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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on The road to Rugby World Cup 2015
Canada became the first to emerge from the global qualification process to book their place at Rugby World Cup 2015 by beating neighbours USA 40-20 on aggregate over two legs in August. The Canucks, as the Americas 1 qualifier, will join RWC 2011 runners-up...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 to engage a nation
You would be forgiven for believing that following the London Olympic Games would be a daunting task for the Rugby World Cup 2015 organisers, but England 2015 is on track to be something special for teams, fans and the people of the United Kingdom and beyond....
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Dec 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on Retallick out for six months with knee injury
The Blues have been dealt a significant blow before the season has begun, with experienced lock Culum Retallick ruled out of action for six months. 28-year-old Retallick ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a training drill...
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Dec 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on BLK ensures black and white remain at the heart of The Sharks
International Sports Apparel Company BLK has today unveiled “The Cell C Sharks” home and away replica jerseys ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season. The playing and replica jersey design project commenced immediately following the announcement of a...
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Dec 20, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sonny Bill Williams to return to New Zealand rugby
Former All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is to return to New Zealand rugby, confirming a two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, it was announced today. The deal for 2015-2016 will see 28-year-old Williams again play for the...
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Dec 19, 13 •
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Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on David Maidza moves to NMMU to coach Madibaz
Eastern Province Rugby coach, David Maidza, who coached both the Vodacom Cup and ABSA 1st division Currie Cup team this year, will officially join the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University rugby coaching staff from January. Maidza has already been assisting...
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Dec 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pools and draw confirmed for 2014 National Sevens
-Women’s competition expanded to 10 teams -All Blacks Sevens Wider Training Group places up for grabs -Final places in NZ Women’s Sevens contracted squad to be confirmed A new venue, an expanded women’s competition, and plenty at stake for players –...
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Dec 19, 13 •
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Comments Off on Fans Have Their Say On IRPA Ultimate Rugby World XV Of The Year
Rugby fans have spoken – and their Ultimate Rugby World XV of the Year differs dramatically from the combination picked last week by the code’s international players. 19 December 2013 – While fans mirrored the players in voting New Zealand’s...
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Dec 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby’s player of the year goes to
Ronnie Cooke has been crowned Eastern Province Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2013, after what has undoubtedly been a very long rugby season. “There can be no doubt that 2013 has been one of the most challenging as well as one of the most exciting years...
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Dec 17, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to take on Saracens
The Sharks: We are pleased to announce our first warm-up match for the 2014 rugby season to be played against Saracens at Allianz Park in London, on Saturday 25th January 2014. This marks an ideal opportunity to fine tune our preparation for the big season...
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Dec 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pretoria Boys will feature in the St. John’s Easter Rugby Festival in 2014
The St Johns Easter Rugby Festival takes place over the Easter long weekend from 17 – 21 April in 2014. The fixtures are yet to be confirmed. Two international schools have been invited in the form of Scots College (Australia) and St. John’s (Zimbabwe)....
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Dec 16, 13 •
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Comments Off on Heineken Cup results Round 4 Results
Heineken Cup Round 4 13/12/2013: Ospreys 21 – 12 Castres Olympique Glasgow Warriors 7 – 9 Cardiff Blues 14/12/2013: Toulon 32 – 20 Exeter Chiefs Benetton Treviso 3 – 35 Ulster Rugby Saracens 64 – 3 Zebre Scarlets 13 – 31...
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Dec 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Sevens Mandela Day a memorable tribute
Those of us in South Africa over the past week knew that we were witnessing at first hand a hugely significant passage of time, but the scale of it has perhaps only dawned on us since arriving home. Nelson Mandela’s sad passing left the nation of South...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Afrika sign for Bok Sevens until 2016
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Cecil Afrika have extended their national sevens contracts until December 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. Senatla will play for the Springbok Sevens team during the HSBC Sevens World...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Matt Sexton returns to New Zealand to be with his family
Matt Sexton, who has been with Eastern Province Rugby since June 2012, will finish up at the union this month. Sexton, who joined the union to assist them in their preparations for their debut entry into Super Rugby, has decided to return home for personal...
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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN part ways
The partnership between the Golden Lions Rugby Union and MTN South Africa came to an end as of Friday, 13 December 2013, with the company opting not to renew their sponsorship of the GLRU teams. After a fruitful three-year relationship, the telecommunications...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Barnes was fair and professional at all times
The International Rugby Board is satisfied that Wayne Barnes managed the Wales versus Australia match on November 30 in a fair and professional manner. During that match he followed the correct protocol for reviewing a forward pass and, as there was no...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on A year of ups and downs for Argentina
Argentine rugby will look back to 2013 with some bittersweet memories. Los Pumas had an underperforming season – two wins in 12 internationals – but it came as a good wake-up call two years away from Rugby World Cup 2015. On the other hand, the growth at...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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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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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB names match officials for Six Nations
All coaches are consulted as part of the referee performance review process The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for the RBS 6 Nations 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee at its...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB anti-doping decision
The International Rugby Board has confirmed that Namibia players Malcolm Moore and Carel Swanpoel have been suspended for six months for anti-doping offences. Moore (21) and Swanepoel (25) underwent an in-competition urine test on 15 June 2013 following a...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to face Proteas in T20 match
The Springboks will swap their boots and gum guards for bats and pads when they face the Proteas in a T20 match that will headline Day One of the Festival of Cricket at Sahara Park Newlands on 3, 4 and 5 January 2014. The Boks will be led by Jean de Villiers...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S RUGBY SEVENS HOPEFULS ANNOUNCED TO JOIN PATHWAY TO 2014 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES GOLD
Australian Rugby Union today announced a training squad of 22 young women in preparation for next year’s Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. Five States and Territories are represented in the squad, with nine players from Queensland, seven from New...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Carlos Spencer joins EP Rugby
EPRugby CEO Charl Crous has confirmed that former New Zealand flyhalf, Carlos Spencer, has joined the EP Kings coaching ranks for the 2014 season on a five year contract. Crous said Spencer, who played for the Blues and for New Zealand internationally, was...
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Dec 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rob Vickerman leaves England Sevens programme
ROB VICKERMAN has left the England Sevens programme to pursue other opportunities. The former Leeds Carnegie and Newcastle Falcons centre signed a full-time England Sevens contract in the summer of 2011 and captained the side last season. He leaves with the...
