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Oct 31, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England team to play South Africa in final
Watch Eddie Jones’ England Rugby TV squad announcement interview here England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday 2 November (KO 6pm Japan, 9am UK, live...
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Oct 31, 19 •
1953 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolbe returns in only Springbok change for RWC Final
Fit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium (kick off 11h00 SA time).He regains the right wing berth from stand-in Sbu...
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Oct 30, 19 •
1770 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Shortlist revealed for IRP Try of the Year
The contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November. Three of the tries shortlisted were scored at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan...
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Oct 30, 19 •
2311 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions – Head Coach
The Lions Rugby Company is pleased to announce Ivan van Rooyen as Head Coach of the Emirates Lions. “Ivan van Rooyen is someone who can build on the successes of past years. He has proven his worth within the Lions Company Structures,” said Rudolf...
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Oct 30, 19 •
1803 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
Three countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award in association with Tudor. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe Cokanasiga (England), Herschel Jantjies (South...
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Oct 30, 19 •
2209 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales
The All Blacks team has been named to play Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, on Friday 1 November (Kick-off: 6.00PM, 10.00PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (44) Dane Coles (68) Nepo...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1300 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Contract News and Squad Update
Munster Defence Coach JP Ferreira has extended his contract for a further two years and will remain with the province until June 2022. Ferreira and family made the move to Limerick in December 2017 with the South African making an immediate impact under Head...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1379 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Uruguay welcomed on to World Rugby Council
World Rugby has today announced that the Unión de Rugby del Uruguay will join the World Rugby Council, the international federation’s primary decision-making forum. Uruguay become the 52nd member of Council, following in the footsteps of Fiji and Samoa who...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1685 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily 2020 Season Ticket… FULLY LOADED
2019 was an emotional roller-coaster for Bulls fans, with some amazing memories and achievements. Finishing the best of all local teams in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, and powering into the playoffs giving the hosting Hurricanes an absolute run for...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1609 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jérôme Garcès appointed to referee Rugby World Cup 2019 final
World Rugby has announced that France’s Jérôme Garcès will referee the Rugby World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on 2 November. One of the world’s most experienced referees with 55 tests, Garcès...
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Oct 29, 19 •
1915 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South Africa to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
South Africa will host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 after the World Rugby Council awarded the hosting rights for the premier tournament to South Africa at its Interim Meeting in Tokyo today. In September 2022 the eighth edition of the showcase event will take...
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Oct 29, 19 •
2422 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux makes three changes to SA U19 team for Tbilisi tour
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three changes to his squad for South Africa U19 team’s tour to Georgia in November as Emile van Heerden (lock), Celimpilo Gumede and Evan Roos (both looseforwards) were forced to withdraw due Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Oct 27, 19 •
1501 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Heartbreak for SA sides in Guinness PRO14 tour openers
It was double heartbreak for the South African Guinness PRO14 sides on Saturday as a last-gasp try by Irish outfit Connacht ended the Toyota Cheetahs unbeaten run, while the Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against Italian side Benetton. The Toyota...
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Oct 27, 19 •
1284 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Extra seating creates another chance to grab HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets
Additional tickets to South Africa’s best live sporting event, the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, will be available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 09h00 on Monday morning, 28 October. Tickets, priced at just R150 each, are also...
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Oct 27, 19 •
1800 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus credits players for RWC final appearance
Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday. The Springboks were never behind in their 19-16 victory, but resilient Wales...
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Oct 27, 19 •
1553 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BRISBANE TO HOST 2020 QANTAS WALLABIES BLOCKBUSTERS
Rugby Australia has today announced Brisbane will host two key fixtures in the 2020 Qantas Wallabies Test calendar. Suncorp Stadium will play host to Wallabies Test matches against Ireland and New Zealand as the men in gold launch into a new era. The clash...
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Oct 27, 19 •
1364 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ireland edge Blitzboks in Athlete’s Factory International 7s final
The Springbok Sevens team suffered a disappointing 21-5 defeat against Ireland in the final of the Athlete’s Factory International 7s in Chester on Saturday after dominant performances in their opening five matches of the tournament. The South Africans...
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Oct 26, 19 •
1798 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “This is for you South Africa” – Kolisi
The Springboks go into tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales knowing that this is much more than just two groups of grown men chasing an oval ball around a field.For the Springboks it is far bigger than that as they turn their eyes from Japan...
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Oct 24, 19 •
1811 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England team to play New Zealand
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-final at Yokohama Stadium (KO 5pm local time, 9am UK time). Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly half...
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Oct 24, 19 •
1688 Views •
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Comments Off on Nkosi replaces Kolbe in only change for Springboks’ RWC semi-final
Exciting young wing Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium (kick-off 18h00 local time, 11h00 SA time). Nkosi replaces the...
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Oct 24, 19 •
1670 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Semi-final against England
The All Blacks team has been named to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-final at International Stadium Yokohama, on Saturday 26 October (Kick-off: 5.00PM, 9.00PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (44) Codie...
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Oct 23, 19 •
1259 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Experience a plus, but effort will determine success – Sage
There are some good deposits in the memory banks of the Springbok Sevens players preparing for the Athlete’s Factory Sevens in Chester this weekend, but that alone will not get them over the advantage line or put points on the board. For that to happen,...
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Oct 23, 19 •
1255 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Edinburgh Rugby to be home at last as club legends break ground on new stadium
Edinburgh Rugby has now broken ground on its new 7,800 capacity stadium as club legends Andy Irvine, Allan Jacobsen and Tim Visser joined Managing Director Douglas Struth at a ground breaking ceremony on the back pitches of BT Murrayfield. With construction...
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Oct 23, 19 •
1614 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS WELCOME HOLLYWOODBETS
Hollywoodbets were today unveiled as The Sharks new associate sponsor, on a three-year deal. The roots of these two iconic brands may be firmly entrenched in KwaZulu-Natal but through a pioneering spirit and strong vision, both brands have been able to...
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Oct 23, 19 •
1296 Views •
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Comments Off on Asia’s first Rugby World Cup will leave an important and lasting legacy for tens of thousands of children in the region
• 25,000 children and youth to benefit from their involvement in rugby for development programme ChildFund Pass It Back • More than 1.8 million tickets sold, with 50 per cent increase in opt-in ticket donations in a powerful show of support • Over £2...
