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Oct 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener, Gold Coast, Australia
The All Blacks Sevens side has been named to play in the opening tournament of the HSBC World Sevens Series on the Gold Coast, in Australia this weekend. The team is (*new to All Blacks Sevens): 1. Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Sam Dickson 4. DJ Forbes,...
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Oct 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Road to Rio 2016 kicks off for Rugby Sevens
Brazil’s men qualify automatically but the race to join them at Rio 2016 begins on the Gold Coast this weekend International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset has described the beginning of qualification for Rugby Sevens’ debut at the Olympic...
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Oct 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Refs appointed for November internationals
Referee Nigel Owens will take charge of France v Australia and England v New Zealand this November The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for upcoming November internationals. Appointments were made by the IRB Match...
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Oct 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Gold Coast Sevens tickets on sale
The Australian Rugby Union has announced ticket details for the Gold Coast Sevens on 11-12 October 2014, the first round of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15. Tickets for the festival of Rugby are available for as little as $35 for concessions and $50 for...
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Oct 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on GC7s squads: Pool C (FIJ, AUS, SCO, POR)
Lee Jones represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in July New Scotland Sevens coach Calum MacRae has named his first squad for the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Australia. Damien Hoyland and Nyle Godsmark will make their debuts...
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Oct 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on GC7s squads: Pool D (ENG, CAN, ARG, USA)
Simon Amor has named his squad for the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Australia’s Gold Coast. Phil Burgess will captain the side with Tom Mitchell ruled out with injury, while three players are set to make their debut in Charlie...
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Oct 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens name one debutant for Gold Coast challenge
Photo: Bertram Malgas The Springbok Sevens have named uncapped Xerox Golden Lions centre Ruhan Nel in their 12-man squad for the opening tournament of the HSBC Sevens World Series tournament at the Gold Coast, which takes place on 11 and 12 October in...
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Oct 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Sevens name squad for Gold Coast
ENGLAND Sevens have named their squad for the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. Phil Burgess will captain the squad, while there are World Series debuts for Charlie Hayter, Alex Davis and Tom Bowen. England finished...
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Sep 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Tickets for SA Sevens on sale
Photo: Bertram Malgas Rugby fans will be able to watch the world’s best Rugby Sevens players in action from just R30 after the South African Rugby Union announced details of ticket sales for the annual Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament, on 13-14...
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Sep 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets set to go off sale in 2 Days
The Rugby World Cup 2015 General Sale ticket window closes at 1800 BST on September 29, so with just three days to go it’s time to start finalising your application. Tickets are available for all 48 matches across all four price categories at 12 different...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
Richie McCaw’s try helped keep New Zealand top in both The Rugby Championship and IRB World Rankings After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0.19...
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Aug 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Federation Set for Name Change as IRB Becomes World Rugby
The International Rugby Board will become World Rugby from November 19, 2014 as part of a major rebranding programme. The new brand, including a new logo, will be launched at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in London on November 17-18. Global...
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Aug 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA’S AMY PERRETT APPOINTED TO REFEREE 2014 WOMENS RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL
The IRB today announced that Australia will have a presence in the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final with Sydney’s Amy Perrett appointed to referee the clash between England and Canada on Monday morning (AEST) in Paris. The 25-year-old, who refereed her...
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Aug 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jean de Villiers back to lead Springboks in Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has recovered from the knee injury which kept him out of the June Tests and is back in the national squad for the forthcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship. De Villiers is one of six players returning from injury...
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Jun 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Scotland Team Sheets
The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth is: 15 Willie le Roux – 14 caps, 30 Test points 14 Cornal Hendricks – 2 caps, 10 Test points 13 JP Pietersen – 53 caps, 80 Test points 12 Jan Serfontein – 11 caps, 5 Test points 11...
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Jun 27, 14 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR ADOPTS IRB HEAD INJURY ASSESSMENT
Following talks with the Medical Officers of its three National Unions, SANZAR has implemented the enhanced Head Injury Assessment (HIA) that was introduced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) on 1 June to supersede the Pitch Side Concussion Assessment...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Argentina vs Ireland Teamsheets
Argentina Team 1. Lucas Noguera Paz 2. Matias Cortese 3. Ramiro Herrera 4. Manuel Carizza 5. Tomas Lavanini 6. Rodrigo Baez 7. Tomas De La Vega 8. Antonio Ahualli 9. Martin Landajo 10. Nicolas Sanchez 11. Manuel Montero 12. Gabriel Ascarate 13. Jeronimo De La...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Wales Teamsheets
South Africa Team 1. Gurthro Steenkamp 2. Bismarck Du Plessis 3. Jannie du Plessis 4. Bakkies Botha 5. Victor Matfield 6. Francois Louw 7. Willem Alberts 8. Duane Vermeulen 9. Fourie du Preez 10. Morne Steyn 11. Bryan Habana 12. Jan Serfontein 13. J.P...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs France Teamsheets
Australia Team 1. James Slipper 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Rob Simmons 5. James Horwill 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper 8. Ben McCalman 9. Nicholas White 10. Bernard Foley 11. Nick Cummins 12. Matt Toomua 13. Tevita Kuridrani 14. Adam...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Meyer happy with first Springbok outing
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer was pleased with his team’s 47-13 win over a star-studded World XV at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The Springboks scored six tries and gained a lot of momentum in the second half of the match, going into the second 40 minutes...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on #IRBInternationals Result: Australia vs France Final Score
#IRBInternationals result: Australia 50 (29) vs France 23 (9) Full-time #AUSv...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on #IRBInternational live: New Zealand vs England Full-time score
#IRBInternational live: NEW ZEALAND 20 (9) vs ENGLAND 15 (9) Full-time #NZLv...
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Jun 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on #IRBInternational live: New Zealand vs England Half-time score
#IRBInternational live: NEW ZEALAND 9 vs ENGLAND 9 Half-time #NZLv...
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Jun 6, 14 •
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Comments Off on Two from two for England U20 in #JWC2014
England U20 ready to take on Australia England U20 38 Australia U20 24 ENGLAND Under 20 made it two wins from two in this season’s IRB Junior World Championship, beating Australia 38-24 at the QBE Stadium, North Harbour, under the watchful eyes of...
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Jun 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rugby: A proactive stance on concussion
IRB Chief Executive Brett Gosper speaking at the World Rugby Conference & Exhibition Concussion is an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in rugby recognises the symptoms of concussion and removes from playing or training...
