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Sep 11, 19 •
1009 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ken Owens named Scarlets captain for 2019-20 season
Ken Owens has been appointed Scarlets captain for a record sixth successive campaign. The 32-year-old hooker, an integral member of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, has made 243 appearances over 13 seasons for his home region and has been Scarlets captain...
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Sep 11, 19 •
1142 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Select Women excited about Spanish challenge
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select Women and the Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and said they were looking forward to seeing the...
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Sep 10, 19 •
3333 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on 2020 Super Rugby Draw PDF Download
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Sep 10, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Early kick-off times for fans as Investec Super Rugby celebrates 25th year
• 2020 draw for 25th year of competition released• New Zealand kick-off times moved to 7.05pm for Friday, Saturday matches• Eight fan-friendly New Zealand daytime kick offs scheduled for 4.45pm• Investec Super Rugby planning 25th year celebrations•...
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Sep 10, 19 •
2016 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2020 Super Rugby Match Schedule
The 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while later the same evening the Brumbies will host the Reds at GIO...
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Sep 10, 19 •
1618 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds 2020 Super Rugby fixtures announced
Snapshot of St.George Queensland Reds 2020 Super Rugby regular season • 16 matches• Eight home and eight away matches• Two home matches on a Friday night, five home matches on a Saturday night and one home match on a Sunday afternoon• Earlier...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1202 Views •
Australia, General News, Guinness Pro14, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby sign Jed Holloway on short-term deal
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the short-term signing of Australian forward Jed Holloway. An experienced and integral member of the Waratahs squad, Holloway has made 52 Super Rugby appearances and is known for his work-rate and strong ball-carrying...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1677 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Victory Parade
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking the Currie Cup trophy on a Victory Parade through the streets of Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 10 September. The parade consisting of two busses, with players and staff, the Harley Davidsons and other officials will...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1655 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Western Province crowned queens yet again at City Park
DHL Western Province claimed a third consecutive SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial A-Section title in searing heat at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday, beating Border 38-32 in a dramatic final. The Capetonians had to fight back three times during the match...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1561 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mark Robinson appointed New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive
Former All Black, New Zealand Rugby director, World Rugby Councillor and businessman Mark Robinson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board Chair Brent Impey announced Robinson’s appointment following an...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1212 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tickets on sale as HSBC NZ Sevens prepares for 21st birthday party in Hamilton
• Exciting new tournament format with no Cup quarterfinals• Historic women’s tournament to feature 12 teams• Two-day tickets from $20 for kids, $107 for adults New Zealand Rugby is inviting sevens fans to celebrate a 21st Birthday party like no other...
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Sep 9, 19 •
1877 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Trevor Nyakane update
Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday. The tighthead prop sprained a knee during the 41-7 victory over...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1257 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Phakisa Pumas retain Currie Cup Premier Division status
The Phakisa Pumas retained their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2020 as they raced away in the second half against the Down Touch Griffons for a 49-5 victory at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday night. The first half was hard-fought as...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1219 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “We got what we wanted” – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus was a satisfied man after his team successfully dodged a potential booby-trap with a 41-7 victory over Japan at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Friday evening (Japanese time). The Springboks’ seven try to one victory completed the team’s...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1599 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU pays tribute to Chester Williams
There will be a minute’s silence held before all rugby games in the Western Cape this weekend as the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) pays tribute to Springbok and DHL Western Province legend Chester Williams, who sadly passed away on...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1141 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE RAVAGE REIGNING CHAMPIONS IN FIJI
The Western Force delivered an emphatic performance in Suva today to comprehensively defeat reigning National Rugby Championship title holders Fijian Drua by 23 points. It maintains the perfect start by the Force to the 2019 NRC season, defeating both sides...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1453 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Chester Williams mourned from Japan
A shocked Springbok squad awoke to the news of the passing of Chester Williams, the 1995 Rugby World Cup winner on Saturday, as they continued their own World Cup journey in Japan. “This was horrible news to wake up to this morning,” said Rassie Erasmus,...
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Sep 6, 19 •
1801 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions
The 2019 Currie Cup final is in Bloemfontein! The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions on Saturday, 7 September 2019 in the Currie Cup final at 17:00 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Gates open at 12:00 and the days kicks off with...
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Sep 6, 19 •
1997 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RIP Chester Williams (1970 to 2019)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, reacted with shock and disbelief when the news of the death of former Springbok wing and Blitzboks captain and coach Chester Williams surfaced on Friday afternoon. Williams was a star of the Springboks’ Rugby World...
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Sep 5, 19 •
1568 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play Tonga
The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. (Kick off: 2.35PM) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets, * is uncapped): Joe Moody (40) Codie Taylor (44) Nepo Laulala (19)...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL WP Women aiming for perfect season
DHL Western Province will be looking to make it an unbeaten season and their third straight national title when they face Border in the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial final at City Park on Saturday. Having won the last two years against the same opponents...
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Sep 5, 19 •
1854 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Currie Cup final
The Xerox Golden Lions team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final, brought to you by DirectAxis, shows one change from last week with Sti Sithole losing out due to a torn calf muscle sustained during training on Thursday. Dylan Smith...
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Sep 5, 19 •
1107 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi: “It’s good to be back”
Siya Kolisi returns to lead the Springbok team for the first time in nine months on Friday, with the eyes of not only South Africa but the Japanese nation on him and the Boks. A media contingent four times the size of one that would attend a captain’s press...
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Sep 4, 19 •
1269 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer welcomes new players for Spain tour
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer has included six uncapped players in his squad for their Test against Spain, and young group of nine players that will form the core of the SA Invitational XV for their matches against a touring Spanish team in...
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Sep 4, 19 •
1392 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jones names England team to play Italy in Newcastle
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play in the Quilter International against Italy on Friday at St James’ Park in Newcastle (KO 1945 live on Sky Sports). A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside centre...
