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Comments Off on Guinness PRO14 – Round 13 Previews
The Guinness PRO14 has plenty of storylines to offer in Round 13 with more Welsh and Irish derbies on the fixture list while the South African teams return to action after their winter break. The Festive Derbies drew bumper crowds with close to 150,000...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Team Named for Munster Battle
The Ulster team has been announced for the sold-out New Year’s Day clash against Munster at Kingspan Stadium (5.35pm). Rob Herring has recovered from concussion and will captain the side for the Guinness PRO14 tie. Rodney Ah You (wrist) and Kyle McCall...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Sexton back to captain Leinster
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced his match day 23 to take on Connacht in the RDS Arena in the first Guinness PRO14 fixture of 2018 on Monday, New Year’s Day (Kick Off: 3.15pm – live on TG4 & RTÉ Radio). Over 16,000 tickets have sold...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Connacht make three changes for New Year’s Day clash with Leinster
Connacht Head Coach Kieran Keane has made three changes to his starting team that travel to the RDS to take on Leinster on New Year’s Day (K.O. 3:15pm). Hooker Tom McCartney, lock James Cannon and winger Cian Kelleher come into the side having all started...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Munster team to face Ulster
As expected, Head Coach Johann van Graan names a much-changed side for the Guinness PRO14 Interprovincial against Ulster on New Year’s Day at Kingspan Stadium (5.35pm). In making 11 changes to the XV that suffered defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park four...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary Decision – Elliot Dee
Elliot Dee of Dragons Rugby faced a Disciplinary Hearing via video conference today where the Citing complaint against him was not upheld. A Disciplinary Hearing Committee, comprising of John Kirk (Chair), Rory Bannerman and Ian Douglas (all Scotland), met in...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Zebre make two changes for Benetton Rugby clash
There is a lot of expectation in Parma for tomorrow’s challenge when the Rugby’s Citadel will host the most awaited event by all Italian North-West rugby lovers: the Italian derby of the Guinness PRO14. After the first round was won by Benetton in...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Taufa’ao Filise to make 250th appearance in Scarlets derby
Taufa’ao Filise will make his 250th appearance for Cardiff Blues as one of five changes for the sold out Guinness PRO14 derby with the Scarlets on New Year’s Eve (3.15pm). The tight-head prop returns to the starting line-up at Cardiff Arms Park after...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Dragons team to face Ospreys
Head Coach Bernard Jackman makes eight changes to the side that suffered a narrow defeat to Cardiff Blues last weekend at a sold-out Rodney Parade. Returning to the side, that will face Ospreys on New Year’s Eve, are fullback Carl Meyer, Sam Beard and Dan...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Zebre Rugby Club
After the bonus point win obtained at home last weekend, the Lions will face the Zebre Rugby Club again, this time at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in the second of the three seasonal derbies. The match will kick off at 15.00 and will be broadcast live on...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Five changes to Warriors starting XV for visit of Edinburgh
Dave Rennie has made five changes to the Glasgow Warriors starting XV which lost 18-17 to Edinburgh Rugby at BT Murrayfield last Saturday, for tomorrow’s second 1872 Cup match at a sold-out Scotstoun Stadium. Nick Grigg, Niko Matawalu, Finn Russell, Kiran...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Dragons
The Ospreys team to play the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday 31st December 2017, KO 5.35pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 Hanno Dirksen 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Owen Watkin 11 Jeff Hassler 10 Dan Biggar 9 Rhys Webb 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Williams to lead Scarlets in New Year’s Eve clash
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has named his side to take on Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Sunday, 31st December. The Boxing Day victory over regional rivals Ospreys saw the Scarlets hold on to their Conference B lead and will look to pick up vital...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh make four changes ahead of Scotstoun showdown
Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named his side for this weekend’s 1872 Cup second leg against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium (Saturday 30 December, kick-off 3.15pm) – live on Sky Sports. The team selection includes just four changes to...
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Dec 30, 17 •
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Comments Off on Connacht issue squad update ahead of New Year’s Day clash with Leinster
Ahead of the New Year’s Day clash with Leinster in the RDS, the Connacht Medical Team have issued a squad update. Thankfully, there are no new injury concerns following on from last weekend’s victory over Ulster in the Sporstground but there are updates...
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Dec 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on Bumper Crowds Provide Backdrop to Festive Derbies
ROUND 12 – PREVIEWS An epic round of Christmas Derby action has left fans craving for more after 84,960 people turned out to witness the tribal rivalries in full force. Shock results, last-minute winners and sell-out crowds headlined Round 11 of the...
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Dec 25, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary Update – Berghan & Meyer
Simon Berghan (Edinburgh Rugby) A Disciplinary Panel will meet in Dublin on Thursday, December 28 to consider the red-card decision against Simon Berghan (No 3) of Edinburgh Rugby against Glasgow Warriors on December 23, 2017. The incident occurred in the 5th...
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Dec 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jack McGrath to captain Leinster for the first time
Leinster Rugby head Coach Leo Cullen has announced his match day 23 to face Munster in Thomond Park on St. Stephen’s Day in the Guinness PRO14 (Kick Off: 3.15pm – live on TG4/SKY Sports and RTÉ Radio). Leinster Academy back Jordan Larmour makes...
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Dec 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Munster team to face Leinster
Head Coach Johann van Graan makes four changes to the side that defeated Leicester in the Champions Cup last weekend for Munster’s sold-out Interprovincial derby against Leinster in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day (3.15pm). Returning to the side are Rhys...
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Dec 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues change two for Boxing Day derby
Cardiff Blues have made two changes for their Guinness PRO14 derby with the Dragons on Boxing Day (2pm). Following a hard-fought victory over Sale Sharks to remain top of their Challenge Cup pool, the Blues now enter a testing period of three consecutive...
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Dec 24, 17 •
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Comments Off on Dragons team to face Cardiff Blues
Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has named his side to take on their closest rivals Cardiff Blues on Boxing Day. The Welsh Regions battle it out against each other as they return to the Guinness PRO14 championship after two weeks of matches in the Challenge...
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Dec 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Morgan signs up for more at Cardiff Blues
Matthew Morgan is excited for the future at Cardiff Blues after penning a new deal to remain at the Arms Park. The livewire full-back was set to come out of contract in the summer but has now signed a long-term extension. He is the tenth player to commit to...
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Dec 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Castello returns to lead Zebre in Italian derby
After the EPCR Challenge Cup double header against Gloucester, Zebre are ready to dive back into the Guinness PRO14 tournament. The typical double Christmas back-to-back game between the two Italian teams returns in the Christmas holiday calendar. The first...
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Dec 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cave set to join Ulster 200 club
Darren Cave will become the sixth Ulster player to reach a double century of caps, when the team lines out against Connacht at The Sportsground on Saturday night (kick-off 7.35pm). Cave, who made his first appearance for the Province against the Border...
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Dec 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Scarlets
The Ospreys team to play the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Tuesday 26th December 2017, KO 5.35pm, is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 Ben John 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Owen Watkin 11 Jeff Hassler 10 Sam Davies 9 Tom Habberfield 1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott...
