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Nov 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues name team to face Connacht
Cardiff Blues have made 10 changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against Connacht on Friday night (7.35pm). Following two weeks of the Anglo-Welsh Cup, the Blues will be looking to continue their PRO14 form by completing a double over the Irish...
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Nov 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Edinburgh in Round 9
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Edinburgh on Friday evening at 19:30 (SA Time) at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1. The two sides have never met before, whilst this is Edinburgh’s first fixture against...
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Nov 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Moore to boost front row options next season
Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that tighthead prop Marty Moore will join the Province next summer on a two-year deal. The move will see Moore reunited with Ulster’s Director of Rugby Les Kiss and Head Coach Jono Gibbes, having been coached by both...
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Nov 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets squad announced for South Africa
Scarlets have announced the squad that will travel to South Africa tomorrow, Wednesday, in preparation to take on Southern Kings and Cheetahs in rounds 9 and 10 of the Guinness PRO14. Scarlets are without 15 senior players who are on international duty, which...
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Nov 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on New deals for Hayward and Jones
Scarlets are delighted to confirm that coaches Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward have signed new deals with the region. Scarlets Attack Coach Stephen Jones and Defence Coach Byron Hayward have both put pen to paper on new deals keeping them at the region for...
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Nov 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh sign stand-off Hickey
Edinburgh have secured the signing of former Blues playmaker Simon Hickey from Bordeaux Bègles on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old will join the club at the end of the season. On signing for the capital side, Hickey said: “After meeting with Richard...
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Nov 21, 17 •
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Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 ROUND 9 – PREVIEWS
After Round 8 produced more thrilling rugby and a total of 44 tries, the Guinness PRO14 resumes this weekend with games taking place in Italy, Ireland, South Africa and Wales. The race to reach the Guinness PRO14 Final in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 26 is...
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Nov 20, 17 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh re-sign Big Ben Toolis
Scotland international lock Ben Toolis, who earned his sixth international cap against New Zealand at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, will be an Edinburgh player for at least the next two years. The Australian-born second-row, who is now in his fifth season in...
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Nov 18, 17 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Scotland captain Barclay
Edinburgh Rugby has signed Scotland captain John Barclay on a two-year deal. The 64-times capped back-row will join the club at the end of the season from Scarlets whom he skippered to the Guinness PRO12 (now PRO14) title last season. The 31-year-old, who...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets lock-in young Aussie
Scarlets are delighted to announce the signing of Australian lock Steve Cummins from Super Rugby franchise Melbourne Rebels. 25-year-old former Australia Under 20s lock Cummins is set to link up with the West Wales region ahead of the impending trip to South...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Barclay to leave Scarlets at end of season
Scarlets can today confirm that Scottish international backrow John Barclay will leave the region at the end of the season to join Edinburgh Rugby. Barclay, 31, joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2013-14 season, from Glasgow Warriors, and he’s gone on to 96...
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Nov 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS VS SCARLETS GAME RETURN TO NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
Sunday, November 26 will be a red-letter day for the Southern Kings when they host reigning champions, Scarlets, in a GUINNESSPRO14 Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Despite suffering a heavy loss away to the Welshmen in their opening...
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Nov 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby Squad Update
The Munster squad return to training tomorrow ahead of the Guinness PRO14 clash in Zebre on Sunday, November 26. Incoming Head Coach Johann van Graan takes the reins next week ahead of the Zebre match and his first home game in charge sees the Ospreys visit...
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Nov 14, 17 •
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Comments Off on James Lowe arrives at Leinster Rugby
New Leinster Rugby signing James Lowe has arrived at the province ahead of a busy festive fixture schedule. Lowe began his first week of training with Leinster Rugby this week in preparation for the Guinness PRO14 match against Dragons at the RDS Arena on...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Centre Sage joins Dragons
Dragons have signed Jarryd Sage a talented youngster from GUINNESS PRO14 side Southern Kings. The 23-year-old, who is Welsh-qualified with family ties in Newbridge, will link up with the Dragons squad in December. Last weekend saw the versatile player make...
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Nov 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on VOLMINK IN THE ARRIVAL HALL, SAGE IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE
One man in, one man out! That was the news from the Southern Kings this morning when it was revealed that wing Anthony Volmink would be joining the franchise with immediate effect from the Golden Lions whilst centre Jarryd Sage was preparing for an exit. ...
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Nov 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series
PRO14 Rugby is delighted to announce that Gullivers Sports Travel have been appointed as the Official Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series. With guaranteed official tickets, accommodation and flights and all the unique special touches...
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Nov 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Joe Thomas completes loan move to Dragons
Centre Joe Thomas has linked up with the Dragons after agreeing a loan move to provide injury cover. The 21-year old will look to get senior experience at Rodney Parade after making five Anglo Welsh Cup appearances for his home region. In addition, he has...
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Nov 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings medical report
Rugby’s first-ever GUINNESS PRO14 Championship match to be contested at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele on Saturday produced a 12-try thriller that had the crowd on the edge of their seats right until the very last minute but, unfortunately, ended in...
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Nov 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Rhodri Williams returns to Wales
Dragons are delighted to confirm the signing of scrum-half Rhodri Williams from Bristol Rugby. The 24-year-old will return to Wales and the GUINNESS PRO14 championship at the end of this season. The scrum-half has made 27 appearances for Bristol and has also...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on DAVIDS MAKES THREE CHANGES FOR ULSTER CLASH
The Southern Kings team to face Ulster tomorrow (Saturday) has been named by head coach Deon Davids who has made three changes to his side. The game will take place at Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele at 3pm (1pm UK/Ire) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gilroy to reach milestone in historic fixture versus Kings
Craig Gilroy is set to make his 150th provincial appearance after being named in Ulster’s starting XV to play Southern Kings on Saturday (1.00pm GMT). The Guinness PRO14 Round 8 tie, Ulster’s first ever competitive fixture on South African soil,...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Adeolokun returns to Connacht starting XV for clash with Cheetahs
Winger Niyi Adeolokun makes his first start of the season for Connacht as they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Sportsground on Saturday (K.O. 7.35pm). Adeolokun, who turned 27 today, joins Tiernan O’Halloran and Darragh Leader in the back three, both...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Jenkins returns for Zebre clash
Gethin Jenkins will return to captain Cardiff Blues as one of 10 changes to face Zebre in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday (7.35pm). The front-row forward has been side-lined since April but leads an experienced pack against a rejuvenated Zebre side. Jenkins...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht Rugby
The Toyota Cheetahs will be playing their third Guinness PRO14 match in Ireland against Connacht on Saturday at Sportsground (capacity: 7 786) in Galway. Kick-off is at 21:35 (SA time) and the match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. This will be the...
