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  • All Blacks Sevens Team for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    Feb 3, 17 • 1154 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens Team for HSBC Sydney Sevens

    The Tasman duo of Trael Joass and Andrew Knewstubb will get their starting caps for the All Blacks Sevens in the fourth leg of 2016/17 HSBC World Series in Sydney this weekend. Isaac Te Tamaki and Tone Ng Shiu will be the travelling reserves, with the rest of...

  • Emirates Lions side to play in warm-up

    Feb 2, 17 • 1577 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions side to play in warm-up

    Ross Cronjé will lead an Emirates Lions side which shows a blend of youth and experience against the SupaBaabaas at Wits on Saturday 4 February at 15:00. The Lions have picked a squad of 28 for this warm-up which includes some senior and some very junior...

  • Wales team to face Italy

    Feb 2, 17 • 2479 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Wales team to face Italy

    Wales have made five changes to the side that beat South Africa last November for their opening 2017 RBS 6 Nations game against Italy on Sunday (KO 15:00 local, live on ITV & S4C). Rhys Webb, Nicky Smith, Samson Lee, Jake Ball and Sam Warburton all come...

  • Three debutants named for Sydney Sevens

    Feb 2, 17 • 983 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Three debutants named for Sydney Sevens

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens coach Andy Friend has named three debutants in his team ahead of this weekend’s World Series event in Sydney (4-5 February). Liam McNamara, Brandon Quinn and Lachlan Anderson will all pull on the Gold jersey for the first...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup

    Feb 2, 17 • 1259 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to face Highlanders in Farmlands Cup

    The BNZ Crusaders kick off their 2017 pre-season matches with the second annual Farmlands Cup fixture this Saturday.  They will take on the Pulse Energy Highlanders at the Darfield Rugby Club, which has had a grandstand erected to seat the crowd expected on...

  • Fresh talent & experience for opener against Ireland Women

    Feb 2, 17 • 1136 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Fresh talent & experience for opener against Ireland Women

    Scotland Women Head Coach Shade Munro has named his side to play Ireland in the opening game of the Women’s Six Nations on Friday 3 February (kick-off 6.35pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Captain Lisa Martin will start at inside-centre alongside...

  • Red Roses squad named for 2017 Six Nations opener against France

    Feb 1, 17 • 1029 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses squad named for 2017 Six Nations opener against France

    England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for their opening game of the 2017 Six Nations against France. The Red Roses get their championship underway immediately after the men at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 4 February, kicking...

  • Scotland U20 side named for Six Nations opener

    Feb 1, 17 • 997 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Scotland U20 side named for Six Nations opener

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has named his Scotland U20 side to play their Irish counterparts in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, this Friday (3 February) at Broadwood Stadium (kick-off 8.30pm) – live on Scottish Rugby TV. Of the 23-man squad...

  • Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20

    Feb 1, 17 • 1019 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20

    The Ireland Under-20 Team (sponsored by PWC) to play Scotland Under-20’s in their opening round of the 2017 Six Nations has been named. A new look under-20 side sees just two players previously capped at this level named in the side, out a half, Johnny...

  • Force announce Brisbane Global Rugby Tens squad

    Feb 1, 17 • 1198 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Force announce Brisbane Global Rugby Tens squad

    The Road Safety Western Force has today announced the squad to compete in the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium on 11 and 12 February. Headlining the Force squad for the tournament is Wallaby duo Tatafu Polota-Nau and Luke Morahan, while Brisbane...

  • RBS 6 Nations: England Rugby squad update ahead of France Test

    Feb 1, 17 • 1142 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RBS 6 Nations: England Rugby squad update ahead of France Test

    25 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s opening RBS 6 Nations fixture against France at Twickenham Stadium. George Kruis (Saracens) will go for a further medical assessment tomorrow morning  (Wednesday 1 Feb) to determine the...

  • Kenya Simbas Provisional Training Squad Announced

    Feb 1, 17 • 2106 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Kenya Simbas Provisional Training Squad Announced

    The Kenya Rugby Union has named a 60 man provisional Kenya Simbas squad ahead of its 2017 international fixtures. The squad will be further whittled down after a session at the RFUEA Ground on Sunday 5 February 2017. Forwards: Oscar Simiyu (KCB), Anthony...

  • Ireland Women’s side named for opening Six Nations game against Scotland

    Jan 31, 17 • 1904 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Women’s side named for opening Six Nations game against Scotland

    Ireland Women’s Head Coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland Women’s team, sponsored by Aon, to face Scotland on Friday evening at the Broadway Stadium in Glasgow. There are five uncapped players named in the 23, with Railway Union’s Ailsa...

  • BNZ Crusaders name squad for Brisbane Global Tens

    Jan 31, 17 • 1182 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders name squad for Brisbane Global Tens

    The BNZ Crusaders have named a strong side to contest the inaugural Brisbane Global Tens competition on 11 and 12 February. All Black Seta Tamanivalu and fellow international Digby Ioane have been named in the squad, while Israel Dagg will travel with the...

  • St.George Queensland Reds squad for Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    Jan 27, 17 • 1119 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds squad for Brisbane Global Rugby Tens

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their 26-man squad for the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens, which will be the side’s first hit out in 2017. The squad features five capped Wallabies, 20 players with previous Super Rugby experience and six...

  • Powell looking for consistency in Wellington

    Jan 27, 17 • 1031 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Powell looking for consistency in Wellington

    Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, will be highlighting the importance of consistency in performance and some early rhythm in the performances of the Blitzboks at the HSBC Wellington Sevens on Saturday. South Africa face Japan, Australia and Fiji is a very...

  • Experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad selected for Sydney

    Jan 27, 17 • 1082 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad selected for Sydney

    Invercargill teenager Alena Saili is the only new cap in an experienced Black Ferns Sevens squad selected for the Sydney round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series next week. The team is (*new cap): Sarah Goss (captain) Michaela Blyde Kelly Brazier...

  • Ireland Women’s Squad announced for 2017 Women’s Six Nations

    Jan 26, 17 • 2030 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Women’s Squad announced for 2017 Women’s Six Nations

    Head Coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland Women’s squad, sponsored by Aon, for the Women’s Six Nations Championship 2017. The side includes five uncapped players – up front props Ilse Van Staden (Cooke and Ulster) and Ciara O’Connor...

  • DHL Stormers touring squad to Zimbabwe

    Jan 26, 17 • 1428 Views • General News • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad to Zimbabwe

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 35-man touring squad for the trip to Zimbabwe this weekend. The extended squad will face the Toyota Cheetahs in their first warm-up game of the year in Harare on Saturday, with kick-off at 15h15. The pre-season...

  • England U20 Six Nations Squad Update

    Jan 25, 17 • 1066 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England U20 Six Nations Squad Update

    England Under 20 has made four changes to their 32-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) ahead of the 2017 Six Nations. Tom Parton (London Irish), Jake Pope (Sale Sharks) and Alex Seville (Gloucester Rugby) come into the squad as injury replacements for Ralph...

  • Australia’s Women’s Sevens named for Sydney 7s

    Jan 25, 17 • 1101 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Australia’s Women’s Sevens named for Sydney 7s

    Olympic Gold Medalists Ellia Green and Evania Pelite have been named in the Qantas Australian Women’s team to run out at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Friday, February 3 for the inaugural women’s leg of the HSBC Sydney 7s. The two...

  • Lions XV travel squad to Harare (Zimbabwe)

    Jan 24, 17 • 1804 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Lions XV travel squad to Harare (Zimbabwe)

      The Lions XV that will travel to Harare, Zimbabwe for a warm-up match against the Bulls on Saturday 28 January is:   Baard Le Roux Brits Ruan Cilliers Jean-Luc Davids Ashlon De Wee Bobby Dyamani Hacjivah Du Preez JP Gordon Dean Jacobs Wiehan Janse...

  • Ireland U20 Squad for Opening Rounds of the U20 Six Nations 2017

    Jan 24, 17 • 2134 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland U20 Squad for Opening Rounds of the U20 Six Nations 2017

    The Ireland U20 squad, sponsored by PwC has been named by Head Coach Nigel Carolan for the opening rounds of the U20 Six Nations Championship 2017. The 32 man squad features three players from last year’s campaign.Corinthians and Connacht lock Cillian...

  • England Women name squad for Sydney Sevens

    Jan 24, 17 • 1706 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Women name squad for Sydney Sevens

    James Bailey has made two changes to the England Women Sevens squad which travels to Sydney tomorrow for the second leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series. 19-year-olds Rachael Woosey and Chantelle Miell, Bristol’s top points scorer of the...

  • Two debutants named for Wellington Sevens

    Jan 24, 17 • 1254 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Two debutants named for Wellington Sevens

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens coach Andy Friend has named two new faces for this weekend’s World Series event in Wellington (28-29 January). Queenslander Tate McDermott and Sydneysider Dylan Pietsch will make their debuts for Australia, as two of five...