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Jul 18, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Cup dream a reality for SA’s Shozi
She was a soccer star at school and was destined to play for her country, and this weekend Snenhlanhla Shozi will finally realise her dream of representing South Africa at the highest level on the sports field. However, it will not be with a round ball, but...
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May 4, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jam-packed National Girls Week lined up
The National Girls Week, which will be hosted at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg from 25-29 June as part of the SA Rugby Youth Weeks, will feature Under-16 and Under-18 teams battling it out at one venue in the same week in an exciting new development. The...
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Apr 15, 18 •
1327 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steep learning curve for Springbok Women’s Sevens
The Springbok Women’s Sevens could not secure that elusive first win at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday, but gained some good experience playing in a three-day tournament and in front of big crowds. The Women Boks lost to Fiji and Wales...
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Mar 26, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Eloise Webb strikes gold with Commonwealth Games selection
Nelson Mandela University’s Eloise Webb will represent South Africa in the women’s rugby sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4. She will be joined by Nadine Roos, Unathi Mali, Rights Mkhari, Zintle Mpupha, Veroeshka Grain, Zenay...
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Jan 17, 18 •
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General News, International, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Wales name 10 uncapped players in Women’s Six Nations squad
Wales Women have named a 36-player squad featuring 10 uncapped players for this year’s Women’s Six Nations. There are five potential debutantes apiece in the forwards and backs: Ospreys trio Natalia John, Amy Thomas and Cara Hope, Scarlets’ Beth Lewis...
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Sep 11, 17 •
2695 Views •
Analysis, General News, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens debuts for Mkhari, Ndawonde
Rights Mkhari and Zinhle Ndawonde will face a baptism of fire in the Rugby Africa Sevens in Tunisia on Saturday and Sunday as they make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts in the tournament that doubles up as the Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifier. ...
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Aug 5, 16 •
1584 Views •
General News, International, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Border Women look to extend unbeaten run
SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial tournament heats up Girls Youth Training Centres celebrate Women’s Day with tournaments in George and Pretoria Defending Women’s Interprovincial A Section champions, Border, will look to extend their unbeaten run to...
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Jul 24, 16 •
1418 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Border continues to set the pace in Women’s Interprovincials
Defending SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial champions, Border, continued to set the pace in the A Section of the competition this weekend as they defeated KwaZulu-Natal to remain the only unbeaten team after two rounds. Border, who secured a hat-trick of...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Australia, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Rugby women determined to continue golden form in Rio
RUGBY SEVENS: The Australian women’s rugby team that is looking to continue on their history-making run has been finalised for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The side won the nation’s first Rugby Sevens World Series in dominant fashion in May and now have...
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Jul 11, 16 •
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admin •
Comments Off on Women’s Interprovincial Competition off to solid start
The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition got off to a solid start on Saturday, with defending champions Border, Eastern Province and KwaZulu-Natal kicking off the A Section on a winning note. In the B Section, the Golden Lions and Pumas scored 50...
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Jul 7, 16 •
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Comments Off on Senior Women’s Interprovincial competition ready for kick-off
The top senior women’s provincial players will look to kick-start their season on a high note on Saturday when the A and B Sections of the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition start get underway across the country. Eastern Province will meet...
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Jul 5, 16 •
1684 Views •
Europe, General News, International, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on England Women name side to face France
England Women have named their match-day 23 for their second game in the Women’s Rugby Super Series against France on Tuesday. Following a disappointing 52-17 defeat to Canada on Friday, England have made seven changes to the starting line-up. Lauren...
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Mar 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Stand a chance to win a copy of the unrivalled ‘bible’ of the game we love courtesy of SA Rugby
South African rugby player of the year called the South African Rugby Annual “a must-have for any true supporter”. We agree. The 2016 edition is widely considered to be the finest yearbook in world rugby. In keeping with a long-standing...
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Feb 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Aussie women defeat Ireland in try fest
The world number one Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has got their three match series against Ireland off to a thrilling start, with a 26-7 victory at the HSBC Sydney 7s. Australian Head Coach Tim Walsh was happy his side got a hit out at the...
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Sep 8, 15 •
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General News, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Free State Woman’s team to face the Leopards
The Free State Woman’s team will be facing the Leopards on Saturday, 12 September in the Inter-Provincial B League Final at the BCM Stadium in East London. Kick-off is at 13:00. Free State Woman vs Leopards Saturday, 12 September BCM Stadium, East...
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Jul 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Border, WP continue strong form in Women’s Interprovincials
Defending Women’s Interprovincial champions, Border, Western Province and the Blue Bulls continued to flex their muscles in the SARU women’s Interprovincial competition this past weekend as they registered their second round of victories in as many...
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Jul 6, 15 •
1695 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Women finish second in Rugby Super Series
England Women wrapped up the Rugby Super Series with a 15-14 defeat of hosts Canada in Edmonton on Sunday, handing the Rugby World Cup champions a second place finish overall.England, who last played Canada in the World Cup final 11 months ago where they...
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Jun 17, 15 •
1942 Views •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Women’s squad announced for final round of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix
England Women have made three changes for the final round of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix in Brive this weekend (June 20-21). England, who finished third in round one in Russia on Sunday, will be led by Susie Appleby as she takes over the coaching...
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Mar 11, 15 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Taylor reaches 50 caps for Wales Women
Rachel Taylor will earn her 50th cap when she leads Wales Women out against Ireland at St Helen’s on Sunday in a side showing three changes to the starting XV which lost to France. Gemma Rowlands returns to centre in place of Robyn Wilkins which means...
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Dec 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Cheetahs Year End Awards
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Winners: • Under-19 Player of the Year 2014 – Jasper Wiese • Women’s Rugby Player of the Year 2014 – Mirriam Nthlafu • Under-21 Player of the Year 2014 – Carel-Jan Coetzee • Vodacom Cup Player of...
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Aug 9, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Women through to World Cup semi-finals after Canada draw
Maggie Alphonsi in action for England England Women 13 Canada Women 13 ENGLAND Women are through to the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a nail-biting 13-13 draw against Canada at Marcoussis, France. Nerveless centre Emily Scarratt provided...
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Aug 6, 14 •
1974 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Women beat Spain 45-5 in second WRWC match
Marlie Packer on the charge England 45-5 Spain ENGLAND Women made it two from two in Pool A at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, beating Spain 45-5. Gary Street’s side scored six tries to Spain’s one, with Kay Wilson, Danielle Waterman, Laura...
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May 10, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on EP Womens team to tackle the Blue bulls in Pretoria
The Eastern Province Women’s Rugby team will be travelling to Pretoria to play their second game of the season against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Stadium on Saturday the 10th of May 2014 at 14:40. There has been a few changes made to the team due to injuries,...
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Mar 5, 14 •
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General News, International, Six Nations, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England Women’s Squad named for Wales Six Nations clash
England’s Rochelle Clark England Women’s prop Rochelle Clark is set to earn her 90th cap on Friday when England play Wales in the penultimate round of the Six Nations, kick off 7:30pm at the Twickenham Stoop. Clark has been named in England...
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Mar 5, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Women’s preliminary RWC squad announced
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka on Tuesday announced a preliminary squad of 39 players for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup as he looks to put the building blocks in place for the international showpiece in France from August 1 to 17. The...
