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Jun 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Mtawarira reaches century of Springbok caps
Malherbe, Du Toit return to starting line-up for Bloemfontein clash Kriel and Du Preez amongst the replacements Tendai Mtawarira will make his 100th Test appearance for South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday in the second Test in the Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on England squad named ahead of second South Africa Test
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday 16 June (kick off 1605 BST, live on Sky Sports Action & Main Event). There are two changes to the starting XV that played on Saturday...
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Jun 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on CHEIKA NAMES UNCHANGED 23 FOR SECOND MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND TEST
Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 16 June, 8.05pm AEST 1. Scott Sio (44 Tests) 2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (1 Test) 3. Sekope Kepu (92 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (5 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (21 Tests) 6. David Pocock (67 Tests)...
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Jun 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for second Steinlager Series Test against France
The All Blacks selectors have named the team to play the second Steinlager Series Test against France at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 16 June. The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (32) 2. Codie Taylor (30) 3. Owen...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springboks light up the Free State
The Springboks spread some #LoveRugby in a number of Free State cities and towns on Wednesday as the build-up continues to Saturday’s big Test – the second in the Castle Lager Incoming Series – against England in Bloemfontein. The Bok squad were...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Disappointed Roux says Junior Boks will learn from defeat
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was bitterly disappointed with his side’s 32-31 defeat against England in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Narbonne, but he said the players will learn some valuable lessons as they look ahead at their bronze...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on England to play France in final of World Rugby U20 Championship
England U20s will play hosts France in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday (KO 18:00 BST, live on ITV 4). Steve Bates’ side progressed through after they defeated Junior Springboks 32-31 in Narbonne on Tuesday to reach their...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES COMPLETE ITALIAN JOB
The Junior Wallabies have defeated Italy 44-15 in the Fifth Place Semi Final at the World Rugby U20s Championship overnight in Narbonne. Australia scored six tries to Italy’s three with the boot of Ryan Lonergan causing more damage on the scoreboard as the...
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Jun 13, 18 •
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Comments Off on Heart-breaking defeat sees SAU20’s play for bronze
The Junior Springboks will contest the bronze playoff at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday after heart-breaking 32-31 defeat against England in the semi-final at Stade d’Honneur du Parc des Sports et de l’Amitié in Narbonne dashed their...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Bokke in Bloem
Toyota Stadium is ready to host the second Test between the Springboks and England on Saturday, 16 June 2018 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Tickets are in high demand after the comeback victory over England on Saturday at Ellis Park. There are still...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Triumphant Blitzboks back in South Africa as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions
SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, on Tuesday congratulated the Springbok Sevens squad on winning the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second consecutive season. The record-breaking Blitzbok team of Neil Powell landed in Cape Town on Tuesday with...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert gives coaches insight into building a successful team in the Powerade Performance Academy
Questions and answers from Craig Joubert Powerade launched its first leg of Performance Academies taking place across major cities in the country. The Academy, hosted at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground, saw several performance experts running an...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named for World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
New Zealand Under 20 Coach Craig Philpott has made three changes in the starting line up to play France in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in France tomorrow morning. The match will be played at a sold-out Stade Aime-Giral in Perpignan, kick off...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on JUNIOR WALLABIES READY FOR ITALIAN TEST
1.Harry Hoopert, Queensland, Brothers 2. Efi Ma’afu, Queensland, Wests 3. Tom Ross, ACT, Gungahlin 4. Angus Blyth, Queensland, Bond University 5. Harry Hockings, Queensland, University of Queensland 6. Michael Wood, Queensland, Brothers 7. Fraser McReight,...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Roux reshuffles team for U20 Champs semi-final
Junior Springbok flyhalf David Coetzer, flanker Phendulani Buthelezi, hooker Tiaan van der Merwe and prop Alulutho Tshakweni will earn their first World Rugby U20 Championship starts in the semi-final against England on Tuesday. Their inclusion is among six...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks humbled and proud to deliver back-to-back World Series titles to SA
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman said it is an extremely humbling and proud feeling to return to South Africa as HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions for the second time in as many years. The Blitzboks clinched the series, played over eight...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on England U20s side to play South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to play South Africa in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Narbonne on Tuesday (KO 6pm BST, live on ITV 4). Flanker Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) returns to the starting XV to captain the...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Brits added to Springbok squad
Hooker Schalk Brits has been added to the Springbok squad and has already joined the group in Bloemfontein, it was confirmed on Monday. Rassie Erasmus, the Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, believes that Brits can play a similar role in the current Springbok...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE 7s MEN FINISH HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES IN FOURTH PLACE
The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens side have finished fourth in the 2017/2018 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, despite a disappointing 11th place result at the HSBC Paris Sevens. The side claiming three podium finishes throughout the 10-leg series,...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND SEVENS WIN SILVER AT HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England Sevens finished second at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Paris after a 14-24 defeat to South Africa in the final. Earlier in the day at the Stade Jean-Bouin, Tom Mitchell’s late try gave England a 19-17 win over Fiji in the quarter-final...
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Jun 11, 18 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks make history with consecutive World Series titles
The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday did a French double by not only defending their HSBC Paris Sevens title, but in the process the Blitzboks also clinched a second consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title. The victory in Paris, where the Blitzboks...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Nhleko: It’s playoff time, 80 minutes is all we have
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said on Sunday it would take a determined 80 minute effort in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against England in Narbonne on Tuesday to book a place in the final as the competition reaches the...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad reduced for Bloemfontein Test
Nyakane withdrawn from group because of injury Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Nizaam Carr, Travis Ismaiel, Curwin Bosch and Cameron Wright have been released from the Springbok squad back to their franchises following Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming...
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND DEFEAT FIJI AND PROGRESS TO CUP SEMI-FINAL HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England started the second day of the HSBC Paris Sevens strongly with a 19-17 win against Fiji in the Cup quarter-final. An early England knock-on handed Fiji the ball and Eroni put the first points on the board, showing his pace and power to break through....
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Jun 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on ENGLAND TO FACE FIJI IN CUP QUARTER-FINAL AT HSBC PARIS SEVENS
England have progressed to the Cup quarter-final at the HSBC Paris Sevens, and will play Fiji on Sunday 10 June (9:13 BST). Earlier in the day England scored four tries and secured a 28-21 victory over hosts France, followed by a 28-19 win against...
