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Apr 10, 17 •
2348 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Don Barrell to join RFU as Head of Regional Academies
Saracens Academy Manager Don Barrell is to join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Head of Regional Academies. Reporting to Dean Ryan, Head of International Performance, Barrell will take up the role in July and will be responsible for leading and managing the...
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Apr 8, 17 •
3370 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzboks still in hunt for Hong Kong glory
The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday topped pool B of the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens and will face New Zealand in the Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, keeping alive their hunt for a first ever tournament win at this venue. The Blitzboks beat France...
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Apr 7, 17 •
2002 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Beauden Barrett Red Card
Foul Play Review Committee Details (date, time and venue): Sunday 9 April, 2017 – 11am(SAST), 7pm(AEST), 9pm(NZST) via video-conference Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), John Langford, Stephen Hardy Player: Beauden Barrett...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1399 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens World Series hopes crushed
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel was a disappointed man after his team’s World Series dream was crushed by a 22-10 defeat to Japan in the final of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Friday, and attributed the...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1141 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Australia starts Hong Kong 7s with a win
Australia has defeated Samoa 22-19 in the opening game of the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens, to put them in a strong position in Pool A. It was a special occasion for Australian veteran Ed Jenkins, who earned his 50th Sevens cap when he ran out against Samoa in Hong...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1226 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Italians Curtail Lionesses Dream
A 7-26 cup quarterfinal loss to Italy curtailed the Lionesses chase for HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series on Friday morning. Probably fazed by the task at hand, the Lionesses were nervy and prone to error, giving away a penalty try, with workhorse Sheila...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1496 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Norton makes history as England win opener in Hong Kong
Dan Norton became the all-time leading try-scorer on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as England defeated South Korea 52-0 in their opening match in Hong Kong. Simon Amor’s side led 24-0 at the break after a clinical opening half before adding further...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1582 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux continues rotation for third warm-up
DHL Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse will start in the Junior Springboks’ No 10 jersey on Saturday against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in their final warm-up match on their training camp as coach Chean Roux continues his player rotation policy. With Roux...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1192 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Another Weekend Of High Octane League Action Expected
It is semifinal Saturday in the Kenya Cup and two huge fixtures are on the cards. Menengai Cream Homeboyz, the team that topped the league phase of the competition are at home to the team that lays claim to the title, Kabras Sugar, this match taking place at...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1283 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mccalman returns for southern kings showdown
The Road Safety Western Force have made just one change to their starting XV for the game against the Southern Kings on Sunday, 9 April at nib Stadium. Captain Ben McCalman will make his first appearance of the season off the bench Nedlands scrumhalf Michael...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1295 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Premier Rugby Preview – Round 4
This Saturday, Sunnybank will be hosting the inaugural Women’s XV Super Saturday Showdown. With all eight Brisbane Premiership Women teams competing, it will be a great day to come and witness some of the best Women’s talent in Queensland. As Women’s...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1333 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry ruled out of Hong Kong
All Blacks Sevens Captain Scott Curry has been ruled out of the Hong Kong tournament, which starts this evening, after coming down with the flu this week. Experienced forward Sam Dickson moves into the starting 12 to replace Curry, while the vastly...
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Apr 7, 17 •
1561 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 31 Man Chipu Squad Heads To Camp
The Kenya U20 national side has been trimmed to 31 players as they head to camp this weekend as they intensify their preparation for this year’s Africa U20 Championship in Madagascar mid this month. Team Manager Jimmy Mnene, speaking to Kenya Rugby on...
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Apr 6, 17 •
2002 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell hoping for strong Blitzboks show in Hong Kong
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was quietly confident that his Blitzboks team can continue their good form in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at this weekend’s HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens. The South Africans have contested all six finals...
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Apr 6, 17 •
1143 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens top pool in Hong Kong
The Springbok Women’s Sevens topped Pool C in the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong on Thursday to book a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Renfred Dazel’s team started the tournament, hosted at So Kon Po...
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Apr 6, 17 •
2080 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby president sets sights on No 1 ranking for Springboks
SA Rugby’s vision remains to be the leading rugby nation in the world, Mr Mark Alexander, the union president, said after the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cape Town on Thursday. Mr Alexander chose the 25th such occasion since rugby unity...
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Apr 6, 17 •
1305 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Own the Force shares available now
The Road Safety Western Force are delighted to announce that from today, the offer to buy shares in the Western Force Owners Ltd is live. Now is the time to act, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the structure of the Super Rugby competition and the future...
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Apr 6, 17 •
1236 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lionesses Rally To Edge Hong Kong
Sinaida Aura’s hat trick spurred the Lionesses to a 24-21 win over hosts Hong Kong in Pool B action at the HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series qualifiers in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. The Lionesses found themselves in a spot of bother, unable to...
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Apr 6, 17 •
1230 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Odhiambo Links Up With Shujaa
Billy Odhiambo is a late replacement following the unavailability of Willy Ambaka and Danny Sikuta. Odhiambo left Nairobi early Thursday morning and will link up with the rest of the Shujaa squad on Thursday evening. Shujaa will start their Hong Kong...
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Apr 6, 17 •
1238 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ARU & ChildFund Support International Day of Sport for Peace & Development
This International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and ChildFund Australia are highlighting the importance of sport in a unique partnership. The ARU and ChildFund have been working together to give children from some of...
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Apr 5, 17 •
1990 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman optimistic as Hong Kong looms
Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, will make the sixth visit to Hong Kong since his national debut for the Blitzboks in 2009 but is keen to make his first appearance as captain to this celebrated tournament a memorable one. The Blitzboks are yet to...
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Apr 5, 17 •
1782 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dazel hopes for more luck in Hong Kong
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel hopes the team’s good luck in Hong Kong will continue this week as they battle it out for a place on the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series at the Qualifier tournament on Thursday and Friday. South Africa will...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2812 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs: Stransky ill-informed
Toyota Cheetahs reacts on comments made by Joel Stransky to New Zealand’s Radio Sport. “Stransky said he hoped the Cheetahs and Kings would be axed, leaving four strong South African teams.” More than a third of the way into the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Apr 4, 17 •
2284 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Selvyn Davids keen to leave own mark
Selvyn Davids, who is due to make his Springbok Sevens debut this weekend, is keen to make a lasting impression when he runs out for the Blitzboks in the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens but is very aware that his performances should benefit the team...
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Apr 4, 17 •
1961 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok coach pleased with training progress
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was delighted with the continued improvement of the extended Springbok training squad after they wrapped proceedings on Tuesday morning in Stellenbosch where the second of three pre-season training camps took place. The...
