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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dazel impressed with talent at training camp
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said he was pleased with the talent on display at their three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, which ended late on Saturday, and he hoped to see a few players stake a claim for a place in the team in future. A...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS 2016 SUPER RUGBY COACHES
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, has announced his coaching team for the Cell C Sharks 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The following coaches will form part of the coaching team: NAME DESIGNATION Gary Gold Director of Rugby Ryan Strudwick...
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Nov 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster extends contract with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks Assistant Coach Ian Foster has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2017, NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew announced today. Foster has been Assistant Coach alongside All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen since 2012....
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Nov 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Barbarians team to play Gloucester Rugby
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Nov 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby Statement
EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2015 Pre Season Preparations get underway Eastern Province Rugby can confirm that our pre-season preparations began today (Monday, 16 November 2015) with a practice session...
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Nov 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on World Champion All Blacks dominate 2015 Steinlager Rugby Awards nominations
Three champion teams are vying for the coveted adidas Team of the Year Award at this year’s Steinlager Rugby Awards – back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners the All Blacks, the World Champion New Zealand Under 20 team, and 2015 Investec Super Rugby...
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kenya qualifies for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Photos: William Brown / Rugby 15 Kenya booked their place in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games on Sunday as they defeated Zimbabwe 19-17 in a thrilling final at the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg....
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Men’s Sevens team seal Rio 2016 berth
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has become the tenth team to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Australians defeated Tonga 50-0 in a one-sided Cup Final at the Oceania Rugby Olympic Qualification tournament at The Trusts Arena in Auckland...
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Springboks show off basketball skills
Gauteng wins R100 000 prize money Vodacom Bulls and Springboks show off basketball skills Vodacom donate 12 wheelchairs to WBSA 15 NOVEMBER 2015 – Gauteng Province snatched a 58-54 victory over North-West Province to be crowned 2015Vodacom...
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Rasta Rasivhenge
Rugby Fifteen caught up with Rasta Rasivhenge on Day 1 the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier held in Kempston Park, Johannesburg. This promising referee shares his thoughts with Rugby 15 contributor, Shaun Liddle. 15: Rasta first of all, thanks...
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Men’s Sevens team qualify for Rio 2016 Olympics
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team has qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics. Led by interim Head Coach Tim Walsh, Australia beat Tonga (50-0) in the final of the Oceania Regional Olympic Qualifying Tournament at the Trusts Arena in Auckland this...
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Nov 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Women beat Ireland in close encounter
England’s Izzy Noel-Smith scored a late try to snatch victory against Ireland in a tight game on a wet and windy night at Twickenham Stoop. A tight game of rugby in heavy rain meant there were few scoring opportunities which put emphasis on the defensive...
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Nov 14, 15 •
1989 Views •
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Comments Off on Exciting start to Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier
The Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier got off to a thrilling start at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday with Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia winning all three of their matches to stamp their authority on the opening day....
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Nov 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens set for American Samoa clash in Olympic Qualifier Quarter-Finals
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side’s bid for a spot at the Rio 2016 Olympics continues tomorrow when they take on American Samoa in the Oceania Qualifying tournament at the Trusts Arena, Auckland. Led by interim Head Coach Tim Walsh, the...
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Nov 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Players From Around The World To Attend Second Annual Rugby Athletes Commission
International rugby players from around the world will congregate in London on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th November at the second annual Rugby Athletes Commission (RAC). The International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) and World Rugby (WR) jointly...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Europe, General News •
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Comments Off on CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES & RESULTS
Round 1: Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue 12/11/2015 19:45 P3 Harlequins 41 – 18 Montpellier The Twickenham Stoop 13/11/2015 19:30 P1 Brive 13 – 9 Newcastle Falcons Stade Amédée-Domenech 13/11/2015 19:30 P5 Edinburgh Rugby 28 – 10...
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Nov 13, 15 •
2768 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Pale Toe, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on BLITSBOKKE: DIT GAAN KLOPDISSELBOOM #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van # Pale toe! skryf: “Een ding is seker: die Blitse se afrigter, Neil Powell wie self vir hulle uitgedraf het, se sukses het die afgelope paar jaar hand oor hand toegeneem. En dit bemoedig.” Dit gaan blykbaar klopdisselboom by die...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there continues to be a large amount of speculation over players that are leaving the Union. Aside from Tim Whitehead and Lizo Gqoboka, who were confirmed as leaving yesterday, the EP Kings can confirm...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens handed challenging Dubai draw
The Springbok Sevens were drawn with Scotland, Samoa and newly-promoted core team Russia for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on 4 and 5 December. According to the draw announced by World Rugby on Friday, South Africa are the top-seeds in Pool...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner
The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Updated fixtures for Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five South African match officials for Six Nations
Five South African match officials have been appointed to do duty in next season’s Six Nations, which kicks off on the first weekend of February 2016. Jaco Peyper has been appointed to referee France against Ireland in Paris (Saturday, 13 February)...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies to embark on historic 10th Grand Slam Tour in 2016
After falling one win short of a Rugby World Cup triumph, the Qantas Wallabies will return to the northern hemisphere next Spring for a history-making shot at the ‘Grand Slam’. The Australian Rugby Union today announced a five-Test, seven-match Spring...
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on ‘Honoured’ Jones ready for DHL Stormers challenge
New DHL Stormers head coach Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced – and decorated – coaches in world rugby at present, but he is still very honoured at the prospect of taking up the reins of the Cape Town-based Vodacom Super Rugby franchise....
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Nov 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT
Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there have been a number of issues raised in the media over the past few days, and acknowledge and apologise for our lack of proper communication on these...
