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  • Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    Feb 1, 18 • 5233 Views • General News, National, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Ireland team announced for NatWest 6 Nations opener in Paris

    The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 for their opening fixture of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship as they take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France Rory Best captains the side and is joined in the front row by Cian Healy and Tadhg...

  • Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Feb 1, 18 • 1854 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Du Preez joins Blitzboks as injuries mount

    Springbok Sevens veteran Branco du Preez will join the team in New Zealand after injury struck yet again, ruling out potential debutant Muller du Plessis from the forthcoming tournament in Hamilton. Du Preez was called up to replace Du Plessis, who injured...

  • Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    Feb 1, 18 • 1446 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens zoom in on first hurdle

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived in Brisbane, Australia earlier this week with a new coach and captain, and according to Zintle Mpupha, the new skipper, they are excited and ready to test themselves against the best. Mpupha, who took over the...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    Feb 1, 18 • 1967 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC New Zealand Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the home leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is; 1. Scott Curry – co-captain 2. Tim Mikkelson – co-captain 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni...

  • Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    Jan 31, 18 • 1715 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Newcomers keen to add to Blitzbok effort

    The three new names on the Springbok Sevens team sheet for the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament that kicks off in Hamilton on Saturday are determined to enjoy this experience as part of the Blitzboks squad and to contribute to the team’s effort.  Sikhumbuzo...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    Jan 31, 18 • 1761 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND

    1. Charlie Taylor, 8 caps, Manly NSW 2. Tom Connor, 1 cap, Warringah NSW 3. Sam Myers, 31 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Tom Lucas, 20 caps, Sunnybank QLD 5. James Stannard (c), 44 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 12 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 13...

  • Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan

    Jan 31, 18 • 2512 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Bledisloe Cup match confirmed for Japan

    The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan, the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have confirmed today. The match will be played at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, on Saturday 27...

  • Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Jan 30, 18 • 1580 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Brown happy to lead Blitzboks in Hamilton

    Kyle Brown would have preferred regular captain Philip Snyman to be with them in New Zealand, but under the circumstances, the Springbok Sevens veteran is more than willing and happy to take over the leadership responsibilities in Hamilton this weekend. ...

  • Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Jan 30, 18 • 2055 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season

    Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd will leave the club at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to take up a new role overseas. Boyd has been appointed Director of Rugby at English premiership club the Northampton Saints, a position he will take up at...

  • Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Jan 29, 18 • 2252 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman and Nel ruled out of HSBC Hamilton Sevens

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman and the experienced Ruhan Nel have returned to South Africa following injuries sustained at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament last weekend.   Snyman, who played in his 50th tournament for the Blitzboks, injured his...

  • HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Jan 29, 18 • 2324 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on HSBC NZ Sevens tournament draw announced

    Gordon Tietjens’ Samoa will play against fan favourite Kenya in the opening match of the tournament which kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 3 February, with playoffs on Sunday, 4 February. The tournament, the third leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens...

  • AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    Jan 28, 18 • 1688 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN MEN BREAK TITLE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY TO CAP MEMORABLE DAY

    The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have broken their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament drought after a 29-nil demolition of reigning Series champions South Africa. Australia hadn’t won a World Series tournament since Tokyo in 2012 but...

  • Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    Jan 28, 18 • 2179 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens takes World Series lead in Sydney

    The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday moved back to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings despite a 29-0 defeat to Australia in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Blitzboks, who started the tournament second on the log, moved past New...

  • AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

    Jan 28, 18 • 1904 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side have created history after claiming the HSBC Sydney7s title thanks to a 31-nil victory over New Zealand in the Cup final. Since the HSBC Sevens World Series began in 1999, no team – in either Men’s...

  • ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN BY NEW ZEALAND IN FIFTH PLACE SEMI-FINAL

    Jan 28, 18 • 1748 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS BEATEN BY NEW ZEALAND IN FIFTH PLACE SEMI-FINAL

    England Sevens were beaten by New Zealand in the fifth place semi-final at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Sydney as their tournament came to an end. After finishing second in Pool C played over the first two days of competition, England lost 0-10 to...

  • AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    Jan 26, 18 • 1922 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on AUSTRALIA’S DAY AT THE SYDNEY 7s

    The Qantas Australian Sevens sides got off to the perfect start on day one of the HSBC Sydney 7s, as the women scored three wins from three before the men capped it off with a memorable victory over the United States of America. The Qantas Australian...

  • Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Jan 26, 18 • 2233 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Solid start in Sydney for Blitzboks

    Blitzbok flyer Rosko Specman bagged a hat-trick of tries as the Springbok Sevens team opened their HSBC Sydney Sevens campaign with a strong 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday.  Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was pleased with the eight try romp,...

  • Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Jan 25, 18 • 2003 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Snyman determined to end 50th tournament with victory

    Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman will represent South Africa for the 50th time in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series when the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament kicks off in Allianz Stadium on Friday. The 30-year-old player made his Blitzbok debut in 2008 in...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 25, 18 • 1871 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S SEVENS SQUAD, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1. Shannon Parry (c), 24 caps, QLD and Griffith University 2. Sharni Williams (c), 23 caps, ACT and University of Canberra 3. Georgina Friedrichs, 7 caps, QLD and University of Tasmania 4. Dominique du Toit, 6 caps, QLD and Macquarie University 5. Emma...

  • New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service

    Jan 25, 18 • 1647 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby launches independent complaints management service

    Independent online and 0800 phone service established to report inappropriate off-field conduct in rugby Complaints to be managed by respected employment lawyer Steph Dyhrberg New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has established an independent online and 0800 phone...

  • Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Jan 24, 18 • 1595 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Powell keen to measure progress of Blitzboks

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is eager for the third tournament of the 2017/18 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to start, as he wants to measure the progress his team has made. The HSBC Sydney Sevens starts on Friday at Allianz Stadium, with South Africa...

  • Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Jan 24, 18 • 1543 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Delport makes Mpupha captain for Super Sevens in Brisbane

    Newly-appointed Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named Zintle Mpupha to captain the team for the Super7s tournament in Brisbane, Australia next weekend.  Former Blitzbok captain Delport, who took over from Renfred Dazel at the beginning...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Jan 24, 18 • 2166 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Cell C Sharks in Polkwane

    Vodacom Bulls coach, John Mitchell, named an exciting 26 man squad for the trip to Polokwane, but has not included Lood de Jager, Jesse Kriel, Handre Pollard or Warrick Gelant, who all toured with the Springboks to Europe in November. There will also be a...

  • All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 18 • 1709 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens team named for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team for the Sydney leg of the HSBC Men’s Sevens Series. The team is (* indicates debut); 1.Scott Curry 2. Tim Mikkelson 3. Teddy Stanaway 4. Joe Ravouvou 5. Luke Masirewa 6. Vilimoni Koroi 7. Sam...

  • QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    Jan 24, 18 • 1585 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on QANTAS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS SQUAD UPDATE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

    1.Charlie Taylor, 7 caps, Manly 2. Tom Connor*, Warringah 3. Sam Myers, 30 caps, Norths (Sydney) 4. Lewis Holland (c), 33 caps, Queanbeyan Whites 5. James Stannard, 43 caps, Souths (Brisbane) 6. John Porch, 11 caps, Norths (Sydney) 7. Tim Anstee, 12 caps,...