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Jun 19, 17 •
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On Friday, June 16, Classic Wallabies rugby legends Gary Ella, Nick Farr-Jones, Simon Poidevin and Brendan Nasser and the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells gathered in Sydney to farewell eight...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on England defeated in World Rugby U20 Championship final
England was defeated 64-17 by New Zealand in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. They trailed 40-7 at the break with New Zealand scoring tries through Dalton Papali’I, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua 2, Isaia Walker-Leawere and...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women Sevens claim fourth in Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series
England Women finished fourth in the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series in Malemort, France on Sunday, losing 7-26 to Ireland in their final game. Heather Fisher broke out of England’s half to put England 7-0 ahead first thanks to an Alice...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sir Colin Meads statue to be unveiled today
The bunting’s up and the signage is complete, as Te Kuiti prepares to honor two of their favorite sons – All Black legends Sir Colin and Stan Meads. On Monday, June 19, the official unveiling of the Sir Colin Meads statue and the opening of the Gallagher...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Malherbe, Mohoje issued citing commissioner warnings
Springboks Frans Malherbe and Oupa Mohoje were issued citing commissioner warnings on Sunday for foul play in the second test against France at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Citing Commissioner, Eugene Ryan, (IRFU), ruled the pair were guilty of “cynical,...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Davids among four changes to SA U20’s for bronze playoff
The return of Zain Davids marked one of four personnel changes to Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux’s team for the World Rugby U20 Championship bronze playoff against France at the M. Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday. Davids will start in the loose trio...
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Jun 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Whiteley – Springboks expect fierce French onslaught
Springbok captain, Warren Whiteley, believes the Springboks will face a fierce physical onslaught from France when the two team meet in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The match kicks off at 17h05....
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on Boks opt for continuity as Mapoe replaces Kriel
Lionel Mapoe will replace Jesse Kriel at outside center in the only change to the Springbok line-up for the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match against France in Durban on Saturday. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee named an otherwise unchanged team...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to face Scotland at Allianz Stadium
Qantas Wallabies starting fifteen to play Scotland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 17 June, 3.00pm local time 1. Tom Robertson (8 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (69 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (10 Tests) 4. Sam Carter (14 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on Māori All Blacks named for match against British and Irish Lions
Rotorua International Stadium is set to come alive when the Māori All Blacks take on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. Head Coach Colin Cooper named his side today to face the Lions in the fifth match of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series. The team is...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign three promising young backs
The Queensland Rugby Union has secured the services of three promising young backs, with Duncan Paia’aua, Izaia Perese and Hamish Stewart all committing to the St.George Queensland Reds through 2019. Paia’aua (22), now in his third season with the club,...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team announced to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge; Ben Smith named as captain in his 61st Test
The All Blacks team to play Samoa in the American Express Pasifika Challenge on Friday night at Eden Park has been named with new All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Vaea Fifita set to make their Test debuts off the bench and Ben Smith named as run-on captain for...
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Jun 15, 17 •
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Comments Off on ASICS Nurtures Grassroots Rugby Talent in Durban
Children from two local schools were treated to a TAG Rugby Clinic hosted by ASICS and members of the Springbok Squad in Durban on Wednesday 14 June. The clinic was presented to pupils of Eqinisweni and Eskululiwe Primary Schools at College Rovers Rugby Club...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Change the life of a seriously injured rugby player – one peddle at a time
Players’ Fund set to host unique ‘Ride 4 Rugby’ MTB experience to raise funds for seriously injured rugby players in SA! The Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, will be hosting the inaugural ‘Ride 4 Rugby’ mountain bike experience in Caledon...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks pick themselves up for bronze playoff
Junior Springbok assistant coach Louis Koen, who also fulfills the role of SA Rugby’s acting High-Performance manager, reiterated that the team had learned harsh lessons from their defeat against England and said they would pick themselves up for the bronze...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Milestones in SuperSport Rugby Challenge as teams push for top eight spots
It will make or break for a number of teams hoping to become the inaugural SuperSport Rugby Challenge champions when the penultimate round of pool matches are contested over the next three days. Two matches will be played on Thursday, two on Friday and two on...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Seven Boks in SA ‘A’ squad for series opener against French Barbarians
South African ‘A’ coach, Johan Ackermann, on Wednesday, named seven Springboks in his 23-man squad to face the French Barbarians at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, 16 June 2017. Ackermann earlier appointed Juan de Jongh (19 tests) as...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens squad named for final tournament of World Series
The Black Ferns Sevens have rung in four changes to their squad to play the final tournament of the 2016/2017 HSBC Word Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France, next weekend, June 23-25. The Black Ferns Sevens are currently first in the...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on BMW Australia U20s into Fifth Place Final after Italian victory
The BMW Australia U20s have defeated Italy 42-19 at the World Rugby U20s Championship overnight, in Tbilisi, Georgia, moving Australia into the battle to finish in Fifth. Australia scored six tries to three in the dominant display with Australian center Izaia...
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Jun 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks go down fighting against England
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux was disappointed as his team went down 24-22 in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against England at the M.Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia, but he said the players deserved credit for fighting until the end. The...
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Jun 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Springboks want to be more clinical – Smith
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith called for a more clinical performance when South Africa face an improved France in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series match on Saturday in Durban. Smith and Bok flyhalf Elton Jantjies addressed the media at the...
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Jun 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Pollard drafted into SA ‘A’ squad for Orlando match
Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard will join the SA ‘A’ squad in Johannesburg on Sunday as a replacement for Francois Venter. Venter was on Monday called up to the Springboks in Durban following the withdrawal from the squad by Damian De Allende, who has...
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Jun 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury update – 13/06
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni, center Dan du Plessis and flanks Rynhardt Elstadt and Steph de Wit will all return to full training next week. Ntubeni makes his return from an Achilles injury sustained in the Currie Cup last year, whilst Du Plessis was able to avoid...
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Jun 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Women Sevens squad for Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series
James Bailey has named his side for the first leg of the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Series which kicks off in Malemort, France this weekend (17 – 18 June). With Abbie Brown unavailable through injury (hamstring), the squad includes uncapped England...
