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Nov 29, 13 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Junior Boks draw NZ in #JWC2014 pools
The Junior Springboks were grouped with hosts New Zealand, Samoa and Scotland when the pools and fixtures of the IRB Junior World Championship 2014 were confirmed earlier today in Auckland. The future stars of world Rugby will come together in New Zealand...
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Nov 28, 13 •
3336 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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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 Wednesday 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...
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Nov 28, 13 •
2097 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Final men’s Sevens squads declared for Dubai
The coaches of all 16 countries set to compete in round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, have declared their final squads of 12. Among the top four seeds, Gillies Kaka – player of the World Cup in Moscow –...
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Nov 28, 13 •
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Australia, General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Quade Cooper to play his 50th game for Australia against Wales
Qantas Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper will become Australia’s 40th player to reach the prestigious 50-game Test milestone in Saturday night’s final Spring Tour and James Bevan Trophy contest against Wales at Millennium Stadium. The honour comes at...
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Nov 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to retiring Andrew Hore
New Zealand Rugby has today paid tribute to All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore, who has announced he is retiring from professional rugby. The 83-Test veteran confirmed his last appearance in an All Blacks jersey was in the weekend’s win over Ireland....
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Nov 27, 13 •
2373 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on South Africa aim for better showing in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens will aim to improve on their Gold Coast performance of last month when they play in the Dubai Sevens on Friday and Saturday. The tournament marks Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, which consists of nine tournaments worldwide....
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Nov 27, 13 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on Players’ Shortlist For Inaugural IRPA Players’ Player Of The Year Award
IRPA’s Ultimate Rugby Players’ Player of the Year Award, as voted by the World’s top international Players, has boiled down to a vote-off between Wales, and British and Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny, and All Blacks Ben Smith and Kieran Read....
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Nov 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Paul Gustard to join England Saxons coaching team
PAUL GUSTARD (Saracens) is to join the England Saxons coaching team for January’s internationals against the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds and Scotland A. And Nick Walshe and Ian Peel have been reappointed to lead the England Under 20 programme during the Six...
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Nov 27, 13 •
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General News, School •
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Comments Off on 24 South African rugby schools sign a “Anti-Poaching” charter
24 of the top rugby schools in South Africa have signed a charter that prevents them from poaching players from each other. The schools are: 1. Dale 2. Queens 3. Selborne 4. Affies 5. Pretoria Boys’ 6. Grey High 7. Muir 8. Graeme 9. Grey College 10....
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Nov 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Outeniqua Coaching Staff 2014
Head coach: Pieter Cloete (Deputy Head: Sport) • Outeniqua 1st team coach 2002-2006 / 2012- 2014 • SWD Cravenweek coach 2005-2008 (won the cravenweek in 2008!) Coach: Martin Oosthuizen • Outeniqua 1st team coach 2004 -2005 / 2012 – 2014 Forward...
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Nov 27, 13 •
2441 Views •
Australia, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on IBM Predictive Analytics Reduces Player Injury and Optimises Team Performance for NSW Waratahs
IBM signs two-year agreement with NSW Waratahs as Technology Partner The NSW Waratahs today announced they will use IBM (NYSE:IBM) predictive analytics technologies to monitor the 35-strong player squad. An Australian-first, the long-term predictive analysis...
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Induction day for class of 2014 Investec Super Rugby ‘rookies’
Newly contracted players for the 2014 Investec Super Rugby season will shed their training wheels as part of an induction day with New Zealand Rugby in Wellington today. A group of 17 players, all confirmed as contracted players with one of the five New...
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ready for kick off
It’s go time for Nelson Mandela Bay as Sevens fever overtakes the city, for the third leg of the 2013/14 International Rugby Board’s (IRB) World Sevens Series – and the city is champing at the bit ahead of the fast-paced rugby spectacle. Nelson Mandela...
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Nov 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies set to tackle the French in a three test series
Australian Rugby Union today announced the Qantas Wallabies will take on France in a three Test series in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney next year as part of The Castrol EDGE France Tour. It will be the first tour to Australia by a French international Test...
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Nov 26, 13 •
3223 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on New-look UJ aims for sevens glory
The University of Johannesburg will be aiming to strengthen its position in tertiary rugby when its new-look sevens side runs onto the field for the Varsity Sports tournament in Camps Bay, Cape Town, on November 29. According to coach Freddie Grobler, only...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Injera: Kenya to ‘tick the boxes’ in Dubai
On this year’s HSBC Sevens World Series fans will once again have their chance to get involved through social media by voting on their favourite try from each of the nine rounds. Collins Injera was the first recipient of this award in the new season...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on New Zealand complete the perfect year
Julian Savea and Aaron Smith lead the celebrations after New Zealand snatched victory in Dublin For the fourth year in a row New Zealand have finished their season as the number one side in the IRB World Rankings after a perfect record of 14 wins from 14...
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Nov 25, 13 •
1949 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Dubai Pool D profile: RSA, SAM, ARG, RUS
We run the rule over the four men’s teams in Pool D at the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, South Africa, Samoa, Argentina and Russia, including thoughts and predictions from broadcaster, Nigel Starmer-Smith. South Africa Coach: Neil Powell Last 10 games:...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women’s team strives for success in Dubai
The SA Select Women’s team arrived in Dubai on Monday in high spirits and determined to make their presence felt in the International Sevens Invitational tournament from November 28 to 30. The team will face Belgium, the West Coast Vikings, Tuks Ladies and...
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Nov 25, 13 •
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Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Injury forces change to Quantas Men’s Sevens team for Dubai
A slight quadriceps strain to Cameron Clark has forced a change to the Qantas Men’s Sevens for the second round of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai this week. Clark will be replaced by James Stannard who featured in the Qantas Men’s...
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Nov 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks finish good season on a high in Paris
The Springboks’ first victory over France in France in 16 years has capped off a season of marked improvement for Heyneke Meyer (coach), Jean de Villiers (captain) and their team. The 19-10 win over France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday...
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Nov 24, 13 •
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Australia, Europe, General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Australia overpower unwavering Scotland
The Qantas Wallabies have shown tremendous spirit and depth in a hard fought 21-15, two tries to nil, victory over Scotland in the Hopetoun Cup clash at Murrayfield in Edinburgh early this morning (AEDT). It was the Wallabies third win in a row on their...
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Nov 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kaka back as All Blacks Sevens set for Dubai
Coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has named a strong squad of 12 to take part in the next two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens on 29-30 November and the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth on 7-8 December....
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Nov 24, 13 •
1932 Views •
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Comments Off on Ireland take first step on road to Rio
Ireland hope their Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens debut next week is the first step to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Irish squad achieved core status in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series after reaching the Cup...
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Nov 23, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU Referee panels for 2014 announced
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed the panels for the 2014 season, with a number of changes resulting from a selection and grading meeting held last week. Retirements and the reduction of some panels has also had an impact on the final lists. The...
