August 3, 2012 The International Rugby Board (IRB) has optioned further trials of their newly-developed concussion procedure. Following a successful run in IRB age-grade competitions, the floor has now been opened to member unions to use the Pitch-Side Concussion Assessment (PSCA) in domestic tournaments. Under the procedure, a player suspected of having concussion
Author: RugbyRedefined
RWC 2015 dream continues for Botswana
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Botswana players celebrate their Africa Cup Division 1C success The dream of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015 remains alive for Botswana after they beat Mauritius 25-14 at the University of Botswana Stadium in Gaborone on Saturday to top the Africa Cup Division 1C standings from Ivory Coast. The margin
The Olympics are the ultimate dream
(IRB.COM) 2 August 2012 Rebecca Tavo believes Sevens will be a fan favourite in Rio Australia and New Zealand are preparing for the Oceania Women’s Sevens Championship in Fiji this weekend, but the excitement around London 2012 has made players from both sides realise they could be at the next Olympic Games
The Full Wrap ~ Super Rugby Final ~
Thu 2 Aug 2012 CHIEFS v SHARKS When: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Where: Saturday August 4, 7.35pm (5.35pm AEDT) Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) Head-to-Head: Played 17, Sharks 9, Chiefs 8 In Hamilton: Played 6, Chiefs 4, Sharks 2 2012 meeting: Round 9, April 21, 2012: Chiefs beat Sharks 18-12 at Kings Park, Durban RR Prediction : Sharks by 1-12 THIS
Argentina getting ready
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: Africa
Foley steps down as Waratahs coach
July 31, 2012 Michael Foley has handed in his resignation as Waratahs coach, the Super Rugby club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Widespread reports in the Australian press claim Foley will now take over the helm at the Western Force next season. Foley's decision to stand down comes just 24 hours after NSW
TEST RUGBY IN AFRICA: WCQ Africa CAR 1C
25.07.2012 Nigeria v Ivory Coast in Gaborone (WCQ Africa; CAR Division 1C) Venue: University of Botswana Stadium Referee: Emmanuel Masinki(Botswana) Preview What a doings! With the with drawl of Cameroon this competition has been thrown into confusion. What will happen on Saturday if we end up with two winners I’m not to say! This is Ivory
Sharks name touring squad for Chiefs
WALLABIES NAMED FINAL TRAINING SQUAD FOR THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
July 30, 2012 A 36-man national training squad has been named to assemble in Sydney on Wednesday for the second of two three-day camps prior to the announcement of the Wallabies squad for the inaugural Rugby Championship. The group features a number of members of the Queensland Reds side from Super Rugby