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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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Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...
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Nov 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival
The full Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of DHL Western Province loose forward, Sikhumbuzo Notshe. The 24-year-old Notshe is on loan from DHL Western Province and will be available for selection for the...
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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 6, 17 •
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England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players ahead of England’s first Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Argentina on Saturday 11 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn from...
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Nov 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES OVERPOWER JAPAN 63-30 IN YOKOHAMA
The Qantas Wallabies have scored a comprehensive 63-30 victory over Japan at the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday afternoon. It was the fifth meeting between the two nations since 1975 but the first on Japanese soil, where a...
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Nov 5, 17 •
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Comments Off on NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has completed an investigation into matters relating to All Black Aaron Smith’s misconduct case last year. NZR launched a new independent investigation in August this year following media reports questioning inconsistencies in...
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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...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh make seven changes ahead of Ospreys clash
Head coach Richard Cockerill has named his side for tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Ospreys at Myreside (Saturday 4 October, kick-off 5.30pm). The team selection includes seven changes to the side that earned a hard-fought victory in...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club team to face Cardiff Blues
Zebre Rugby Club travel to face Cardiff Blues in round 8 of the Guinness PRO14. Awaiting Zebre at Cardiff Arms Park will be the Blues, looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat in the Welsh derby against the Scarlets. Zebre enter the game...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Edinburgh
The Ospreys team to play Edinburgh at Myreside on Saturday 4th November 2017, KO 5.30pm, is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 Dafydd Howells 13 James Hook 12 Ashley Beck 11 Tom Habberfield 10 Sam Davies 9 Brendon Leonard 1 Paul James (Capt) 2 Scott...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Torsten van Jaarsveld lead the Toyota Cheetahs against Connacht
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...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on Calvin Wellington returns to Rugby Union
Dragons have strengthened their options in the midfield with the signing of Rugby League starlet Calvin Wellington. The Welsh born versatile centre, returns to the Dragons and Rugby Union following three years at St Helens. The 21-year-old, who linked up with...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens name strong squads for Oceania Sevens Championship
The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will have their first official hit out of the 2017-18 season at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji next weekend and have both selected strong squads to open their campaigns. All Blacks Sevens Scott Curry Bay...
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Nov 3, 17 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks and Apple Music give fans exclusive access to the music powering the world’s best rugby team
All Blacks fans can now listen to the music that drives the world’s number one rugby team to success, with Apple Music playlists curated by the team available worldwide from Friday. This exciting collaboration means fans can listen to five All Blacks...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on NZ Rugby welcomes RWC2019 match schedule
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed today’s announcement of the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2019. The match schedule for the tournament was announced by World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 organising committee in Japan. The All Blacks are in...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Benjamin to lead Dragons team against Munster
Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has named his Dragons team that will face Munster at the Irish Independent Park, with flanker James Benjamin named to captain the side. The Welsh Region travel to Cork for Round 8 of the Guinness PRO14, as they look to...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Munster Named for Dragons
Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has named the Munster side that will face Dragons at Irish Independent Park tomorrow night in what may be his final game in charge (7.35pm, non-televised). Billy Holland captains the side and is set to make his 170th...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Glasgow Warriors
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has named his match day 23 for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 game against Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun Stadium (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on BBC Alba). GIRVAN DEMPSEY VIDEO: https://youtu.be/hyJ0-NvQ2CE There is a...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gibbins captain as eleven internationals return
Callum Gibbins will captain Glasgow Warriors as Leinster come to Scotstoun for the second time in two weeks. Gibbins arrived from the Hurricanes this summer and has quickly cemented himself as a fans favourite in Glasgow. He will lead a side that sees eleven...
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Nov 2, 17 •
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Comments Off on Barclay, Parkes and Williams released for Guinness PRO14 clash
Scarlets will take on Benetton Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday evening in the final Guinness PRO14 clash before Anglo-Welsh Cup and Autumn International action gets underway. Head Coach Wayne Pivac can call on the services of centres Scott Williams and...
