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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springboks rotate for African ‘derby’
The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s must-win cross-border battle with northern neighbours Namibia, making 13 changes to the starting line-up that appeared in the opening Rugby World Cup clash with New Zealand. Rassie Erasmus, director of...
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Sep 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on England team to play USA Rugby
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play USA Rugby in England’s second pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe, Tokyo (KO 7:45pm local time, 11:45am UK time, live on ITV). George Ford will captain England following the team’s 35-3...
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Sep 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on England team to play Tonga
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in the opening pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Sapporo, Japan (KO 1945 local time, 1145 UK time live on ITV Sport). Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside centre with George Ford...
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Sep 19, 19 •
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Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
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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Shaun Liddle •
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 9, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Trevor Nyakane update
Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday. The tighthead prop sprained a knee during the 41-7 victory over...
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Aug 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 IN JAPAN
Wallabies squad for 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) ForwardsAllan Alaalatoa (34 Tests, Brumbies, 25)*Rory Arnold (22 Tests , Brumbies, 29)*Adam Coleman (33 Tests, Melbourne Rebels, 28)*Jack Dempsey (11 Tests, NSW...
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Aug 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok squad assemble in Bloemfontein for RWC training camp
The Springbok training squad of 36 players assembled in Bloemfontein on Sunday for a four-day Rugby World Cup camp in Bloemfontein as part of the Boks’ preparations for the global tournament which starts next month in Japan. The group consists of players...
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Aug 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on “It’s nice to learn when you’re winning” – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus breathed a sigh of relief and confirmed that his 2019 Springbok squad continued on a trajectory of progress following a 24-18 victory over Argentina in a Castle Lager Incoming Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Sbu Nkosi scored...
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Jul 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 38 players for England’s third official Rugby World Cup training camp in Treviso, Italy (22 July until 2 August). The squad will fly this afternoon from London to spend 12 days in Italy for a heat camp to help...
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Jul 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springboks get French-English double at Rugby World Cup
The Springboks’ pool matches at the Rugby World Cup will be handled exclusively by French and English referees, World Rugby’s appointment schedule revealed on Friday. Two Frenchmen and two Englishmen will be in charge of South Africa’s four Pool B...
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Jul 1, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on adidas and New Zealand Rugby launch stunning new jersey for Rugby World Cup
*Designed by Y-3 label headed by legendaryJapanese designer Yohji Yamamoto * Cutting-edge design meets high-tech sports performance in iconic jersey, inspired by Maori and Japanese cultures Monday 1st July 2019 – adidas and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women to battle for World Cup spot in August
The Springbok Women will battle it out for a place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in August when they face Kenya, Madagascar and Uganda in the Women’s Cup in Gauteng, which serves as the qualifier for the international spectacle. The...
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Jul 20, 18 •
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General News, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens prepared for World Cup defence
One day out from the kick off of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, All Blacks Sevens captain Tim Mikkelson and Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Goss have declared their teams ready to defend their titles. Aiming to take back-to-back titles for the first time in...
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Mar 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on NSW STADIUMS REDEVELOPMENT CRUCIAL FOR AUSTRALIA’S RUGBY WORLD CUP BIDS
Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle has today reaffirmed Rugby Australia’s support for the NSW Government’s Sydney stadiums redevelopment plan. Rugby Australia announced its intentions last December to bid for the hosting rights for the next...
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Oct 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on “It was a great day for South Africa”
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the Springboks’ second Rugby World Cup final victory, beating England, 15-6, in Paris to become only the second team in history to win the Webb Ellis Cup twice. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, said on Friday...
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May 19, 17 •
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Comments Off on Germans Blend Experience And Youth For Kenya Tour
Germany has selected a blend of youth and experience for their test match away to Kenya in Nairobi on Saturday 27 May 2017. Head Coach Kobus Potgieter, speaking to the official German Rugby Union website http://www.rugby-verband.de said, “ We will...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Changes to Springbok 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup kick-off times announced
The Springboks will play all four of their 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup pool fixtures in England at 16h45 following an announcement by Rugby World Cup Limited and England Rugby 2015 Limited on Friday that amendments had been made to the match times. These...
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Apr 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on WRWC fixture dates and times released
The Springbok Women will open their 2014 IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign on August 1 against Australia, followed by matches against hosts, France, on August 5 and Wales on August 9 in the pool stages of the international showpiece. The Springbok Women...
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Sep 20, 11 •
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Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia
Thursday, 22 September at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Please find below a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Auckland on Thursday. South Africa and Namibia have met only once before. South Africa won the...
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Sep 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok injury update
Heinrich Brussow caught on camera by Denese Lups/Rugby15 Springbok injury update Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Tuesday that he had only one injury concern for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. Lock...
