Author: RugbyRedefined

JWRT 2013 pools and schedule announced

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Follow @RedefinedRugby  Tonga face a tough pool at JWRT with Japan, Uruguay and Canada their opponents The International Rugby Board has today announced the pools and match schedule for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013 in Antofagasta, Chile from May 28 to June 9. Eight teams will participate in this year's tournament,

Maitland to wing it for Scotland

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Follow @RedefinedRugby Scotland debut: Sean Maitland Interim head coach Scott Johnson has awarded a Test debut to wing Sean Maitland for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham. In addition to New Zealand-born Maitland, the Kiwi's Glasgow Warriors team-mate Dougie Hall gets his first start in six years at hooker while number

NZ Pool B profile (FRA, ARG, KEN, TON)

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Follow @RedefinedRugby  France have been this season's surprise package, but can they continue their form in Wellington? We profile the four teams making up Pool B at the 2012 Hertz Sevens in Wellington, round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with key stats on the team's World Series record and a

NZ Pool D profile (POR, FIJ, AUS, SCO)

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Follow @RedefinedRugby Portugal have reached two successive Cup quarter finals this season, can they make a third in Wellington? We profile the four teams making up Pool D at the 2012 Hertz Sevens in Wellington, round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with key stats on the team's World Series record

Tuilagi out of Calcutta Cup clash

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Follow @RedefinedRugby Ruled out: Manu Tuilagi England centre Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of his side's clash against Scotland this weekend due to an ankle injury. A tweet from the RFU's official account confirmed that Tuilagi would miss Saturday's match in a major blow to England's preparations. "He'll be running fully by the

Scotland – Calcutta Cup Squad announced

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Follow @RedefinedRugby Kelly Brown is to continue with the captaincy of Scotland Rugby following an announcement this morning by interim head coach Scott Johnson. The squad for the Calcutta Cup match has also been trimmed from 35-27: More To Follow: Backs – Max Evans (Castres), Stuart Hogg, Peter Horne, Ruaridh Jackson (all Glasgow Warriors), Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh

Smith named MVP

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Follow @RedefinedRugby TOKYO (Jan. 28) - Suntory Sungoliath flanker George Smith was named the Japan Rugby Top League's Most Valuable Player on Monday, a day after helping his club win their third league title.The former Wallaby, in his second season in Japan, became the first player to win back to back