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RUGBY

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/ 6 February 2012

Wales’ Gatland plans to keep it simple

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team must keep things simple if they are to progress to being an outstanding team against Scotland.

By Pirate Irwin
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/ 4 February 2012

New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over Fiji

A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coach
Article
/ 26 January 2012

Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coach

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield could come out of retirement — but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.

By Staff Reporter
Burger leads attack against the Lions
Article
/ 24 January 2012

Burger leads attack against the Lions

Schalk Burger will captain the Stormers in Friday’s Super Rugby warm-up clash against the Lions at Newlands.

By Staff Reporter
NZ’s Ripia leaves Western Force amid theft scandal
Article
/ 11 January 2012

NZ’s Ripia leaves Western Force amid theft scandal

New Zealand rugby player Willie Ripia has resigned from Australia’s Western Force Super 15 club after he was allegedly caught stealing from teammates.

By Staff Reporter
NZ enjoy the limelight after 24 years of struggle
Article
/ 29 December 2011

NZ enjoy the limelight after 24 years of struggle

After 24 years of stumbles, disappointments and plain old chokes, New Zealand finally lived up to its billing as world rugby’s premier side in 2011.

By Steve McMorran
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Article
/ 24 December 2011

Michalak to take on scrumhalf role at Toulon

Sharks flyhalf Frederic Michalak has reached a verbal agreement on a three-year contract to play for Toulon.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 December 2011

England’s Jonny Wilkinson retires from international rugby

England’s record points scorer Jonny Wilkinson has announced his retirement from international rugby, adding he would remain at French club Toulon.

By Julian Guyer
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Article
/ 10 December 2011

Blitzbokke cruise into Sevens quarterfinals

Thanks to three convincing performances at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, the SA Sevens team stormed into the quarterfinals.

By Staff Reporter
McCaw lifts lid on ‘filthy’ World Cup final
Article
/ 6 December 2011

McCaw lifts lid on ‘filthy’ World Cup final

New Zealand’s rugby skipper Richie McCaw has lifted the lid on the World Cup final, breaking his silence over an alleged eye-gouging incident.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 30 November 2011

‘Scapegoat’ Tindall slams Rugby Football Union

Mike Tindall says he was made into a the scapegoat for England’s dismal World Cup performance after news he had been reinstated to the squad.

By Julian Guyer
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/ 26 November 2011

Fiji wins Gold Coast Sevens

Fiji rallied from 12-7 down at halftime to beat reigning world champion New Zealand 26-12 in the final of the Gold Coast Sevens.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 November 2011

English rugby’s brand can still recover

The shrapnel from English rugby’s explosive self-destruction still has some time to settle but no permanent damage has been done to the team’s image.

By Ossian Shine
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/ 23 November 2011

All eyes on Bok top job

Appointing a new coach for the Springboks will be a top priority for the Saru while they re-evaluate the implementation of the quota system.

By Michael Mentz
Warburton to lead Wales against Australia
Article
/ 20 November 2011

Warburton to lead Wales against Australia

Sam Waburton will lead Wales at next month’s Test against Australia despite being sent off during his last international appearance at the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
Peter de Villiers makes Springbok coach shortlist
Article
/ 18 November 2011

Peter de Villiers makes Springbok coach shortlist

Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 November 2011

All Blacks’ Guildford to receive counselling

The New Zealand Rugby Union will give Zac Guildford external counselling to help him overcome his alcohol problem after a drunken rampage.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 November 2011

Bryce Lawrence wary of refereeing in SA

After an outcry over Bryce Lawrence’s World Cup refereeing, the rugby official says he will not officiate in SA should he fear for his life.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 November 2011

All Black Guildford apologises for naked drinking binge

Zac Guildford has apologised for a drunken binge that ended with him staggering naked and bleeding into a bar, and then assaulting two people.

By Staff Reporter
Boks to take on Argentina in new Championship Test
Article
/ 8 November 2011

Boks to take on Argentina in new Championship Test

Sanzar has announced the Boks will face the Pumas in their first match of the Castle Rugby Championship, a replacement tournament for the Tri-Nations.

By Staff Reporter
That’s all, folks, says All Blacks coach Graham Henry
Article
/ 1 November 2011

That’s all, folks, says All Blacks coach Graham Henry

Graham Henry has quit as coach of the All Blacks after their World Cup win, ending one of the most successful rugby coaching careers of all time.

By Steve McMorran
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Article
/ 29 October 2011

After 12 long years, Lions win Currie Cup

The Lions ended a 12-year wait for a Currie Cup title on Saturday, beating the defending champion Sharks 42-16 at Ellis Park.

By Gerald Imray
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Article
/ 22 October 2011

Five Springboks up for player of the year

Five members of the Springbok World Cup squad have been nominated for Saru’s player of the year award.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 October 2011

France confident ahead of World Cup final

France are confident they will pose New Zealand problems in Sunday’s World Cup final and have dismissed suggestions they’ll resort to dirty tactics.

By Luke Phillips
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/ 21 October 2011

Australia end World Cup run on third position

After losing Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale to injuries, Australia finished the World Cup on a high with a 21-18 third place playoff win over Wales.

By Staff Reporter
All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III
Article
/ 21 October 2011

All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III

The All Blacks have suffered spectacular losses against the unpredictable Les Bleus, so Sunday’s final is a tough call.

By Andy Capostagno
All Blacks lead race for world’s top rugby player of 2011
Article
/ 20 October 2011

All Blacks lead race for world’s top rugby player of 2011

Three All Black players make up half the list of nominees for 2011’s rugby world player of the year award, making this contest one of the closest yet.

By Nick Mulvenney
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/ 19 October 2011

Fiji coach facing dismissal after World Cup losses

Fiji plans to advertise for a national rugby coach, likely making Sam Domoni the first head coach to get fired over the team’s World Cup performance.

By Staff Reporter
All Blacks rival class of ’87, says former Aussie skipper
Article
/ 18 October 2011

All Blacks rival class of ’87, says former Aussie skipper

Nick Farr-Jones believes the All Black team that will play France in the Rugby World Cup final compares favourably with the side that won in 1987.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 October 2011

New Zealand: We’re ready for our time, All Blacks

New Zealand media have declared the All Blacks would set to end 24 years of Rugby World Cup pain in the finals against France on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 October 2011

All Blacks beat Australia in World Cup semifinal

Hosts New Zealand stormed into the World Cup final by overpowering Australia 20-6 in a brutally efficient display of power rugby on Sunday.

By Nick Mulvenney
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/ 16 October 2011

French coach slams ‘spoiled brats’ in his squad

France rugby coach Marc Lievremont slammed a section of his World Cup team as "spoiled brats" after they defied his orders on Saturday night.

By Ossian Shine
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