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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...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women excited about Spanish challenge
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select Women and the Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and said they were looking forward to seeing the...
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Sep 10, 19 •
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Sep 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Early kick-off times for fans as Investec Super Rugby celebrates 25th year
• 2020 draw for 25th year of competition released• New Zealand kick-off times moved to 7.05pm for Friday, Saturday matches• Eight fan-friendly New Zealand daytime kick offs scheduled for 4.45pm• Investec Super Rugby planning 25th year celebrations•...
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Sep 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on 2020 Super Rugby Match Schedule
The 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while later the same evening the Brumbies will host the Reds at GIO...
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Sep 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds 2020 Super Rugby fixtures announced
Snapshot of St.George Queensland Reds 2020 Super Rugby regular season • 16 matches• Eight home and eight away matches• Two home matches on a Friday night, five home matches on a Saturday night and one home match on a Sunday afternoon• Earlier...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby sign Jed Holloway on short-term deal
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the short-term signing of Australian forward Jed Holloway. An experienced and integral member of the Waratahs squad, Holloway has made 52 Super Rugby appearances and is known for his work-rate and strong ball-carrying...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Victory Parade
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking the Currie Cup trophy on a Victory Parade through the streets of Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 10 September. The parade consisting of two busses, with players and staff, the Harley Davidsons and other officials will...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province crowned queens yet again at City Park
DHL Western Province claimed a third consecutive SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial A-Section title in searing heat at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday, beating Border 38-32 in a dramatic final. The Capetonians had to fight back three times during the match...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mark Robinson appointed New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive
Former All Black, New Zealand Rugby director, World Rugby Councillor and businessman Mark Robinson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board Chair Brent Impey announced Robinson’s appointment following an...
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Sep 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Phakisa Pumas retain Currie Cup Premier Division status
The Phakisa Pumas retained their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2020 as they raced away in the second half against the Down Touch Griffons for a 49-5 victory at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday night. The first half was hard-fought as...
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Sep 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on WPRFU pays tribute to Chester Williams
There will be a minute’s silence held before all rugby games in the Western Cape this weekend as the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) pays tribute to Springbok and DHL Western Province legend Chester Williams, who sadly passed away on...
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Sep 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Chester Williams mourned from Japan
A shocked Springbok squad awoke to the news of the passing of Chester Williams, the 1995 Rugby World Cup winner on Saturday, as they continued their own World Cup journey in Japan. “This was horrible news to wake up to this morning,” said Rassie Erasmus,...
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Sep 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions
The 2019 Currie Cup final is in Bloemfontein! The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions on Saturday, 7 September 2019 in the Currie Cup final at 17:00 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Gates open at 12:00 and the days kicks off with...
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Sep 6, 19 •
1961 Views •
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Comments Off on RIP Chester Williams (1970 to 2019)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, reacted with shock and disbelief when the news of the death of former Springbok wing and Blitzboks captain and coach Chester Williams surfaced on Friday afternoon. Williams was a star of the Springboks’ Rugby World...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play Tonga
The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. (Kick off: 2.35PM) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets, * is uncapped): Joe Moody (40) Codie Taylor (44) Nepo Laulala (19)...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP Women aiming for perfect season
DHL Western Province will be looking to make it an unbeaten season and their third straight national title when they face Border in the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial final at City Park on Saturday. Having won the last two years against the same opponents...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Currie Cup final
The Xerox Golden Lions team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final, brought to you by DirectAxis, shows one change from last week with Sti Sithole losing out due to a torn calf muscle sustained during training on Thursday. Dylan Smith...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi: “It’s good to be back”
Siya Kolisi returns to lead the Springbok team for the first time in nine months on Friday, with the eyes of not only South Africa but the Japanese nation on him and the Boks. A media contingent four times the size of one that would attend a captain’s press...
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Sep 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer welcomes new players for Spain tour
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer has included six uncapped players in his squad for their Test against Spain, and young group of nine players that will form the core of the SA Invitational XV for their matches against a touring Spanish team in...
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Sep 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Jones names England team to play Italy in Newcastle
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play in the Quilter International against Italy on Friday at St James’ Park in Newcastle (KO 1945 live on Sky Sports). A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside centre...
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Sep 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO PLAY SAMOA AT BANKWEST STADIUM
Qantas Wallabies team to play Samoa at Bankwest Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 7 September, 7.30pm AEST James Slipper (90 Tests) Jordan Uelese (3 Tests) Sekope Kepu (105 Tests) Rob Simmons (97 Tests) Adam Coleman (33 Tests) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (15 Tests) David...
