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Aug 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby World Cup 2015 according to Benedict Chanakira
I have seen different teams win the World Cup and in my first formal World Cup preview I will be bringing you the four different groups’ outcomes according to my analysis, observation and thoughts. Before we get there here is the preview!! It’s going...
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Aug 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad
Tyler Ardron (Captain), Ray Barkwill, Brett Beukeboom, Nick Blevins, Connor Braid, Hubert Buydens, Aaron Carpenter, Jamie Cudmore, Nanyak Dala, Matt Evans, Kyle Gilmour, Jeff Hassler, Ciaran Hearn, Nathan Hirayama, Harry Jones, Phil Mack, Jamie Mackenzie,...
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Aug 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on DJ Forbes steps down from captaincy of All Blacks Sevens
Focus on being in top shape for Olympics selection Long serving All Blacks Sevens captain DJ Forbes is stepping aside from the captaincy of the team he has been a key part of since 2006. The veteran sevens specialist said he came to his decision after much...
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Aug 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales name their team to face Ireland at the Millennium Stadium
Date: 8 August 2015 15 Hallam Amos, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Tyler Morgan, 12 Scott Williams, 11 Eli Walker, 10 James Hook, 9 Mike Phillips, 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Richard Hibbard, 3 Aaron Jarvis, 4 Jake Ball 5 Dominic Day, 6 Ross Moriarty, 7 Justin Tipuric, 8 Dan...
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Jul 30, 15 •
2268 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens shift into gear for momentous season
· Several players released for Absa Currie Cup duty · Pre-season plans include two international tournaments The Springbok Sevens squad will play in two pre-season tournaments as they prepare for a historic campaign which includes a bigger, revamped HSBC...
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Jul 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on @RugbyFifteen’s #RWC2015 Springbok starting XV #BokCoachForADay
The Rugby Fifteen contributors took part in our #BokCoachForADay initiative and each selected their RWC2015 Springbok starting XV. A @RugbyFifteen starting XV was selected from the 19 teams below consisting of the players who received the most votes in...
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Jul 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 set to be the biggest Tournament to date as 100,000 new tickets go on sale
Rugby World Cup 2015 set to be the biggest Tournament to date with an increase in ticket capacity to 2.45 million following completion of venue configurations Over 2.15 million tickets sold to date for Rugby World Cup 2015 100,000 additional tickets for all...
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Jul 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Meyer happy that Rugby World Cup plans are on track
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday expressed his satisfaction with the team’s Rugby World Cup preparations, despite a late defeat by New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. The visiting All Blacks scored a late try...
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Jul 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks up for massive challenge – Schalk Burger
Schalk Burger on Friday exuded calmness a day before his first Test as Springbok captain when South Africa host New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. Burger was appointed Springbok captain earlier this week and said this is probably one of the...
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Jul 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Argentina vs Australia Teamsheets #RugbyChampionship
Match: Argentina vs Australia @ Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza Date: Saturday 25 July 2015 Kick-Off: 19:40 local, 22:40 GMT, 00:40* SAST, 08:40* AEST, 10:40* NZST Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Stuart Berry TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV:...
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Jul 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa vs New Zealand Teamsheets #RugbyChampionship
Match: South Africa vs New Zealand @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 25 July 2015 Kick-Off : 17:05 local (SA Time), 12:05 ART, 15:05 GMT, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee: Jérôme Garcès AR1: Romain Poite AR2: Leighton Hodges TMO:...
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Jul 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies make seven changes for Pumas
The Qantas Wallabies have made seven changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Championship and Puma Trophy clash against Argentina at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza. In one of three changes in the forwards, Reds veteran Greg Holmes will...
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Jul 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Nine changes for Springboks against New Zealand
Photo: Anton Geyser The Springbok team to face New Zealand for the 90th time shows nine changes to the match-23 to that which did duty against Australia for the second match in the condensed Castle Lager Rugby Championship at Emirates Airline Park in...
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Jul 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks want to start on a winning note – Matfield
Springbok captain Victor Matfield on Friday said his team’s aim is to start the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on a winning note while keeping one eye on the Rugby World Cup later this year. The Springboks finished a shorter-than-usual week in Australia...
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Jul 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks off to Australia
The Springboks had their first outing on Saturday when they played the World XV at Newlands in Cape Town on the weekend. The match did provide much needed game time for some players, but one would be naive to read too much into the final result as the...
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Jul 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad for Brisbane confirmed
Photo: Werner Nischen / Rugby 15 The Springbok selectors on Sunday finalised the squad of 31 players that will travel to Brisbane for the opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, next Saturday at the Suncorp Stadium against the Wallabies....
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Jul 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on JEAN TERUG IN DIE BOKSPAN- MEYER WAAG MET OUD EN JONK
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #Pale Toe “Dit is wonderlik om te weet dat sy terugkeer sodanig is dat ons hom speelkans van die bank af sal gee Saterdag. “Die blote feit dat hy weer in vorm is en reg is om te speel is ʼn testament van sy ongelooflike...
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as the countdown continues
Rugby’s most prestigious prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, has arrived in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, counting down 75 days until the start of the Tournament. . This morning, RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner Jason Leonard OBE...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Cape Town
Springbok No 8 and South Africa’s Rugby Player of the Year in 2014, Duane Vermeulen, is in a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup after it was revealed that he has to undergo surgery on a neck injury, but national skipper Jean de Villiers has...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Burger goes to World Cup
Freek Burger, the former Test referee and manager of South African referees, has been appointed a citing commissioner at the Rugby World Cup, hosted by England, starting in September 2015. At one stage Burger held the South African record for Tests refereed,...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on England’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Shirt Is Unveiled
As the nation prepares to unite behind the rose in this special year for rugby, Canterbury and England Rugby today launched their new Rugby World Cup shirt alongside players and supporters at Twickenham.Earlier this morning, Canterbury and England Rugby put...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on YOUNG PLAYERS CHOSEN TO BE PART OF BALL TEAMS FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
Thirteen Ball Teams announced for Rugby World Cup 2015 Over 130 young players from England and Wales given chance to be part of the Tournament Recognised for their commitment to grassroots Rugby within their community Ball Teams will work on all 48 matches...
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Jul 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Cheika names Qantas Wallabies Squad in Brisbane
Michael Cheika has named his extended Qantas Wallabies Squad at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, ahead of The Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks on 18 July. The 40-man squad, featuring a combination of youth and experience, will assemble this Sunday...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Peyper to handle 2015 RWC opener at Twickenham
Four South African officials on duty at global event South African Jaco Peyper will have the honour of refereeing the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England as the hosts take on Fiji at Twickenham to kick off 44 days of unmissable rugby...
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Jun 30, 15 •
2551 Views •
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Comments Off on Cape Town Sevens dates confirmed for December 12 and 13 #Sevens
Round Two of global Series set for 12-13 December in Mother City New schedule revealed and popular Series extended to 10 iconic cities Tickets to go on sale on 4 August for Cape Town date The Cape Town Sevens rugby tournament will take place on the...
