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Jun 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on CALLAN SET FOR STARTING DEBUT IN CHRISTCHURCH
he Western Force is just two days away from its Round 4 blockbuster Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Super Rugby Aotearoa champions the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Friday afternoon match-up at Orangetheory Stadium provides another stern test for the...
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Jun 2, 21 •
988 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 4 team against Blues
Following their maiden victory in this year’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition against the Chiefs last week, the St.George Queensland Reds have made no changes to their starting XV for Friday’s final home match at Suncorp Stadium this...
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May 31, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sage hopes to add right spice to Olympic mix
It has been a while for Dylan Sage, but old habits die hard in the Springbok Sevens team. Therefore, the two-time HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winner and – perhaps even more importantly – Olympic Games bronze medallist, took but a couple of training...
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May 28, 21 •
2297 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko names exciting squad for U20 International Series
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko on Friday named an exciting squad for the second leg of the SA Rugby Academy season, which features the U20 International Series, with Jordan Hendrikse (flyhalf) and George Cronje (No 8) among the headline players. The...
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May 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE FALL TO HURRICANES IN NAPIER
The Force succumbed to a clinical Hurricanes outfit 43-6 in Napier at McLean park in Round 3 of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. After kicking the first six points of the match, the Hurricanes took control to close out the win in the Force’s first...
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May 27, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nhleko: “Time to put everything together to be game ready”
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko praised the strides made by the SA Rugby Academy players on Thursday as they wrapped up the training phase of the programme with a series of chukkas against DHL Western Province in Stellenbosch. The chukkas followed...
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May 27, 21 •
991 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Italy to host Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final in Treviso
Treviso’s Stadio di Monigo will play host to the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup ‘North v South’ Final on Saturday, 19 June thanks to the support of the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) and the Italian government. A kick-off time will be confirmed soon for...
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May 27, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face the Reds in Townsville
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Queensland Reds in Townsville, following his sides 40-19 win over the Brumbies last weekend in front of a passionate home crowd. Kicking off at 7.45pm (AUST)/ 9.45pm (NZT), the...
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May 27, 21 •
887 Views •
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Comments Off on Highlanders v Rebels match moved from Queenstown to Sydney
The Highlanders Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Rebels has been moved from Queenstown to Sydney due to the extension of a travel pause between Victoria and New Zealand triggered by a Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne. The Highlanders had been...
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May 27, 21 •
1261 Views •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 3 team against Chiefs in Townsville
The St.George Queensland Reds have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Chiefs in Townsville. Wests utility back Isaac Henry will make his starting debut after being named at inside centre for this weekend’s first game...
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May 26, 21 •
2232 Views •
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Comments Off on Gilbert Rugby partners with 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
Gilbert Rugby, the world’s leading rugby ball manufacturer, has announced a new licensing partnership with the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series. The new agreement sees Gilbert become the Official Match Ball and Licensee of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series,...
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May 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on Quinn Tupaea recommits to the Gallagher Chiefs
Gallagher Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea has recommitted to the Gallagher Chiefs, inking a new deal with the club. 22-year-old Tupaea has re-signed with the Gallagher Chiefs and his Waikato provincial union through to 2023. The powerful midfielder debuted for...
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May 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on MILESTONE AWAITS PULU AGAINST HURRICANES
The Western Force continue to prepare for its first away fixture of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season against the Hurricanes in Napier at McLean Park on Friday night. Head coach Tim Sampson has named a strong match day 23, with four changes made to the...
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May 25, 21 •
2249 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Laureus Sport for Good announced as Global Charity Partner of 2021 Lions Tour
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions announced on Tuesday that Laureus Sport for Good will be the Global Charity Partner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series. Since it was launched by Nelson Mandela in 2000, the vision of Laureus Sport for Good has...
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May 24, 21 •
2229 Views •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks leap back into action in U20 International Series
The Junior Springboks will make a welcome return to the international stage for the first time since 2019 when they line up against Argentina, Georgia and Uruguay in a blockbuster four-round U20 International Series at the Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch,...
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May 21, 21 •
1167 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Vodacom Bulls
The Emirates Lions welcome the Vodacom Bulls to Emirates Airline Park on Saturday in round 4 of the Rainbow Cup SA tournament. Consistency and experience were key factors for coach Ivan van Rooyen in his team selection this week. He was forced to make a...
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May 21, 21 •
1062 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Smith to direct traffic for Vodacom Bulls against Jukskei neighbours
Flyhalf Chris Smith returns to the starting line-up as the Vodacom Bulls prepare for their short trip to Johannesburg, where they will face the Emirates Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 22 May 2021. Apart from Smith’s return, James Verity-Amm...
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May 21, 21 •
1034 Views •
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Comments Off on JAMES O’CONNOR RE-SIGNS WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND QRU UNTIL END OF 2023
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union are pleased to announce the re-signing of flyhalf James O’Connor through to the end of 2023. The 30-year-old has re-signed for the next two seasons, that will see him remain at Ballymore and in Australian Rugby...
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May 21, 21 •
991 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks host Pumas in Castle Lager Rugby Championship return
The Springboks will make their return to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with two home Tests against Argentina in August, before embarking on a four-match tour of Australasia, according to the 2021 tournament schedule announced by SANZAAR on Friday...
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May 20, 21 •
1131 Views •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 2 team against Crusaders
The St.George Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of seven Wallabies squad members in their starting side for Saturday’s showdown against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Fraser McReight are back in the...
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May 20, 21 •
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Comments Off on CUBELLI EXCITED AHEAD OF MILESTONE MATCH
The Western Force is determined to return to the winners list tomorrow night in their Round 2 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Highlanders at HBF Park. The match-up is a special occasion for Force’s star Argentinian international scrumhalf, with...
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May 20, 21 •
909 Views •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to face the Brumbies in Hamilton
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Brumbies on home soil following their nail-biting 20-19 win over the Western Force last weekend. The match sponsored by J Swap Stockfoods will kick off at 7.05pm on Saturday 22 May at...
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May 20, 21 •
1412 Views •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
Both the Cell C Sharks and the DHL Stormers will run out onto Jonsson Kings Park looking for a big performance in this Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA match when the two teams meet in the return leg of the competition. The Stormers are smarting after losing to...
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May 20, 21 •
3336 Views •
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Comments Off on CASTLE LAGER SAYS SPORTS IS #INOURBLOOD AND THE 2021 LIONS SERIES WILL PROVE IT!
South Africa’s national beer and title partner of the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, Castle Lager says that not only is the brand ready to host a world-class sporting event, but they couldn’t be happier to bring this renowned tour to...
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May 19, 21 •
867 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN SEVENS CONFIRM SQUADS FOR NEW ZEALAND GAMES
The Australian Women’s and Men’s Sevens programs have today confirmed their squads ahead of their pre-Olympic tour to New Zealand. In what will be their first international fixtures in nearly 500 days, both teams have taken a larger playing squad for the...
