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All Blacks 30 v France 0

June 15, 2013
Posted by Morné

France have selected a much stronger side, but the All Blacks are still the bookies favourite to take the series. Recent Results: 2013: New Zealand won 23-13, Auckland 2011: New Zealand won 8-7, Auckland 2011: New Zealand won 37-17, Auckland 2009: New Zealand won 39-12, Marseille 2009: New Zealand won 14-10, Wellington 2009: France...
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Japan 23 v Wales 8

June 15, 2013
Posted by Morné

Japan got desperately close a week ago – can they finally get one over a tier 1 country? Recent results: 2013: Wales won 22-18, Osaka 2007: Wales won 72-18, Cardiff (World Cup pool match) 2004: Wales won 98-0, Cardiff 2001: Wales won 53-30, Tokyo 2001: Wales won 64-10, Osaka 1999: Wales won 64-15, Cardiff...
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Plumtree gone after Super Rugby

June 11, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Sharks confirmed through a media statement that Brendan Venter will start in his new role as DOR in August also assuming the role as coach for their Currie Cup campaign in 2013.
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Plumtree’s time is up

June 11, 2013
Posted by Morné

Sharks coach John Plumtree will leave his position at the end of the season after his contract was not renewed, new chief executive officer John Smit confirmed on Tuesday.
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Sharks appoint Brendan Venter

June 11, 2013
Posted by Morné

Former Springbok centre Brendan Venter has been appointed as Director of Rugby at the Sharks.
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Kiwis demanding better IRB deal

May 12, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

NZ players are pushing the IRB for a shorter, integrated global season and strike action remains in their armoury as a last resort.
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Deans to sideline Cooper for Lions series

April 10, 2013
Posted by Morné

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans appears set to overlook Quade Cooper for the upcoming British and Irish Lions series with James O’Connor favoured to play five-eighth.
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Lions cancel US tour

April 5, 2013
Posted by Morné

Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America.
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Sarries to play SA Barbarians in May

March 29, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Saracens website reported that the South African Barbarians will play against the London club on May the 16th in London with some of the proceeds going to the Chris Burger/Petro Jackson fund. The match will take place at the Honourable Artillery Company, in the heart of the City of London. Nigel Wray, chairman,...
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Beale quits rugby ‘indefinitely’

March 28, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

Troubled Wallaby star Kurtley Beale has agreed to stand down indefinitely and has been fined an undisclosed sum after punching two of his Melbourne Rebels team-mates, the Australian Rugby Union said on Thursday.
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Rebels sent home in disgrace

March 24, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been accused of punching his team-mate Cooper Vuna and both have been sent home following the Rebels’ record 64-7 Super Rugby loss to the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
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Wynand Claassen’s son in Frog squad

February 11, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

South African-born flanker Antonie Claassen on Monday was called up for the 23-strong French squad to prepare for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on February 23.
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Olympic gold may lure Kiwis

February 6, 2013
Posted by Boertjie

All Black Liam Messam is considering switching to Sevens rugby as the chance to win Olympic gold threatens to lure players from the 15-a-side ranks for the 2016 Rio Games.
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Russian team for Lions Challenge

January 18, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Golden Lions Rugby Union, on behalf of Rugby Union Russia, would like to announce the 23-man Russian Bears outfit that will face the MTN Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. Kick-off is at 19h00 and the match will be televised live on Supersport 1.
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Lions team for Russia

January 17, 2013
Posted by Morné

MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced the following team to take on the Russian Bears in the inaugural Lions Challenge match this Saturday at Ellis Park. Kick-off is at 19h00.
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Lions confirm squad for Challenge series

January 15, 2013
Posted by Morné

The Lions released the names of 35 players that will make up their squad to compete in the Lions Challenge Series starting this weekend against Russia.
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All Blacks’ strange sponsor

December 30, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The signing of AIG to be jersey sponsor was a coup, but many fans don’t like it.
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EP Kings CEO resigns

December 11, 2012
Posted by Morné

EP Rugby CEO, Mr Anele Pamba, has resigned from his post with immediate effect. This news has come as a tremendous shock to the staff and Executive of EP Rugby.
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Jake White has a dream

December 9, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Jake White has made no secret of the fact that he would jump at the opportunity to take charge of Australia’s national team.
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All Blacks looking ‘old and weary’

December 3, 2012
Posted by Morné

New Zealand rugby pundits on Monday blamed tiredness at the end of a long season for the All Blacks’ shock loss to England, also suggesting over-confidence contributed to the defeat.
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Hore gets slap on the wrist

November 28, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Disgraced All Black hooker Andrew Hore received to what amounted to no more than a slap on the wrist for his unprovoked attack on a Welsh player.
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Lions announce the ‘Lions Challenge’

November 27, 2012
Posted by Morné

Despite not playing Super Rugby, the Lions will have no shortage of game time next season after their 2013 fixture list was revealed on Tuesday.
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Wales 19, Samoa 26

November 16, 2012
Posted by Morné

Wales take on the dangerous Samoa tonight in Cardiff with the hope of rectifying their disappointing loss against Argentina last week.
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Australia 18, All Blacks 18

October 20, 2012
Posted by Morné

Rugby365 said Australia needs the perfect game… I reckon they need a miracle as the All Blacks march to the most consecutive test wins record.
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Why so many Wobblies injured?

October 1, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The question must now be asked why Australia is losing so many more players through injury than its two regular adversaries, who take part in the same tournaments?
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Setbacks for Boks, OZmob

September 28, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The Springboks have suffered a double late blow ahead of their Test against Australia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
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ARU statement on Quade Cooper

September 28, 2012
Posted by Morné

Australian Rugby Union has released a statement following Quade Cooper’s comments on the rugby show, The Rugby Club.
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Cooper calls Wallaby camp ‘toxic’

September 23, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Injured Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has spoken out against the ‘toxic’ environment under coach Robbie Deans and has hinted at a switch to Rugby League.
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