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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Guinness Six Nations (Italy v England) England team announcement
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s key Guinness Six Nations tie against Italy on Saturday [31 October]. Ben Youngs is set to make his 100th cap for his country, at scrum half – becoming the second most capped England men’s player of all time...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on LOLESIO, SIMONE TO START IN BLEDISLOE THREE AT ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named debutants Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone in the starting XV for Saturday night’s must win Test against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. 20-year-old Lolesio and Simone steered the Brumbies to the Super Rugby AU...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for third Bledisloe Cup match
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup and first Investec Tri Nations Test at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 31 October (Kick-off: 7.50PM AEDT, 9.50PM NZT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE in New Zealand on Sky) The matchday 23 is...
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Oct 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA MATCH OFFICIAL, GEORGE AYOUB HANGS UP WHISTLE
Rugby Australia referee and long-time servant of the game, George Ayoub, has decided to call time on his long career as a Match Official. One of the great characters in the game, Ayoub has refereed four Test matches, 20 Super Rugby games as well as in...
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Oct 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on The Rights stuff for Mkhari: “I was destined to play rugby”
As a young girl, Rights Mkhari harboured dreams of representing her country in sport, and thanks to her dedication and talent she is now a dual international rugby player, playing for the Springbok Women’s 15’s team and contracted to the Springbok...
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Oct 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Brad Thorn and Reds team staff recommit to Queensland
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Brad Thorn has re-signed as the St.George Queensland Reds head coach. After guiding Queensland to their first Grand Final in nine years, Thorn inked a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at...
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Oct 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on STAKES RAISED FOR QANTAS WALLABIES DURING 2020 TRI NATIONS
The Qantas Wallabies have even more reason to score tries during the 2020 Tri Nations with five thousand dollars being donated towards grassroots Rugby each time Australia crosses the line. The Australian Rugby Foundation (ARF) is once again launching the...
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Oct 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on England squad announcement – Guinness Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup
Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for his England side’s autumn tournament fixtures. England will play their final match of the rescheduled 2020 Guinness Six Nations against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday 31 October (4.45pm GMT KO),...
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Oct 23, 20 •
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Comments Off on Booi’s rise from a rural village to Springbok Women’s captain
Leading a national team is undoubtedly one of the biggest achievements for any sportsperson, and in the case of Springbok Women’s lock and captain, Nolusindiso Booi, this feat is particularly notable given her humble upbringing in the rural Eastern Cape...
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Oct 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Match Officials Announced for 2020 Tri Nations Tournament
World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the Tri Nations 2020, which kicks off in Australia on 31 October. The three-nation championship featuring Argentina, Australia and New Zealand will be played across six weekends, starting in Sydney...
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Oct 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on England squad announcement – Quilter Cup (England v Barbarians)
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 32-player squad for this weekend’s Quilter Cup. England will take on the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 26 October (2pm KO). It will be the first game for Jones’ side since March. The match is...
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Oct 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Mpupha: Inspiring girls who want to become Springboks makes me ‘Unstoppable’
From humble beginnings in the Middledrift eNjwaxa location near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape to being one of the top women’s rugby players in South Africa, Springbok Women’s centre Zintle Mpupha’s journey to becoming a professional rugby...
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Oct 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks travelling squad for Australia named
The All Blacks squad which will travel to Australia for the Investec Tri Nations tournament, has been named, with two new players called into the squad as cover. Otago prop George Bower and Wellington loose forward and captain Du’Plessis Kirifi will...
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Oct 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Date set for Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw
• Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw confirmed for 20 November 2020• Draw event to be held at SkyCity Theatre in the heart of Auckland• RWC 2021 Draw to be live streamed to global audiences via World Rugby digital channels World Rugby, and hosts New Zealand...
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Oct 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on Match venues for Black Ferns November series confirmed
• North Harbour, Waitakere and Nelson to host matches• Possibles v Probables and New Zealand Barbarians coaching staff appointed North Harbour, Waitakere and Nelson will play hosts to the top female players in New Zealand as they vie for a place in the...
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Oct 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks withdrawn from Castle Lager Rugby Championship
SA Rugby has reluctantly been forced to withdraw the Springboks from the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The on-gong complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about seriously jeopardising player welfare, made it impossible to commit to...
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Oct 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Launches Tri-Nations Following South African Withdrawal From TRC
SANZAAR has announced today that the South African team will not travel to Australia to play in The Rugby Championship 2020 against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Due to several factors, including South African government travel restrictions, player...
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Oct 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on FOUR CHANGES TO QANTAS WALLABIES SIDE FOR BLEDISLOE TWO IN AUCKLAND
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to the side for Sunday’s Bledisloe Two showdown with New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and blindside flanker Ned Hanigan come straight into the starting side, with Queensland...
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Oct 16, 20 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team for second Bledisloe Cup match
New All Black Alex Hodgman named, Caleb Clarke and Tupou Vaa’i start, Scott Barrett returns for Bledisloe Cup presented by Investec The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup presented by Investec at Eden Park,...
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Oct 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on ALL BLACKS DUO CONFIRMED FOR 2021
The Western Force is delighted to announce former All Blacks Richard Kahui and Jeremy Thrush have signed new contracts with the club. With a combined 29 All Blacks caps to their names, Kahui and Thrush bring invaluable experience and skills to the side. A...
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Oct 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on EVANIA PELITE AND ELLIA GREEN LOCKED IN FOR OLYMPIC TILT
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens stars Ellia Green and Evania Pelite have committed to defending gold at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympic Games with both athletes agreeing to extend their deals with Rugby Australia. Pelite and Green join Chloe Dalton, Shannon...
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Oct 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THIRD BLEDISLOE CUP TEST ON SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER AT ANZ STADIUM
Tickets are on sale now for the Qantas Wallabies third Bledisloe Cup Test of 2020 against New Zealand, at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday 31 October. Tickets are on sale via Ticketek for the clash with New Zealand, with the 2020 Bledisloe Cup Series alive...
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Oct 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus and Bryan Habana appointed to influential World Rugby committee
SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and former Springbok Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana are among a host of leading international coaches and players who have been appointed to World Rugby interim committees. The global rugby authority...
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Oct 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby delighted to announce the extension of the FNB sponsorship
SA Rugby and FNB confirmed on Tuesday that the South African banking giant has extended its sponsorship of the Springboks for a further five years. The new agreement will stretch FNB’s association with the team to eight years in total, with the...
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Oct 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on More than 40,000 tickets sold for second Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park
More than 40,000 tickets have sold for Sunday’s Bledisloe Cup presented by Investec at Auckland’s Eden Park, as excitement builds five days out from the second Test, between the All Blacks and Australia. Tickets have been selling fast since the...
