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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Statement from former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar
Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, who led South Africa to their Rugby World Cup triumph in 1995, has released the following statement on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. “Nelson Mandela was the most extraordinary and incredible human...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on SIX NATIONS WOMEN’S GAME CONFERENCE 2013
An increased level of co-ordination, communications and promotion of the girl’s and women’s rugby game across all Six Nations was agreed at the conclusion of the Inaugural ‘RBS 6 Nations – Growing the Women’s Game...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Country NSW Sevens debutant the only change to Qantas Men’s Sevens for round three of World Series
The Qantas Men’s Sevens will embark on this weekend’s third World Series round in South Africa with an added sense of inspiration and sentiment following the death of the great Nelson Mandela. Only one change has been made to the Australian...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on In memory of Madiba
Durban, 6 December 2013: The Sharks join the rest of the rugby fraternity, the citizens of our country and indeed the world in mourning the loss of our beloved Madiba. Madiba was the very essence of what each of us should aspire to be. His immense capacity to...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Vale Nelson Mandela
As the world mourns and celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela, SANZAR has paid tribute to one of the most inspirational leaders of our time. Mandela passed away peacefully at his Johannesburg home on Thursday night, age 95. SANZAR CEO Greg Peters said,...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby family pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
Photo: Nelson Mandela presents the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar in 1995 The International Rugby Board and the global Rugby family have been paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who passed away today. The inspirational former South African leader and father...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on R.I.P Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has paid tribute to the extraordinary life and unselfish contribution to the establishment of a united South Africa, of former President, Nelson Mandela. Mr Mandela passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday. He was...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Players Honour Read Twice In Inaugural IRPA Awards
All Black Kieran Read has been paid a double compliment by his fellow professionals – winning IRPA’s first Ultimate Rugby players’ Player of the Year award, as well as a place in the players’ World XV of the Year. Only days after being named the...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU revises Springbok capping policy
The South African Rugby Union has revised its capping policy to avoid the anomaly of players becoming Springboks without ever taking the field. In future only players who make an appearance in a Test match will be given a Springbok number and regarded as full...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA7s Pool D squads: ENG, ARG, SAM, ZIM
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here a competitive pool D featuring England, Argentina, Samoa and Zimbabwe. England – Series ranking: 4th (4th in Dubai)...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on #SA7s Pool C squads: NZL, WAL, POR, USA
We round up the team news by pool ahead of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series – here Pool C featuring the reigning Series and South African champions, New Zealand as well as Wales, Portugal and the USA. New...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on SA7s Pool B squads: RSA, KEN, CAN, ESP
Photo: Stephan Dippenaar has been ruled out of his home event in South Africa through injury South Africa – Series ranking: 3rd (Cup runners-up in Dubai) Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell has called Steven Hunt and Kwagga Smith into his squad in...
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Dec 5, 13 •
2016 Views •
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Comments Off on Seven to watch out for at #SA7s
At each of the nine rounds on the HSBC Sevens World Series fans have the chance to vote who they think deserves a place in the #SevensDreamTeam. Last weekend at round two of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai there were a great many players put forward and...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mack: Canada look to ‘right it up’ in SA
Canada head into this weekend’s Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens aiming to progress to a Cup quarter-final for the first time on the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series. Last season they reached the last eight at four of the nine rounds but so far...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens change two for home tournament
The Springbok Sevens have made two changes to their 12-man squad for their home tournament, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, which will take place on 7 – 8 December in Port Elizabeth. Steven Hunt replaces Jamba Ulengo while Kwagga Smith will make his...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke team named for SA Sevens in Port Elizabeth
Springbok Sevens Coach Neil Powell named his team to do duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens this weekend. The team: Chris Dry Phillip Snyman Werner Kok Frankie Horne Kyle Brown (Captain) Branco du Preez Justin Geduld Cecil Afrika Cheslin Kolbe Sampie...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015: Now you can plan experience of a lifetime
Last week’s announcement of the ticketing strategy and kick-off times for Rugby World Cup 2015 marked a key milestone in the build-up to the sport’s showcase event. Fans across the world can now start to plan their tournament, whether that means buying a...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on DJ Forbes – The Big interview
When most people talk of New Zealand’s all-conquering Sevens team, they think of captain DJ Forbes and they think of coach, Gordon Tietjens. The duo may be very different men, but together they have created one of the finest outfits anywhere in the...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on England u18 beat Australia schools
England Under 18 23 vs Australia Schools 3 TWO late tries set Head Coach John Fletcher’s England Under 18 side on the way to a hard-fought 23-3 victory over Australia Schools at Harrow School. Despite dominating possession for long periods England struggled...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on 60 seconds with….Axel Muller
This season on the HSBC Sevens World Series, fans are being encouraged to nominate best performances by a ‘rookie’ at each round. In the second round of the Series in Dubai, while Semi Kunitani of Fiji was named in the Dubai Dream Team on his...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens – Survival guide
How to Survive the CellC Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament You’ve made the best decision of the year and secured tickets for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament now what? Pre Event Prep If the shock and FOMO (fear of missing out) is running...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union adds the Bingham cup to the trophy cabinet
Australian Rugby Union has today become one of the first national sporting organisations in the world to be presented with a gay sporting trophy, after members of the reigning Bingham Cup Champions, the Sydney Convicts handed over the Bingham Cup. The Bingham...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kieran Read named IRB Player of the year
New Zealand number 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB Player of the Year 2013, the third Kiwi to win the prestigious award. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the heart of the All Blacks’ pack and played no small part in ensuring his team...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on England go for top Drawer
SCOTT DRAWER – Deputy Director of Performance Solutions at the English Institute of Sport – is joining the Rugby Football Union as Athletic Performance Manager. Drawer (right), who starts on February 1, 2014, will be responsible for the co-ordination and...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby celebrates All Blacks sweep of IRB awards
New Zealand Rugby is today celebrating the All Blacks’ clean sweep of the IRB’s 2013 Rugby Awards for the second year running. World class No 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB’s Player of the Year, while All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has...
