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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Counties Manukau claim double victories at 2017 Bayleys National Sevens
Counties Manukau is national champions. In a stunning double effort, Counties Manukau has been crowned with both the men’s and women’s championship titles at the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens at Rotorua International Stadium today. It’s a...
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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on North Harbour’s Ethan Roots suspended for one match
North Harbour will play without Ethan Roots in their Bayleys National Sevens bowl semifinal against Bay of Plenty after he was sanctioned for a dangerous tackle. Roots were red-carded by referee Mike Lash during his team’s 19-12 win over South...
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Jan 16, 17 •
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Comments Off on Concussion Management Review Group: Sale Sharks
A Concussion Management Review Group panel will convene to examine an incident in the 30th minute of the Aviva Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Sale Sharks on 7 January, involving Sale Sharks’ player TJ Ioane. The RFU and Premiership Rugby...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Top Tier Acton Returns; Machine Fixture Moves To Kabete
The top tier Kenya Cup returns this weekend with a full schedule of match day eight action at venues in Nairobi and Nakuru. The ASK Jamhuri Park plays host to the round’s double header which pits Nondescripts against Blak Blad in the early kick off, paving...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Nationwide League Action Resumes
Action in the Nationwide league resumes with several fixtures across the Central, Western, Nairobi and Rift Valley regions. CENTRAL Leaders Kiambu host third-placed Chuka Vikings in what should be an exciting fixture in Ruiru.Kiambu sits pretty atop the...
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Jan 13, 17 •
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Comments Off on Mo¹unga re-signs with BNZ Crusaders
Rising star Richie Mo’unga has committed to furthering his career in red and black, having re-signed with the BNZ Crusaders through to the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The young first five-eighth had a standout debut season in 2016, playing in every...
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Jan 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on KRU Championship Match Day 8 Preview
Trojans Host Leaders Kisii Championship leaders Resolution Kisii RFC travel to Eldoret where they face hosts UoE Trojans at the UoE Grounds on Saturday 14 January 2017. Kisii boasts a 100% record, five wins from five to lead the second tier league with 23...
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Jan 12, 17 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens stars support young rugby players in Vietnam
Two of Australia’s top rugby players will head to Vietnam this week to coach and support children from some of the poorest communities in Southeast Asia, as part of an innovative sport for development program managed by ChildFund Australia. During the...
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Jan 11, 17 •
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Comments Off on Lopeti Timani re-signs through to the 2019 World Cup
Qantas Wallabies backrower Lopeti Timani has re-committed to Australian Rugby after signing a two-year extension with the ARU and the Melbourne Rebels. The 26-year-old made his Qantas Wallabies debut last year against Argentina in Perth, before going on to...
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Jan 11, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt
The charges against Saracens’ Richard Barrington for dangerous charging, contrary to law 10.4(g), and team-mate Brad Barritt for dangerous tackling, contrary to law 10.4(e) were heard in London this evening. The case against Barrington was dismissed and...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Injera Nominated For Top Kenyan Sports Award || Elgon Cup Dates Confirmed
Record breaking try scorer Collins Injera is among the nominees in the Sportsman of the Year category ahead of the Kenyan Sports Personality Of The Year Awards set for Friday 20 January in Nairobi. Injera had a standout 2015/16 sevens season, first equaling...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Simbas Stay 23rd In Global Rankings || Shujaa Playing Times In Wellington
Kenya stayed 23rd in the latest World Rugby rankings released on Monday afternoon. The Simba’s have 59.28 ranking points, 1.71 more than 24th ranked Germany and 0.88 less than 22nd placed Germany. South Africa remain the highest ranked African side,...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt
Richard Barrington & Brad Barritt of Saracens will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel in London on Tuesday evening. Barrington was sent off by referee Ian Tempest in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for...
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Jan 10, 17 •
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Comments Off on Full Plate For The Simbas In 2017
2017 promises to be a busy year for the Simbas with eight fixtures potentially lined up for Jerome Paarwater’s side. Six fixtures are already confirmed, starting with the Elgon Cup first leg away to Uganda on Saturday 10 June with the return leg a fortnight...
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Jan 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gordon Lord appointed Head of Professional Coach Development Issued by Rugby Football Union
Gordon Lord is to join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Head of Professional Coach Development. Taking up the position in April 2017, he will be responsible for implementing a coaching development and education programme designed to identify and support a...
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Jan 4, 17 •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Tusi Pisi
Tusi Pisi of Bristol Rugby will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with tackling the jumper in the air, contrary to Law 10.4(i). The centre was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes in the Aviva Premiership match between Bristol and Worcester Warriors...
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Jan 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Eddie Jones Announces England Squads
Eddie Jones has announced a revised 45-man elite player squad (EPS) and named the 33 players who will attend a two-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the RBS 6 Nations. The 33 players will assemble in Brighton from 2-3...
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Dec 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby mourns the passing of Rugby historian, John Mulford
The Australian Rugby community is in mourning over the passing of Australian Rugby Union historian, archivist and writer, John Mulford. While he played Rugby in the late 40s and early 50s, it was off the pitch where Mulford’s impact on Rugby was most keenly...
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Dec 23, 16 •
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Comments Off on Vale John Mulford, NSW and Australian Rugby’s honorary archivist
The NSW Rugby Union is mourning the passing of John Mulford who passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon aged 88 after a short illness. Born in Forbes in country NSW on the 25th September 1928, Mulford was renowned for his service and contribution to the...
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Dec 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Auckland Rugby fined for fielding ineligible player
Auckland Rugby has today been fined $3000 plus $1000 costs for breaching eligibility rules in the women’s competition at the Northern Regional Sevens Tournament earlier this month. The New Zealand Rugby (NZR) panel heard that Auckland fielded an...
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Dec 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Owen Franks inks new deal to stay in New Zealand through to 2019
The second most capped All Blacks prop of all time and one of the best players in world rugby, Owen Franks, has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), re-signing with the All Blacks and his BNZ Crusaders Super Rugby club through to the next Rugby World Cup...
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Dec 22, 16 •
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Comments Off on Concussion Management Review Group Report – Northampton Saints/George North
The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has concluded its review into a head injury incident involving Northampton Saints’ George North. North was injured in the 11th minute of the Aviva Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton...
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Dec 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on HSBC Sydney 7s Tickets Selling Fast in Christmas Rush
The 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s is tracking for a sell-out crowd on Saturday and Sunday (4-5 February 2017) as the countdown to Christmas gets closer, with ticket sales well ahead of December 2015 Sydney 7s sales figures. For the first time, Australia’s leg of...
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Dec 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Jed Holloway announced as an official Ambassador of the Starlight Children’s Foundation
NSW Waratahs lock Jed Holloway has been recognised for his ongoing support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight), being named as an official ambassador of the organisation today. Holloway joined the entire NSW Waratahs team yesterday for their...
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Dec 21, 16 •
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Comments Off on Colin Cooper appointed Head Coach of the Gallagher Chiefs from 2018
Colin Cooper will lead the Gallagher Chiefs into a new era in 2018, the Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby announced today. Cooper of Ngati Pukenga has been appointed as Head Coach of the Investec Super Rugby team on an initial three-year term, succeeding Dave...
