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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on All you need to know about Werner Kok to stand a chance to win HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets courtesy of @Asica_ZA
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY AGM POSTPONED
The Eastern Province Rugby Union Executive have taken the decision to postpone the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 28 November 2015 at 12pm. Executive Member, Mr Freddie Makoki, who is...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Conradie takes UJ onto international rugby stage
After representing his country on the biggest stage in world rugby earlier this year, Wian Conradie is now looking forward to pulling the University of Johannesburg jersey over his head for the coming Varsity Cup season. But the 21-year-old Namibian remains...
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Nov 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens eyeing good start in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens travel to Dubai on Sunday, eyeing another good start at one of their favourite hunting grounds where the new and bigger HSBC Sevens World Series kicks off 4 and 5 December. South Africa are the defending Dubai champions, a venue where...
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Nov 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dazel targets strong start to new season
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Sunday he hoped his SA Select team would record a strong start to the new season at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens as they prepared to depart for the desert city. The team will face the Canada...
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Nov 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens kick off series in Dubai
CAMERON COWELL and Ruaridh McConnochie will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts when the season kicks off in Dubai next week (December 4-5). The duo feature alongside an experienced line up, captained by Tom Mitchell, and have been drawn in a...
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Nov 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Women Sevens depart for Dubai
England have named the 12-woman squad which will travel to Dubai for the opening leg of World Rugby’s HSBC Women’s Sevens Series next weekend, with sevens newcomer Vicky Fleetwood named alongside seasoned stalwarts Michaela Staniford, Jo Watmore, Alice...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders past and present to battle it out for charity
They’re some of the best rugby players the region has seen, but we’re about to find out whether they can play cricket. Members of the 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad will pit their skills against some past Crusaders legends next Sunday, 6 December, in the...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Highlanders look to bright future
Five year licence awarded to new operator A group of primarily South Island private investors – 77 percent stake Local Provincial Unions, New Zealand Rugby – 23 percent stake Investec Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, have embarked on a new era...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Speight one of three debutants named for Aussie Sevens trip to Dubai
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens interim coach Scott Bowen has selected three debutants in his 12-man squad for the opening round of the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Wallaby Henry Speight will earn his first national Sevens cap with lightning...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on New recruits Soyizwapi, Agaba in strong Academy line-up for Dubai
Frankie Horne will captain the SARU Sevens Academy team at the Dubai International tournament, which also includes two new Sevens recruits in Tim Agaba and Siviwe Soyizwapi, formerly of the EP Kings. Agaba and Soyizwapi this week became the latest...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on RFU, RPA & PRL agree landmark player welfare funding deal
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) today announced a new multi-year funding deal with its industry stakeholders, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL). The new 5-year deal will deliver a minimum of £7m into the RPA welfare,...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns training squad for 2015 / 2016
The campaign to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2017 has begun with the wider Black Ferns training squad named today. The 56 players will be part of a 12-month high performance training programme for 2016, focussed on strength and conditioning, and...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS CELEBRATES YOUTH LEADERS AT YES GRADUATION
The 2015 Laureus Youth Empowerment Through Sport (YES) programme concluded with a special graduation event at the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Head Office in Pretoria today. Laureus Ambassadors Quinton Fortune and Grant Lottering, as well as Laureus...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Luke Treharne has been named as Wales’ new sevens captain for Dubai
Wales coach Gareth Williams has named his 12-man squad to participate in the opening rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai and Cape Town next month. Williams has named a new captain in Luke Treharne and vice-captain in Sam Cross, while Jordan...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Walsh names Australian Women’s Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad for the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series opener in Dubai has been named by Head Coach Tim Walsh. Walsh has named an experienced side that sees Sharni Williams skipper the 12-strong squad. The...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens for Dubai and Cape Town tournaments
All Blacks Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a squad of 14 players for the first two tournaments of the 2015/16 HSBC Sevens World Series; Dubai Sevens(4-5 December) and Cape Town (12-13 December). The team of 12 players for Dubai will be named...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens team for season opener in Dubai
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team to play in the opening tournament of the international HSBC Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai next week has been named. The team is: Ruby Tui Hazel Tubic Jordon Webber Sarah Goss (capt) Gayle Broughton Tyla Nathan-Wong...
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Nov 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings planning moves nearer completion
The South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday it expected to be able to announce details of its plans for the Southern Kings early next week. “We have made major progress in preparing an implementation plan for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise,” said...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q&A WITH BURGER ODENDAAL
Q: Your growth within the Bulls has been exceptional, joining the side during Currie Cup season in 2014 and establishing yourself as one of the top performers, what is it about the Bulls style you enjoy? A: It has been a great journey thus far but...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine
PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled three new Super Rugby kits, inspired by the stars. Nicknamed the Stellar Kit, this season sees the introduction of a signature Black kit – brought to life with an...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Three new caps named in Scotland 7s squad for Series opener
Scotland 7s Head Coach Calum MacRae has named three new caps in his 12-man squad to compete in the opening leg of the 2015-16 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series, in Dubai (Friday 4 – Saturday 5 December). The squad, which will travel to South Africa for the...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks team for Dubai and Cape Town Sevens
Springboks Francois Hougaard and Juan de Jongh were on Wednesday named in a strong Springbok Sevens 12-man squad for the first two HSBC World Sevens Series tournaments of the new season in Dubai and Cape Town. The season kicks off on 4 and 5 December with the...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on RYAN ANNOUNCES HIS FIJI SEVENS SQUAD FOR DUBAI AND CAPE TOWN SEVENS
Fiji head coach Ben Ryan has selected a 14-man squad for the opening two tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens World Series 2015-16 as his side begin the defence of the title they won last May. Ryan has largely kept faith with his championship-winning squad...
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Nov 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
Argentina captain Fernando Luna says his side are determined to improve on last year’s eighth place finish in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as they prepare for the big kick-off in Dubai. The South Americans began the 2014-15 series well, finishing...
