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  • 21 Man Kenya Sevens Squad Announced Ahead Of New Season

    Nov 4, 16 • 1103 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • 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...

  • New Zealand Heartland XV named to play New Zealand Marist

    Nov 4, 16 • 1479 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • All Blacks team named for Vista Northern Tour Chicago Test against Ireland

    Nov 4, 16 • 2046 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • KRU Hosts Successful Courses In Tharaka Niithi

    Nov 4, 16 • 1344 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • New-look Springboks to face Barbarians at Wembley

    Nov 3, 16 • 1708 Views • Analysis, General News, Springboks • • 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...

  • Citing Commissioners for matches on 5 November 2016

    Nov 3, 16 • 1150 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Qantas Wallabies team to face Wales

    Nov 3, 16 • 1145 Views • General News • • 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...

  • Own the Force and help save Rugby in WA

    Nov 3, 16 • 1505 Views • General News, International • • 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...

  • Peni drops for Western Force

    Nov 3, 16 • 1445 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Peni drops for Western Force

    The Western Force have continued to add strength to their backline with the signing of former Western Force Academy member and Wests Tigers Rugby League young gun Chance Peni for the 2017 Super Rugby season. After two years with the Tigers the former Junior...

  • Allan Bunting appointed Head Coach of Black Ferns Sevens

    Nov 3, 16 • 1152 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Allan Bunting appointed Head Coach of Black Ferns Sevens

    Experienced sevens coach Allan Bunting has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Olympic silver medal winning Black Ferns Sevens, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Bunting has been the assistant coach of the women’s sevens team since 2012, during...

  • NSW Waratahs announce re-signing of recent Wallaby call-up, Jack Dempsey for two seasons

    Nov 3, 16 • 1741 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs announce re-signing of recent Wallaby call-up, Jack Dempsey for two seasons

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the re-signing of powerful back rower, Jack Dempsey who will stay with the Tahs for another two seasons. Dempsey has recently been called up as one of four development players to join the Wallabies in this year’s...

  • Historic afternoon kick offs set for 2017 Qantas Wallabies June Tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy

    Nov 3, 16 • 1830 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Historic afternoon kick offs set for 2017 Qantas Wallabies June Tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today announced the schedule for the three-match June Test Series for 2017, where the Qantas Wallabies will host Fiji, Scotland and Italy. Each of the three Tests, to be played at Melbourne’s AAMI Park, Sydney’s...

  • Māori All Blacks team named to play USA

    Nov 3, 16 • 1234 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Māori All Blacks team named to play USA

    USA v Māori All Blacks Toyota Park, Chicago Friday 4 November, kickoff 7pm (local time) The Māori All Blacks team to take on USA in the first of an historic double-header rugby feast in Chicago this weekend, has been named. The Māori All Blacks play the...

  • Dazel expands Bok Women’s Sevens squad

    Nov 2, 16 • 2209 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Springboks • • Comments Off on Dazel expands Bok Women’s Sevens squad

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has invited KwaZulu-Natal centre Zinhle Ndawonde, and Border flyhalf Zintle Mpupha and fullback Eloise Webb to train with his squad in the lead-up to the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series tournament in...

  • WESTERN FORCE RELEASE BEN TAPUAI

    Nov 2, 16 • 1434 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE RELEASE BEN TAPUAI

    The Western Force can confirm that Ben Tapuai has been released from his contract to continue his career with English club, Bath Rugby. With a year left to run on his contract, the Force and Tapuai have come to an amicable. The 27-year-old departs Australian...

  • Steval Pumas start new dawn with Janse van Rensburg

    Nov 2, 16 • 1398 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas start new dawn with Janse van Rensburg

    Incoming Steval Pumas head coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has already started work with the team on the first phase of pre-season training and the development of the rugby programme at the union. After a brief break for the Steval Pumas after the 2016 season,...

  • WESTERN FORCE SIGN TALL TIMBER FOR 2017

    Nov 2, 16 • 1279 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIGN TALL TIMBER FOR 2017

    The Western Force have added depth to their second row stocks with the signing of Matt Philip and Richie Arnold for the 2017 Super Rugby season. The two men have taken very different paths to this point but say they are excited by the opportunity and what...

  • Youth and experience strengthen 2017 Investec Super Rugby squads

    Nov 2, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Youth and experience strengthen 2017 Investec Super Rugby squads

    A total 33 players will make their debut in the 2017 Investec Super Rugby season, reflecting the depth of talent in New Zealand rugby. A total of 190 contracted players have been announced across the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders Super...

  • 2017 heralds new era for BNZ Crusaders

    Nov 2, 16 • 1996 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on 2017 heralds new era for BNZ Crusaders

    There will be nine new faces in the BNZ Crusaders squad in 2017, and the return of one familiar face.  Scott Robertson has this morning announced his first squad as the BNZ Crusaders Head Coach, and said he could not be more excited about the potential in...

  • Three South Africans bag World Rugby nominations

    Nov 2, 16 • 1282 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Three South Africans bag World Rugby nominations

      Seabelo Senatla nominated as Sevens Player of Year Jaco Peyer and Rasta Rasivhenge nominated for Referee Award Springbok Sevens and Senatla shortlisted for SA Sports Awards Three South Africans, Springbok Sevens try-scoring ace Seabelo Senatla, as well...

  • Three South Africans bag World Rugby nominations

    Nov 1, 16 • 1388 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Three South Africans bag World Rugby nominations

    • Seabelo Senatla nominated as Sevens Player of Year • Jaco Peyer and Rasta Rasivhenge nominated for Referee Award • Springbok Sevens and Senatla shortlisted for SA Sports Awards Three South Africans, Springbok Sevens try-scoring ace Seabelo Senatla, as...

  • Dates and venues announced for 2017 Youth Weeks

    Nov 1, 16 • 5010 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News • • Comments Off on Dates and venues announced for 2017 Youth Weeks

    The Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week will return to Johannesburg for the first time in 11 years next season as the dates and venues for the 2017 SA Rugby Youth Weeks were announced by SA Rugby on Tuesday. The flagship event of the SA Rugby Youth Weeks will run...

  • Wheeler praises Rustenburg Impala team spirit

    Nov 1, 16 • 1586 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Wheeler praises Rustenburg Impala team spirit

    Rustenburg Impala captain Justin Wheeler on Tuesday attributed his team’s Gold Cup victory to the team spirit shown by their expanded squad throughout the season and said he was delighted that they could win the title for the people of Rustenburg. The men...

  • Martin Haag resigns as England U20 Head Coach

    Nov 1, 16 • 1617 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Martin Haag resigns as England U20 Head Coach

    Martin Haag will leave the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after resigning from his position as Head Coach of the England Under 20 side. Haag took up the role at the end of last season ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championships in Manchester which saw England win...

  • Lambie to captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley

    Oct 31, 16 • 1639 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Lambie to captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley

    Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests...