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Feb 17, 21 •
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Comments Off on FORCE UNVEILS 2021 PLAYING JERSEYS
The Western Force is delighted to reveal their 2021 home and away playing jerseys supplied by official apparel partner O’Neills for the Super Rugby AU and Trans-Tasman competitions. The home jersey showcases our traditional rich blue colour, as we pay...
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Feb 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce squad for Waratahs pre-season match in Narrabri
The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 25-man squad for tomorrow night’s pre-season fixture against the New South Wales Waratahs in Narrabri. The squad features a strong mix of experience and exciting fresh talent in what will be the Reds only...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY AU SET FOR TAKE-OFF ON NEW BROADCAST HOME IN 2021
Super Rugby AU is set for 2021 take-off with Australia’s next generation of superstars on show from Friday 19 February. Rugby will be live and ad-free on its new home, Stan Sport, as well as one game a week simulcast live and free-to-air on the Nine...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRIOR TO LEAD THE FORCE IN 2021
The Western Force is delighted to announce that Ian Prior will remain captain of the club for the 2021 Super Rugby campaign. This will be the distinguished scrumhalf’s fourth season as captain after taking the reigns in 2018. With over 70 Force caps to...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Announces New Leadership Team
Following its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has appointed Brendan Morris, currently the Chief Operating...
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Jan 18, 21 •
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Comments Off on 2021 Queensland Reds Squad announced
The Queensland Reds have continued to invest in developing elite Rugby talent at Ballymore with a total of 31 players retained from last year’s program ahead of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Following a Grand Final appearance last year, the current...
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Jan 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Queensland Rugby Union partners with Rhino Rugby
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Rhino Rugby as their official ball and equipment supplier through 2022. The two-year partnership will see the Queensland Reds and other QRU programs use Rhino Rugby products such as footballs, tackle and...
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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on MICHAEL HOOPER WINS 2020 JOHN EALES MEDAL AS RUGBY AU SERIES CONCLUDES
Michael Hooper has been awarded the John Eales Medal for 2020 taking out the player-led vote with 91 points. The Wallabies captain wins back the award from Marika Koroibete who won it in 2019, making it the third time the Australian captain had won the...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on O’CONNOR TO START AT FLYHALF, HODGE SHIFTS TO FULLBACK FOR QANTAS WALLABIES
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named James O’Connor at flyhalf for the side’s final eToro Tri Nations Test of the year against Argentina at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday night. Wearing the First Nations jersey, O’Connor will return to the side...
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Nov 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on MCDONALD JONES STADIUM SOLD OUT FOR TOMORROW NIGHT’S TEST
Rugby Australia has today confirmed that Saturday’s eToro Tri Nations Test between Argentina and the Wallabies is officially a sell-out with the venue at its maximum saleable capacity. Tickets for the final two Test matches of the historic 2020 eToro Tri...
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Nov 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on SIO, TUPOU AND HANIGAN NAMED TO START FOR QANTAS WALLABIES TEST AGAINST ARGENTINA
Qantas Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to the starting XV for the side’s eToro Tri Nations showdown against Argentina in Newcastle on Saturday night. Veteran prop Scott Sio comes straight in for the injured James Slipper at loosehead...
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Nov 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 2021 announced
Super Rugby will pack twice the punch in 2021 with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) announcing today a six-week Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament which will kick off on 14 May. Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman will feature 10 Super Rugby...
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Nov 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY AU DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2021
The 2021 Super Rugby AU season draw has been confirmed with 22 games over 12 action-packed weekends, kicking off on 19 February and concluding with the Final on 8 May. The Final will be hosted by the team that finishes top of the ladder after the 10-round...
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Nov 4, 20 •
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Comments Off on Southern Hemisphere Rugby Charts New Future
In light of the dramatic changes in the sporting landscape following the global pandemic and its ongoing influence SANZAAR has revised the strategic plan that was adopted in 2018 to provide a new direction for rugby and the joint-venture organisation. The...
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
