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Jun 22, 23 •
4597 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs energised for home battle
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup boasts considerable experience with an...
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Jun 22, 23 •
2964 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES & ASICS UNVEIL RUGBY WORLD CUP JERSEY TO BE WORN IN FRANCE
Alongside apparel partner ASICS, the Wallabies have today unveiled their 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey to be worn in France later this year. Featuring a return to the iconic Wallaby gold hue at a Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1995, the jersey is set...
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Jun 19, 23 •
3253 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 38-player squad named for Brighton training camp
England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks and Saracens, gathered on the South...
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Jun 19, 23 •
3025 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIA A TO TAKE ON TONGA IN JULY
Rugby Australia and Tonga Rugby Union have confirmed that an Australia A team will travel to Tonga to play the Tonga national team on July 14. The fixture will be a key match-up for both teams as the Wallabies and the Ikale Tahi continue their preparations...
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Jun 19, 23 •
3452 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Other Tournaments, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland confirmed as host cities for WXV 1 Tests
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland will host three block buster match-weekends for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament. The world’s top six international women’s rugby teams will play nine Tests during the tournament from 20...
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Jun 10, 23 •
6376 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber names Springbok Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – for their next assignment, a three-week training camp in Pretoria from Sunday until Thursday, 29...
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May 26, 23 •
6237 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fourie and Orie return for Vodacom URC Grand Final
Springbok forwards Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie make their return to the DHL Stormers team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Both players missed the semifinal due to injury, but will take their...
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May 24, 23 •
6282 Views •
Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and DHL WP see success with SKINS
This season, the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province have been relying upon SKINS Compression garments for all their compression and recovery kit needs. SKINS Compression, as the teams official compression and recovery garment supplier, have been providing...
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May 24, 23 •
6332 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season. The 28-year-old has been involved...
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May 24, 23 •
6118 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All you need to know: Vodacom URC Grand Final
The DHL Stormers take on Irish side Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of the showpiece match. There is a large crowd expected, with tickets sold out, so please plan...
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May 22, 23 •
6636 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LUKHANYO AM ENERGISED AS THE NEW DANUP AMBASSADOR
Lukhanyo Am has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador on one of Danone’s top brands, DanUp. As a brand, DanUp is committed to giving consumers the inner and outer courage to live their truth and is proud to partner with the South African rugby player....
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May 22, 23 •
6830 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Duarttee darts away with World Series award
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories...
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May 15, 23 •
8258 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC Grand Final tickets on sale on Thursday
Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10h00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. The DHL Stormers will host their second successive Grand Final, which kicks off at 18h30 (SAST) on Saturday 27 May....
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May 14, 23 •
8407 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers book second successive Vodacom URC home final
The DHL Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht in Cape Town and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster in Dublin in...
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May 6, 23 •
7367 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Force outclassed by Crusaders in Christchurch
It was a tough afternoon for the Force facing the defending champions the Crusaders, closing out their final game in New Zealand with a 35-point loss in Canterbury. Bit of dew lined Orangetheory Stadium yet the Force looked to take advantage of the Crusaders,...
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May 5, 23 •
7029 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Loftus Versfeld sold out for Springboks’ season opener
The Springboks will start their 2023 season in front of a packed house at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, 8 July after SA Rugby and hosts, the Blue Bulls Co (BBCo.), announced on Friday that all tickets for the opening Test in the Castle Lager Rugby...
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May 5, 23 •
5322 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a squad that feature five players who return to action after missing the tournaments in Hong...
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May 5, 23 •
4103 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Fourie and Zas return for DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of flank Deon Fourie and wing Leolin Zas for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The North-South showdown kicks off at 15h30 on Saturday,...
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May 5, 23 •
5159 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South Africa to host vibrant new international women’s competition
The Springbok Women will have an added incentive in their African Cup campaign later this month after World Rugby confirmed on Friday that South Africa will host one of the three exciting new WXV tournaments later this year. South Africa will play host to the...
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May 4, 23 •
3384 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on John Plumtree named as Sharks Head Coach
The Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player and Sharks coach John Plumtree, who returns to the fold as Head Coach of the senior team. Plumtree will be ably assisted by the experienced and...
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May 4, 23 •
3149 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sink or swim in the Vodacom URC quarter-finals
The DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls will have everything to play for on Saturday in a tough round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – their biggest challenge of the season so far. Defending champions, the DHL Stormers, will...
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Apr 24, 23 •
6601 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC quarter-final details confirmed
Kick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from South Africa – have been confirmed, with the four games taking place on for Friday 5 Saturday 6 May. The 2023 Vodacom URC...
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Apr 3, 23 •
8313 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three SA teams book European quarter-final spots
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers are through to the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, while the Emirates Lions booked their place in the EPCR Champions Cup top-eight following a thrilling weekend of European playoffs. The Cell C Sharks will line up...
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Apr 3, 23 •
8739 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks pleased with big improvement in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens produced a much-improved display in Hong Kong this weekend despite losing three key games by less than one score, and as a result of their sixth place, they climbed two spots on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings – from...
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Mar 28, 23 •
8164 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Heads down as Blitzboks look to bounce back in Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens team have arrived in Hong Kong and are looking forward to getting back on the field and fixing what went wrong in North America a month ago, but also to see three new players join the Blitzbok family at arguably the most prestigious event...
