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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks ready to battle for title
It will be a proud weekend for Tygerberg High School in Cape Town – not only will Marvin Orie and Travis Ismaiel join Eben Etzebeth as recently produced Springboks, but another one of their rugby stars, Justin Geduld, will achieve a special Blitzbok...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on JOHN MANENTI APPOINTED QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS HEAD COACH UNTIL 2021
Rugby Australia today announced John Manenti as the new Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach until 2021, officially taking over the reins from Tim Walsh after serving in an interim capacity. Manenti comes into the role following a three-year...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on MTN Boktown the place to support the Boks
Springbok sponsors MTN have thrown their weight behind Springbok supporters across the country by becoming title sponsors of the ever-popular Boktowns. Apart from screening Springbok Tests in a unique fan park environment, there will be opportunities to meet...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad aiming for HSBC World Series title in Paris
Black Ferns Sevens coach Allan Bunting has named a strong squad to travel to the Paris Sevens as the team aims to win back to back HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series titles. The squad is; Shakira Baker Waikato Michaela Blyde Bay of Plenty Kelly Brazier Bay of...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks hit the road running in Washington
The Springbok tour group arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning (local time) and went immediately into their preparation routine for Saturday’s Test against Wales at the RFK Stadium. The once-off international in the United States capital kicks off a...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks warm hearts in Soweto
The Springboks warmed the hearts of hundreds of Soweto residents on an unseasonal cold and rainy day when they visited the famous Vilakazi Street and held a coaching clinic with aspiring rugby players from nearby schools. The 17 members of the Springbok squad...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks have the tools to do the job – Snyman
Philip Snyman is a two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champion, has been on the podium at the Olympic Games and captains the Springboks Sevens squad – South Africa’s current Sports Team of the Year. However, for the skipper and his Blitzboks...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Big step-up required by Junior Springboks
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said the team had to make a massive step-up in their second World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against Ireland after a second-half fightback against Georgia earned them a 33-27 victory on Wednesday. The SA...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on SIMON AMOR NAMES ENGLAND SQUAD FOR HSBC LONDON SEVENS
Simon Amor has named his England Sevens squad for the HSBC London Sevens which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 2-3 June 2018. Tom Mitchell will captain the experienced side in what will be his 50th appearance in an England Sevens jersey on the HSBC World...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to be honoured with Test capping ceremonies for first time
161 women to be capped over the next three years Reunion of 1998 WRWC winners to launch capping project Capping provides official recognition of those who played Test matches in the black jersey The team who took home the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR THE 2018 MITSUBISHI ESTATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 1) to the general public for the 2018 Mitsubishi Estate Rugby Championship, with three huge Test matches including the Bledisloe Cup opener to feature on Australian soil. In the seventh year of the tournament, the Qantas...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 defeat Japan at World Rugby U20 Championship
The New Zealand Under 20s opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a 67-0 win over Japan in France this morning. New Zealand 67 (Jamie Spowart 3, Leicester Faingaanuku 2, Will Tucker, Vilimoni Koroi, Bailyn Sullivan, Tom Christie, Xavier Roe,...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Whitelock recommits to Highlanders, New Zealand Rugby and Canterbury
All Blacks loose forward Luke Whitelock has recommitted to the Highlanders, Canterbury and New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2019. Whitelock, who made his debut for the All Blacks in 2013, has played a total of 84 Super Rugby matches, which includes 34 matches...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA FALL IN OPENING CLASH OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Wallabies have fallen 21-26 to Wales U20s in their opening match of the World Rugby U20s Championship in Bézier, France on Thursday morning. Both sides scored two tries a piece but it was the boot of Welsh kicker, Cai Evans that proved the...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on England defeat Argentina in World Rugby U20 Championship opener
England U20s got their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign off to a winning start as they sealed a bonus-point 39-18 victory over Argentina in Narbonne. England led 19-15 at half-time through two Jordan Olowofela tries, a try for Henry Walker and two...
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May 31, 18 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to take lessons from Georgia win
Junior Springbok coach, Chean Roux, said his team would take the lessons learned from their opening World Rugby U20 Championship 33-27 victory against Georgia at Stade Aimé Giral in Perpignan on Wednesday. “The result is basically all we got from this...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Nel hopes to bring edge to Blitzboks effort
The best thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is to play for the Blitzboks. The worst thing in rugby for Ruhan Nel is when the Blitzboks play and he is not involved. Hence, come this weekend at the HSBC London Sevens, you will see the 27-year-old Springbok Sevens...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Production of A to Z of black rugby history planned by SA Rugby
First comprehensive Encyclopaedia of Black Rugby in development Public appeal for pictures and stories for inclusion Project to be opened at the Springbok Experience on Heritage Day SA Rugby is compiling the definitive Encyclopaedia of Black Rugby,...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES
Qantas Wallabies Squad for Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series (with Test caps, Super Rugby team and age in brackets) Forwards Allan Alaalatoa (23 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (15 Tests, Brumbies, 27) Adam Coleman (20 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 26) Folau...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Seven Springbok debutants to start against Wales in USA
Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain a young Springbok team featuring seven uncapped players in the starting line-up against Wales on Saturday evening (SA time) in Washington DC. Du Toit (lock) will lead South Africa for the first time when they take on the...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 side named for World Rugby U20 Championship opener against Japan
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named his side to open their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in France tomorrow morning. New Zealand will face Japan in Narbonne, France, kick off 7am NZT. 1. Xavier Numia Wellington 2. Flynn Thomas...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES READY FOR FIRST WELSH TEST
World Rugby U20s Championship, Junior Wallabies team to play Wales U20s 1.Harry Hoopert, Queensland, Brothers 2. Efi Maafu, Queensland, Wests 3. Tom Ross, ACT, Gungahlin 4. Trevor Hosea, Harlequins, Victoria 5. Angus Blyth, Queensland, Bond University 6....
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Senatla keen to add to Blitzboks effort
Springbok Sevens winger, Seabelo Senatla, found the Blitzboks squad pretty much as he left it in March to pursue his fifteens dreams, when he re-joined them last week to prepare for the last two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The flyer and...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Willemse starts in settled SA U20 team for Georgia clash
Junior Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse will make his first appearance of the season for the SA U20’s in a settled starting team when Chean Roux’s charges meet Georgia in their opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship at Stade Aimé Giral in...
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May 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Willemse cherishing SA U20 leadership role
Junior Springbok vice-captain and flyhalf Damian Willemse is relishing the opportunity to be back at the World Rugby U20 Championship and says he and his team-mates can’t wait for their opening match against Georgia on Wednesday. The clash will mark...
