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Oct 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Pack trio wins starting call-up for Boks’ must-win clash
Front rowers Tendai Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi, as well as Lood de Jager (lock) have been promoted to the Springboks’ ‘senior’ starting pack for Friday’s must-win Rugby World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka. The inclusion of the three tight...
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Sep 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for RWC2019 match against Canada
The All Blacks team to play Canada in their second Rugby World Cup Pool Play Test on Wednesday 2 October at Oita Stadium, Oita, has been named (Kick-off: 7.15PM, 11.15PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets): Atu Moli (2) Liam...
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Sep 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES COMEBACK BID FALLS SHORT IN NARROW DEFEAT TO WALES IN TOKYO
Wallabies v WalesRugby World Cup 2019Pool D, Tokyo Stadium, TokyoSunday 29 September 2019 The Wallabies have fallen to a narrow 25-29 Pool D defeat at the hands of Wales in their second Rugby World Cup 2019 clash in Tokyo on Sunday. The men in gold battled...
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Sep 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Strong statement from Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 opener
The Toyota Cheetahs made a strong statement in their season-opening Guinness PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on Friday, as they powered their way to a big 48-14 victory, but despite putting up a good fight, Isuzu Southern Kings came...
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Sep 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mission Accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job
South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday. Erasmus gave his team a qualified pass mark in the nine-tries-to-nil victory – the...
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Sep 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP to host Vodacom Bulls in U19 Champs final
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will contest the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Provincial Championship in Cape Town next week after they progressed to the decider by winning the Coastal and Inland Sections respectively. It was tight at the...
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Sep 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 draw but advance to the SA Rugby U19 Championship final
The Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 drew 27-27 (half-time 10-19) with the Xerox Golden Lions U19 in the SA Rugby U19 Championship Inland Section final at Emirates Airline Park on Friday afternoon. The Inland Section final proved to be a test of character as the...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women keen to get off to a winning start against Scotland
Springbok Women’s captain and prop Babalwa Latsha said her team learned valuable lessons in their defeat against Spain last week and are determined to improve on their performance against Scotland as they look to get their two-match series off to a winning...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED FOR WORLD CUP CLASH WITH WALES IN TOKYO
Wallabies team to play Wales at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo on Sunday 29 September, 4.45pm JST Scott Sio (60 Tests) Tolu Latu (16 Tests) Allan Alaalatoa (34 Tests) Izack Rodda (22 Tests) Rory Arnold (23 Tests) David Pocock (79 Tests) Michael Hooper (c) (96 Tests)...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland take Iqhawe Week honours at home
It was a rewarding day for Boland on the final day of the Iqhawe Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday, as they delivered a scintillating performance against Griquas in the final match of the tournament for a 29-10 victory and top honours in front of their home...
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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer retains core group for Scotland Tests
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer kept faith in the core of the squad that faced Spain last weekend for their two Test series against Scotland in Cape Town next week, with the coach naming only two new players in the 24-member squad. Anacadia...
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Sep 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland and Griquas to battle it out for Iqhawe Week crown
Boland and Griquas will battle it for top honours in the Iqhawe Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday after finishing the second round of matches on Tuesday among four unbeaten teams. The other two undefeated sides in the development tournament for Under-15...
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Sep 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Official All Blacks Store opens in Christchurch
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) opened the doors to an Official All Blacks Store at Christchurch Airport today. Operated in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail, the addition of the Christchurch store comes 18 months after NZR’s successful entry into the...
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Sep 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on Qawe twins tackle their first national women’s rugby tour together
Twins Chuma and Chumisa Qawe do not only share a special bond off the rugby field, they have also become inseparable on the field, where they have made a good impact as a duo in a series of big matches this year and with the national women’s squad currently...
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Sep 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES TEAM CONFIRMED FOR WORLD CUP OPENER AGAINST FIJI IN SAPPORO
Wallabies team to play Fiji at Sapporo Dome, Sapporo on Saturday 21 September, 1.45pm JST Scott Sio (59 Tests) Tolu Latu (15 Tests) Allan Alaalatoa (33 Tests) Izack Rodda (21 Tests) Rory Arnold (22 Tests) David Pocock (78 Tests) Michael Hooper (c) (95 Tests)...
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Sep 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for RWC2019 opener against South Africa
The All Blacks team to play South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup Test on Saturday September 21 at International Stadium, Yokohama has been named (Kick off: 6.45PM, 9.45PM NZT)The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets) Joe Moody (41)...
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Sep 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Latsha: Bok Women excited to take the field against Spain
Babalwa Latsha said the Springbok Women were ready to measure the progress they have made as a team since the 2021 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Gauteng in August as the clock winds down to Saturday’s Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch....
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Sep 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springboks unchanged for Rugby World Cup kick off
The Springboks will field an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup for their opening match of the 2019 version in Yokohama on Saturday (kick-off at 11h45 SA time). Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, on Wednesday named the same...
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Sep 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kama: Springbok Women ready to switch to match mode
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Lungisa Kama said on Tuesday his team were ready to switch into match mode as their preparations intensify in the build-up to of Saturday’s Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch, which marks the first of...
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Sep 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Zinhle Ndawonde: fighting fires, making tackles and scoring tries
Springbok Women’s vice-captain Zinhle Ndawonde has not only made a mark on the rugby field in the last few years with her strong personality and physical presence, she also makes a significant difference off the field as a firefighter. The dynamic centre...
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Sep 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Myners takes positives from Spain XV defeat
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners was disappointed with his team’s 17-5 defeat against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he focused on the positives after a number of young players put up their hands at...
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Sep 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women name exciting young mix for Spain encounter
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners named an exciting group of young players for their match against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, with five Springbok Women’s players forming the spine of the team. The side,...
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Sep 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Du Randt to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Former Springbok prop and dual Rugby World Cup winner Os du Randt is one of six legends who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November, the day following the Rugby World Cup 2019 final. World Rugby has...
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Sep 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Luke Jacobson to miss Rugby World Cup 2019
All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson is to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan, after suffering a delayed onset of concussion, it was announced today. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said the 22-year-old had not presented with any signs of concussion after...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Powell to tweak and experiment at Oktoberfest7s in Germany
Neil Powell named a strong and experienced South African side to travel to Germany next week for the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on 21-22 September. Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead a team laden with players that represented their country in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens...