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Jul 20, 23 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes SANZAAR’s new U20 competition
SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko reacted enthusiastically to the announcement made earlier on Thursday by SANZAAR that a new U20 Rugby Championship will kick off in 2024. The Championship, which will...
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Jul 20, 23 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES NAMES 34-MAN WALLABIES SQUAD FOR BLEDISLOE CUP SERIES
Head coach Eddie Jones has refined the Wallabies squad ahead of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in Melbourne (July 29) and Dunedin (August 5). A number of players have been welcomed back from the injury list from the start of the Rugby Championship, with Taniela...
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Jul 20, 23 •
3608 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bid Lizo Gqoboka farewell
The Vodacom Bulls family bids farewell to Springbok forward, Lizo Gqoboka who moves on to plie his trade at a club that will be confirmed by the player and his management team. Gqoboka joined and made his debut in the famous blue back in 2016, going on to...
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Jul 17, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUSSELL WINTER BIDS FAREWELL TO VODACOM BULLS
The Vodacom Bulls can confirm that assistant coach, Russell Winter has left the club – to join Japanesse side, the Kubota Spears – after three and half memorable seasons at the capital. Winter has been a highly valued member of the coaching team...
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Jul 6, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV
The All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. The matchday 23 is as follows (Super Rugby Club, Province)...
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Jul 6, 23 •
5281 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FOUR DEBUTANTS NAMED FOR WALLABIES TRC OPENER AGAINST SPRINGBOKS
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has named four debutants as the side looks to create history with their first ever win against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. 22-year-old Tom Hooper has been selected at blindside flanker for his first appearance in...
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Jul 5, 23 •
5931 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nche injury forces late change to Bok team to face Wallabies
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff replacing Ox Nche, who suffered an injury to his...
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Jul 4, 23 •
5934 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen leads a team featuring a core of Rugby World Cup winners and...
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Jul 4, 23 •
5096 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Nike Springbok playing jersey and Kit Collection revealed
The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new Castle Lager Rugby Championship jersey was revealed. The six-year partnership was announced in September since when the design and...
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Jun 28, 23 •
3758 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ADIDAS AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNVEIL ALL BLACKS RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023TM KIT
adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023TM kit. Packed with leading technical innovations and built upon All Blacks’ insights and testing feedback, it is designed to enable play at the highest level. The result is a jersey...
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Jun 23, 23 •
5650 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby confirmed on Thursday that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the necessary ‘birthright transfer’ requirements. The...
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Jun 22, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HISTORIC TEST MATCH BETWEEN ENGLAND AND JAPAN ANNOUNCED
The first ever Test match between England and Japan to be played in Japan will be held next year, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) have announced, in an historic occasion for the two nations. Today’s announcement marks...
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Jun 22, 23 •
4963 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby and Marker collaborate on concussion research
Saturday’s Currie Cup Premier Division Final between the Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas will complete the first phase of a unique concussion collaboration undertaken by SA Rugby, World Rugby and concussion diagnostic experts, Marker Diagnostics (Marker),...
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Jun 22, 23 •
4506 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 •
2903 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 •
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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 •
2976 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 •
3388 Views •
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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 •
6319 Views •
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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 •
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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 •
6224 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 •
6270 Views •
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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 •
6068 Views •
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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 •
6546 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 •
6742 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...
