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Jul 22, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on POWERFUL PROP RETURNS TO THE FORCE
The Western Force is thrilled to welcome Harry Lloyd back to the club after joining from the ACT Brumbies on a one-year deal. Having spent two years with the Force in 2018 and 2019, making six appearances in the Global Rapid Rugby competition and 24...
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Jul 22, 21 •
988 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to play central rivals
The Cell C Sharks and central rivals, Toyota Cheetahs, will meet in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon after a protracted delay in Carling Currie Cup action. Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has something of a balancing act to negotiate with player...
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Jul 22, 21 •
1329 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blitzboks upbeat as Olympic Games kick off in Tokyo
They are still in Kagoshima, a one-hour flight south of Tokyo, but after two training sessions and some live Olympic action on local television, there is no doubt in the minds of the Springbok Sevens squad that the Olympic Games are real. The 2020 Olympics...
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Jul 21, 21 •
3876 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, Europe, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LIONS TEAM TO FACE SPRINGBOKS FOR FIRST TEST
British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side for the first Test against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday 24 July (kick off 5pm BST). Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will skipper the Lions having...
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Jul 21, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on First Black Ferns fixtures for 2021 secured
International women’s rugby will return to New Zealand in September with a two-Test series against Australia confirmed today. The O’Reilly Cup will be up for grabs when the Black Ferns host Australia in Christchurch on 26 September before a tantalising...
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Jul 21, 21 •
1256 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Major deal as Patrick Tuipulotu signs with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues until 2025
All Blacks lock and Sky Super Rugby Trans Tasman-winning Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has inked a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues, which will see him leave for a playing sabbatical in Japan before returning home. 28-year-old Tuipulotu,...
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Jul 20, 21 •
1091 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens back on training field
The Springbok Sevens team finally stepped onto the field at Shiranami Stadium in Kagoshima on Tuesday, a week later than anticipated, but still in high spirits and energy. The South Africans had a number of setbacks since arriving in Japan a week ago, but...
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Jul 20, 21 •
3742 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Castle Lager Lions Series to continue in Cape Town
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Castle Lager Lions Series in Cape Town. The Series was scheduled to return to Gauteng following the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday. However,...
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS ANNOUNCE A KZN RELIEF CAMPAIGN THAT HAS STARTED WITH A R1 MILLION CONTRIBUTION
While KwaZulu-Natal has been devastated by the recent civil unrest, the outpouring of generosity and the commitment to work together to rebuild the province has been nothing short of inspirational. To this end, The Sharks, through the generosity of our...
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Jul 20, 21 •
1097 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Several changes to the Sigma Lions for the Tafel Lager Griquas
Sigma Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made several changes to the side that will host the Tafel Lager Griquas at Emirates Airline Park on Wednesday afternoon. The front row sees Sti Sithole, Jaco Visagie and Jannie du Plessis all get their first start of...
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Jul 20, 21 •
3971 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Milestone for Pollard as Boks name experienced side for Lions opener
Handré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals between the two sides in the Castle Lager Lions Series....
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Jul 20, 21 •
847 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rescheduled Women’s First Division Final locked in
The Mastercard Golden Lions will defend the Women’s First Division title they won in 2019 against Free State in Johannesburg on Saturday, after the final had to be postponed last week. The match will now take place at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, with...
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Jul 20, 21 •
842 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England to play Tonga in November
England will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium this November. The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’ side will host this autumn. England will open against Tonga on Saturday 6 November (3.15pm KO). They will then play Australia on...
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Jul 20, 21 •
3946 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SPORT INSIGHT Launches Rugby Tour Quiz with Rugby Legends
A quiz series geared at testing your rugby knowledge while having some fun with family and friends. The SPORTS INSIGHT Quiz is a virtual event, which will be hosted on the Zoom App, ticking all the above-mentioned boxes and will be sure to test your rugby...
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Jul 20, 21 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright and Angus Scott-Young re-sign with St.George Queensland Reds through 2022
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today confirmed club captain Liam Wright and defensive workhorse Angus Scott-Young have secured their future with the St.George Queensland Reds for next season. After both brought up their 50th caps for Queensland this...
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Jul 19, 21 •
844 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Cell C Shark vs Vodacom Bulls cancelled
The Carling Currie Cup match between the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, scheduled to be played in Durban on Wednesday evening has been cancelled due to safety concerns. SA Rugby today confirmed that the much-anticipated clash between the Cell C Sharks and...
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Jul 19, 21 •
2342 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #10
The Carling Currie Cup returns with a bang on Wednesday, with a double-header of Premier Division action scheduled as the halfway mark of the competition comes into view, while the match scheduled for Durban has been cancelled. The table-topping New Nation...
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Jul 19, 21 •
1006 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. The 36-strong squad is as follows: (Age, Sky Super Rugby club,...
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Jul 13, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES FALL TO FRANCE IN A NARROW LOSS AT AAMI PARK
The Wallabies have fallen to France in another epic encounter at AAMI Park in Melbourne, setting up for a winner-takes-all final at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday. In front of a capacity crowd, it was a battle of the boot with Noah Lolesio and Melvyn Jaminet...
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Jul 12, 21 •
4903 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Club and amateur rugby still suspended
All club and amateur rugby remain suspended after the national government’s announcement on Sunday 11 July that the adjusted level four lockdown will continue for another two weeks. SA Rugby last month commended its 14 member unions for proactively...
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Jul 12, 21 •
2478 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Am captains strong SA ‘A’ line up against British & Irish Lion
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager Lions Series match at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday....
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Jul 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on PRO14 RUGBY THANKS GUINNESS FOR SEVEN YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
As PRO14 Rugby prepares to become the United Rugby Championship we wish to thank Guinness and all of our colleagues at Diageo for seven years of unparalleled support of the league as title partners. Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said:...
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Jul 11, 21 •
2289 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Springboks resume training on Sunday
The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Castle Lager Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field. All the players and...
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Jul 9, 21 •
1056 Views •
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Comments Off on Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. “I love this team, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve on and off...
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Jul 9, 21 •
2302 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to take on the British & Irish Lions
It will be a case of history writing itself when the Cell C Sharks take on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday at 6pm at Loftus Versfeld, three days after facing the same team on Wednesday evening. Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has had a taste...