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Feb 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Horne handed keys to number 10
Glasgow Warriors stand-off Peter Horne has been given the chance to bring his club form to the international arena, with the starting stand-off spot for this Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Italy at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm)....
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Feb 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok Womens Sevens to be tested in Atlanta
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have been drawn in a challenging pool with World Series log-leaders New Zealand, hosts USA and Russia for the third leg of the Women’s Sevens World Series in Atlanta on March 14 and 15. New Zealand, who won the 2012/2013 and...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY UPDATE – FINN RUSSELL APPEAL DECISION
The appeal of Finn Russell was heard today at London Heathrow before an independent Six Nations Appeal Committee, chaired by Christopher Quinlan QC (England), together with Jean-Noel Couraud (France) and Mike Rafter (England). The Scotland outside half...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Harrison called up by #England #CountiesXV
Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground ENGLAND Counties XV have called up prop Tom Harrison for their international against Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Harrison, who is on loan at National...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Settled under-20s squad selected as they look to build on home momentum
Head Coach Sean Lineen has made one change to the winning Scotland under-20 starting XV for this Friday’s Six Nations Championship match against Italy at Netherdale (kick off 7.30pm). Glasgow Hawks lock, Andrew Davidson’s replacement of his club...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Italy name their side for Murrayfield clash
Italy team (15-1) Luke McLean; Michele Visentin, Luca Morisi, Enrico Bacchin, Giovambattista Venditti; Kelly Haimona, Edoardo Gori; Sergio Parisse (capt), Simone Favaro, Francesco Minto; Joshua Furno George Fabio Biagi; Dario Chistolini, Leonardo Ghiraldini,...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mclean returns to captain England Women
England Women have made three changes for their Six Nations clash against Ireland at Ashbourne RFC on Friday, kick off 730pm. England, who defeated Italy with a six-try 39-7 victory last time out, have called up Saracens’ Lauren Cattell to fullback....
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Women’s Team to face England Women
The Ireland Women’s team to play England Women in the third round of the RBS Women’s 6 Nations has been named. Coach Tom Tierney has made a single change to the team that lost out 5-10 to their French counterparts in the last outing of the...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales Under 20 team v France
Wales Under 20 looking for strong performance against France The Wales Under 20 starting line-up to face France includes five changes from the side that narrowly lost to Scotland a fortnight ago (36-34). Captain Rory Thornton returns to the Wales Under 20...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Under-20 team to Play England Under-20
The Ireland Under-20 team and replacements (sponsored by PwC) has been named for their third clash of the RBS 6 Nations Under-20 Championship. The side will take on their English counterparts on Friday evening in Donnybrook Stadium. Head Coach, Nigel...
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Feb 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on England training squad for Ireland Test
ENGLAND will retain 26 players for training ahead of Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland. The squad will train on Wednesday before re-assembling at Pennyhill Park on Thursday e vening and flying to Dublin on Friday. England Head Coach Stuart...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS ALL ROUND AS SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY LEGEND JEAN DE VILLIERS IS ANNOUNCED AS NEWEST LAUREUS AMBASSADOR
– I’ve experienced first-hand what a difference sport can make to people. By getting involved as a Laureus Ambassador, I’m hoping to keep on making a difference – says Jean de Villiers – Springboks captain Jean de Villiers on the road back...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wilkins the centre of attention
Cardiff Blues teenager Robyn Wilkins earns her first start of the Six Nations campaign as one of two changes for Friday night’s clash against France at Stade Sapiac in Montauban. The midfielder replaces Gemma Rowland who moves down to the replacements...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY UPDATE – FINN RUSSELL APPEAL
Finn Russell, the Scotland outside half, has appealed against the decision of the independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee to find that he had committed an act of foul play, namely a dangerous tackle of an opponent in the air in the RBS 6 Nations match...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ireland Squad for Round 3 of 2015 RBS 6 Nations Championships
Ulster’s Roger Wilson and Munster’s Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad ahead of the game against England at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 1st March. Forwards (19) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) Sean Cronin (St. Mary’s...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales Team Announcement #6Nations
WALES MAKE FOUR CHANGES Wales have made four changes to their side to face France on Saturday with George North, Samson Lee, Luke Charteris and Scott Baldwin all coming into the starting XV. Charteris and Baldwin are promoted from replacement roles in the...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wales changes four ahead of France
FranceWales have made four changes to their side to face France on Saturday with George North, Samson Lee, Luke Charteris and Scott Baldwin all coming into the starting XV. Charteris and Baldwin are promoted from replacement roles in the victory over Scotland...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to cover Tom...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making
The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sir to make England Counties XV debut alongside former student
A TEACHER and one of his former students will make their England Counties XV debuts alongside each other against Scotland Club XV at their home club ground of Fylde on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Back row forward Evan Stewart, who captains Fylde in National...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on TETERA FAULKNER SIGNS NEW TWO YEAR DEAL WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY AND WESTERN FORCE
The Australian Rugby Union has re-signed promising Western Force prop Tetera Faulkner on a new two-year contract extension through until the end of 2017. The talented 26-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2014 campaign where he made his Test debut against Wales...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad
CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was this evening called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Five added to Scotland squad
Head coach Vern Cotter today (Monday) added five capped internationalists to Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations squad, five days out from the round three Test against Italy this Saturday at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm). Scrum-half Chris Cusiter...
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Feb 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS
The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England Under 18 name side to face France
Callum Chick ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on France at Doncaster Knights’ Castle Park on Sunday, 22 February (kick off 2pm, streamed live on EnglandRugby.com). Newcastle Falcons and Gosforth Academy No. 8 Callum Chick will captain the...
