC will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with dangerous tackling, contrary to Law 10.4(e). The back row forward received a yellow card from referee Craig Evans in the weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Draw construction for Mitre 10 Cup 2017 under way
Shaping the draw for the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup is under way with the 14 teams making their selections for crossover matches, New Zealand Rugby has announced. With Hawke’s Bay and North Harbour officially swapping places, Hawke’s Bay will play the 2017 season...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist
The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at 2.00pm, has been named. 1. Ralph Darling North Otago 2. Hayden...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Elite Performance Sports To Host Rugby Holiday Camp At Parklands
Elite Performance Sports (EPS) will be holding its annual holiday rugby camp at Parklands Sports Club daily 10.00am to 12.30pm from 8th to the 17th of November 2016. To kick of the camp will be coach Ntso Mkhwanazi from Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa. He...
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Nov 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on ARU TO REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN AFTER MEETING WITH RUGBY CONSTITUENTS
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has committed to a review of the 2016-2020 Australian Rugby Strategic Plan following a meeting of key Rugby constituents in Sydney. The meeting, co-chaired by ARU Chairman, Cameron Clyne and former Wallaby, Simon Poidevin...
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Nov 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Roelof Smit ruled out of Springbok tour
Roelof Smit will miss the remainder of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the young Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker sustained a torn pectoral muscle at training on Monday. The uncapped Smit played for the Springboks on Saturday against the...
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Nov 6, 16 •
1918 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok fullback Jesse Kriel returns to South Africa with lower leg injury
Springbok fullback Jesse Kriel will return to South Africa after he suffered a lower leg injury on Saturday against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London. Kriel has been replaced by Xerox Golden Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg who was part of the...
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Nov 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with some aspects of Wembley performance
The Springboks and the Barbarians played to an exciting 31-31 draw at Wembley on Saturday and Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, said afterwards he was pleased with some aspects of his young side’s performance. The teams scored five tries each and the...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Powell names experienced squad for warm-up tournament in Namibia
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an experienced squad to travel to Namibia next week for the SAFLAND Sevens tournament, to be played at The Dome in the coastal town of Swakopmund. Powell named HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series regulars Tim Agaba, Cecil...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on GROOTRugby 03 Nov 2016
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby launches National Survey
England Rugby has today launched a national survey for anyone involved or interested in rugby. Running until midnight on 4 December 2016, the survey is designed to help determine the attitudes and motivations of the rugby community in order to shape the...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tot welke mate is Springbok rugby hierdie seisoen al getoets, vra Simon Riekert van #paletoe?
Ja, die All Blacks is die beste rugbyspan op moeder aarde en sal waarskynlik nog vir baie jare dié titel dra, maar net so graag as wat Allister Coetzee die Bokke se ranglys sal wil verbeter, so graag sal veral die noordelike halfrond se spanne hierdie...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Quins Land Multi-Million SportPesa Sponsorship
SportPesa and Kenya Harlequin Football Club have today announced a major partnership deal in which the leading gaming company becomes the official title sponsor of the rugby club. The multi million-shilling long-term deal will go a long way in developing the...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on 21 Man Kenya Sevens Squad Announced Ahead Of New Season
The Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled the final list of 21 contracted to the Kenya Sevens squad ahead of the 2016/17 HSBC Sevens World Series. Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has retained 14 of the squad that finished seventh on the log last season while handing...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist
Note: Change of venue for match New venue is Ardmore Marist Rugby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura The New Zealand Heartland XV to play New Zealand Marist for the Ian MacRae Cup at the Ardmore Marist Ruby Club, Walters Rd, Papakura, on Saturday 5 November at...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland
New All Black Scott Barrett selected; Julian Savea to play 50th Test The All Blacks team to play Ireland in the historic opening Test match of the Vista Northern Tour at Soldier Field, Chicago, on Saturday 5 November, has been named, with new All Black Scott...
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Nov 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on KRU Hosts Successful Courses In Tharaka Niithi
The Kenya Rugby Union recently hosted a series of training courses in Tharaka Niithi and Nanyuki as well as the Kenyatta University. The courses in Tharaka Niithi, held between 31 October and 1 November 2016 were facilitated by the KRU Training and Eduation...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on New-look Springboks to face Barbarians at Wembley
Patrick Lambie will lead a new-look Springbok team, which includes six uncapped players in the starting line-up and a number of Currie Cup stars, against the Barbarians on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium in London. The match-23 for the Springboks’ first of...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for matches on 5 November 2016
Those matches this autumn categorised as “Tier 1” internationals by World Rugby will have WR appointed independent Citing Commissioners and an independent Disciplinary Committee also appointed by World Rugby. In other matches, involving a “Tier...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Wales
Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday 5 November, 2.35pm local time (1.35am Sunday 6 November AEDT) Scott Sio (25 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (112 Tests) Sekope Kepu (73 Tests) Rory Arnold (6 Tests) Adam Coleman...
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Nov 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Own the Force and help save Rugby in WA
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity As a loyal supporter of the Western Force, have you ever dreamed of owning the club? Of having your say in how the club is run? Of being recognised for your commitment and passion for Rugby in WA? Now you can. The Force needs...
