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Dec 1, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Kieran Brookes & Calum Green
The charges against Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints for charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h) and Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons for striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a) were heard in Leeds this evening. Brookes pleaded guilty and was...
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Dec 1, 16 •
1241 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update Naya Tappar decision
Naya Tappar, the USA women’s winger, appeared today (by video conference) before an independent Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Chair of the Six Nations Disciplinary Panel, having been cited by an independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly...
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Nov 30, 16 •
1550 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens ready for action in Dubai
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel says his team is ready as can be to test themselves against some of the best sides in the world at the season-opening Dubai World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on Thursday and Friday. Newly appointed captain,...
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Nov 30, 16 •
1261 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qantas Australian Sevens Player’s Player Finalists Announced
The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) has announced the five finalists from both the Qantas Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens teams for the Rugby Sevens Players’ Player of the Year Award, with the winners to be announced at the RUPA Awards...
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Nov 30, 16 •
1141 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday 29 November
25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s final Old Mutual Wealth Series game against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Forwards (14) Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) Jamie George...
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Nov 30, 16 •
1258 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update Dean Mumm decision
Dean Mumm, the Australia flank forward, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent Disciplinary Committee (appointed by World Rugby), having been cited by an independent World Rugby-appointed Citing Commissioner for allegedly lifting an...
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Nov 29, 16 •
3698 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Finding the next Blitzbok on SA Rugby Sevens Academy’s radar
Winning tournaments in Chile, Singapore and Dubai is a feather in the cap to the coaching staff of the SA Rugby Sevens Academy, but producing the next generation of players for the Springbok Sevens team will always be first prize. Those were the sentiments of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NSW Rugby Union announces record participation figures across the state for 2016
The NSW Rugby Union are pleased to announce record increases of junior, senior and regional participation levels across the state for 2016. The Australian Sports Commission data released today shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in the country,...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1107 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Olympic Effect Driving Growth in Primary Schools Rugby
Australian Sports Commission data shows rugby is now one of the most popular sports in Australian primary schools. After a landmark Olympic year for the sport, Australian Rugby’s primary school program “Game On” now ranks as the 8th most popular sports...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1320 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Calum Green
Calum Green of Newcastle Falcons will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking with his arm, contrary to Law 10.4(a). In the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Newcastle, Green struck Kieran Brookes of...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1301 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Kieran Brookes
Kieran Brookes of Northampton Saints will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with charging into a ruck, contrary to Law 10.4(h). The prop was sent off by referee Andrew Jackson in the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Northampton and...
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Nov 29, 16 •
1448 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update Elliot Daly decision
Elliot Daly, the England wing, appeared today in London (Heathrow) before an independent World Rugby Disciplinary Committee, having been red-carded by the referee for tackling an opponent in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4 (i),in the fifth...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1874 Views •
General News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks return home from disappointing tour
The Springboks returned to South Africa from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Monday morning, and coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss both expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour. The Springboks started with a draw...
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Nov 28, 16 •
3195 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Neil Powell keen to get World Series underway
Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, is excited about the start of the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the Blitzboks start their quest for of targets they are hoping to reach this season. The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Dubai earlier on Monday...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kenya Sevens Squads To Dubai Announced
The Kenya squads that will compete at this weekend’s Dubai Sevens have been released by the Kenya Rugby Union. The Kenya men’s team will feature in the HSBC Sevens World Series competition where they are in Pool D with Australia, France and Japan....
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Nov 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens updated squad for Dubai
Please see below an updated squad for the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team for Dubai. The tournament kicks off on Friday, December 2 and Australia has Japan, France and Kenya in Pool D. 1. Sam Myers (c), Norths 2. Edward Jenkins, Aussie7s 3. Michael...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1954 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Sunday 27 November
33 players assembled at Pennyhill Park this evening to train for Saturday’s final game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Billy Vunipola (Saracens) has been released from the squad due to a knee injury. Vunipola...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1182 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Disciplinary update hearings
Disciplinary hearings will be held this week for the two players who received red cards in Saturday’s Autumn International between England and Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday:- England winger Elliot Daly’s hearing will be held on Monday 28...
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Nov 28, 16 •
1529 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major Club Rugby Announcement, FOX SPORTS Broadcast of Australian Club Championships
Brothers Rugby Club is excited to announce that the 2017 Australian Club Championship will be broadcast live from Brisbane’s Crosby Park on FOX SPORTS on 25th February 2017. FOX SPORTS will telecast the Australian Club Championship match between 2016 BLK...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies pipped by Ireland in Dublin as Spring Tour streak comes to an end
An electrifying second half resurgence hasn’t been enough to keep Australia’s hopes of a Grand Slam alive after a 24-27 defeat to a spirited Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The home side starved the Wallabies of possession in the first half, holding the...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England women land decisive victory over Canada
England Women finished the Old Mutual Wealth Series with a seven-try victory over Canada at Twickenham on Saturday. Alex Matthews opened the scoring for the Red Roses before Amy Cokayne went over for England’s second from a driving maul, the side’s fifth...
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Nov 28, 16 •
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General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Jack Condy
Jack Condy of Scarlets will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with punching or striking, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The back row forward was sent off by referee Mike Adamson in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match between Scarlets and...
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Nov 26, 16 •
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Analysis, General News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby plans Springbok review and governance overhaul
Springbok turnaround strategy top priority Planned revamp of governance structures Review of selection of overseas-based players The president of SA Rugby outlined plans on Saturday night for an overhaul of SA Rugby administration as well as for a Springbok...
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Nov 25, 16 •
5072 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman to lead experienced Springbok Sevens to Dubai
Five Blitzboks with 35+ tournaments to travel to Dubai Two Junior Springboks included in young SA Rugby Sevens Academy squad Four of the most experienced Springbok Sevens players, boasting a total of 198 tournament caps between then, were included in Neil...
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Nov 25, 16 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four Springbok Women’s Sevens players to debut in Dubai
Nadine Roos, Nomsa Mokwai, Christelene Steinhobel and Eloise Webb will make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts when they take to the field at the season-opening Dubai leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series on 1 and 2 December. Renfred...