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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Hougaard to face Pumas in Salta
Only one forced change as Springboks build on continuity Forward pack kept unchanged for physical contest in Salta Experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will make his 44th Test appearance for the Springboks when South Africa face Argentina in the high...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Statement on TRC Round 1 HIA Review
To further its commitment to player welfare best practice SANZAAR can confirm that it has urgently reinforced World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols to all teams, medical staff and match officials involved in The Rugby Championship. Following...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wambua Targets RWC7s Qualifcation For The Lionesses
The Lionesses have quietly been going about the business of preparing for the 2017 Women’s Africa Cup Sevens set for 16/17 September in Tunisia. With this year’s tournament serving as the African qualifying round for the Rugby World Cup Sevens due to...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2017 kicks off
Heartland Championship fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season with a number of big names set to turn out alongside provincial stalwarts for another exciting edition of the competition. Former All Blacks Piri Weepu, Alby Mathewson, Regan King and...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rugby to honour Sir Colin Meads
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will honor the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin. All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin on Saturday 26 August, 7.35pm local time 1. Scott Sio (33 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (121 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (13 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (72 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (13 Tests)...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women Squad Update
Danielle Waterman suffered a concussion during last night’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Waterman was removed from the field of play in the first half of the match. As a result she will no longer play a part in England’s Rugby...
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Aug 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Dunedin Bledisloe Cup Test; Dane Coles returns for 50th Test
The All Blacks team to play the Bledisloe Cup – Investec Championship match against Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday 26 August 2017 has been named. The matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Joe Moody (29) 2. Dane Coles (49) 3....
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kilonzo Debuts As Simbas Squad To Face Hong Kong Announced
KCB utility back Peter Kilonzo will make his test debut on Saturday, partnering Leo Seje in a midfield partnership as the Simbas squad to face Hong Kong in the return test at the RFUEA was unveiled on Wednesday morning. Kilonzo, who played for Kenya “A”...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on RugbyWA statement
RugbyWA is incredibly disappointed to hear that yesterday’s meeting between Mr. Andrew Forrest and ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne and directors Brett Robinson and John Eales failed to reach a positive outcome. Particularly given Mr. Forrest’s incredibly...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses secure place in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17-minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to...
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Aug 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wallaroos claim World Cup win over host nation Ireland in Belfast
The Wallaroos have claimed their second win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland, defeating the host nation 36-24 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, securing their spot in the fifth-place play-off. Australia outscored Ireland five tries to four, with...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Michael Ruru to captain Road Safety Perth Spirit
Energetic scrumhalf Michael Ruru has been appointed Road Safety Perth Spirit captain for the upcoming 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC) with fellow Nedlands product Anaru Rangi named as his deputy. The 26-year-old is a natural leader on and off the field...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hewson returns for Wallaroos clash against Ireland in Belfast
Wallaroos Head Coach Paul Verrell has named his side for their second Test against Ireland at the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Tuesday, 22 August. Wallaroos stalwart Ashleigh Hewson has recovered from a hamstring injury...
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Aug 22, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play USA in WRWC semi-final named
Black Ferns to honour Sir Colin Meads • Two changes to side from last pool match Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named his team to take on the USA in the semi-final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Belfast on Tuesday afternoon in local time. The...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season launches at Twickenham Stadium
The ninth season of the Greene King IPA Championship launched today with all 12 club captains and coaches attending the season launch event at Twickenham Stadium. The teams came together to preview the 2017/18 season, which kicks off on 2 September and sees...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses set for semi-final showdown
Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce next step in turnaround strategy
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Sunday evening that Vodacom Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season. Barend van Graan, CEO of the BBCo, explained that this action is merely the next step in...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Square Between Simbas And The Dragons
Sunday’s opening test between Kenya and Hong Kong ended all square, 19-19 after eighty minutes of play at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground. The hosts would lose fly half Biko Adema early on, the experienced playmaker limping off with an ankle injury ten minutes...
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Aug 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on University of Queensland claim the 2017 Hospital Cup
University of Queensland (UQ) have secured the 2017 Hospital Cup with a 23-14 win over GPS Gallopers in the Queensland Premier Rugby grand final at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After being outmuscled by the GPS forward pack in the major semi-final...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on England U18s name side to face South Africa Schools
England U18s have named their side for the final game of their summer development tour in South Africa. England faces South Africa Schools on Saturday at City Park, Athlone (1 pm BST) in their third match of the ‘U19 International Series’. They have so...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Hong Kong Arrive In Nairobi For Simbas Clash
Hong Kong is in town for Sunday’s test match against the Simbas at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) grounds. The 28-man squad jetted in at 5:22 am EAT (+3GMT) on Friday morning ahead of their two Test clashes with the teams doing battle all...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Old Mutual Wealth Series update
Kick off times for England’s three Test matches in the Old Mutual Wealth Series have changed. The Tests played in November at Twickenham Stadium will now kick off at 3 pm, 30 mins later than initially announced. England will play Argentina on Saturday 11...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Grand Final Preview
The Queensland Premier Rugby grand final kicks off on Sunday at University of Queensland and GPS go head-to-head at Ballymore. After two weeks of semi and preliminary finals, five of our clubs will field teams over the two days of action. Brothers have seven...
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Aug 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Wallaroos run over Japan for first win in Ireland
The Wallaroos have secured their first win of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, running in five tries to secure a 29-15 win over Japan in their third and final pool game at University College Dublin’s Billings Park. Samantha Treherne secured a...