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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus and Kolisi laud Bok character for victory
The character shown by a team full of inexperienced players and some tactical changes on the field were two of the main reasons Rassie Erasmus felt the Springboks managed to overturn a significant deficit to beat England by 42-39 in the opening Test of the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to redeem themselves – Snyman
The Blitzboks will face Spain the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Paris Sevens on Sunday as they look for a perfect ending to their 2017/118 season in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Blitzboks topped pool B of the event, but had a very slow start to the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TAKE DOWN IRELAND IN MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES OPENER
Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Saturday 9 June 2018 Australia 18 (Bernard Foley, David Pocock tries; Bernard Foley con; 2 pens) defeated Ireland 9 (Joey Carbery 3 pens) Match Summary: The Qantas Wallabies...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Moerat: Junior Boks will have to improve
Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat said although his team was still hurting from their defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match on Thursday, they would rally together and work harder for Tuesday’s semi-final against...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on First Black Ferns capped in historic evening
• Black Ferns capping project launched at Eden Park • 1998 World Cup winning squad recognised at special ceremony • 161 Black Ferns to be capped over three years Tall tales of being on tour, a chance to reminisce, and recognition of the first...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks want final fling in Paris to be memorable
The hallmark of the Springbok Sevens team in the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was one of consistency, which saw them playing in all nine semi-finals thus far – the only team to do so – and Blitzbok coach Neil Powell is looking for more of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on RASSIE WAAG MET DRIE NUWELINGE IN DIE BOKSPAN
Simon Riekert- Johannesburg Rassie Erasmus, hoofafrigter van die Springbokke het drie nuwelinge in Saterdag se eerste Toets teen Engeland ingespan. Hulle is ‘Sbu Nkosi van die Sharks op vleuel, Aphiwe...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Opening match of Steinlager Series sold out
Tickets still available in Wellington and Dunedin Fans urged to check tickets and plan ahead The ‘sold out’ sign has gone up at Eden Park for the All Blacks opening match of the Steinlager Series against France on Saturday and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers trio released to play in Europe
DHL Stormers players Nizaam Carr, Dewaldt Duvenage and Raymond Rhule have all been released early from their contracts to pursue opportunities abroad. Loose forward Carr, scrumhalf Duvenage and wing Rhule will all leave the DHL Stormers at the end of the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on England to play South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England will play South Africa in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Tuesday after a 35-10 bonus point victory over Scotland. England led 17-10 at the break through tries from Gabriel Ibitoye, Beck Cutting and James Scott while Tom...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Paris Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens are looking to end the HSBC World Series season on a high and have named a strong team to take the field in Paris this weekend. 1. Scott Curry Bay of Plenty 2. Tim Mikkelson Waikato 3. Tone Ng Shiu Tasman 4. Salesi Rayasi Auckland 5....
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to face England in U20 Champs semi-final
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was disappointed with his team’s 46-29 defeat against France in their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Narbonne on Thursday, but he lauded their effort to grind out the bonus point to book their place in the...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL TO NEW ZEALAND U20S IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THRILLER
The Junior Wallabies have fallen to New Zealand 18 to 27 at Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan on Friday morning in an entertaining Pool A World Championship battle. Australia fought hard against their Trans-Tasman rivals coming within two points on two occasions,...
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Jun 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Expression session for Blitzboks in Paris
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has only one wish for the Blitzboks at HSBC Paris Sevens at the Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday and Sunday – to enjoy the 10th and final tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. “The season flew by, and it...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKKE: IS RASSIE SE TWAK NAT?
-Simon Riekert (Johannesburg) Die derde jaar in ʼn ry kondig ʼn nuwe hoofafrigter van die Springbokke sy nuwe span aan met ʼn nuwe kaptein. Die derde jaar agtereenvolgens skuif die manne met die tjekboeke die...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad named ahead of first South Africa Test
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the first Test at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on Saturday 9 June (kick off 1605 (BST), live on Sky Sports Action & Main Event). Owen Farrell (Saracens) will captain the side while...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Three uncapped players for first England Test
Debuts for Nkosi, Dyantyi and Snyman Kolisi to captain South Africa for the first time S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make their Springbok debuts on Saturday when South Africa face England in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on TWO DEBUTANTS SET FOR TEST CAULDRON AGAINST IRELAND IN BRISBANE
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (43 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa* 3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests) 6. David Pocock (66 Tests) 7....
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named to face Australia
New Zealand Under 20 Coach Craig Philpott has named the team to face Australia in their last pool match at the World Rugby U20 Championship. The match will be played at Stade Aime-Giral, Perpignan, kick off 9pm tomorrow (7am Friday NZT) The team is; 1. Rob...
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens team named for World Series decider
The Black Ferns Sevens take the field in Paris this weekend in the closing round of the HSBC World Series with a chance to claim back-to-back titles. Coach Allan Bunting has named a strong, experienced team for the tournament. 1. Ruby Tui Bay of Plenty 2....
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Jun 7, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for opening Steinlager Series Test against France
Tu’inukuafe named on bench; Barretts to set new milestone The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the opening Test of the Steinlager Series at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 9 June, with new All Black Karl Tu’inukuafe set to...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on SIMON AMOR MAKES ONE CHANGE TO ENGLAND SQUAD FOR HSBC PARIS SEVENS
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made one change to his 12-man squad for the HSBC Paris Sevens on 8-10 June, live on Sky Sports. A hamstring injury to Alex Davis sees Tom Bowen return to the England side after he played the role of 13th man in London,...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Roux changes six for SAU20s French clash
Wandisile Simelane will start on the wing and Lubabalo Dobela at flyhalf when the Junior Springboks meet World Rugby U20 Championship hosts, France, in their pool decider in Narbonne on Thursday, among six changes to coach Chean Roux’s starting team. Dobela...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Human back in his happy place
He made his Springbok Sevens debut at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris last year and more importantly, won his first gold medal in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and this week, Dewald Human re-joined his fellow Blitzboks in the French capital. Human, who...
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Jun 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on England U20s side to play Scotland
England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to play Scotland on Thursday in their final Pool B fixture of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Beziers (8pm BST, live on worldrugby.org). The side will be captained by scrum half Ben White...