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Nov 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020
Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super hero action in 2020 as Vodacom Super Rugby, one of the toughest competitions in the world, continues its collaboration with Marvel....
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Nov 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on PUMA AND VODACOM BULLS GIVE IT HORNS IN 2020
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2020 kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The new #GiveItHorns jersey features a repeating pattern of bull heads with...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Friday goes Green and Gold
Black Friday will go Green and Gold on Friday, 29 November with an unbeatable limited offer for tickets to the opening day of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, where … #AnythingCanHappen. The Blitzboks and all the other 27 teams will be in action on the opening...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA U19s depart for Georgia with clear goals
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko – who will fulfil that role with the SA Under-19 team departing for Georgia later on Wednesday – said they had set clear goals on what they wanted to achieve from the tour and that they were excited to see...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Crown National spicy new sponsor of WP Rugby
Crown National has joined the Western Province Rugby sponsorship family as associate sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province on a two-year deal. Crown National is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers in South Africa. Their Six Gun Grill...
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Nov 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Learnings aplenty await Roux on Georgian adventure
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux, who will guide the South Africa Under-19 team on a two-match tour to Georgia, said they were looking forward to the challenge in Tbilisi, with the players and coaching staff set to benefit from the experience. From the...
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Nov 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named season opener
All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named 14 players to travel for the opening two tournaments of the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series in Dubai and Cape Town. Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson will again join as co-captains for the season, while new...
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Nov 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to host Scotland and Georgia in July 2020
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the Springboks will face Scotland and Georgia in three home Tests in the new international window of July 2020, as part of the Castle Lager Incoming Series match schedule. The newly-crowned Rugby World Cup champions are...
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Nov 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on LUKHAN SALAKAIA-LOTO RE-SIGNS WITH QRU AND RUGBY AUSTRALIA THROUGH TO 2022
Qantas Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has re-signed with Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) until the end of 2022. The 23-year old has inked a new deal on the back of the Wallabies Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan, where Salakaia-Loto...
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Nov 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens signings bolster squad for new season
Three weeks out from the start of the All Blacks Sevens’ 2019/2020 season, Coach Clark Laidlaw is putting the finishing touches on a 24-strong squad. Bay of Plenty rugby product, and Red Bull Ignite7 alumni, William Warbrick joins the All Blacks Sevens for...
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Nov 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Spain to host World Rugby U20 Trophy in 2020
World Rugby has announced that Spain will host the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Trophy in September 2020. The age-grade competition will be organised in the Valencia region at the Campo de El Pantano, a rugby stadium located in Villajoyosa, from 14-27...
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Nov 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Introducing the 2020 Crusaders Squad and our new Captain
Razor has unveiled his 2020 Crusaders squad and new Captain live on SKY Sport. As we head into our 25th season and face a new era, we have a mix of new and familiar faces named in the 38-man squad for the first time. “This is an exciting new era for the...
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Nov 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi thanks South Africa for “unbelievable support” on Trophy Tour
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africans from all walks of life for coming out in their hundreds of thousands to congratulate the Boks on winning the Rugby World Cup in the last week. The Springboks arrived home from Japan on Tuesday and visited...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1959 Views •
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Comments Off on Warrior ‘Flo’ calls time on Springbok career
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok backrow forward, Francois Louw, has called time on an outstanding international career. The 34-year-old made the announcement after capping a ten-year Test journey with a winner’s medal in Saturday’s 32-12 victory over...
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Nov 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on England Women win in France for the first time since 2012
England Women began their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand. Playing their first game since coming second in the Women’s Super Series in San Diego in the summer, England won in France for the first time since 2012 in front of...
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Nov 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday
The fifth and final leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Cape Town on Monday. The route plan for Cape Town is as follows (all time approximate):• 10h30: Tour starts at City Hall and bus departs along Darling Street• Left onto...
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Nov 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Eastern Cape routes for the weekend
The third and fourth legs of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in East London on Saturday and Port Elizabeth on Sunday, with the final leg scheduled for Cape Town on Monday. The first two legs were in Gauteng and Durban. The actual bus trips...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on FAREWELL TO TENDAI “BEAST” MTAWARIRA
The Cell C Sharks bid a fond farewell to an icon and an absolute legend of Sharks rugby, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of his retirement from international rugby, The Sharks today confirm that he will retire from...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Durban Route for Friday
The second leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Durban on Friday. The route plans for East London (9 Nov), Port Elizabeth (10 Nov) and Cape Town (11 Nov) will be communicated in due course. The route plan for Durban is as follows:•...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS NAMED FOR OCEANIA SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP
Shannon Parry (c), University of Sydney, QLD Faith Nathan, University of Technology Sydney, NSW Sariah Paki, University of Technology Sydney, NSW Cassandra Staples, University of Queensland, NSW Hagiga Mosby, University of Queensland, QLD Georgia Hannaway,...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on 2020 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ON SALE NOW!
The non-stop action and entertainment of the HSBC Sydney 7s continues in 2020 with tickets now on sale for the iconic tournament that lights up Sydney’s summer with a multicultural festival of Rugby from February 1-2. Teams from all over the world will...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Legendary Springbok “Beast” retires at the top
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old veteran of 117 Tests confirmed his decision after a monumental performance in his final match, Saturday’s emphatic,...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Gauteng Route for Thursday
The Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday when they will travel through parts of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto, parading the Webb Ellis Cup from an open-top bus. The route plans for Durban (8 Nov), East London (9 Nov), Port...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA APPOINTS PANEL TO LEAD WALLABIES 2019 SEASON REVIEW
Rugby Australia today confirmed a three-person panel will lead a review of the 2019 Wallabies season. The review panel will consist of former Wallaby and experienced sports administrator, Pat Howard, four-time Olympian and leading High Performance...
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Nov 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Recruitment process for All Blacks Head Coach under way
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched its process to find the next Head Coach of the All Blacks. The search for a new coach follows Steve Hansen’s decision earlier this year to stand down from the role. NZR has already commenced the process by inviting...
