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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Eddie names names side for first Australia Test
England captain Dylan Hartley will lead out a side against Australia with a total of 539 international caps between them as they aim to win the first of a three-Test series in Brisbane on Saturday 11 June (kick-off 11am BST, live on Sky Sports 1). ...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super players back for Lions XV
Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff will lead the Xerox Golden Lions XV against Griquas at Marks Park on Saturday. Kick-off is at 15:00. Ruan Ackermann and Cyle Brink, who have been cutting their teeth in SuperRugby, will partner Robert Kruger. ...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Kok, Horne ready to prove fitness
Two decorated Springbok Sevens players, Werner Kok and Frankie Horne, are in a race against time to make Team SA’s Rugby Sevens squad that will travel to the Olympic Games in Rio in August and keen to prove their fitness at the Roma Sevens tournament in...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on New faces to add ‘voice’ to National Anthems
Anthem singers (from left to right) Lana Crowster, Vernon Barnard, Nathan Hendricks and Richard Stirton, winner of The Voice SA, taken in front of the SA Rugby trophy cabinet – Photo: SA Rugby. The latest SA Rugby initiative to grow the game in...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES THREE TEST ROOKIES TO START ENGLAND SERIES OPENER
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named three debutants in his starting side for the opening Test against England at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday (11 June, 8.05pm AEST kick off). Brumbies lock Rory Arnold, Queensland Reds centre Samu...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders sign Bryn Hall for 2017
The BNZ Crusaders have secured the services of halfback Bryn Hall for the 2017 season. Hall currently represents the Blues in the Investec Super Rugby Competition and was the captain for North Harbour in the most recent national provincial competition....
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Tony Brown appointed Head Coach of Highlanders for 2017
One of Otago’s favourite sons, Tony Brown has been appointed Head Coach of the Pulse Energy Highlanders for 2017, along with an exciting new coaching team, the southern club and New Zealand Rugby announced today. Brown, who has been Assistant Coach to Jamie...
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Jun 9, 16 •
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Comments Off on Bidvest joins SA Rugby partner family
Another South African business success story, Bidvest, has partnered with SA Rugby and on Thursday announced that they will come on board for the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland. The deal between Bidvest – a multinational services,...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on World Rugby U20s Championship 2016: Disciplinary Update
The following players have attended or will attend disciplinary hearings after day one of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester, England.Campbell Magnay (Australia) – two-match suspensionAustralian outside-centre Campbell Magnay was sent off...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Counties in comfortable 67-10 win over Prairie Wolf Pack
England Counties made it two wins from two on their tour of Canada with a comfortable 67-10 victory over Prairie Wolf Pack in Calgary. The Counties side had travelled 600 miles from Vancouver to Calgary for the match but showed no sign of fatigue, scoring...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand vs Wales TeamSheets #SteinlagerSeries #NZLvWAL
Date: 11 June 2016 Competition: Steinlager Series Venue: Eden Park, Auckland Kick-off: 09h35 SA Time Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) Assistant Referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Will Houston (Australia) TV: SS1 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen All...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on WALES TEAM TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND
Starting XV: 15 Liam Williams (Scarlets), 14 George North (Northampton Saints), 13 Jonathan Davies (Clermont Auvergne), 12 Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), 11 Hallam Amos (Newport Gwent Dragons), 10 Dan Biggar (Ospreys), 9 Rhys Webb (Ospreys), 1 ...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team for first Steinlager Series Test against Wales
The All Blacks side to play the opening Test of the Steinlager Series against Wales at Eden Park, Auckland, this Saturday 11 June, has been named. The team is (with Test caps. Uncapped All Blacks are in bold.) Starting XV 1. Joe Moody (11) 2. Dane Coles...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Joint statement from SA Rugby and the ANC Youth League
SA Rugby and the ANC Youth League on Wednesday confirmed that plans to disrupt Springbok Test matches had been cancelled, following positive engagements between the two bodies. ANC Youth League Secretary General Njabulo Nzuza, said that although rugby still...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Griquas team to play the Lions XV
Team to play the Lions XV 11 June 2016 15:00 Marks Park Sports Complex 1 Steph Roberts 2 Marius Fourie 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Jonathan Adendorf 5 Mzwanele Zito 6 Wendal Wehr 7 RJ Liebenberg 8 Sias Koen 9 Christiaan Meyer 10 Andre Swarts 11 Alshaun...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls bring in Webster
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Hendré Marnitz named flyhalf Kurt Webster in his Currie Cup qualifiers starting team for the first time this season. Webster will start against the Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Friday afternoon (Kick-off 17h00) and replaces...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks target big improvement for Argentina clash
Junior Springbok assistant coach Nazeem Adams said on Wednesday the team had to step up their performance and deliver a full 80 minute effort against Argentina on Saturday to build on their victory against Japan in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on SA “A” v England Saxons TeamSheets #Rugby
Date: 10 June 2016 Venue: Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 19h10 SA Time TV: SS1 (SA) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen SA “A” 15 Leolin Zas 14 Travis Ismaiel 13 Francois Venter (VC) 12 Howard Mnisi 11 Courtnall Skosan 10 Garth April 9 Nic...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Saxons have named their match-day 23 to face South Africa ‘A’
England Saxons have named their match-day 23 to face South Africa ‘A’ ahead of the first game in Bloemfontein on Friday 10 June. The starting 15 features a wealth of senior England experience, with a total of 60 caps shared among the side, led by captain...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Youth and experience for SA ‘A’ opener against Saxons
South Africa ‘A’ coach Johan Ackermann included four forwards with Test experience – team captain Oupa Mohoje, Nizaam Carr, Stephan Lewies and Vincent Koch – in his starting team for Friday’s first match against the England Saxons in Bloemfontein....
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Border Bulldogs team to play SWD Eagles
(Surname , Name) 15 Banda, Masixole 14 Nofemele, Siphosenkosi 13 Ralarala, Lundi (v/capt) 12 Dumezweni, Lunga 11 Makase, Michael 10 Zono, Oliver 9 Kobese, Bangihlombe 8 Nofuma, Nkosikhona 7 Mdaka, Siyabulela (Capt) 6 Nomzanga, Lukhanyo 5 ...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on ‘Springbok Opus’ goes on national tour
The epic story of rugby in South Africa, enshrined in the Springbok Opus, a book weighing an astonishing 36kgs, will begin a nationwide tour, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday. The publication will be showcased at a number of venues across the country...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on England U20 beat Italy 48-10 #FutureStarsofRugby
Photo: World Rugby England got their World Rugby Under 20 Championship off to a winning start with a six-try bonus point victory (48-10) over Italy at the Manchester City Academy Stadium this evening. Martin Haag’s side led 17-3 at the break with tries from...
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Jun 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Dawie Theron to coach in Japan after Junior World Championship
SA Rugby on Wednesday announced that Dawie Theron has accepted a contract to coach the Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan and will not be available for a seventh season as coach of the Junior Springboks. Theron will vacate his position following the World...
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Jun 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Match Report: Kearsney 1st XV beat Hilton College
Kearsney 1st XV beat Hilton College 1st XV 20-8 Kearsney hosted Hilton on the return leg of the double header fixture in good playing conditions on their 95th anniversary Founders Day weekend. Both teams were in good form and the match promised to be a...
