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Jan 10, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Glen Jackson to retire from professional refereeing
Former golden boot turned New Zealand professional referee, Glen Jackson has today announced he is hanging up the whistle, and retiring from professional refereeing after an on-field career that has spanned 25 years. The five-time New Zealand Referee of the...
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Jan 10, 20 •
1309 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls eager to stretch legs against FNB UP-Tuks
The Vodacom Bulls have returned from their festive season break with renewed spirits as they put the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. They will face three-time FNB Varsity Cup champions, FNB UP-Tuks, in two...
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Jan 9, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers squad faces Varsity Day work-out
A 28-man DHL Stormers squad will get a thorough work-out against four different teams on Varsity Day at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday. In the first pre-season fixture of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, the extended squad will face University...
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Jan 8, 20 •
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Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright appointed St.George Queensland Reds captain
Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Liam Wright as the St.George Queensland Reds captain for the 2020 Vodafone Super Rugby season. The 22-year-old backrower made his debut for Queensland in 2018 and has since amassed 28 caps for his state, before...
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Jan 8, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers start 2020 with Varsity Day in Ravensmead
The DHL Stormers will get the preparations for their 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign underway in earnest with a Varsity Day at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday, which will see them tested by some of the best young talent in the Western Cape. An...
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Jan 6, 20 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby pays tribute to former CEO Johan Prinsloo
Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to Johan Prinsloo, a former CEO of the organisation, who passed away earlier on Sunday after a battle with cancer. Prinsloo, who was born in 1951, joined SA Rugby as CEO in 2004 and served until 2011,...
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Jan 3, 20 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides target fresh 2020 Guinness PRO14 run
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will target a fresh start to the second stanza of their Guinness PRO14 campaigns in 2020 as they return to the field on Saturday after their festive season breaks with clashes against Zebre and Edinburgh...
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Dec 31, 19 •
1281 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings 25-Man Squad Heads For Edinburgh
The Isuzu Southern Kings team heads for Scotland on Tuesday ahead of their Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh Rugby at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, January 4. After a short Christmas break, the side has been hard at training over the past week in...
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Dec 31, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs touring group for first match in 2020
The Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling to Italy in two groups on Tuesday and Wednesday for their first Guinness PRO14 match of 2020. They will be taking on Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma on Saturday, 4 December at 17:00 (SA time). Team...
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Dec 18, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on REECE HODGE SIGNS ON WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND MELBOURNE REBELS UNTIL 2023
Qantas Wallabies back, Reece Hodge has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2023. The 39 Test cap Wallaby has committed his immediate future to Australian Rugby in a deal that will take him through to the next Rugby World...
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Dec 18, 19 •
1504 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Challenger Series to boost rugby sevens’ expansion
The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, a new and exciting international rugby sevens competition, will be launched in February 2020 to boost rugby sevens’ development across the globe. With sevens experiencing exponential growth from a performance and...
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Dec 18, 19 •
3064 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
The Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow global nominee, Cheslin Kolbe, both ranked in the top five...
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Dec 18, 19 •
1828 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok stars commit to WP Rugby
World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of eight Springboks who have signed contract extensions with Western Province Rugby and will play for the DHL Stormers in 2020 and beyond. World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Bongi...
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Dec 17, 19 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black-out in Cape Town
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams are on top of the world having claimed their respective HSBC Cape Town Sevens titles this morning. Forced to work tirelessly on their way to victory, the teams now sit atop the World Series standings heading...
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Dec 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on KOOKWARM SEWES IN SUPERKOEL KAAPSTAD
Simon Riekert-Kaapstad Die Blitsbokke is stewing op pad na die eindronde van hierdie been van die HSBC-Sewesreeks, nadat hulle Sondagoggend die gevaarlike Keniane met 17-5 geklop het. Die kwarteindrondes is vining besig om beslis te word en ons sal binnekort...
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Dec 14, 19 •
1622 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Our defensive system makes attack easier” – Pretorius
Blitzboks forward JC Pretorius credited the defensive effort of the squad as crucial in their seven try romp over Japan in their Pool A opener at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Friday evening. The Springbok Sevens gave Japan nothing on attack and defended with...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1589 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell keeps the faith as Blitzboks gear up for Cape Town
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an unchanged tournament squad for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, which kicks off on Friday at the Cape Town Stadium. Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead the same 11 men on the field that left Dubai last weekend as gold medal...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1547 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named for Cape Town
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made one change to his squad for the HSBC World Sevens Series tournament in Cape Town (13-15 December, live on Sky Sports Action). Fresh from securing bronze in their series opener in Dubai, England take on Scotland,...
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Dec 12, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ardie Savea crowned Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year at 2019 ASB Rugby Awards
Savea wins supreme award after winning Investec Super Rugby, All Black Player of the Year accolades• Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini first woman to win Tom French Māori Player of the Year• Crusaders’ Scott Robertson named ASB National Coach of...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1500 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Women Sevens squad named for Cape Town
Head coach Charlie Hayter has named his England women sevens squad for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens. There’s a return for Beth Wilcock, who missed last weekend’s tournament in Dubai due to illness while Katie Mason (Wasps FC Ladies/Lions Sports Academy) is...
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Dec 12, 19 •
2413 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Imbokodo worked hard to be ready – Webb
The crowd at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens – where #anythingcanhappen – will experience the skill and abilities of the best women’s teams for the first time on Friday, but they will also will be able to see their own Springbok Women’s Sevens team in...
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Dec 12, 19 •
2046 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Transport and safety get top priority ahead of Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
An integrated security and transport plan will be in place for Vodacom Super Hero Sunday at FNB Stadium on January 19. In confirming its plans yesterday, Stadium Management South Africa, which manages the stadium precinct, announced that a multi-faceted...
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Dec 12, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds confirm 2020 pre-season fixture in Gladstone
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today confirmed Gladstone as the location for the St.George Queensland Reds opening 2020 pre-season fixture against the Melbourne Rebels next month. In partnership with Gladstone Regional Council, the match will be played...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1359 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HOLLAND, MCMAHON AND DAVIES JOIN AUSSIE 7s FOR CAPE TOWN TILT
Joe Pincus (vc), Easts (Sydney), 7 caps Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 15 caps Henry Hutchison, Randwick, 27 caps Simon Kennewell, Randwick, 20 caps Jesse Parahi, Norths (Sydney),45 caps Sean McMahon, Suntory, 20 caps Lewis Holland, Queanbeyan, 47 caps Josh Coward,...
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Dec 11, 19 •
2808 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ian Foster appointed All Blacks Head Coach
In making the announcement, NZR Chairman Brent Impey said Foster had come through as the preferred candidate following a lengthy and robust interview process. “The NZR Board has today ratified Ian Foster as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks from 2020. He...
