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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Rugby World Cup 2015 kick-off times and ticket prices released
The Springboks and South African fans on received good news in the lead-up to the 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup in England, with the announcement that three of the team’s four round-robin matches will begin at 17h00 (19h00 SA time) and only one at 20h00 (22h00...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Senior, Saxons, Under-20s and RBS 6 Nations squads
ENGLAND Head Coach Stuart Lancaster today announced one change to the Senior England Elite Player Squad. George Ford (Bath Rugby, right) replaces Leicester Tigers’ Toby Flood in the mid-season squad revision under the Rugby Football Union’s agreement with...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders wish Guildford well
The Crusaders have passed on their best wishes to Zac Guildford following the announcement by French rugby club Clermont Auvergne that it has signed the winger for a two year contract with the option of a third year. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Paul John steps down as Wales Sevens coach
Ahead of rounds four and five of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series, Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has stepped down. John has announced he will take up a role as backs coach at Cardiff Blues and will be replaced by assistant coach Gareth Williams who...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on SACS 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2014
Date Opposition 20-22 March U14 and U16 Hermanus Tournament March 30- 2 April 1stXV Grey High Festival (2 games) 12-April Internal Trials 16-21 April 1stXV St Stithians (3 games) 1- 3 May U14a, 15a, 161, 1stXV Wynberg Festival (2 games) 10-May Bishops H...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Force finalize 2014 playing roster
The Western Force has completed its 2014 squad with the signing of Natal Sharks back-rower Brynard (pron: bray-nard) Stander for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons. Stander’s recruitment continues the club’s move away from a reliance on Australia’s...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ben Mowen to Pursue International opportunities from 2015
Australian Rugby Union today announced current Qantas Wallabies Captain, back rower Ben Mowen, will pursue his Rugby career in France at the end of 2014. Mowen said the decision is based on personal and family considerations. “I have loved the...
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Jan 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Men’s & Women’s Sevens Teams Head To Nationals
The Canterbury men’s and women’s sevens teams travel to Rotorua tomorrow to contest the Bayleys Nationals Sevens title. Both teams head to the Nationals following their recent title successes at the South Island tournament hosted in Timaru in November....
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on RFU statement on European Competitions
The RFU continues to urgently work with all parties, with the clear aim of ensuring that a competitive European tournament continues beyond this season, to grow the game both domestically and across Europe. Bill Beaumont, RFU Chairman said, “The RFU has...
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Jan 8, 14 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman names strong side for George 7’sPL
Three members of the Springbok Sevens team that won the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament in December have been included in the SA Sevens Academy team for the George 7sPL tournament this weekend. The George 7sPL will be played at Outeniqua Park on...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Nominations completed for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval Pumas have been rewarded for their great form this season with nominations in four categories. Springbok captain Jean de...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on RWC 2015 Official Supporter Tours Launched
January 1, 2014 marks an exciting milestone for Rugby World Cup 2015 as it is the global launch of the official supporter tour packages. A wide range of packages based on experience and price will be available through 15 market-leading official travel agents...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Preview – IRB
With the building blocks for Rugby World Cup 2015 now firmly in place, preparation for the world’s third largest sporting event now moves from planning to delivery in 2014. With seven qualification spots still to be decided, over 2 million tickets set to go...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on IRB further empowers referees at scrums
The minor change to scrum protocol is effective immediately. In a minor revision to the current protocol surrounding the ongoing scrum engagement global trial, the International Rugby Board has confirmed that referees will use non-verbal communication to...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mangweni joins Eastern Province Rugby coaching staff
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tony Hanks appointed Blues high performance manager
The Blues have appointed Tony Hanks as high performance manager. Hanks, who boasts an extensive coaching résumé that includes roles with the Auckland Rugby Union, Junior All Blacks, Waikato, the Chiefs, London Wasps and the Russian national side, said he...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches
RFU Citing Commissioners for Aviva Premiership round 12 matches: Friday, January 3 Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks (19:45) Bruce Reece-Russel Northampton Saints v Harlequins (19:45) John Byett Saturday, January 4 Gloucester Rugby v Saracens (15:15) Shaun...
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Jan 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Horak to join Eastern Province Rugby in 2014
EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous has confirmed that Michael Horak will be joining Eastern Province Rugby as their defensive coach later in the year. The 36-year-old Horak, who has been the Free State Cheetahs defence coach since 2010, has also held the position of...
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Dec 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand gunning for England’s World Junior title
As New Zealand prepares to host the 2014 edition of the IRB Junior World Championship, the country’s juniors will be aching to get their hands back on a trophy they must have come to see as their own. The 2013 tournament provided remarkable drama from...
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Dec 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions award winners
The full list of award winners is as follows: U19 Forward Player of the Year Malcolm Marx U19 Backline Player of the Year Koch Marx U19 Player of the Year Cyle Brink U21 Forward Player of the Year Steph de Wit U21 Backline Player of the Year Marais Schmidt...
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Dec 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Review of 2013 – IRB
What a difference a year makes. With the year drawing to a close and the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015 gaining momentum, Rugby World Cup looks back some of the highlights from the last 12 months. January For the 12 qualified teams, the year started with...
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Dec 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on RFU Discipline: Chris Hala’Ufia suspended
CHRIS HALA’UFIA (London Irish) has been suspended for four weeks at an RFU Disciplinary Hearing today. The player was found guilty of a tip tackle, contrary to law 10.4 (j), on Sale Sharks’ David Seymour during the Aviva Premiership match between...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers leads big-hitting Bok XI
Jean de Villiers’ captaincy skills will be put to a new test when he leads a Springbok XI in their T20 Challenge match against the Proteas at Sahara Park Newlands on Friday, 3 January 2014. This match (18h00 CAT start) will be the highlight of the...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Jonathan Thomas reflects on epic RWC 2003 encounter
Wales have played out some unforgettable Rugby World Cup matches over the years, and one which will live long in the memory of any Welsh rugby fan is their final Pool D clash against New Zealand at RWC 2003. Despite ultimately losing 37-53, the Dragons...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB announces Women’s Six Nations referees
The International Rugby Board has announced the referee appointments for the RBS Women’s Six Nations Championship 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee following a detailed review of recent performances. The Women’s...
