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Jan 20, 20 •
1231 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks on track for 2020 – Powell
The end goal for their 2019/20 season is the Olympic Games in Japan, but for the Blitzboks there are also some very real challenges and objectives in the coming months. One of those, according to Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, will be to “play to...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1307 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on After World Cup, Brits is ready to make new memories
Schalk Brits is still revelling in the memory of the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph. But it is a measure of Brits as a man that his most treasured memories have nothing to do with the William Webb Ellis Trophy. Instead, they involve a tent, a...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1163 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2020 Super Rugby Referee Team & Law Trials
Super Rugby has announced the 12-man referee team that will officiate the 2020 season. As in previous years, it comprises an excellent mix of very experienced referees and emerging referee talent that has one or two years Super Rugby behind them. In...
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Jan 20, 20 •
1127 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks keen to go and do the work – Du Preez
After 71 tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, one could expect Blitzboks sweeper, Branco du Preez, to show some reluctance in boarding another intercontinental flight to yet another tournament on the other side of the world. This time, Du Preez...
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Jan 17, 20 •
1165 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN NAMED FOR HAMILTON AS NICK MALOUF TAKES OVER CAPTAINCY REINS
Nick Malouf (c), University of Queensland, 36 caps Joe Pincus, Easts (Sydney), 8 caps Lachlan Anderson (vc), Eastwood, 23 caps Jeral Skelton, Brothers, 16 caps Jesse Parahi, Norths (Sydney), 46 caps Dylan Pietsch, Randwick, 14 caps Maurice Longbottom, Lloyd...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1253 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires
The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service). It is impossible to know how many animals have...
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Jan 16, 20 •
1229 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens looking forward to home advantage
The All Blacks Sevens travelled to Hamilton today for a day of training in preparation for next week’s home tournament, the HSBC Hamilton Sevens. Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens side who will look to continue the form which sees...
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Jan 15, 20 •
1640 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Stedman Gans to lead Blitzboks to Australasia
Stedman Gans will captain the Springbok Sevens squad to Hamilton and Sydney for the third and fourth tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, taking over the captaincy armband from the injured Siviwe Soyizwapi. The Australasian leg of the World...
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Jan 15, 20 •
2549 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORMER WALLABIES CAPTAIN BEN MOWEN TO JOIN JUNIOR WALLABIES STAFF IN 2020
Former Wallabies Captain, Ben Mowen has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Junior Wallabies program for 2020. A highly accomplished player with 98 Super Rugby appearances and 96 appearances in the French Top 14, Mowen will work under Head Coach,...
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Jan 14, 20 •
5878 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pools and schedule announced for World Rugby U20 Championship 2020
The future stars of rugby will converge on Italy for the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship from 28 June to 18 July, 2020 after World Rugby and the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) announced the schedule. The world’s 12 best teams will compete...
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Jan 14, 20 •
1164 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #MitsubishiSArugby develop children’s skills and lives
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa in partnership with world rugby referee Rasta Rashivenga, have introduced a new skills development coaching platform to develop and enhance young children’s skills by way of an introduction to the game of rugby. This is...
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Jan 14, 20 •
5968 Views •
Australia, Europe, General News, International, IRB Laws, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Top 14, Top 14, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big year for player welfare law trials kicks off
With rugby set to continue to experience exponential participation and fan growth as a new decade begins, World Rugby’s evidence-based drive to reduce the risk of injury in the sport continues to make a positive impact. Player welfare is the sport’s...
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Jan 13, 20 •
4029 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Six Nations, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Amor and Proudfoot join England men’s coaching team
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has appointed Simon Amor and Matt Proudfoot as his new assistant coaches. Proudfoot and Amor join defence coach John Mitchell and Steve Borthwick, who will switch roles to skills coach, alongside Jones, as the...
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Jan 10, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Glen Jackson to retire from professional refereeing
Former golden boot turned New Zealand professional referee, Glen Jackson has today announced he is hanging up the whistle, and retiring from professional refereeing after an on-field career that has spanned 25 years. The five-time New Zealand Referee of the...
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Dec 18, 19 •
1537 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on REECE HODGE SIGNS ON WITH RUGBY AUSTRALIA AND MELBOURNE REBELS UNTIL 2023
Qantas Wallabies back, Reece Hodge has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2023. The 39 Test cap Wallaby has committed his immediate future to Australian Rugby in a deal that will take him through to the next Rugby World...
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Dec 18, 19 •
1507 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Challenger Series to boost rugby sevens’ expansion
The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, a new and exciting international rugby sevens competition, will be launched in February 2020 to boost rugby sevens’ development across the globe. With sevens experiencing exponential growth from a performance and...
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Dec 18, 19 •
3065 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
The Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow global nominee, Cheslin Kolbe, both ranked in the top five...
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Dec 17, 19 •
1676 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black-out in Cape Town
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams are on top of the world having claimed their respective HSBC Cape Town Sevens titles this morning. Forced to work tirelessly on their way to victory, the teams now sit atop the World Series standings heading...
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Dec 14, 19 •
1626 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Our defensive system makes attack easier” – Pretorius
Blitzboks forward JC Pretorius credited the defensive effort of the squad as crucial in their seven try romp over Japan in their Pool A opener at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Friday evening. The Springbok Sevens gave Japan nothing on attack and defended with...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1593 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell keeps the faith as Blitzboks gear up for Cape Town
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an unchanged tournament squad for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, which kicks off on Friday at the Cape Town Stadium. Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead the same 11 men on the field that left Dubai last weekend as gold medal...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1552 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Men Sevens squad named for Cape Town
Head of England Sevens Simon Amor has made one change to his squad for the HSBC World Sevens Series tournament in Cape Town (13-15 December, live on Sky Sports Action). Fresh from securing bronze in their series opener in Dubai, England take on Scotland,...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1729 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ardie Savea crowned Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year at 2019 ASB Rugby Awards
Savea wins supreme award after winning Investec Super Rugby, All Black Player of the Year accolades• Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini first woman to win Tom French Māori Player of the Year• Crusaders’ Scott Robertson named ASB National Coach of...
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Dec 12, 19 •
1504 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Women Sevens squad named for Cape Town
Head coach Charlie Hayter has named his England women sevens squad for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens. There’s a return for Beth Wilcock, who missed last weekend’s tournament in Dubai due to illness while Katie Mason (Wasps FC Ladies/Lions Sports Academy) is...
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Dec 12, 19 •
2416 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Imbokodo worked hard to be ready – Webb
The crowd at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens – where #anythingcanhappen – will experience the skill and abilities of the best women’s teams for the first time on Friday, but they will also will be able to see their own Springbok Women’s Sevens team in...
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Dec 12, 19 •
2049 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Transport and safety get top priority ahead of Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
An integrated security and transport plan will be in place for Vodacom Super Hero Sunday at FNB Stadium on January 19. In confirming its plans yesterday, Stadium Management South Africa, which manages the stadium precinct, announced that a multi-faceted...
