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Sep 3, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2021 succumbs to COVID-19 challenges
The popular HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament, which was scheduled to take place from 10-12 December this year, has been called off due to ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-pandemic. World Rugby and SA Rugby announced on Friday that the Cape Town leg of...
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Sep 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on SAMU KEREVI AND IZACK RODDA RETURN TO WALLABY GOLD FOR BLEDISLOE THREE IN PERTH
2019 Rugby World Cup Wallabies Samu Kerevi and Izack Rodda will each make their return to the gold jersey on Sunday afternoon against New Zealand at Optus Stadium. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has selected Kerevi at inside centre while Rodda will make his...
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Sep 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Fortinet Rugby Championship Perth Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Optus Stadium, Perth, on Sunday 5 September, (Kick-off: 2.00PM AWST, 6.00PM NZT). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in brackets): George Bower (5) Codie Taylor (60)...
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Sep 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on RFU and Honda UK announce long-term partnership
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Honda UK today announce an exciting multi-year partnershipHonda UK will become Performance Partner and the Official Vehicle of England Rugby from today (1 September 2021)In addition to becoming the Official Automotive...
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Sep 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Lions Announce New Coaching Structure
The Lions Rugby Company have today announced the appointment three former Springboks to bolster their coaching setup ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) competition starting 24 September 2021. Head coach Ivan ‘Cash’ Rooyen will be...
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Aug 31, 21 •
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Comments Off on Boks preparing for tough Australasian test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said they were excited to measure themselves against the best in the Southern Hemisphere as they gear up for four bumper weeks of action against Australia and New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The Springboks,...
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Aug 31, 21 •
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Comments Off on Josh Ioane to join the Gallagher Chiefs for the 2022 season
Māori All Black and former Highlanders first five-eighth Josh Ioane is set to join the Gallagher Chiefs next season, having signed with the club for their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The 26-year-old, who holds one All Blacks Test cap to his name, said...
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Aug 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on Van der Merwe’s departure in November confirmed
Wing Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Johannesburg to join the Emirates Lions when his contract concludes in November has been confirmed. Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) made Van der Merwe a significant offer in a bid to retain his services,...
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Aug 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Pacific format confirmed
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off a new era for the world’s most exciting professional rugby competition next February with a 15-week regular season and a refreshed finals format, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have announced. The 2022...
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Aug 27, 21 •
2465 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Chris Dry retires from international Sevens
Blitzboks forward Chris Dry has stepped away from international Sevens rugby and the 33-year-old says he leaves with no regrets and a mountain of great memories. Dry made his debut in 2010 in Adelaide, Australia, and went on to represent the Springbok Sevens...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS U20 EAGER FOR FS CHEETAHS ENCOUNTER
A strong and exciting Vodacom Bulls Under-20 side has been selected to take on their Toyota Free State counterparts in an SA Rugby Under-20 Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Friday afternoon. On the back of a hard-fought 31-33 win away from home...
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Aug 26, 21 •
1981 Views •
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Comments Off on Pearce and Carley to officiate Boks Down Under
The match officials for the remaining nine Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches to be played in Perth, Brisbane, Townsville and Gold Coast in the coming weeks were announced by World Rugby on Thursday, with Englishmen Luke Pearce and Matthew Carley in...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Determined Springboks depart for Queensland
The Springboks departed for Queensland on Thursday for the away leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship determined to build on their strong start to the season as they look to defend their title in the southern hemisphere showpiece. The team travelled from...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2021 Schedule – Second-Round Rugby Championship Match in Perth Confirmed
SANZAAR today confirmed, in association with Rugby Australia, that the outstanding second-round match of The Rugby Championship (TRC) between Australia and New Zealand, that was due to be played on Saturday 28 August, has been rescheduled for 1400 (AWST) on...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad ready for mammoth tour
The All Blacks squad has assembled in Auckland today to fly to Australia for the Fortinet Rugby Championship and then onto the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe. All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster said: “We’ll be playing ten Tests in 12 weeks in...
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Aug 26, 21 •
1758 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Queensland Reds announce 2022 Squad
The Queensland Reds have continued to invest in developing elite Rugby talent at Ballymore with a total of 31 players retained from this year’s program ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby season. After claiming their first Super Rugby title in 10 years and...
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Aug 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Brad Weber puts pen to paper
Recommits with NZR and Gallagher Chiefs through to 2023 All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Super Rugby team, putting pen to paper through to the end of 2023. 30-year-old Weber has become a...
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Aug 25, 21 •
1329 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Here are the nominees for the 5th Annual BrightRock Players’ Choice Awards 2021
Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth and Lukhanyo Am have all been nominated for the coveted Players’ Player of the Year The BrightRock Players’ Choice Awards, in partnership with MyPlayers, honour and...
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Aug 24, 21 •
1096 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks ready to travel to Queensland
The Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, where their four remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches which will be hosted in Queensland following the announcement of the new match schedule by tournament organisers SANZAAR. The ongoing...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Ian Foster reappointed as All Blacks Head Coach
All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has been reappointed through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced. NZR CEO Mark Robinson said he and the NZR Board were delighted to announce the appointment and said Foster could now...
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Aug 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2021 Schedule
Major Changes Confirmed With Eight Matches to be Played in Queensland SANZAAR today confirmed major changes to The Rugby Championship (TRC) match schedule. This is in response to the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the subsequent tightening of regulations...
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Aug 23, 21 •
1476 Views •
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Comments Off on Grant Williams called up to Springbok squad
Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse due to a leg fracture. Hendrikse was stretchered off the...
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Aug 23, 21 •
888 Views •
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Comments Off on Two matches on Springbok Women’s tour to Europe confirmed
The Springbok Women’s team will embark on a tour of Europe later this year, with a Test against France in Vannes confirmed, as well as a first clash against the Barbarians Women as part of a unique double-header at Twickenham. The Test is scheduled for 6...
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Aug 20, 21 •
1124 Views •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager Rugby Championship update
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that it was prepared to host the remainder of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, following the cancellation of the Springboks’ scheduled fixtures in New Zealand. SANZAAR announced overnight that the...
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Aug 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA STATEMENT ON WALLABIES AND WALLAROOS TEST MATCHES
Rugby Australia (RA) has this afternoon been made aware of New Zealand Rugby’s unilateral decision to suspend the All Blacks’ flight to Perth ahead of the scheduled eToro Rugby Championship match on August 28, despite positive discussions with all...
