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Feb 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Friend calls on experience for HSBC Sydney 7s
Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has named his first squad since taking the helm, backing his experienced troops for the HSBC Sydney 7s this weekend. Ed Jenkins returns to captain the side for the inaugural Sydney tournament, where the...
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Dec 4, 15 •
2013 Views •
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Comments Off on Australia’s golden girls claim Dubai crown in style
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has laid down a huge marker with the Rio 2016 Olympics on the horizon by winning the Dubai Sevens title in stunning fashion. Tim Walsh’s side lead the fledgling HSBC Women’s World Series after going...
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Nov 26, 15 •
1827 Views •
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Comments Off on Walsh names Australian Women’s Sevens squad for Dubai Sevens
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens squad for the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series opener in Dubai has been named by Head Coach Tim Walsh. Walsh has named an experienced side that sees Sharni Williams skipper the 12-strong squad. The...
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Nov 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies to embark on historic 10th Grand Slam Tour in 2016
After falling one win short of a Rugby World Cup triumph, the Qantas Wallabies will return to the northern hemisphere next Spring for a history-making shot at the ‘Grand Slam’. The Australian Rugby Union today announced a five-Test, seven-match Spring...
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Oct 31, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies fight to the end in 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
The Wallabies finished Rugby World Cup 2015 runners-up at Twickenham on Saturday, despite a gallant defensive effort against New Zealand in their fourth Rugby World Cup Final, ultimately defeated 34-17 in a match that lived up to its lofty expectations. ...
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Oct 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand vs Australia Teamsheets #RWC2015 #Final
Date: 31 October 2015 Venue:Twickenham Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen New Zealand: Starting XV 1. Joe Moody (10) 2. Dane Coles (35) 3. Owen Franks (77) 4. Brodie Retallick (46) 5. Samuel Whitelock (72) 6. Jerome Kaino...
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Oct 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies team named for Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has announced his team for the Rugby World Cup 2015 Final against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday (Sunday 3am AEDT). Scott Sio will return to the starting XV having overcome his injury that ruled him out of the...
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Oct 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Argentina Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 25 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Wallabies: 1. James Slipper 2. Stephen Moore (C) 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Kane Douglas 5. Rob Simmons 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper (VC) 8. David Pocock...
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Oct 23, 15 •
3796 Views •
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Comments Off on Pocock and Folau fit for Rugby World Cup Semi Final showdown with Argentina
David Pocock and Israel Folau will return to action for the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Final against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday 3am AEDT). Pocock and Folau have been declared fully fit for the clash after Friday’s training...
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Oct 19, 15 •
2325 Views •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Statement: Match officials’ performance review (Craig Joubert)
Photo: Getty Images Following a full review of match officials’ performance, the World Rugby match official selection committee has clarified the decision made by referee Craig Joubert to award a penalty to Australia for offside in the 78th minute of the...
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Oct 16, 15 •
2066 Views •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Scotland Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 18 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Wallabies: 1. Scott Sio (14 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (C) (99 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (60 Tests) 4. Kane Douglas (20 Tests) 5. Rob Simmons (57 Tests) 6....
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Oct 14, 15 •
4287 Views •
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Comments Off on Ireland, Australia impress, as Rugby World Cup heats up
Written by Benedict Chanakira The most exciting Rugby World Cup group stages ever. The Pool phase was full of upsets, great tries and lots of controversy from the scheduling to the incompetence and different interpretations the referees are employing in the...
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Oct 9, 15 •
1739 Views •
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Comments Off on Wales vs Australia Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 10 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 17h45 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Australia: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Will Genia, 8 David...
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Oct 6, 15 •
1825 Views •
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Comments Off on Hooper Suspended for Foul Play
The Wallabies will be without vice-captain Michael Hooper for its final pool game against Wales, after the flanker pleaded guilty to a Foul Play charge on Tuesday. Hooper was cited for a 39th minute clean out on England fullback Mike Brown, under Law 10.4,...
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Oct 3, 15 •
1607 Views •
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Comments Off on England vs Australia Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 3 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham, London Kick-off: 21h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twtter: @RugbyFifteen England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Brad Barritt, 11 Jonny May, 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Ben Morgan, 7 Chris...
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Sep 27, 15 •
1611 Views •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Uruguay Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 27 September 2015 Kick-off: 13h00 SA Time TV SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Australia: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Joe Tomane, 13 Henry Speight, 12 Matt Toomua, 11 Drew Mitchell, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Nick Phipps; 1Scott Sio, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 3 Toby...
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Sep 23, 15 •
1861 Views •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Fiji Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 23 September 2015 Kick-off: 17h45 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Australia: 15 Israel Falou; 14 Rob Horne, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper; 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Will Genia; 8 David Pocock, 7 Michael Hooper, 6...
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Aug 14, 15 •
1717 Views •
Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on TESSMANN, PRIOR AND COTTRELL TO LEAD PERTH SPIRIT
Hooker Heath Tessmann will lead a three-man captaincy group along with Ian Prior and Angus Cottrell for the Perth Spirit in this year’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). With 54 Super Rugby caps and nearly ten years of senior rugby to his name,...
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Aug 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia names Girls Rugby Sevens squad for 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games
The Australian Commonwealth Games Association is pleased to announce the Australian Girls Rugby Sevens squad nominated by the Australian Rugby Union for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in September. Coach Dale Roberson has selected an exciting squad...
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Aug 7, 15 •
1521 Views •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies and All Blacks to mark 100 years since Gallipoli ‘August Offensive’ with Bledisloe Cup tribute
Tomorrow night the Qantas Wallabies head into battle with their great rivals, the New Zealand All Blacks, with The Rugby Championship trophy on the line at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. The two teams have also united to use the occasion to mark 100 years since the...
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Aug 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs New Zealand Teamsheets #RugbyChampionships
Date: 8 August 2015 Kick-off: 12h05 CAT Venue: ANZ Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Australia: 1. Scott Sio (Brumbies – 7 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore, C (Brumbies – 94 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (Waratahs – 54 Tests) 4. Dean Mumm (Waratahs – 34 Tests)...
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Aug 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hooper and Pocock to start for Qantas Wallabies against New Zealand in Rugby Championship decider
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has announced a revamped line-up for The Rugby Championship decider and Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. For the first time in their Test careers, Michael Hooper and David...
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Aug 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD – WEEK 2 FINALS FIXTURE
The following matches have been scheduled for the second week of the Sydney Rugby Union Finals Series, including the Intrust Super Shute Shield Semi-Final matches that will be broadcast live on 7TWO each day. GRADE SATURDAY Manly Oval 1st Grade (TV) 2:40pm...
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Jul 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on SENIOR RUGBY PLAYERS ‘BELT UP’ THIS WEEKEND
RugbyWA’s Pindan Senior Grades will host the second annual ‘Belt-Up’ Round this weekend. The round, held in conjunction with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, promotes public awareness of road safety and aims to reduce the number of...
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Apr 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rugby continues to grow on the Road to 2016 Olympics in Rio
More people played Rugby in 2014 than ever before, with 687,488 participants enjoying Rugby experiences nationally, an increase of 12% compared to 2013. 241,577 of the total participants played in Rugby competitions with 5 or more games/sessions, an increase...
