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Jun 23, 23 •
5676 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby confirmed on Thursday that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the necessary ‘birthright transfer’ requirements. The...
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Jun 22, 23 •
4265 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HISTORIC TEST MATCH BETWEEN ENGLAND AND JAPAN ANNOUNCED
The first ever Test match between England and Japan to be played in Japan will be held next year, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) have announced, in an historic occasion for the two nations. Today’s announcement marks...
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Jun 22, 23 •
4984 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby and Marker collaborate on concussion research
Saturday’s Currie Cup Premier Division Final between the Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas will complete the first phase of a unique concussion collaboration undertaken by SA Rugby, World Rugby and concussion diagnostic experts, Marker Diagnostics (Marker),...
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Jun 22, 23 •
4534 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs energised for home battle
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup boasts considerable experience with an...
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Jun 22, 23 •
2932 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES & ASICS UNVEIL RUGBY WORLD CUP JERSEY TO BE WORN IN FRANCE
Alongside apparel partner ASICS, the Wallabies have today unveiled their 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey to be worn in France later this year. Featuring a return to the iconic Wallaby gold hue at a Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1995, the jersey is set...
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Jun 19, 23 •
3221 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 38-player squad named for Brighton training camp
England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks and Saracens, gathered on the South...
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Jun 19, 23 •
2995 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIA A TO TAKE ON TONGA IN JULY
Rugby Australia and Tonga Rugby Union have confirmed that an Australia A team will travel to Tonga to play the Tonga national team on July 14. The fixture will be a key match-up for both teams as the Wallabies and the Ikale Tahi continue their preparations...
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Jun 19, 23 •
3418 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Other Tournaments, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland confirmed as host cities for WXV 1 Tests
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland will host three block buster match-weekends for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament. The world’s top six international women’s rugby teams will play nine Tests during the tournament from 20...
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Jun 10, 23 •
6343 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber names Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – for their next assignment, a three-week training camp in Pretoria from Sunday until Thursday, 29...
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May 26, 23 •
6194 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fourie and Orie return for Vodacom URC Grand Final
Springbok forwards Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie make their return to the DHL Stormers team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Both players missed the semifinal due to injury, but will take their...
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May 24, 23 •
6250 Views •
Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and DHL WP see success with SKINS
This season, the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province have been relying upon SKINS Compression garments for all their compression and recovery kit needs. SKINS Compression, as the teams official compression and recovery garment supplier, have been providing...
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May 24, 23 •
6302 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season. The 28-year-old has been involved...
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May 24, 23 •
6094 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All you need to know: Vodacom URC Grand Final
The DHL Stormers take on Irish side Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of the showpiece match. There is a large crowd expected, with tickets sold out, so please plan...
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May 22, 23 •
6586 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LUKHANYO AM ENERGISED AS THE NEW DANUP AMBASSADOR
Lukhanyo Am has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador on one of Danone’s top brands, DanUp. As a brand, DanUp is committed to giving consumers the inner and outer courage to live their truth and is proud to partner with the South African rugby player....
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May 22, 23 •
6785 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Duarttee darts away with World Series award
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories...
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May 15, 23 •
8240 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC Grand Final tickets on sale on Thursday
Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10h00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. The DHL Stormers will host their second successive Grand Final, which kicks off at 18h30 (SAST) on Saturday 27 May....
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May 14, 23 •
8375 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers book second successive Vodacom URC home final
The DHL Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht in Cape Town and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster in Dublin in...
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May 9, 23 •
7382 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES SCRUMHALF NIC WHITE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL 2025
Rugby Australia and the Western Force are delighted to announce Nic White has signed through until the end of 2025. The Wallabies scrumhalf has put pen to paper on a two-year extension with Australian Rugby and will make the move to Perth after spending the...
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May 6, 23 •
7300 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Force outclassed by Crusaders in Christchurch
It was a tough afternoon for the Force facing the defending champions the Crusaders, closing out their final game in New Zealand with a 35-point loss in Canterbury. Bit of dew lined Orangetheory Stadium yet the Force looked to take advantage of the Crusaders,...
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May 5, 23 •
6995 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Loftus Versfeld sold out for Springboks’ season opener
The Springboks will start their 2023 season in front of a packed house at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, 8 July after SA Rugby and hosts, the Blue Bulls Co (BBCo.), announced on Friday that all tickets for the opening Test in the Castle Lager Rugby...
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May 5, 23 •
5290 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players who return to action after missing the tournaments in Hong...
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May 5, 23 •
4077 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fourie and Zas return for DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of flank Deon Fourie and wing Leolin Zas for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The North-South showdown kicks off at 15h30 on Saturday,...
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May 5, 23 •
3968 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL WP change-up for Bloemfontein
There are seven changes to the DHL Western Province starting line-up for the Currie Cup encounter with the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Action will get underway at 13h00 on Saturday at the Toyota Stadium as DHL Western Province look to build...
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May 5, 23 •
3571 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs will face DHL Western Province
On Saturday at 13:00, the Toyota Cheetahs will face DHL Western Province for their second Currie Cup encounter this year, on their home ground in Toyota Stadium. Gates open at 11:00. After the match, supporters can watch the URC quarter-final on a big screen...
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May 5, 23 •
5133 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South Africa to host vibrant new international women’s competition
The Springbok Women will have an added incentive in their African Cup campaign later this month after World Rugby confirmed on Friday that South Africa will host one of the three exciting new WXV tournaments later this year. South Africa will play host to the...
